Susan Lynn Solan

US Patent:

20070079435, Apr 12, 2007

Filed:

Aug 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/498429

Inventors:

Susan Solan - Aberdeen WA, US

International Classification:

A47K 3/14
E03C 1/186

US Classification:

004514000

Abstract:

A bathtub barrier () is disclosed having a pair of extendable rod assemblies () having pivotably nonskid end piece assemblies () adapted to engage the sides of a bathtub, and a pliable panel () interconnecting the rod assemblies. The rod assemblies include an inner tube () and an outer tube () that are slidably engaged, and a lead screw assembly () that allows the user to selectively adjust the length of the rod assemblies to attach the barrier to the bathtub. The end piece assemblies include nonskid panels () that may be made from EVA. An optional upper extension () may be removably attached to the rod assemblies, and may be adjustably positioned. An optional lower panel portion () may extend downwardly from the rod assemblies, and may include suction members () to attach the barrier to the bottom of the bathtub.