Bathing apparatus

Abstract

The present invention is a bathing apparatus for use in a bathing vessel consisting of a flexible sheet and attachment means for attaching the flexible sheet to a surface of a bathing vessel. The flexible sheet is attached such that it is substantially in contact with the surface of the bathing vessel. In addition, connecting means are provided which removably connect the attachment means to the flexible sheet. Preferably, the flexible sheet of the bathing apparatus is made with a non-slip surface such as terry cloth or other fabric toweling type material. In addition, it is preferable that the flexible sheet be manufactured from a machine washable fabric. Typically, the flexible sheet will be rectangular in shape and the attachment means can be connected to the flexible sheet at each corner of the rectangle.

1 . A bathing apparatus for use in a bathing vessel comprising: 
 a flexible sheet;    attachment means for attaching the flexible sheet to a surface of the bathing vessel such that the flexible sheet is substantially in contact with the surface of the bathing vessel; and    connecting means removably connecting the attachment means to the flexible sheet.    
   
   
       2 . The bathing apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the flexible sheet further comprises a non-slip surface.  
   
   
       3 . The bathing apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the flexible sheet is manufactured from a machine washable fabric.  
   
   
       4 . The bathing apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the flexible sheet is a rectangle.  
   
   
       5 . The bathing apparatus of  claim 4  wherein the attachment means are connected to the flexible sheet at each corner of the rectangle  
   
   
       6 . The bathing apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the flexible sheet further comprises a padded portion.  
   
   
       7 . The bathing apparatus of  claim 6  wherein the padded portion is centrally located with respect to the flexible sheet.  
   
   
       8 . The bathing apparatus of  claim 6  wherein the padded portion is located around a perimeter of the flexible sheet.  
   
   
       9 . The bathing apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the attachment means is a suction cup.  
   
   
       10 . The bathing apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the attachment means is a magnet.  
   
   
       11 . The bathing apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the connecting means is a flexible strap tied in a loop.  
   
   
       12 . A method of manufacturing a bathing apparatus for use in a bathing vessel comprising: 
 providing a flexible sheet;    providing an attachment means;    removeably connecting the attachment means to the flexible sheet; and    sizing the flexible sheet such that the flexible sheet is substantially in contact with a surface of a bathing vessel when the attachment means is attached to the surface of the bathing vessel.    
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 12  further comprising making the flexible sheet from a machine washable fabric.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 12  further comprising making the flexible sheet from a material with a non-slip surface.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 12  further comprising making the flexible sheet with a padded portion.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15  wherein the padded portion is centrally located with respect to the flexible sheet.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 15  wherein the padded portion is located around a perimeter of the flexible sheet.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the attachment means is a suction cup.  
   
   
       19 . A bathing apparatus for use in a bathing vessel comprising: 
 a flexible sheet; and    removable attachment means for attaching the flexible sheet to a surface of the bathing vessel such that the flexible sheet is substantially in contact with the surface of the bathing vessel.    
   
   
       20 . The bathing apparatus of  claim 19  further comprising connecting means connecting the removable attachment means to the flexible sheet.