Bath mat

Abstract

In one example form, the present invention relates to a bath mat that includes a base layer which has an active ingredient. In another example form, the bath mat includes a base layer, a first layer and an active ingredient that is between the base layer and first layer. Some example active ingredients that may be included in the bath mat are one or more of a surfactant, effervescent material, aromatic material and skin conditioner. In still another example form, the bath mat includes a base layer and one or more articles (e.g., wash cloth, pillow or absorbent pad) that are detachably connected to the base layer. In yet another example form, the bath mat includes a base layer and a temperature indicator that forms part of the base layer.

1 . A bath mat comprising a base layer that includes an active ingredient.  
   
   
       2 . The bath mat of  claim 1  wherein the base layer is formed of a film.  
   
   
       3 . The bath mat of  claim 1  wherein the active ingredient includes a surfactant.  
   
   
       4 . The bath mat of  claim 1  wherein the active ingredient includes an effervescent material.  
   
   
       5 . The bath mat of  claim 1  wherein the active ingredient includes an aromatic material.  
   
   
       6 . The bath mat of  claim 1  wherein the active ingredient includes a skin conditioner.  
   
   
       7 . The bath mat of  claim 1  wherein the base layer is formed of a non-skid material.  
   
   
       8 . The bath mat of  claim 1  wherein the active ingredient is suspended in the base layer.  
   
   
       9 . The bath mat of  claim 1  wherein the base layer is formed of the active ingredient.  
   
   
       10 . A bath mat comprising: 
 a base layer;    a first layer; and    an active ingredient between the base layer and first layer.    
   
   
       11 . The bath mat of  claim 10  wherein the base layer is formed of a film.  
   
   
       12 . The bath mat of  claim 10  wherein the first layer is formed of a nonwoven material.  
   
   
       13 . The bath mat of  claim 10  wherein the base layer and the first layer are the same size.  
   
   
       14 . The bath mat of  claim 10  wherein the first layer includes at least one opening that allows the active ingredient to be distributed into bath water when the bath mat is placed into bath water.  
   
   
       15 . The bath mat of  claim 10  wherein the active ingredient includes a surfactant.  
   
   
       16 . The bath mat of  claim 10  wherein the active ingredient includes an effervescent material.  
   
   
       17 . The bath mat of  claim 10  wherein the active ingredient includes an aromatic material.  
   
   
       18 . The bath mat of  claim 10  wherein the first layer is a porous material such that bath water is able to contact the active ingredient through the porous material and the active ingredient is able to be dispersed into the bath water through the porous material.  
   
   
       19 . The bath mat of  claim 10  wherein at least one of the base layer and the first layer is formed of a non-skid material.  
   
   
       20 . A bath mat comprising: 
 a base layer; and    an article detachably connected to the base layer.    
   
   
       21 . The bath mat of  claim 20  wherein the base layer is formed of a film.  
   
   
       22 . The bath mat of  claim 20  wherein the article is a washcloth.  
   
   
       23 . The bath mat of  claim 22  wherein the washcloth includes an active ingredient.  
   
   
       24 . The bath mat of  claim 23  wherein the active ingredient is a surfactant.  
   
   
       25 . The bath mat of  claim 20  wherein the article is a pillow.  
   
   
       26 . The bath mat of  claim 20  wherein the article is an absorbent pad.  
   
   
       27 . The bath mat of  claim 20  wherein the base layer includes an active ingredient.  
   
   
       28 . The bath mat of  claim 20  wherein the article is attached to the base layer by a perforated section such that the perforated section may be torn to remove the article from the base layer.  
   
   
       29 . The bath mat of  claim 20  wherein the article is adhered to base layer such that article may be peeled from the base layer.  
   
   
       30 . A bath mat comprising: 
 a base layer; and    a temperature indicator that forms part of the base layer.    
   
   
       31 . The bath mat of  claim 30  wherein the temperature indicator is embedded in the base layer.  
   
   
       32 . The bath mat of  claim 30  wherein the temperature indicator is detachably connected to the base layer.  
   
   
       33 . The bath mat of  claim 30  wherein the temperature indicator provides alphanumeric information as to the temperature of the bath.  
   
   
       34 . The bath mat of  claim 30  wherein the temperature indicator changes color to provide information as to the temperature of the bath.  
   
   
       35 . The bath mat of  claim 30  wherein the temperature indicator is a thermochromic ink.