Portable, flexible cushion for poolside use

Abstract

A flexible human bathing cushion adapted for use in or near a bathing facility, wherein the cushion is flexible and easily rolled; the cushion not substantially buoyant; and the cushion has a plurality of passages spread across the cushion between an upper and lower planar surface thereof to facilitate placement and removal from a wet surface. The cushion of the present invention is a portable, comfortable cushion that can be easily stowed in a beach bag or suitcase. The cushion is relatively thin, yet thick enough to support a person and provide an adequate barrier between the bathing suit of the person and a potentially rough surface. The cushion is preferably made of a material which has some resilience to water, can dry off quickly, and be very flexible. Though the material may be buoyant, the preferred embodiment of the present invention is not particularly buoyant to facilitate its use under water, i.e., on a submerged seat in a spa, bath tub or hot tub.

1 . A cushion adapted for use in or near a bathing facility, 
 wherein the cushion is flexible and easily rolled;    the cushion not substantially buoyant; and    the cushion having a plurality of passages spread across the cushion between an upper and lower planar surface thereof to facilitate placement and removal from a wet surface.    
   
   
       2 . The cushion of  claim 1 , wherein the cushion comprises a logo embedded in the passages or its perimeter shape conveying a message or decorative shape.  
   
   
       3 . The cushion of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of passages comprises closely spaced passages of a plurality of different sizes.  
   
   
       4 . The cushion of  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of closely spaced passages is spread across substantially the entire cushion, such that 50-75% of the surface area of the upper and lower surface comprise open space.  
   
   
       5 . The cushion of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of passages is spread across substantially the entire cushion, such that 50-75% of the surface area of the upper and lower surface comprise open space.  
   
   
       6 . The cushion of  claim 1 , in combination with a bag to hold the cushion when the cushion is rolled up.  
   
   
       7 . The cushion of  claim 1 , wherein the cushion is substantially not buoyant.  
   
   
       8 . A method for protecting clothing or skin from rough surfaces in or around a bathing facility, the method comprising: 
 using a cushion;    wherein the cushion is flexible and easily rolled;    the cushion not substantially buoyant; and    the cushion having a plurality of passages spread across the cushion between an upper and lower planar surface thereof to facilitate placement and removal from a wet surface.    
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the cushion comprises a logo embedded in the passages or its perimeter shape conveying a message or decorative shape.  
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of passages comprises closely spaced passages of a plurality of different sizes.  
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of closely spaced passages is spread across substantially the entire cushion, such that 50-75% of the surface area of the upper and lower surface comprise open space.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of passages is spread across substantially the entire cushion, such that 50-75% of the surface area of the upper and lower surface comprise open space.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 8 , further comprising rolling the cushion and placing it in a bag for transport or using the cushion as a pillow.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the cushion is substantially not buoyant.