Disposable personal spa apparatus

Abstract

A disposable spa apparatus has a flexible laminate from which liquid such as water may be emitted. The laminate is bonded to form channels, and may be connected to a pre-pressurized liquid supply. The apparatus may be used in the shower or bath, and may have a dispenser for dispensing additives into the liquid before it is emitted from the apparatus.

1 . A disposable liquid delivery apparatus that uses liquid from a pre-pressurized liquid supply, the apparatus comprising: 
 a laminate comprising a flexible back sheet of liquid impervious material that is bonded to a flexible front sheet of liquid impervious material to form at least one channel, wherein the flexible front sheet defines a body-facing surface and the flexible back sheet defines a rear surface;    the front sheet defining a plurality of apertures therethrough in communication with the at least one channel, and    a node attached to the laminate so that it is in liquid communication with at least one of the at least one channel, wherein the liquid can flow into the node and exit from the plurality of apertures.    
   
   
       2 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the flexible front sheet comprises a film.  
   
   
       3 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the flexible front sheet comprises a foam or a nonwoven.  
   
   
       4 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the flexible back sheet and the flexible front sheet each have a basis weight of about 5 gsm to about 500 gsm.  
   
   
       5 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the flexible back sheet and the flexible front sheet each have a basis weight of about 50 gsm to about 250 gsm.  
   
   
       6 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a storage member attached to the body-facing surface of the apparatus.  
   
   
       7 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a removable blocking member for selectively blocking the flow of fluid in the at least one channel.  
   
   
       8 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 8  wherein the blocking member is a clip.  
   
   
       9 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a hose connector for distributing fluid from the liquid supply to the node.  
   
   
       10 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 9  further comprising a dispenser that is in fluid communication with the pre-pressurized liquid supply for supplying additives to the liquid prior to exiting the at least one channel.  
   
   
       11 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 10  wherein the additives are selected from the group consisting of soap, detergent, medication, dyes, perfumes, water conditioners, antibacterial agents, and fungicides.  
   
   
       12 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a diverting valve is attached to the pre-pressurized liquid supply for selectively diverting water to the apparatus.  
   
   
       13 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a securement member adapted for attaching the apparatus to a fixed structure.  
   
   
       14 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the apparatus is a shower curtain.  
   
   
       15 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the apparatus is a bathing mat.  
   
   
       16 . The disposable liquid delivery apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising indicia on the body-facing surface.  
   
   
       17 . A personal hygiene kit for delivering liquid to a body for the purpose of bathing, the kit comprising: 
 a disposable liquid delivery apparatus comprising:    a laminate comprising a flexible back sheet of liquid impervious material that is bonded to a flexible front sheet of liquid impervious material to form at least one channel, wherein the flexible front sheet defines a body-facing surface and the flexible back sheet defines a rear surface, and wherein the flexible front sheet has a thickness of 0.01 to 0.5 mm;    the front sheet defining a plurality of apertures therethrough in communication with the at least one channel, and    a node attached to the laminate so that it is in liquid communication with one or more of the at least one channel, wherein the liquid can flow into the node and exit from the plurality of apertures;    a liquid supply hose adapted for connecting the node to the liquid supply; and    at least one securement member adapted for selectively attaching the disposable liquid delivery apparatus to a fixed structure.    
   
   
       18 . The personal hygiene kit of  claim 17  wherein the at least one securement member is a shower caddy.  
   
   
       19 . The personal hygiene kit of  claim 17  further comprising a dispenser connected to the disposable liquid delivery apparatus and in liquid communication with the liquid supply so that it is adapted for dispensing an additive into the liquid supply.  
   
   
       20 . The personal hygiene kit of  claim 19  further comprising an additive selected from the group consisting of soap, detergent, medication, dyes, perfumes, water conditioners, antibacterial agents, and fungicides.  
   
   
       21 . A disposable liquid delivery apparatus that can receive a supply of pre-pressurized liquid, the apparatus comprising: 
 a laminate comprising a flexible back sheet of liquid impervious material that is bonded to a flexible front sheet of liquid impervious material to form at least one channel, wherein the flexible front sheet defines a body-facing surface and the flexible back sheet defines a rear surface;    the front sheet defining a plurality of apertures therethrough in communication with the at least one channel, and    a node attached to the laminate so that it is in liquid communication with at least one of the at least one channel, wherein the liquid can flow into the node and exit from the plurality of apertures;    a hose connector that can be attached between the node and the supply of pre-pressurized liquid; and    and wherein the flexible back sheet and the flexible front sheet each have a thickness of about 0.02 mm to about 0.3 mm, and a basis weight of about 20 gsm to about 300 gsm.