Washable Bathtub Liner

Abstract

Disclosed is a washable bathtub liner. The liner is advantageously formed from a flexible nylon fabric. A series of silicon panels are bonded to the nylon fabric. This results in a flexible liner that can be removed from the tub to be washed. The spacing between the panels further permits the liner to be folded for storage.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A washable bathtub liner, the liner adapted to be fitted into a bathtub having a bottom, back, side edges, a drain, and a faucet, the bathtub liner comprising in combination:
 a flexible layer of a durable nylon fabric, the flexible layer having forward and rearward edges and opposing side edges, a narrowed region formed along the forward edge, a cutout formed within the narrowed region, the cutout adapted to receive the faucet, the rearward end adapted to be positioned over the back of the tub, the opposing edges adapted to be fitted over the side edges of the tub, the flexible layer being approximately 55 inches in length;   a central silicone panel bonded to the flexible layer, the central panel including a cutout that is adapted to fit about the drain, the central panel extending to the rearward edge of the flexible layer, the central panel being approximately 68 inches to 72 inches in length;   opposing side silicone panels formed on either side of the central silicone panel, each of the side silicone panels being bonded to the flexible layer, the side panels extending to the opposing side edges of the flexible layer, the opposing side panels being approximately 54 inches in length;   spaces being formed between the opposing side panels and the central silicone panel, whereby the spaces permit the bathtub liner to be folded when not in use.   
     
     
         2 . A washable bathtub liner, the liner adapted to be fitted into a bathtub having a bottom, back, side edges, a drain, and a faucet, the bathtub liner comprising in combination:
 a flexible layer of a durable fabric, the flexible layer having forward and rearward edges and opposing side edges, the rearward end adapted to be positioned over the back of the tub, the opposing edges adapted to be fitted over the side edges of the tub,   a central panel bonded to the flexible layer, the central panel extending to the rearward edge of the flexible layer;   opposing side panels formed on either side of the central panel, each of the side panels being bonded to the flexible layer, the side panels extending to the opposing side edges of the flexible layer.   
     
     
         3 . The washable bathtub liner as described in  claim 2  wherein the central and side panels are formed from silicone. 
     
     
         4 . The washable bathtub liner as described in  claim 2  wherein the fabric is formed from nylon. 
     
     
         5 . The washable bathtub liner as described in  claim 2  wherein the opposing side panels are approximately 54 inches in length, the flexible layer is approximately 55 inches in length, and the central panel is approximately 68 inches to 72 inches in length. 
     
     
         6 . The washable bathtub liner as described in  claim 2  wherein spaces are formed between the opposing side panels and the central panel, whereby the spaces permit the bathtub liner to be folded when not in use. 
     
     
         7 . The washable bathtub liner as described in  claim 2  wherein a narrowed region is formed along the forward edge, and a cutout is formed within the narrowed region, the cutout adapted to receive the faucet. 
     
     
         8 . The washable bathtub liner as described in  claim 2  wherein the central panel includes a cutout that is adapted to fit about the drain. 
     
     
         9 . A washable bathtub liner comprising:
 a flexible layer of a durable fabric, the flexible layer having forward and rearward edges and opposing side edges, the rearward end adapted to be positioned over the back of the tub, the opposing edges adapted to be fitted over the side edges of the tub,   a central panel bonded to the flexible layer, the central panel extending to the rearward edge of the flexible layer;   opposing side panels separated from and formed on either side of the central panel, each of the side panels being bonded to the flexible layer, the side panels extending to the opposing side edges of the flexible layer, the separation between the side panels and central panel allowing the liner to be folded into thirds.   
     
     
         10 . The washable bathtub liner as described in  claim 9  wherein the central and side panels are texturized.