Protective device for bathtub and shower protrusions

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an apparatus for protecting against bodily harm caused by contacting a fixed protruding object in a shower or bathtub, for example. According to an example, the apparatus can include a cover unit configured to substantially cover the protrusion, the cover including a front and one or more sides. The apparatus can further include at least one affixing element configured to removably affix the cover unit to a surface from which the protruding object protrudes.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for protecting against bodily harm caused by contacting a fixed protruding object, comprising:
 a cover unit configured to substantially cover the protrusion, the cover including a front and one or more sides; and   at least one affixing element configured to removably affix the cover unit to a surface from which the fixed protruding object protrudes.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the protruding object is a soap dish. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the protruding object includes at least one of a faucet handle and a faucet. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at east one affixing element includes at least one suction cup. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at east one affixing element includes an adhesive. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the front and the one or more sides of the cover unit is made of an elastomeric material. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one affixing element is configured to affix the cover unit to the surface when exposed to moisture. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a hinge unit adjacent to at least one of the sides, such that the cover unit can swing open in order to allow access to the protruding object without completely detaching each of the at least one affixing element. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the front includes an attachment unit configured to removably attach at least one of a mirror, a picture and a toy. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a support unit configured to further stabilize the cover unit from slipping or buckling if external pressure is applied to the cover unit while affixed to the surface from which the protruding object protrudes.   
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the front and the one or more sides of the cover unit is made of a water-resistant material. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the front and the one or more sides of the cover unit is made of a foam-type material.