Infant bath accessory for integrated suitcase attachment

Abstract

An infant bath accessory employs a shell configured to be closely received over an outer surface of a suitcase. The shell incorporates a drain and has first connector moieties attached thereto. Second connector moieties are attached to the suitcase to be releasably engaged by the first connector moieties thereby securing the shell to the suitcase.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An infant bath accessory comprising:
 a shell configured to be closely received over an outer surface of a suitcase, said shell incorporating a drain and having first connector moieties attached thereto; and,   second connector moieties attached to the suitcase to be releasably engaged by the first connector moieties thereby securing the shell to the suitcase.   
     
     
         2 . The infant bath accessory as defined in  claim 1  wherein the shell has an inner volume and further comprising a reclined pad attached within the inner volume 
     
     
         3 . The infant bath accessory as defined in  claim 1  wherein an inner surface of the shell is spaced from an upper profile of the suitcase with flats on the shell engaging the upper profile thereby creating a volume adapted for storage. 
     
     
         4 . The infant bath accessory as defined in  claim 1  wherein the first connector moieties comprise ladder lock buckles and the second moieties comprise straps. 
     
     
         5 . The infant bath accessory as defined in  claim 1  wherein the first connector moieties comprise first strap elements connected to side-squeeze strap buckles and the second moieties comprise second strap elements connected to side squeeze tabs. 
     
     
         6 . The infant bath accessory as defined in  claim 1  wherein the first connector moieties comprise first strap elements having a first element of a hook and loop fastener and the second moieties comprise second strap elements having a second element of a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         7 . A suitcase for travel with an infant comprising:
 an outer surface with wheels and an extendible handle attached thereto;   a shell configured to be closely received over the outer surface, said shell incorporating a drain and having first connector moieties attached thereto; and,   second connector moieties attached to the outer surface to be releasably engaged by the first connector moieties thereby securing the shell to the suitcase.   
     
     
         8 . The suitcase as defined in  claim 7  wherein the shell has an inner volume and further comprising a reclined pad attached within the inner volume. 
     
     
         9 . The suitcase as defined in  claim 7  wherein an inner surface of the shell is spaced from an upper profile of the suitcase with flats on the shell engaging the upper profile thereby creating a volume adapted for storage. 
     
     
         10 . The suitcase as defined in  claim 7  wherein the first connector moieties comprise ladder lock buckles and the second moieties comprise straps, 
     
     
         11 . The suitcase as defined in  claim 7  wherein the first connector moieties comprise first strap elements connected to side-squeeze strap buckles and the second moieties comprise second strap elements connected to side squeeze tabs. 
     
     
         12 . The suitcase as defined in  claim 7  wherein the first connector moieties comprise first strap elements having a first element of a hook and loop fastener and the second moieties comprise second strap elements having a second element of a hook and loop fastener.