Pack and go bathtub liner

Abstract

The disclosed pack and go bathtub liner forms a barrier between a user and the surfaces of a bathtub, is reusable, washable and covers all surfaces of a bathtub. The pack and go bathtub liner is fabricated from a non-toxic, anti-microbial, waterproof material that defines a watertight volume within a separate from a bathtub. The liner is packable into an easily transportable package. The pack and go bathtub liner provides a barrier to contaminants that may exist within a bathtub and prevents contact with a person or children within the bathtub to provide peace of mind to parents wary of the cleanliness of unfamiliar bathtubs.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A reusable travel bathtub liner comprising:
 a bottom portion for covering a bottom surface of a bathtub;   side portions for covering side surfaces of the bathtub, wherein the bottom portion and the side portions form a water tight volume separate from the bathtub, wherein the bottom portion and the side portions comprise a flexible water proof anti-microbial material;   a clasp for securing one portion the liner to another portion of the liner for holding the liner in a folded configuration for transport, wherein in the folded configuration the side portions overlap the bottom portion such that in the folded configuration the liner forms an area less than an area of any one of the bottom portion and the side portions; and   a drain opening in the bottom portion, the drain opening surrounding a drain of the bathtub, the bottom portion is configured to adhere temporarily to the bottom surface of the bathtub about a periphery of the drain opening to prevent water from leaking through the drain opening and between the liner and the bottom surface of the bathtub.   
     
     
         2 . The bathtub liner as recited in  claim 1 , including a drain assembly selectively movable between an open position enabling water flow from within the liner into a drain of the bathtub and a closed position. 
     
     
         3 . The bathtub liner as recited in  claim 2 , including an overflow opening to prevent water from exceeding a capacity of the bathtub, the overflow opening disposed within one of the side portions and configured to adhere temporarily to a surface of the bathtub around the overflow opening to prevent water from leaking through the overflow opening and between the liner and a surface of the bathtub. 
     
     
         4 . The bathtub liner as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the side portions comprises a first side panel, a second side panel, a first end panel and a second end panel all attached to the bottom section. 
     
     
         5 . The bathtub liner as recited in  claim 4 , wherein the first side panel, the second side panel, the end panel and the second end panel are sized such at a portion of each panel overlaps a top surface of the bathtub. 
     
     
         6 . The bathtub liner as recited in  claim 1 , including a plurality of fasteners for securing the liner within the bathtub. 
     
     
         7 . The bathtub liner as recited in  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of fasteners comprise a loop attached to the liner and securable to an attachment member secured to one of a bathtub and a surface surrounding the bathtub. 
     
     
         8 . The bathtub liner as recited in  claim 7 , wherein the attachment member comprises a suction device. 
     
     
         9 . The bathtub liner as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the liner comprises a material including an antiskid coating on a back side of the liner that contacts a surface of the bathtub for preventing slipping of a user within the bathtub. 
     
     
         10 . A reusable bathtub liner comprising:
 a bottom panel for covering a bottom surface of a bathtub;   a first side panel, a second side panel, a first end panel and a second end panel all joined at corresponding seams to the bottom section and to each other to define a water tight volume within and separate from the bathtub, wherein the bottom panel, first end panel, second end panel, first side panel and second side panel are formed from a material that is flexible, self-adhering, waterproof and anti-microbial;   a drain opening in the bottom panel that surrounds a drain of the bathtub, the bottom panel configured to temporarily adhere to the bottom surface of the bathtub around a periphery of the drain of the bathtub to prevent water leaking from the water tight volume through the drain opening and between the liner and the bottom surface of the bathtub;   an overflow opening in the first end panel that aligns with an overflow opening of the bathtub, the end panel configured to temporarily adhere to a surface of the bathtub around the overflow opening to prevent leakage between the surface of the bathtub and the liner; and   a clasp for securing one portion the liner to another portion of the liner for holding the liner in a folded configuration, wherein in the folded configuration the first side panel, the second side panel, the first end panel and the second end panel are folded at the corresponding seams over the bottom panel and the bottom panel along with the first side panel, second side panel, first end panel and second end panel are folded onto themselves such that the liner forms an area less than an area of any one of the bottom panel, first side panel, second side panel, first end panel and second end panel and that a first part of the clasp aligns with a second part of the clasp.   
     
     
         11 . The reusable bathtub liner as recited in  claim 10 , including a drain assembly disposed over the drain opening, the drain assembly having a closed position preventing water flow from within the liner to drain out to the drain of the bathtub. 
     
     
         12 . The reusable bathtub liner as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the first side panel, the second side panel, the end panel and the second end panel are sized such at a portion of each panel overlaps a top surface of the bathtub. 
     
     
         13 . The reusable bathtub liner as recited in  claim 12  wherein the clasp comprises a fabric hook and loop attachment. 
     
     
         14 . The reusable bathtub liner as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the clasp comprises a button. 
     
     
         15 . The reusable bathtub liner as recited in  claim 10 , including a plurality of loops attached to the liner and securable to an attachment member secured to one of a bathtub and a surface surrounding the bathtub for securing the liner within the bathtub. 
     
     
         16 . The reusable bathtub liner as recited in  claim 10 , including a handle accessible when the liner is in the folded configuration for easing carrying of the liner.