Bathtub Wall-Extending Device

Abstract

A bathtub wall-extending device is provided. The device is comprised of a body comprised of at least one fastener which allows the body to removably attach to a bathtub wall in a waterproof manner. As a result, the body raises the height of the bathtub wall to allow the bathtub to become a deep-soaking tub. The body may also be comprised of at least one gasket for additional waterproofing as well as a veneer or other simulated finish to match the existing bathtub wall exterior.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A bathtub wall-extending device comprising:
 a body comprised of an opening and a bottom edge; and   a waterproof fastener positioned on the bottom edge.   
     
     
         2 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 1 , wherein the body is comprised of a rigid body. 
     
     
         3 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 1 , wherein the body is comprised of an indicia. 
     
     
         4 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 3 , wherein the indicia is comprised of a pattern, a color, or a simulated finish. 
     
     
         5 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 1 , wherein the body is comprised of a veneer. 
     
     
         6 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 5 , wherein the veneer is comprised of an acrylic veneer, a porcelain veneer, a cast iron veneer, or a fiberglass veneer. 
     
     
         7 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 1 , wherein the waterproof fastener is comprised of a waterproof tape. 
     
     
         8 . A bathtub wall-extending device comprising:
 a body comprised of an opening and a bottom edge;   a waterproof fastener positioned on the body; and   a frame member.   
     
     
         9 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 8 , wherein the frame member is comprised of a vertical frame member. 
     
     
         10 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 8 , wherein the frame member is comprised of a horizontal frame member. 
     
     
         11 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 8 , wherein the body is comprised of a collapsible body. 
     
     
         12 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 8 , wherein the body is comprised of a rigid body. 
     
     
         13 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 8 , wherein the body is comprised of an indicia. 
     
     
         14 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 13 , wherein the indicia is comprised of a pattern, a color, or a simulated finish. 
     
     
         15 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 8 , wherein the body is comprised of a veneer. 
     
     
         16 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 15 , wherein the veneer is comprised of an acrylic veneer, a porcelain veneer, a cast iron veneer, or a fiberglass veneer. 
     
     
         17 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 8  further comprised of a gasket. 
     
     
         18 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 8 , wherein the waterproof fastener is positioned on an exterior surface of the body. 
     
     
         19 . The bathtub wall-extending device of  claim 8 , wherein the waterproof fastener is positioned on an interior surface of the body. 
     
     
         20 . A method of using a bathtub wall-extending device, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a bathtub wall-extending device comprised of a body and a fastener;   attaching the body to a bathtub wall of a bathtub via the fastener;   filling the bathtub with water; and   entering the body and the bathtub and soaking in the bathtub.