Inflatable Shower Base

Abstract

With the popularity of camping and related outdoor activities, there is an ongoing need to provide access to more modern conveniences not traditionally associated with camping, especially in remote areas. Such conveniences include providing shower facilities, especially in remote areas where access to a supply of water and associated plumbing is not possible. In such areas, a variety of showering apparatus have been proposed to enable individuals to construct or otherwise assemble their own shower facilities at their camping site. Such showering apparatus are typically carried by the user in their vehicle and assembled as required, using water supplied by the individual or from a nearby water source.

1 . A shower base comprising:
 an inflatable body comprising a base and a peripheral wall, wherein the inflatable body is provided with, or connectable to, inflation means to allow inflation of the body; wherein the inflatable body is configured to be collapsible for storage when not inflated;   a support platform, comprising a raised planar member, affixed to the base within the confines of the peripheral wall, providing a raised region upon which a user can stand during use; wherein the support platform, the peripheral wall, and the base define a reservoir arranged to retain a volume of liquid when the shower base is inflated;   at least one drain, formed in the inflatable body, and configured to allow drainage of retained liquid from the reservoir;   
     
     
         2 . The shower base of  claim 1 , wherein the inflatable body further comprises at least one connection point for a shower tent. 
     
     
         3 . The shower base of  claim 1 or claim 2 , wherein the at least one drain is formed in the peripheral wall, at a lower level than the support platform. 
     
     
         4 . The shower base of  any one of the preceding claims , wherein the support platform comprises separate inflation means. 
     
     
         5 . The shower base of  any one of the preceding claims , wherein the at least one drain is connectable to a pump for recirculation of drained water. 
     
     
         6 . The shower base of  any one of the preceding claims , wherein the support platform further comprises a curved surface when inflated. 
     
     
         7 . The shower base of  any one of the preceding claims , wherein the support platform further comprises grooves for the drainage of liquids into the reservoir. 
     
     
         8 . The shower base of  any one of the preceding claims , wherein the support platform further comprises gripping elements. 
     
     
         9 . The shower base of  any one of the preceding claims , wherein the inflatable body has one or more apertures formed therein to receive a ground engaging peg to secure the shower base to a ground surface.