Portable Pen Assembly

A portable pen assembly for being placed within a bathtub such that a user is retained within the assembly includes a base that may be positioned within a bathtub. A pair of first walls is each movably coupled to opposite sides of the base. Each of the pair of first walls is positionable in a deployed position. The pair of first walls extends upwardly from the base. A pair of second walls is each removably coupled between the pair of first walls. Each of the pair of first and second walls encloses the base. The assembly may contain the user. A liner is positionable within the assembly. The liner covers the base and each of the pair of first and second walls.

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Description
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE Field of the Disclosure

The disclosure relates to pen devices and more particularly pertains to a new pen device for being placed within a bathtub such that a user is retained within the assembly.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a base that may be positioned within a bathtub. A pair of first walls is each movably coupled to opposite sides of the base. Each of the pair of first walls is positionable in a deployed position. The pair of first walls extends upwardly from the base. A pair of second walls is each removably coupled between the pair of first walls. Each of the pair of first and second walls encloses the base. The assembly may contain the user. A liner is positionable within the assembly. The liner covers the base and each of the pair of first and second walls.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable pen assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 6 is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 3 of an embodiment of the disclosure.

 DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 7 thereof, a new pen device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 7, the portable pen assembly 10 generally comprises a base 12. The base 12 has an outer edge 14 extending between each of a top side 16 and a bottom side 18 of the base 12. The base 12 is positionable within a bathtub 20. Additionally, the bottom side 18 of the base 12 abuts a top surface 22 of the bathtub 20. The bathtub 20 may be a bathtub of any conventional design.

A plurality of suction cups 24 is coupled to the bottom side 18 of the base 12.

Each of the plurality of suction cups 24 is positioned proximate an associated one of four corners 26 of the base 12. An open end 28 of each of the plurality of suction cups 24 suctionally engages the top surface 22 of the bathtub 20. The plurality of suction cups 24 retains the base 12 on the top surface 22 of the bathtub 20.

A pair of first walls 30 is provided. Each of the pair of first walls 30 has an extraneous edge 32 extending between each of a inner side 34 and an outer side 36 of each of the pair of first walls 30. A lower side 38 of the extraneous edge 32 of each of the pair of first walls 30 abuts the top side 16 of the base 12. Each of the pair of first walls 30 is coextensive with an associated one of a front side 40 and a back side 42 of the outer edge 14 of the base 12.

A foot 44 extends outwardly from the outer side 36 of each of the pair of first walls 30. The foot 44 is coextensive with the lower side 38 of the extraneous edge 32 of each of the pair of first walls 30. The outer side 36 of each of the pair of first walls 30 has a pair of insets 46. The pair of insets 46 is coextensive with an associated one of a first oblique side 48 and a second oblique side 50 of the extraneous edge 32 of each of the pair of first walls 30.

The outer side 36 of each of the pair of first walls 30 has a pair of tabs 52 extending outwardly therefrom. Each of the pair of tabs 52 is positioned proximate an associated one of the first 48 and second 50 oblique sides of the extraneous edge 32 of each of the pair of first walls 30. The pair of tabs 52 is each positioned on an associated one of the pair of insets 46. Additionally, each of the pair of tabs 52 is coextensive with the associated one of the first 48 and second 50 oblique sides of the pair of first walls 30.

A pair of hinges 54 is each coupled between the top side 16 of the base 12 and the inner side 34 of each of the pair of first walls 30. Each of the pair of first walls 30 is hingedly coupled to the base 12. Additionally, each of the pair of first walls 30 is positionable in a deployed position. The pair of first walls 30 each extends upwardly from the base 12 in the deployed position. The foot 44 on each of the pair of first walls 30 abuts the top side 16 of the base 12 when the pair of first walls 30 are positioned in the deployed position. The foot 44 on each of the pair of first walls 30 retains each of the pair of first walls 30 in the deployed position.

Each of the pair of first walls 30 has a plurality of apertures 56 extending through the inner 34 and outer 36 sides of the pair of first walls 30. The plurality apertures 56 is evenly spaced apart and distributed along an entire length and width of each of the pair of first walls 30. The plurality of apertures 56 allows a fluid 58 to pass through each of the pair of first walls 30. The fluid 58 may be water.

A pair of second walls 60 is provided. The pair of second walls 60 each has an outermost edge 62 extending between each of an innermost side 64 and an outermost side 66 of each of the pair of second walls 60. Each of a first lateral side 68 and a second lateral side 70 of the outermost edge 66 of each of the pair of second walls 60 is directed forwardly from the innermost side 64 of each of the pair of second walls 60. Moreover, each of the pair of second walls 60 has a U-shape.

The innermost side 64 of each of the pair of second walls 60 has a pair of insets 72. The pair of insets 72 is coextensive with an associated one of the first 68 and second 70 lateral sides of the outermost edge 66 of each of the pair of second walls 60. The innermost side 64 of each of the pair of second walls 60 has a pair of grooves 74 extending therein. The pair of grooves 74 is positioned proximate an associated one of the first 68 and second 70 lateral sides of the outermost edge 66 of each of the pair of second walls 60. Each of the pair of grooves 74 is positioned on an associated one of the pair of insets 72. The pair of grooves 74 is each coextensive with the associated one of the first 68 and second 70 lateral sides of the outermost edge 66 of each of the pair of second walls 60.

Each of the pair of second walls 60 is positionable such that the pair of insets 72 on each of the pair of second walls 60 engages an associated one of a pair of insets 46 on each of the pair of first walls 30. Additionally, the pair of tabs 52 on each of the pair of first walls 30 engages an associated one of the pair of grooves 74 on each of the pair of second walls 60. Each of the pair of first 30 and second 60 walls forms a barrier around the outer edge 14 of the base 12. The assembly 10 may contain a user 76. The user 76 may be an infant or toddler.

Each of the pair of second walls 60 has a plurality of openings 78 extending through the innermost 64 and outermost 66 sides of each of the pair of second walls 60. The plurality of openings 78 is evenly spaced apart and distributed along an entire length and width of each of the pair of second walls 60. The plurality of openings 78 allows the fluid 58 to pass through each of the pair of second walls 60.

A liner 80 is provided. The liner 80 has a top surface 82 and a bottom surface 84. The liner 80 is positionable within the assembly 10 so the bottom surface 84 of the liner 80 covers the top side 16 of the base 12, the inner side 34 of each of the pair of first walls 30 and the innermost side 64 of each of the second walls 60. The liner 80 may be comprised of a fluid impermeable material such as rubber or other similar material.

In use, the pair of first walls 30 are positioned in the deployed position and the pair of second walls 60 are coupled to the pair of first walls 30. The assembly 10 is positioned within the bathtub 20 when the user 76 is to be bathed. The bathtub 20 is filled with the fluid 58. The user 76 is positioned within the assembly 10 so the user 76 is prevented from tipping over and drowning in the fluid 58.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.

Claims

1. A portable pen assembly configured to be placed within a bathtub such that a user is retained within said assembly, said assembly comprising:

a base configured to be positioned within the bathtub;
a pair of first walls each movably coupled to opposite sides of said base, each of said pair of first walls being positionable in a deployed position such that said pair of first walls extends upwardly from said base;
a pair of second walls each removably coupled between said pair of first walls such that each of said pair of first and second walls encloses said base wherein said assembly is configured to contain the user; and
a liner positionable within said assembly such that said liner covers said base and each of said pair of first and second walls.

2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein said base having an outer edge extending between each of a top side and a bottom side of said base, said base being positionable within the bathtub such that said bottom side of said base abuts a top surface of the bathtub.

3. The assembly according to claim 2, further comprising each of said pair of first walls having an extraneous edge extending between each of a inner side and an outer side of each of said pair of first walls, a lower side of said extraneous edge of each of said pair of first walls abutting said top side of said base such that each of said pair of first walls is coextensive with an associated one of a front side and a back side of said outer edge of said base.

4. The assembly according to claim 3, further comprising said outer side of each of said pair of first walls having a pair of insets being coextensive with an associated one of a first oblique side and a second oblique side of said extraneous edge of each of said pair of first walls.

5. The assembly according to claim 3, further comprising a pair of hinges each coupled between said top side of said base and said inner side of each of said pair of first walls such that each of said pair of first walls is hingedly coupled to said base.

6. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein each of said pair of second walls having an outermost edge extending between each of an innermost side and an outermost side of each of said pair of second walls, each of a first lateral side and a second lateral side of said outermost edge of each of said pair of second walls being directed forwardly from said innermost side of each of said pair of second walls such that each of said pair of second walls has a U-shape.

7. The assembly according to claim 6, further comprising said innermost side of each of said pair of second walls having a pair of insets being coextensive with an associated one of said first and second lateral sides of said outermost edge of each of said pair of second walls.

8. The assembly according to claim 7, further comprising each of said pair of second walls being positionable such that said pair of insets on each of said pair of second walls engages an associated one of a pair of insets on each of said pair of first walls, each of said pair of first and second walls forming a barrier around an outer edge of said base.

9. The assembly according to claim 3, further comprising each of said pair of first walls having a plurality of apertures extending through said inner and outer sides of said pair of first walls, said plurality apertures being evenly spaced apart and distributed along an entire length and width of each of said pair of first walls, said plurality of apertures allowing a fluid to pass through each of said pair of first walls.

10. The assembly according to claim 6, further comprising each of said pair of second walls having a plurality of openings extending through said innermost and outermost sides of each of said pair of second walls, said plurality of openings being evenly spaced apart and distributed along an entire length and width of each of said pair of second walls, said plurality of openings allowing a fluid to pass through each of said pair of second walls.

11. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein said liner having a top surface and a bottom surface, said liner being positionable within said assembly such that said bottom surface of said liner covers a top side of said base, an inner side of each of said pair of first walls and an innermost side of each of said second walls.

12. A portable pen assembly configured to be placed within a bathtub such that a user is retained within said assembly, said assembly comprising:

a base having an outer edge extending between each of a top side and a bottom side of said base, said base being positionable within the bathtub such that said bottom side of said base abuts a top surface of the bathtub;
a pair of first walls each having an extraneous edge extending between each of a inner side and an outer side of each of said pair of first walls, a lower side of said extraneous edge of each of said pair of first walls abutting said top side of said base such that each of said pair of first walls is coextensive with an associated one of a front side and a back side of said outer edge of said base;
said outer side of each of said pair of first walls having a pair of insets being coextensive with an associated one of a first oblique side and a second oblique side of said extraneous edge of each of said pair of first walls;
a pair of hinges each coupled between said top side of said base and said inner side of each of said pair of first walls such that each of said pair of first walls is hingedly coupled to said base; each of said pair of first walls being positionable in a deployed position such that said pair of first walls extends upwardly from said base;
each of said pair of first walls having a plurality of apertures extending through said inner and outer sides of said pair of first walls, said plurality apertures being evenly spaced apart and distributed along an entire length and width of each of said pair of first walls, said plurality of apertures allowing a fluid to pass through each of said pair of first walls;
a pair of second walls each having an outermost edge extending between each of an innermost side and an outermost side of each of said pair of second walls, each of a first lateral side and a second lateral side of said outermost edge of each of said pair of second walls being directed forwardly from said innermost side of each of said pair of second walls such that each of said pair of second walls has a U-shape;
said innermost side of each of said pair of second walls having a pair of insets being coextensive with an associated one of said first and second lateral sides of said outermost edge of each of said pair of second walls;
each of said pair of second walls being positionable such that said pair of insets on each of said pair of second walls engages an associated one of a pair of insets on each of said pair of first walls, each of said pair of first and second walls forming a barrier around an outer edge of said base wherein said assembly is configured to contain the user;
each of said pair of second walls having a plurality of openings extending through said innermost and outermost sides of each of said pair of second walls, said plurality of openings being evenly spaced apart and distributed along an entire length and width of each of said pair of second walls, said plurality of openings allowing a fluid to pass through each of said pair of second walls; and
a liner having a top surface and a bottom surface, said liner being positionable within said assembly such that said bottom surface of said liner covers said top side of said base, said inner side of each of said pair of first walls and said innermost side of each of said second walls.
Patent History
Publication number: 20160007809
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 10, 2014
Publication Date: Jan 14, 2016
Inventor: James W. Patty (Northlake, IL)
Application Number: 14/328,145
Classifications
International Classification: A47K 3/12 (20060101); A47K 3/14 (20060101);