Abstract: A laminate cover member is provided for upgrading the appearance of a deteriorated drain hole or other surface of a sink or bath fixture. The cover member includes an upper layer which is resistant to corrosion and has an attractive visual appearance, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer, and a removable liner layer. The layers are diecut from stock laminate sheets. A preferred cover member, for upgrading the surfaces of a drain hole, has a metallized plastic upper layer, and is shaped with an outer annular portion that is adhered to the surface surrounding the drain hole, an inner annular hole, and a plurality of radial lines extending from an intermediate diameter to the inner annular hole, such that they can be bent downwardly to cover an inner part of the drain hole surface.

Abstract: A non-slip foam design pad apparatus and method in which a design pad is adapted in a stretched condition for use on a surface, such as a surfboard, to provide a non-slip surface and to provide a selected design pattern on the surfboard. The design pad apparatus comprises a thin sheet of flexible foam material, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on one surface, and a removable protective layer over the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The foam sheet material is characterized by being diecut into a plurality of foam connected sections connected in a side to side alternating manner by short, uncut sections of the foam sheet material and adapted to move between a relaxed, diecut position and a stretched design position by longitudinal stretching of the non-slip design pad.

Abstract: A foot scrub mat which includes a flexible base and a replaceable pad. The flexible base and the replaceable pad are preferably made of an antislip material. The base has an interior cut-out area of selected dimensions. The replaceable pad has a bristled area which has the general dimensions of the cut-out area and which is exposed when the pad is aligned beneath the cut-out area. Preferably the replaceable pad has an exterior rim which lies under the base when the pad is placed beneath and aligned with the cut-out area.

Abstract: A bathtub and shower liner ensemble comprised of thin, flimsy, disposable, sterile, contoured, impervious, plastic film sheers, with a bottom mat-like sheet secured to bathtub or shower basin to provide cushion and comfort. The entire liner assembly is compressed to form a single, thin, flexible, chaise lining, which is contoured to fit removably into the bathtub on the bottom, sides, ends, and top surfaces. The chaise-liner is removed through the process of peeling, where thin, film sheers, are individually peeled from the top, until the bottom mat-like sheet is peeled off the tub surface. This removal process, strips away all accumulated dirt and bacteria, and introduces a new, sterile surface. Conventional time and effort required to clean and sterilize are virtually eliminated. Each disposable, film sheer is water-tight and non-toxic, which serves as protection against the transmission of disease or infection.

Abstract: An apparatus for insertion within a bathtub defined by spaced parallel side walls, a floor coextensive with the side walls, and a rear wall mounting a cushion at an upper terminal end thereof directed orthogonally between the side walls. The side walls are pneumatically or fluidly filled within chambers formed in the side walls, wherein the floor includes a chamber for filling overlying a lower chamber filled with a granular material to effect stable positioning of the organization in use. Suction cup members are mounted coextensively along the floor, side walls, and cushion for securement to an interior surface of an associated bathtub.

Abstract: A floormat comprised of multiple layers the upper or outer layer of which is a carpet layer, an intermediate layer is a carpet backing layer and the lower layer is a non-slip material bonded to the intermediate layer. The non-slip material provides a high coefficient of friction to resist movement of the multilayer mat on the surface upon which it is positioned. Retention straps may be secured to the multilayer mat and the retention straps attached to some desired structure such as in an automobile as a further aid in preventing movement of the multilayer mat.

Abstract: A magnetized bath mat removably connectable atop the magnetically attractive bottom of a bathtub or shower stall including a thin, flexible magnetic base sheet permanently adhered to and beneath a thin, flexible non-magnetic upper sheet. The base sheet is permanently magnetized so that its bottom surface is releasably attractable to the tub or shower bottom to provide a high degree of slip resistance between the bath mat and the tub or shower bottom during normal use. The upper sheet is coextensive with the base sheet and has a top surface which is generally slip resistant to a user standing or sitting thereatop under wet conditions of use. A very thin intermediate sheet having an opaque coloring similar to that of the upper sheet and permanently adhered between the base and upper sheets may be provided to prevent visual color bleeding of the dark-colored base sheet through to the upper sheet.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of protecting the finished surfaces of a sanitary fixture against damage during installation and construction at an installation site. In general, the method involves installing a removable protective covering over substantially all the finished surfaces of a sanitary fixture, prior to delivering the sanitary fixture to the installation site. Thereafter, the sanitary fixture and the installed protective covering, as a single unit, are delivered to the installation site. After, completion of installation and construction, and removal of the protective covering from the finished surfaces of the sanitary fixture, the finished surfaces thereof are free from damage.

Abstract: Disposable mat material comprising an abrasion resistant pervious layer of a non-woven web of bonded filaments and an absorbent layer of microfibres, the pervious and absorbent layers being bonded intermittently, characterized in that the bonds penetrate through the pervious layer and join the fibres in that layer with those in the absorbent layer. Thus water, for example, on the feet of a user, rapidly penetrates to the absorbent layer from the outer abrasion resistant layer. The bond areas not only aid the rapid absorbence, but also provide `pockets` giving an enhanced roughness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prefabricated, slip-resistant surface coating which comprises a sheet member having a film on its surface, said film embedded therein in plurality of finely divided abrasive particles. This coating can be adapted to make a bathtub surface slip-resistant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mat for temporary use on a surface subject to exposure to a highly aqueous environment. The mat includes a water repellent mat member having a surface adapted for frictional engagement with a human body part. A non-hygroscopic, fully releaseable, pressure sensitive adhesive film is applied to at least a part of the underside of the mat member. The adhesive film secures the mat to a surface in the water-filled environment and is readily removeable therefrom without leaving a residue of the adhesive film on the surface. A removeable liner covers the adhesive film prior to application of the mat member to the surface.

Abstract: An improved bathtub liner. The bathtub liner includes resilient pads encapsulated by a covering having a smooth continuous surface which detachably adheres to the inner surfaces of a bathtub and resists shear forces which tend to cause the continuous surface to slide over the inner surfaces of the bathtub. The bathtub liner includes a bottom pad shaped to cause water to flow under the force of gravity down the pad toward the bathtub drain when the tub is being emptied of water.

Abstract: A bath mat has a body provided with a coating of adhesive for attaching the mat to the floor of a tub or shower. The body includes a primary layer underlying two layers in which sand particles are embedded in vinyl. Additional vinyl covers the two layers to a substantially uniform thickness while conforming to the underlying rough surface configuration caused by the sand particles. The adhesive has a protective sheet that is removed for installation. The mat is permanently bonded to the tub and provides a durable, slip resistant surface.

Abstract: An integral sheet of plastic material is shaped to conform to the bottom, sides, vertical one end and sloping other end of a bathtub. The upper edges of the sheet extend beyond the upper edges of the bathtub so that the depth of the liner is greater than the depth of the bathtub thereby lessening the risk of water splashing over the edge of the bathtub. The liner includes a drain opening in its floor positioned to overlie the bathtub drain opening so that water can be drained from the liner. An open ended cylindrical container is provided to store the liner when not in use.

Abstract: A repair laminate sheet which can bond faults in fiberglass and acrylic tubs is provided. The repair laminate sheet includes an upper fiberglass sheet ply and a lower epoxy sheet ply. The lower epoxy ply has its upper surface adhered to the lower surface of the upper fiberglass sheet ply. Both plies are substantially the same size and shape. The lower epoxy ply is juxtaposed directly below and in registration with the upper fiberglass sheet ply. The lower surface of the lower epoxy ply is attached to the upper surface of the bottom of a fiberglass or acrylic tub so that the lower ply overlies and bonds any faults in the tub bottom.

Abstract: An improved inflatable cushion lift assembly for use in a bathtub by a person taking a bath. The lift assembly is positioned on the floor of a bathtub and is connected to the bathtub faucet to inflate the cushion. The cushion may be deflated while a person is sitting thereon to lower a person to the floor of the tub. Furthermore, the cushion may be inflated while the person is sitting on the cushion on the floor of the tub to raise the user upwardly to allow the user to exit the tub easily. The present improvement inhibits undesired movement of the cushion while being used by utilizing a rigid bottom panel and/or rigid top panel. Furthermore, the interior of the cushion may be provided with baffles or the like for dampening water oscillations within the cushion. The cushion, for reasons of stability, may also be tiered or formed in layers such that the cushion inflates or deflates in stages.

Abstract: The method of providing on location a vitreous enamel bathtub with traction means in a predetermined pattern comprising the steps of:(a) cleaning the vitreous enamel surface;(b) securing a stencil having cutouts therein to the bottom of the tub and, in the stencil cutouts;(c) removing the glaze by etching with acid, scrubbing and sanding;(d) rewashing the cutouts;(e) applying an enamel coat;(f) sprinkling on silica sand;(g) top coating with enamel; p0 (h) removing the stencil;(i) curing the resulting traction means with heat; and(j) removing any excess sand.

Abstract: An air channel device is disclosed for spas or bath units which is mat-like and has a plurality of openings therein to permit the entry of air into a heated bath. The air channel mat is mounted to the interior of the spa bath unit at any desired location including the foot and seat areas. It is secured to the interior surface of the spa by interlocking retainers which seal the periphery of the air channel to the interior of the spa. Air is blown into the spa beneath the air channel mat and then escapes into the bath through the perforations in the mat. The air channel device of the present invention eliminates prior U-shaped exterior air channels which were susceptible to cracking and breakage. The present air channel provides a cushioning effect in the foot and seat areas and also permits uniform aeration for the heated bath.