GB2351657A

GB2351657A - Bath having concealed taps

Info

Publication number: GB2351657A
Application number: GB9916177A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Eysaac Gye Petersen
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1999-07-09
Filing date: 1999-07-09
Publication date: 2001-01-10
Anticipated expiration: 2019-07-09
Also published as: GB2351657B; GB9916177D0

Abstract

A bath has an opening to allow two water taps H and C to be concealed therein. To allow their simultaneous movement taps H and C are joined together by a short bar A. The short bar A is in turn attached to a suitable mechanism (in this example a knee-joint mechanism). The mechanism is in turn attached to a support bar B. The support bar B is then secured underneath the brim of the bath using bolts X and Z or other suitable means. When not in use taps H and C are tucked under the brim of the bath and concealed by shutting a lid on which bath user can comfortably rest their head as they relax in the bath.

Description

2351657 CONCEATID-TAP BATH

[Technical This invention relates to a Concealed-tap bath. Field] (Background] There is no better way to relieve tension than a good liedown in a warm bath. nere is no problem when you are alone in the bath. However, for a couple who enjoy sharing a bath, a problem arises where one of them has to suffer the constant discomfort of water taps prodding the back of their head. [Essential In this invention the bath has a wider brim which Technical has an openning on it allowing water taps to be Features] concealed therein by means of a lid. By lifting lid taps are revealed whenever necessary. A simple knee-joint or other similar mechanism (not shown) is fitted to the taps allowing them to be moved up and down, back and forth. The mechanism is in turn attached to a support bar securing it underneath the brim of the bath. [Example] A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure 1 shows bath with taps concealed: Figure 2 Shows bath with lid open revealing taps; Figure 3 illustrates elevation of water taps; and Figure 4 shows bath with taps in the filling pc-sition.

2 Referring to the drawing the bath comprises an opening 0, a lid 1, and two water taps H and C. The two taps are then attached to knee-joint mechanism MM. The mechanism is then attached to support bar B which in turn is secured underneath the brim G of the bath using bolts X and Z.

In order to use the water taps H and C, lid L is opened to reveal taps.By holding bar A and pulling upwards taps are elevated as shown in Fig 3. Once in this position bar A is pulled forward to position water taps to the filling position as shown in Fig 4.

3 CLAIMS

1 A concealed-tap bath comprising a bath tub with a brim, the brim deliberately wide at the tap panel allowing an opening to be provided so as to enable the smooth in and out and back forth movement of two water taps, two water taps joined together by a short bar, the short bar in turn attached to a knee-joint or other suitable mechanism, the knee-joint or other suitable mechanism in turn attached to a support bar, the support bar in turn secured underneath the brim of the bath.

2. A concealed-tap bath as claimed in claim 1 wherein an opening is provide on the brim at the tap panel allowing the smooth movement in and out and back and forth movement of two water taps.

3. A concealed-tap bath as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the opening allowing smooth movement of two water taps is covered by a lid.

4. A concealed-tap bath as claimed in claim 3 wherein the lid can be opened to reveal two water taps.

5. A concealed-tap bath as claimed in claim 4 wherein the two water taps are joined together by a short bar to allow simultaneous movement.

6. A concealed-tap bath as claimed in claim 5 wherein the short bar is attached to a knee-joint or other suitable mechanism enabling water taps to be moved in and out and back and forth.

7. A concealed-tap bath as claimed in claim 6 wherein the knee-joint or other suitable mechanism is attached to a support bar.

8. A concealed-tap bath as claimed in claim 7 wherein the support bar is secured underneath the brim of the bath.

9. A concealed-tap bath substantially as described herein with reference to figures 1 - 4 of the accompanying drawing.

Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows At- CIADU A bath wherein the uppermost rim of the bath is provided with a closable opening, the witter supply tape for the bath being mounted in the opening by means of a mochanism which &Uows the tape to be moved from an inoperative position where they am concealed widtin the opening to an operative position where they am able to supply water to the bath, &e mechanism comprising a short bar to which the tape are auached, &e bar being connected via a kneejoint or other mAtable medumism to a v4)pon bar which is secured beneath the rim of the ba& 2. A bath as claimed in claim I wherein the opening is closable by means of a lid, I A bath substantially as herein described with reference to figures I - 4 of the accompanying drawings.