Bathtub safety apparatus

Abstract

A bathtub safety apparatus particularly useful for helping a user to get into and out of a bathtub safely. The apparatus providing a hand hold that reduces the chances of accidental slips and falls. The hand hold made of a braided chain of rope that is suspended from the ceiling. This braided chain of rope being detachable from the ceiling for washing.

1 . A bathtub safety apparatus for providing a handhold for a user getting into and out of a bathtub, said bathtub having a sturdy ceiling support extending there-above, said bathtub safety apparatus comprising:
 an eyehook having a threaded shank, said threaded shank screwed into said ceiling support; and   a length of rope, said length of rope having a first end extending to a second end, said first end attaching to said eyehook, said length braided to provide a secure handhold surface for said user when getting into and out of said bathtub.   
   
   
       2 . The bathtub safety apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said eyehook is a 0.5″×3.25″ screw thread eyebolt. 
   
   
       3 . The bathtub safety apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said rope is a spliced deck rope one half inch in diameter and ten to fifteen feet in length. 
   
   
       4 . The bathtub safety apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said braiding comprises a number of chain knots terminating in an overhand knot. 
   
   
       5 . The bathtub safety apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said length of rope attaches to said eyehook through use of a lanyard hitch. 
   
   
       6 . A bathtub safety apparatus for providing a handhold for a user getting into and out of a bathtub, said bathtub having a sturdy ceiling support extending there-above, said bathtub safety apparatus comprising:
 an eyehook having a threaded shank, said threaded shank screwed into said ceiling support; and   a length of rope, said length defined by a first end extending to a second end, wherein the portion of said rope adjacent said first end releaseably attaches to said eyehook through use of a lanyard hitch, said first end then eye-spliced into the rope's length adjacent said first end; a substantial portion of the remainder of said length of rope braided through use of a chain knot to form a braided portion, said braided portion terminating in an overhand knot adjacent said second end.   
   
   
       7 . The bathtub safety apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein said eyebolt is a 0.5″×3.25″ screw thread eyebolt. 
   
   
       8 . The bathtub safety apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein said rope is a spliced deck rope one half inch in diameter and ten to fifteen feet in length. 
   
   
       9 . The bathtub safety apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein said braiding comprises a number of chain knots terminating in an overhand knot. 
   
   
       10 . The bathtub safety apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein said length of rope attaches to said eyehook through use of a lanyard hitch. 
   
   
       11 . A method of making a bathtub safety apparatus for providing a handhold for a user getting into and out of a bathtub, said bathtub having a sturdy ceiling support extending there-above, said method comprising the steps of:
 providing an eyehook having a threaded shank;   screwing said threaded shank into said ceiling support;   providing a length of rope having a first end extending to a second end;   attaching a portion of said rope adjacent said first end to said eyehook through use of a lanyard hitch;   attaching said first end to said rope through use of an eye-splice adjacent said first end;   braiding, through use of a chain knot, a substantial portion of the remainder of said length of rope to form a braided portion; and   terminating said braided portion in an overhand knot adjacent said second end.   
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising the step of predrilling a hole for said threaded shank to be screwed into. 
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising the step of applying a bonding agent to said threaded shank before screwing into said hole. 
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising the steps of: detaching said rope from said eyehook by undoing said lanyard hitch; washing said rope; and reattaching said rope to said eyehook by through use of a lanyard hitch.