Patent attributes
The present invention discloses a child safety retention device that is shaped substantially in the form of a chair or may be formed from a flexible sack with apertures for insertion of feet that is suspended from a horizontal rails having a mounting brace and upright rails therefrom. The sidewalls or the elliptical rail may contain telescoping shafts for securing the chair to an upright surface, such as a bathtub or a wall. The telescoping shafts have the ability to lock into position between the minimum and maximum extension distances of the telescoping components. The telescoping components, including the shaft and the means of locking the telescoping components at a certain extension length serve to secure and immobilize the retention device inside a bathtub or a shower stall. Suction supports at the bottom of the horizontal member, also known as the seat, further reinforce the secure position of the child safety retention device within a bathtub or a shower stall. The retention device can be foldable for easy storage or for traveling. The utility surface can also function as a utility surface to accept toys, soaps or even snacks. Additional pouches and stows can be provided, including pouches to hide the rigidity elements when the retention device is in folded state.