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10-10-2002 дата публикации

УНИТАЗ

Номер: RU0000025522U1
Автор: Андреева Л.Е., Колесниченко А.И.
Принадлежит: ООО "ТУЭКО"

Унитаз, содержащий приемную чашу и отводную трубу с U-образным участком для водяного затвора, отличающийся тем, что унитаз выполнен из нержавеющей стали, причем отводная труба унитаза выполнена сборной из элементов, вырезанных из цилиндрической трубы и/или плоских листов с последующей гибкой радиусных участков, а соединение элементов выполнено неразъемным, например сваркой с обеспечением требуемой формы отводной трубы. (19) RU (11) 25 522 (13) U1 (51) МПК E03D 7/00 (2000.01) A47K 17/00 (2000.01) B61D 35/00 (2000.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2002107827/20 , 04.04.2002 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 04.04.2002 (46) Опубликовано: 10.10.2002 (72) Автор(ы): Колесниченко А.И., Андреева Л.Е. (73) Патентообладатель(и): ООО "ТУЭКО" R U Адрес для переписки: 170036, г.Тверь, ст. Дорошиха, 1, ООО "ТУЭКО" (71) Заявитель(и): ООО "ТУЭКО" 2 5 5 2 2 R U Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 (57) Формула полезной модели Унитаз, содержащий приемную чашу и отводную трубу с U-образным участком для водяного затвора, отличающийся тем, что унитаз выполнен из нержавеющей стали, причем отводная труба унитаза выполнена сборной из элементов, вырезанных из цилиндрической трубы и/или плоских листов с последующей гибкой радиусных участков, а соединение элементов выполнено неразъемным, например сваркой с обеспечением требуемой формы отводной трубы. 2 5 5 2 2 U 1 (54) УНИТАЗ RU 25 522 U1 RU 25 522 U1 RU 25 522 U1 RU 25 522 U1

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10-10-2003 дата публикации

Санитарно-техническое устройство

Номер: RU0000032982U1
Автор: Монаков В.К.
Принадлежит: Монаков Владимир Константинович

1. Санитарно-техническое устройство туалета общего пользования, содержащее приемную чашу с верхним открытым очком, площадки для ног, средство для смыва и отверстия для слива, отличающееся тем, что приемная чаша выполнена в виде монолитного корпуса с горизонтальной поверхностью, имеет грушевидное углубление вдоль продольной оси симметрии корпуса, включает овальную часть и сужение по направлению к переднему краю поверхности, на которой, по обе стороны сужения, симметрично продольной оси корпуса и грушевидного углубления, в сторону переднего края корпуса размещены площадки для ног, выполненные поверх поверхности и имеющие рифление, установленное поперек продольной оси корпуса, в направлении переднего края корпуса. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что каждая площадка для ног со стороны передней кромки корпуса имеет упорный буртик для ног. 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что грушевидное углубление приемной чаши дополнительно оснащено разделительной перегородкой, установленной в поперечном сечении и делящей ее в продольной оси на две части, в соотношении от 0,6÷0,4 до 0,4÷0,6, образуя овальную часть для приема плотных отходов и суженную часть для приема жидких отходов, снабженных соответствующими отверстиями для слива отходов. 4. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что корпус выполняется из фаянса, пластика и/или металла любого цвета. (19) RU (11) 32 982 (13) U1 (51) МПК A47K 17/02 (2000.01) A47K 11/00 (2000.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2003102109/20 , 20.06.2003 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 20.06.2003 (46) Опубликовано: 10.10.2003 (72) Автор(ы): Монаков В.К. (73) Патентообладатель(и): Монаков Владимир Константинович R U Адрес для переписки: 400096, г.Волгоград, а/я 4, пат.пов. Б.И. Машкину, рег.№ 414 (71) Заявитель(и): Монаков Владимир Константинович Ñòðàíèöà: 1 3 2 9 8 2 R U U 1 Формула полезной модели 1. Санитарно-техническое устройство туалета ...

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27-09-2010 дата публикации

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ТУАЛЕТОВ

Номер: RU0000097911U1
Автор: Золотов Анатолий Романович
Принадлежит: Золотов Анатолий Романович

1. Устройство для туалетов, содержащее опоры для рук, спины и опорные элементы, отличающееся тем, что опоры для рук, спины и опорные элементы выполнены в виде элементов кресла, закрепленного на платформе, установленной подвижно относительно неподвижного основания, при этом платформа выполнена с незамкнутым контуром, с возможностью ее выдвижения для мытья или ремонта унитаза. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что подвижное соединение платформы с основанием выполнено в виде направляющих и тел вращения. 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что подвижное соединение платформы с основанием выполнено симметрично по сторонам от стояка унитаза. 4. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что оно снабжено фиксатором платформы. 5. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что основание выполнено из дерева или полимерного материала. 6. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что оно снабжено крышкой. 7. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что между отверстием сиденья кресла и ободом унитаза расположена уплотняющая прокладка. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 97 911 (13) U1 (51) МПК A47K 17/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2010117834/12, 04.05.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 04.05.2010 (45) Опубликовано: 27.09.2010 (72) Автор(ы): Золотов Анатолий Романович (RU) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Золотов Анатолий Романович (RU) R U Адрес для переписки: 344029, г.Ростов-на-Дону, а/я 1657, Т.Е. Цагоева U 1 9 7 9 1 1 R U Ñòðàíèöà: 1 ru CL U 1 Формула полезной модели 1. Устройство для туалетов, содержащее опоры для рук, спины и опорные элементы, отличающееся тем, что опоры для рук, спины и опорные элементы выполнены в виде элементов кресла, закрепленного на платформе, установленной подвижно относительно неподвижного основания, при этом платформа выполнена с незамкнутым контуром, с возможностью ее выдвижения для мытья или ремонта унитаза. 2. Устройство по ...

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27-11-2020 дата публикации

Устройство для дезинфекции рук

Номер: RU0000201110U1
Автор: Кислов Александр Васильевич, Шокин Антон Николаевич
Принадлежит: Кислов Александр Васильевич, Шокин Антон Николаевич

Заявляемая полезная модель относится к области дезинфектологии и санитарии и предназначена для обеззараживания и стерилизации рук в местах частого контакта множества людей, например, дверных ручек, поручней в общественном транспорте, элементов автомобиля в сервисах проката и такси и др. Техническим результатом заявляемого устройства является повышение эффективности дезинфекции, сокращение времени и упрощение процесса. Указанный технический результат достигается за счет того, что устройство для дезинфекции рук включает емкость для заполнения ее дезинфицирующим средством и связанный с ней по меньшей мере один контактный элемент, предназначенный для взаимодействия с рукой человека и выполненный с возможностью пропускания дезинфицирующего средства от емкости к руке человека, при этом емкость выполнена с возможностью подачи дезинфицирующего средства в контактный элемент для его смачивания, а контактный элемент выполнен с возможностью закрепления на месте контакта с руками человека. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 201 110 U1 (51) МПК A61L 2/00 (2006.01) A61L 2/16 (2006.01) A61L 2/235 (2006.01) A61L 2/26 (2006.01) A47K 17/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61L 2/16 (2020.08); A61L 2/26 (2020.08); A61L 2/235 (2020.08); A61L 9/127 (2020.08); Y10T 16/44 (2020.08); E05B 1/0069 (2020.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020131643, 28.09.2020 11.06.2020 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Кислов Александр Васильевич (RU), Шокин Антон Николаевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 27.11.2020 2020119507 11.06.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 27.11.2020 Бюл. № 33 2 0 1 1 1 0 R U (54) Устройство для дезинфекции рук (57) Реферат: Заявляемая полезная модель относится к области дезинфектологии и санитарии и предназначена для обеззараживания и стерилизации рук в местах частого контакта множества людей, например, дверных ручек, поручней в общественном транспорте, элементов автомобиля в сервисах проката и такси и др. Техническим результатом ...

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Номер записи: 4
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Folding device for male child urination

Номер: US20120124723A1
Автор: Wilfred Aguila
Принадлежит: Individual

A foldable, hanging urinal includes a back surface, hooks and a receptacle. The foldable hanging urinal folds flat for transportation, inventory and disposal. Hooks on the back of the foldable hanging urinal fold out and the foldable hanging urinal hangs on a toilet fixture. The receptacle folds out to form a watertight cup during use and the cup is positioned at a height lower than the rim of the toilet fixture thereby enabling urination by a person that is too short to reach the rim of the toilet fixture.

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Номер записи: 5
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Water-Powered Hand-Washing Method

Номер: US20130074861A1
Автор: Stine Patrick
Принадлежит: Clean Hands, Inc.

A hand-washing system for washing fingernail beds and cuticular regions of human fingers and thumbs (collectively “digits”). The hand-washing system includes a work enclosure for containing ones of the digits and a high-velocity, high-flow water spray during a washing operation. The work enclosure defines an interior space, part of which defines an energy-dissipation region that, during use, provides a water reservoir for dissipating energy in the high-velocity, high flow water spray. The work enclosure includes a high-energy spray nozzle and a digit portal sized to receive the four fingers of one hand simultaneously in closed-fingered, upwardly-curled configuration. A mixing valve may be provided to allow a user to adjust the temperature of the water during washing. A quick-disconnect fluid-coupling assembly may also be provided and be used to quickly select between work enclosures of differing size. 1. A method of washing all five digits of a human hand , each digit having a nail bed , comprising:providing a work enclosure having an opening, an interior space, a base portion with a bottom and a spray nozzle positioned opposite the bottom for providing a spray of water to the interior space;providing water to the spray nozzle so that the inlet water pressure of the spray nozzle is at least 10 pounds per square inch, the outlet flow rate is at least 0.7 gallons per minute and the nozzle exit velocity of the spray of water delivered from the spray nozzle is at least 35 feet per second;inserting through the opening and into the interior space in the work enclosure the four three-phalanx digits;delivering the spray of water while positioning the four three-phalanx digits so that the spray of water penetrates into the nail beds of the digits for a first period of time;removing the four three-phalanx digits from the interior space;inserting the opposing thumb into the interior space so that the tip of the opposing thumb is pointing substantially toward the spray nozzle; ...

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Номер записи: 6
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Potty Training Device

Номер: US20130084550A1
Автор: Mackie Marc
Принадлежит: The Little Dribbler LLC

A potty training device has a backsplash/shield designed to attach and conform to an inner rim of a toilet bowl. The distal ends of the backsplash/shield include structures for fixedly connecting the backsplash to the inner rim of the toilet. The backsplash further has a structure fixedly attached to the front of the backsplash at or near the center, bottom of the backsplash that extends from the front of the backsplash. The structure defines a target for providing young boys to aim at while urinating standing up. The backsplash provides protection from urine deflected by the target. The backsplash and target may further define a sporting theme, for example, a basketball theme. The potty training device may include electronic sensors and/or displays. 1. A potty training device comprising:a backsplash, defining a front side and a back side, said back side configured for contacting a surface on a toilet;a target fixedly attached to said front of said backsplash, at or near the center, bottom of said backsplash and extending away from the backsplash or shield; anda plurality of securing structures affixed to the back of the backsplash and positioned at or near the ends of the backsplash, configured to attach to the inner rim of the toilet bowl.2. The potty training device of claim 1 , further comprising a theme selected from the group consisting of basketball claim 1 , baseball claim 1 , soccer claim 1 , golf claim 1 , hunting claim 1 , and auto racing.3. The potty training device of claim 2 , wherein the target is selected from the group consisting of a hoop claim 2 , a soccer goal claim 2 , a hockey goal claim 2 , a baseball plate claim 2 , and an animal shape.4. The potty training device of claim 1 , wherein the securing structures are suction cups.5. The potty training device of claim 1 , wherein the securing structures are clips.6. The potty training device of claim 1 , wherein the backsplash further comprises a securing device positioned at or near the center of ...

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Номер записи: 7
20-06-2013 дата публикации

FLUSHABLE SPOT CLEANER

Номер: US20130152319A1
Автор: JR. Payton A., Morrison
Принадлежит:

A flushable tool for cleaning a toilet bowl has an elongated water soluble handle, one end of which carries a water soluble cleaning agent. 1. A tool intended for use as a toilet spot cleaner , the tool having an elongated handle with predetermined water solubility and an end with a cleaning agent , said each of said handle and agent being water soluble and disposable in a predetermined time period after contact with water.2. A tool as in claim I , wherein said handle is a tube with a distal end and a proximal end , and said cleaning agent is a plug disposed at least partially within said distal end of said handle , said plug being impregnated with a detergent.3. A tool as in claim 2 , wherein said tube of said handle has an outside facing surface coated with a water resistant coating.4. A tool as in claim said tube has an open proximal end and has an interior facing surface comprising a water soluble material.5. A tool as in claim 2 , wherein said distal end is crimped to enclose said plug.6. A tool as in claim 2 , wherein said handle comprises two telescoping sections.7. A tool as in claim 1 , wherein said handle comprises a plurality of layers laminated together. The present invention relates to cleaning tools. More specifically, the present invention relates to a biodegradable, water soluble spot cleaning tool especially useful for cleaning toilets.Cleaning is a task that has been with people for many centuries and it seems probable that people have searched for new and improved cleaning tools just about as long as they have been involved in cleaning processes. However, there remains a need for a new and improved cleaning tool particularly well adapted to cleaning toilets.One cleaning task which is important for maintaining a healthy environment but nevertheless is disliked by many people is the task of cleaning a toilet. Even flushable toilets often require that someone clean urine and/or fecal matter from the toilet bowl, rim or seat. Of course, numerous ...

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Номер записи: 8
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Body Positioning Systems

Номер: US20130174337A1
Автор: Fagre Jose Luis
Принадлежит: FAGRE ENTERPRISES, LLC

A system related to providing elevated support and positioning of the feet to place the body of a user in a posture facilitating bowel elimination during seated-position toilet use. 1. An apparatus , relating to assisting support and positioning of a human body , in at least one posture facilitating defecation during the use of a seated-position toilet , said apparatus comprising:a) at least one positioner structured and arranged to position the body of a seated user during use of the seated-position toilet; i) at least one first-plane foot supporter structured and arranged to support, during use of the seated-position toilet, at least one foot of the seated user in a first planar foot-support position above a floor surface adjacent the seated-position toilet,', 'ii) second-plane foot supporter means for supporting, during use of the seated-position toilet, at least one foot of the seated user in a second planar foot support position above the floor surface, and', 'iii) at least one fixed-geometry establisher structured and arranged to establish a fixed non-adjustable geometric relationship between said at least one first-plane foot supporter and said at least one second-plane foot supporter;, 'b) wherein said at least one positioner comprises'}c) wherein such first planar foot support position comprises a different plane from such second planar foot support position;d) wherein at least one of said at least one first-plane foot supporter and said at least one second-plane foot supporter comprises at least one non-horizontal angle;e) wherein said at least one positioner is configured to be hand carried; andf) wherein such apparatus assists support and positioning of the body of the seated user, in the posture facilitating defecation during use of a seated-position toilet.2. The apparatus claim 1 , according to claim 1 , further comprising:a) at least one shape conformer structured and arranged to conform at least one of said at least one non-adjustable-geometry ...

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Номер записи: 9
18-07-2013 дата публикации

BATHROOM TOOL ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130180874A1
Автор: Hung Juliana, Wolbert David, Yang Frank
Принадлежит: SIMPLEHUMAN LLC

A bathroom tool assembly having a bathroom tool and a supporting holder, with a releasable interlock coupling between the bathroom tool and the holder. The releasable interlock coupling conveniently maintains a secured coupling of the bathroom tool to the holder, so that the assembly of bathroom tool and holder can be easily moved without leaving drips behind. The releasable interlock coupling is structured to allow easy coupling of the bathroom tool to the holder to securely interlock the bathroom tool to the holder and easy decoupling of the bathroom tool from the holder by a user with one-hand operation. In one embodiment, the releasable interlock coupling does not include any moving parts. In one aspect of the present invention, the releasable interlock coupling comprises a magnetic coupling. 1. A bathroom tool assembly , comprising:a tool comprising a handle portion and a tool head at an distal end of the handle portion; anda holder releasably supporting the tool via a releasable interlock coupling that securely couples the tool and the holder so that the tool and the holder can be moved together by a user lifting on the handle portion of the tool only.2. The bathroom tool assembly as in claim 1 , wherein the handle portion of the tool comprises a handle and a rod connecting the handle to the tool head claim 1 , and the holder comprises a housing that comprises an enclosure defining an opening to an interior space of the enclosure sized to receive the tool head.3. The bathroom tool assembly as in claim 2 , wherein the holder further comprises a collar extending from the top of the enclosure and defining a split opening releasably receiving the rod of the tool claim 2 , wherein when the handle portion is lifted claim 2 , the collar rest on the top of the tool head in an interlocking manner.4. The bathroom tool assembly as in claim 3 , wherein the interlocking coupling comprising a magnetic coupling.5. The bathroom tool assembly as in claim 4 , wherein releasable ...

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Номер записи: 10
01-08-2013 дата публикации

SHELVING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130191987A1
Автор: Lum Myk Wayne, Wade Adam C., Wei Tzu-Hao, Yang Frank
Принадлежит: SIMPLEHUMAN, LLC

A shelving system can include can include an elongated support member and a plurality of shelves, each of which can be supported by a clamping mechanism. The support member can have a telescoping configuration so that upper and lower ends of the support member can be pressed against upper and lower stationary objects. 1. A bathroom shelving system comprising:an elongated support member comprising a first segment and at least a second, telescoping segment adjustable relative to the first segment, the elongated support member comprising an internal cavity, the elongated support member comprising a first end and a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends;a spring member positioned at least partially within the internal interior cavity, the spring member attached to at least one of the first and second segments, the spring member configured to bias the first and second segments away from one another, such that the first and second ends are pressed against first and second surfaces in a bathroom; andat least one shelf member for holding bathroom toiletries, the at least one shelf member slidably connected to the elongated support member with a connection mechanism, the connection mechanism comprising a clamp member configured to allow the at least one shelf member to be adjusted from a first position along the elongated support member to a second position along the elongated support member in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis.2. The bathroom shelving system of claim 1 , wherein the connection mechanism comprises a single user-actuatable clamping device comprising a clamp body claim 1 , clamp plate claim 1 , and clamp lever claim 1 , the clamping device configured to move between locked and unlocked positions claim 1 , in which a position of the at least one shelf member can be adjusted when the single user-actuatable device is in the unlocked position claim 1 , and wherein the at least one shelf member can be ...

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Номер записи: 11
01-08-2013 дата публикации

TOILET BOWL HYGIENIC CLEANING UNIT

Номер: US20130192011A1
Автор: Gill Pal Singh
Принадлежит:

The base assembly configures side by side drop-in containers; one container for a toilet brush and one container for the cleaning agent. The drop-in features allow easy removal of the brush container to pour out any fluid and for refill of cleaning agent container as needed. The cleaning agent is a specially formulated, anti-bacterial and environmentally friendly paste which is directly applied to the brush by manually dipping and twisting the brush bristles into the container. Attached to the brush just below the user grip is a round plastic hilt which serves as a cover when the brush is inserted in the container and to suspend the brush bristles above the bottom of the container to allow for drainage. The assembly handle has an attached round protrusion which can be rotated to cover the cleaning agent when not in use. 1. A toilet bowl cleaning unit , the combination of a single molded base containing both a scrubbing implement and disinfectant cleaner.2. The combination defined in claim 1 , wherein attached to the base is an integral cover and handle assembly. The fixed covers are attached to a rotatable handle.3. The combination defined in claim 1 , wherein identical scrubbing implement and disinfectant cleaner containers are gravity set into the molded base with a key-notch assembly.4. The combination defined in claim 1 , wherein the disinfectant cleaner is formulated paste.5. The combination defined in claim 1 , wherein the scrubbing implement has a narrower claim 1 , tapered distal end. The present invention of the hygienically cleaning of the toilet bowl provides for the brush and the formulated cleaner on the same base. The cleaner formulation is detergent paste with germicidal properties. Uniqueness of this set-up is to utilize the ability of the brush by a twist to pick up cleaner granules on bristles for start of the cleaning operation. The brush and cleaner combination provides effective, economical and convenient method of cleaning and maintaining ...

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Номер записи: 12
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Disposable Toilet Bowl Base Area Cover

Номер: US20130209721A1
Автор: Zakia Mahasa
Принадлежит: Individual

This invention is in the field of Sanitation/Hygiene. The product is a disposable plastic film that conforms to the base of a toilet bowl and covers the floor area surrounding the toilet bowl base. Its purpose is to prevent drops of urine from dropping on the floor around the toilet, thereby preventing staining, odor and bacteria.

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Номер записи: 13
22-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A WHIMSICAL, INTERACTIVE, AND ENTERTAINING HANDWASHING ATTRACTION

Номер: US20130212802A1
Автор: HAYS ELISA MICHELLE
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A handwashing playground integrates handwash stations with an interactive, themed play attraction, such as a farm, and includes farm-themed playground with animals and a barn. The animals and farm implements replace faucets and sinks to provide an interactive and entertaining experience, thereby encouraging handwashing and other good personal hygiene behavior. 1. An interactive and entertaining bathing attraction , comprising:a whimsical-themed playground having a first station for washing a first portion of a human body, the first station having a design consistent with the whimsical-themed playground.2. The bathing attraction of claim 1 , wherein the first station is a handwashing station. This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/601,915 filed Feb. 22, 2012. The foregoing application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety as if fully set forth herein.This disclosure is protected under United States and/or International Copyright Laws, ©2012 Elisa Hays, All Rights Reserved. A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and/or Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.This disclosure is generally directed to devices, systems and methods related to personal hygiene.It is estimated that millions of health education dollars have been expended to teach children to wash their hands properly. For example, it is commonly recommended to wash hands with soap and water for approximately the same amount of time that it takes to sing the ABCs song, or to sing Happy Birthday twice. Videos and entertainment products have been produced to teach proper handwashing, yet fundamentally, a sink and faucet is nothing more than a sink and faucet, especially to a ...

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Номер записи: 14
29-08-2013 дата публикации

COMBINATION TOILET CLEANING DEVICE

Номер: US20130220370A1
Автор: Lebenhartz Simha, Yehuda Hillel Bar
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A combination toilet brush/plunger apparatus for providing both a plunger and a toilet cleaning brush in one unit. The combination toilet brush/plunger apparatus includes a brush assembly including a brush support member. The brush member is attached to the brush support member, and there is an elongate handle member being removably attached to the brush support member. A plunger assembly includes a housing/support member. The plunger member is attached to the housing/support member with the brush support member being removably fastened to the housing/support member. There is a plate with apertures disposed in the housing/support member. 1. A janitorial device for cleaning a toilet bowl comprising a handle with selectively a combination of firstly either a cleaning brush mounted at one end of the handle , and a plunger mounted on the handle on the side the brush remote from the handle , or secondly at least two of the cleaning brush mounted at one end of the handle , the plunger mounted on the handle on the side the brush remote from the handle , a hook like plate or device transversely mounted at the handle end near the brush or thirdly at least three of the cleaning brush mounted at one end of the handle , the plunger mounted on the handle on the side the brush remote from the handle , and the hook like plate or device transversely mounted at the handle end near the brush.2. The device as claimed in wherein the brush assembly includes a brush support member claim 1 , and also including a brush member being attached to the brush support member claim 1 , and further including an elongate handle member being removably attached to the brush support member claim 1 , the brush support member including a plate claim 1 , and also including a disposed in and through the plate and having open top and bottom ends and a bore extending therethrough claim 1 , and further including elongate threaded members being attached to a top side of the plate claim 1 , and also including a ...

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Номер записи: 15
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Toilet and support bars for the disabled

Номер: US20130276221A1
Автор: Kishor C. Desai
Принадлежит: Individual

The toilet and support bars for the disabled has a toilet bowl and toilet seat configured to face the toilet tank, thereby enabling disabled and physically debilitated persons to move forward to sit on the toilet seat. The toilet has a pedestal on which the tank is mounted, and an inverted U-shaped support bar having legs supported by the building structure, to provide stability for the disabled person to use the toilet. The support bar includes a crossbar handle above the level of the tank that a disabled person may grasp for assistance in moving forward onto the toilet seat and rearward off the toilet seat. The handle may have a resilient grip. The support bar may also include stabilizers for maintaining the support bar in a rigid and fixed position so that the user is assured to find the necessary support.

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Номер записи: 16
19-12-2013 дата публикации

PRIVACY CURTAINS FOR PENAL INSTITUTIONS

Номер: US20130333850A1
Автор: Walker-Dabner Patsy
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A shower and toilet stall privacy screen system for users in penal system environments. The system comprises hook and loop fastener pads affixed to adjacent walls of the stalls and co-operating hook and loop fastener pads affixed to flexible, non-clear sheet materials sized and adapted to extend across the opening of the stall. Feet and head areas of users are unobstructed so that security personnel can view same to ensure single use occupancy of each stall. 1. A system for affording privacy to inmates of security institutions while using common sanitary facilities therein , including at least one of showers and toilets each provided within a stall having a vertical surface at either side of an entrance to said stall , the system comprising:a pair of vertically spaced hook and loop pads affixed to each of the vertical surfaces at either side of said entrance; and the sheet material being opaque or translucent both when wet and dry, and', "the vertical extent of the sheet being sufficient to afford privacy to a person's body within the stall generally from his or her knees to his or her shoulders while leaving the head and feet areas of and adjacent the user visible to a security person outside the stall."], 'a flexible sheet material of generally rectangular shape that can extend across the entrance to the stall and which has affixed to upper and lower corners thereof hook and loop pads adapted and spaced to cooperate with and attach to the pads on the vertical surfaces adjacent said stall,'}2. The privacy system defined in claim 1 , wherein the hook and loop pads are adhered to the vertical surfaces adjacent the stall entrance with glue or other adhesive claim 1 , not with any metal fastener.3. The privacy system defined in claim 1 , wherein the sheet is of one of plastic claim 1 , cloth claim 1 , waterproof paper claim 1 , and like flexible material.4. The privacy system defined in claim 1 , wherein the stall is for giving showers to users.5. The privacy system ...

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Номер записи: 17
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Towel Shower Caddy

Номер: US20130341216A1
Автор: Panzella Katharine C.
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A towel shower caddy for an improved combination apparatus designed to safely, securely, and efficiently store and transport items, which may be used in the course of personal showering or bathing. The device is essentially comprised of at least one storage container that may contain a towel or other items, may attach above or below a shower head pipe, has a door which may contain a speaker and other electronic devices, a moveable exterior shelf, two detachable hanger members, four detachable suction cups, a support base, a detachable interior shelf and dividing wall, and a collapsible and detachable carrying handle. Different embodiments of the towel shower caddy may include a frame a door a fixed handle assembly a support base system a fixed hanger system two hanger covers and a detachable exterior shelf system 1. A portable , collapsible apparatus for storing , transporting , and providing immediate and convenient access to (a) toiletries commonly used during bathing or showering , (b) hand-held electronic communication electronic devices , and (c) other personal articles , comprising:a three-dimensional frame comprising a plurality of exterior surfaces, including a topmost surface and a bottommost surface, and having corresponding inner surfaces and further, having an opening on one exterior surface;a door, having perimetral dimensions corresponding to the dimensions of said opening and pivotally attached to the exterior of said frame such that upon closing of the door, the entirety of said opening is covered by said door;a handle assembly and a means fur attaching said handle assembly to the topmost exterior surface of said frame;a hanger system, having a left member and a right member wherein both members may be joined to each other and attached to said frame;a means for attaching said hanger system to at least one exterior surface of said frame;a support base system attached to the bottommost exterior surface of said frame;a horizontally-oriented shelf ...

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Номер записи: 18
20-03-2014 дата публикации

STORAGE CONTAINER FOR BATHROOM CLEANING UTENSILS

Номер: US20140076757A1
Автор: Fredankey, SR. Devon Peteroy
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A storage container that contains bathroom cleaning utensils such as a plunger and toilet brush. The storage container may include an internal compartment, with a notch on the bottom surface of the bottom end. The notch may be shaped to fit around the edge of a toilet bowl. A channel may lead into the internal compartment. Therefore, a user may secure the storage container to the edge of the toilet bowl and either plunge or clean the toilet. Then the user may place the plunger or toilet brush into the compartment over the channel. Therefore, any dripping water may be caught by the channel. 1. A storage container comprising:a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a back portion, a top, and a bottom, wherein an opening is formed to a compartment in between the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the back portion, the top and the bottom, wherein the compartment is sized to store at least one of a plunger and a toilet brush, wherein the bottom comprises an upper surface and a lower surface;a notch formed on lower surface of the bottom, wherein the notch is sized to fit around the edge of a toilet bowl; anda channel on the upper surface of the bottom, wherein the channel leads into the compartment.2. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein the top comprises a handle.3. The storage container of claim 1 , further comprising a divider mounted within the compartment near the top claim 1 , wherein the divider creates a top compartment and a bottom compartment.4. The storage container of claim 1 , further comprising a door hinged to one of the first sidewall and second sidewall claim 1 , wherein the door covers the opening.5. The storage container of claim 1 , further comprising a raised lip at an end of the channel.6. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein the channel is formed along the notch.7. The storage container of claim 1 , further comprising a storage bracket mounted within the container claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plunger and the toilet brush are hung ...

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Номер записи: 19
07-01-2016 дата публикации

BATHROOM SHELF ASSEMBLY AND BATHROOM SHELF HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20160000225A1
Автор: Kuo Anthony
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A bathroom shelf assembly and a bathroom shelf having the same are provided. The bathroom shelf assembly includes a tubular member, at least one inserting member, a first rod member and at least one first connecting bar. The tubular member has a tubular wall and an interior channel extending between two ends thereof, and the tubular wall is formed with at least one first through hole. The inserting member is disposed in the tubular channel and has an axial through bore parallel to the interior channel. The first rod member is disposed through the axial through bore in the interior channel. At least one end of each first connecting bar is formed with a first radial slot, and each first connecting bar is disposed through corresponding through hole and spraddled onto the first rod member via the first radial slot. 1. A bathroom shelf assembly , including:a tubular member, having a tubular wall and an interior channel extending between two relative ends of the tubular member, the tubular wall provided with at least one first through hole;at least one inserting member, disposed in the interior of the tubular member and having an axial through hole parallel to the interior channel;a first rod member, disposed through the axial through hole in the interior channel;at least one first connecting bar, at least one end of each first connecting bar formed with a first radial slot, each first connecting bar disposed through corresponding first through hole, the first radial slot spraddled onto the first rod member;at least one second rod member; andat least one third connecting bar;wherein the tubular wall of the tubular member is further formed with at least one second through hole whose opening direction opposite to an opening direction of the at least one first through hole, each inserting members further includes a lateral hole communicated with the axial through bore, the lateral hole corresponds to one of the second through hole, a first end of each second rod member ...

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Номер записи: 20
07-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC PEDESTAL TOILET

Номер: US20210000310A1
Автор: II, II Peter A., Loutos
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An apparatus for raising and lowering a toilet. The toilet is configured to be equipped with pedestals which are encased in separate compartments in the base of the toilet. The toilet comprises an actuator for raising and lowing the toilet, as a result of the pedestals being pressed or depressed. The toilet comprises a controller for controlling the actuator, wherein the controller sends a signal to the actuator to raise or lower the toilet based on the pedestals being pressed or depressed. 1. An apparatus for raising and lowering a toilet , said apparatus comprising:one or more pedestals attached to the base of the toilet;an actuator for raising and lowing the toilet, as a result of the pedestals being pressed or depressed; anda controller for controlling the actuator, wherein the controller sends a signal to the actuator to raise or lower the toilet based on the pedestals being pressed or depressed.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a first pedal of the one or more pedestals is configured to raise the toilet.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a second pedal of the one or more pedestals is configured to lower the toilet.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pedestals are encased in separate compartments in the base of the toilet.|5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the separate compartments can release the one or more pedestals as a result of a button being pressed. This invention relates to a plumbing system, specifically a toilet system, and this invention is an advancement in the art and one model of a new category of toilets—namely pedestal toilets.The modern-day toilet most commonly used in the western world consists of multiple features to facilitate the user. There are multiple inventions that are already patented and are available in the market which either facilitate the user with an automatic flush system or automatic fragrance system for odor removal of noxious fumes, etc. In addition, there are numerous “smart” toilets which also ...

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Номер записи: 21
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Seat-type Air Extracting Suction Apparatus to Aid Bowel Movement

Номер: US20170000303A1
Автор: Cheng Mao-Chi
Принадлежит: Chin Chang Trading Company

Disclosed is a seat-type air-extracting suction apparatus to aid bowel movement having a main body (), a support frame (), a vacuum motor () and a pressure regulation valve (), wherein the main body () is provided with a loading housing (), a seat cushion () and an extraction box (), the loading housing () has a first through hole (), the seat cushion () is provided on the loading housing () and is formed with a guidance hole (), the guidance hole () is aligned with the first through hole () of the loading housing (), the extraction box () penetrates through and is provided in the loading housing (), and an internal space of the extraction box () corresponds to the first through hole (). The support frame () is provided on the outside of the main body () and is provided with a starting switch (). The vacuum motor () is connected to the main body () and is used for extracting air to reduce the pressure inside the loading housing (), a negative pressure effect being created when extracting air via the vacuum motor (), aiding the bowel movement of a user. The pressure regulation valve () is able to adjust the pressure inside the loading housing () to meet the comfort level of the user. 1. A seat-type air extracting suction apparatus to aid bowel movement comprising: a loading housing being rectangular and having a first through hole defined through the loading housing;', 'a seat cushion mounted on the loading housing and having a guiding hole formed on the seat cushion and aligned with the first through hole; and', 'an extraction box mounted through the loading housing into an internal space of the loading housing and having a receiving space aligned with the first through hole;, 'a main body having'}a support frame connected to an outside of the main body and having an activating switch;a vacuum motor connected to the main body and having an air pipe mounted airtightly through a wall of the loading housing, wherein one of two open ends of the air pipe is connected to ...

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Номер записи: 22
07-01-2021 дата публикации

STORAGE UNIT FOR A PLUNGER

Номер: US20210000990A1
Автор: JR. Eddie D., Killingsworth, Killingsworth Sequaria
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An apparatus for storing and sanitizing a plunger is presented. The apparatus first has an elongate body that has a first inner compartment and a door that is removably attached to said bod. Further, the apparatus has an illuminating element that is removably attached to an inside surface of the door and configured to sanitize said plunger when said plunger is located inside the inner compartment of said elongate body. The apparatus has a shelving unit separating the first inner compartment from a second inner compartment with a tray being removably coupled to the second inner compartment. The apparatus has a plurality of drain holes for draining liquid. To secure the door a first magnetic tab is located on the inside surface of the door and a second magnetic tab is located on a right side of the elongate body. The first magnetic tab is configured to mate with the second magnetic tab for securing the door in a closed configuration. The door has a door knob. 1. An apparatus for storing and sanitizing a plunger , said apparatus comprising:an elongate body having a first inner compartment;a door, said door being removably attached to said body;an illuminating element, said illuminating element removably attached to an inside surface of said door and configured to sanitize said plunger when said plunger is located inside said inner compartment of said elongate body;a shelving unit, said shelving unit separating said first inner compartment from a second inner compartment;a tray, said tray being removably coupled to said second inner compartment;a plurality of drain holes, said plurality of drain holes located on said shelving unit;wherein said plurality of drain holes are configured to drain liquid from said shelving unit to said tray;a first magnetic tab, said first magnetic tab located on said inside surface of said door;a second magnetic tab, said second magnetic tab located on a right side of said elongate body;a door knob, said door knob located on an outside ...

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Номер записи: 23
02-01-2020 дата публикации

CLEAN TOILET AND ACCESSORIES

Номер: US20200002930A1
Автор: Denzin Peter W., Garrels Clayton, Kuru William, LUETTGEN Michael
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A toilet that includes a tank configured to hold water from a water supply; a reservoir fluidly connected to the tank and configured to hold a cleaning compound comprising a chemical compound and water from the water supply; and an actuator configured to control a flush cycle of the toilet upon a first activation, the actuator including at least one nozzle fluidly connected to the reservoir and configured to discharge an amount of the cleaning compound external to the tank upon at least one of the first activation or a second activation. 1. A toilet comprising:a tank configured to hold water from a water supply;a reservoir fluidly connected to the tank and configured to hold a cleaning compound comprising a chemical compound and water from the water supply; andan actuator configured to control a flush cycle of the toilet upon a first activation, the actuator including at least one nozzle fluidly connected to the reservoir and configured to discharge an amount of the cleaning compound external to the tank upon at least one of the first activation or a second activation.2. The toilet of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is a trip lever comprising a base and at least one arm extending radially outward from the base.3. The toilet of claim 2 , wherein the base houses the reservoir.4. The toilet of claim 3 , wherein the base includes a visual indicator indicating the level of cleaning compound in the reservoir.5. The toilet of claim 4 , wherein the visual indicator includes a transparent portion so that the level of cleaning compound in the reservoir can be seen through the transparent portion.6. The toilet of claim 2 , wherein the at least one arm comprises:a first arm extending radially outward from the base in a first direction; anda second arm extending radially outward from the base in a second direction;wherein the first arm controls the flush cycle of the toilet upon the first activation and the second arm controls discharge of the cleaning compound through the at ...

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Номер записи: 24
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Waterless Composting Toilet

Номер: US20170007082A1
Автор: LI RONGBAO
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A waterless composting toilet comprises a seat, a solid waste transfer vessel, two waste containers for separating the liquid and the solid waste. The seat bowl has a liquid outlet in the front and a large opening in the back for solid waste transfer. The solid container has a venting system on the top, a humidity-providing liquid container at the bottom and a set of porous plates inside the container to create a multi-layer composting space. The transfer vessel is controlled manually through a mechanical assembly and serves either a waste receptor when the toilet is in use or a container lid after the waste is transferred into the container. The vessel is supplied with a bed of peat moss prior to use to keep the solid waste separating and spreading inside the container. The toilet provides sufficient aeration for waste decomposition without physically mixing of waste and is suitable for both private and public sanitation. 1. A waterless composting toilet comprising:a) a seat having a bowl with a liquid outlet in the front and a large opening in the back either at the bottom or the side wall, a seat ring attached to the bowl and a seat cover attached to the seat ring;b) a liquid container collecting urine or cleaning water;c) a solid waste transfer vessel that has a concave surface in its center and extensions in the edge designed to connect a mechanical controlling assembly;d) a solid waste container having a liquid pan at the bottom, two openings: an air inlet close to its bottom and a waste access at the top or the side wall, and a set of thin porous plates or screens installed on a set of movable retaining rods in an angle relative to the bottom of the container and separated by a distance;e) a venting system on the top of the container body, consisting of a venting pipe, a natural power exhaust fan at the top end of the pipe and an electrical fan in the bottom end of the pipe, or optionally inside the container with the air expelled into the venting pipe.2. A ...

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Номер записи: 25
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Toilet aid for individuals with visual and perception challenges

Номер: US20200008634A1
Автор: Nancy Hill
Принадлежит: Individual

An insert for use as a visuoperceptual aid while using the toilet. The insert has an upper surface. The upper surface is sized and shaped to fit onto the rim or seat of a standard toilet basin. The insert further includes inner and outer surfaces for slidingly engagement with the inner and outer surfaces of a toilet basin respectively. The insert is yellow-green in color.

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Номер записи: 26
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Extended use elevated urinal tray

Номер: US20150013780A1
Автор: Watkins Timothy Joseph
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A new and inexpensive extended use elevated urinal tray for high volume usage mounted wall type urinals () to prevent urine splatters () from accumulating on the floor or on a mat underneath the urinals extreme edge () comprising a base frame portion (A,B) adapted for placement on the floor underneath the urinal (FIG. ) that allows variability for urinal users of differing sizes foot placement and an elevated sloped tray portion () disposed on top of the base portion that does not come in contact with the urinal and covers the open space between the users ankles and high shin area (FIG. ); equipped with a detachable member () near the downward end of the sloped tray capable of receiving and absorbing urine deposits until such time the absorbent material () is emptied, replenished and replaced for continued use. 1. A apparatus for preventing urine from accumulating on the floor or mat underneath a wall mounted type urinal , comprising:(a) a rigid base frame portion adapted for placement on a floor underneath a wall mounted type urinal with a predetermined narrow horizontal width on one extreme end and a opposite extreme end of predetermined wider horizontal width facing the direction of a urinal wall, and the narrow horizontal width end facing the direction of a urinal user, and(b) a rigid fluid arresting elongate portion with one extreme end of the rigid fluid arresting portion being of higher elevation than opposite extreme end and adapted to receive liquids and cause liquids to flow in a downward predetermined direction, and(c) a rigid repositionable containment portion disposed in a manner to receive liquids from said rigid fluid arresting elongate portion lower elevated extreme end, and(d) means for containment, absorbing and disposal of said deposited fluid.2. The apparatus as set forth in wherein: said rigid fluid arresting elongate portion is disposed at predetermined elevation with said higher elevation extreme end nearest said urinal user and gradually ...

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Номер записи: 27
19-01-2017 дата публикации

KIT FOR CONFIGURING TOILET FOR DISABLED PERSONS

Номер: US20170014008A1
Автор: DESAI KISHOR C.
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The kit for configuring a toilet for disabled persons includes a toilet seat having a front portion having a first width and a back portion having a second width, the first width being greater than the second width, a top surface, and a bottom surface having a downward sloping wall configured for mating onto a toilet bowl of a toilet, and a mounting plate attached to the back portion of the toilet seat, the mounting plate having at least one opening configured for receiving a fastener for attaching the toilet seat onto the toilet. The top surface of the toilet seat can include a channel configured for receiving a conventional toilet seat. The kit can also include a support member, such as a floor-mounted handle bar or at least one wall-mounted handle bar, and a lid. 1. A kit for configuring a toilet for disabled persons , comprising:a toilet seat having a front portion defining a first width and a back portion defining a second width, the first width being greater than the second width, the seat further defining a top surface and a bottom surface having a downward sloping wall configured for mating to a toilet bowl of a toilet; anda mounting plate attached to the back portion of the toilet seat, the mounting plate having at least one opening adapted for receiving a fastener for attaching the toilet seat to the toilet.2. The kit for configuring a toilet according the claim 1 , wherein the top surface of the toilet seat has a channel configured to receive a conventional toilet seat.3. The kit for configuring a toilet according to claim 2 , further comprising a lid.4. The kit for configuring a toilet according to claim 1 , wherein the kit further comprises a support member.5. The kit for configuring a toilet according to claim 4 , wherein the support member comprises a floor-mounted handle bar.6. The kit for configuring a toilet according to claim 4 , wherein the support member comprises at least one wall-mounted handle bar.7. A kit for configuring a toilet for ...

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Номер записи: 28
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Adjustable Device to Aid in Human Fecal Matter Evacuation

Номер: US20170014010A1
Автор: Boyd James
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The invention is a simple, portable, storable fecal matter evacuation device. The device relaxes the puborectalis muscle for easier fecal matter evacuation. The invention has foot rests that can be raised or lowered. In addition, the invention can be placed off to the side out of the way of normal urination practices. 1. A foldable , storable , and portable device for aiding fecal matter evacuation while using conventional toilet fixtures , the device comprising: "i) the horizontal non-slip foot rest for supporting a user's feet while in a squatting position;", 'a) a foot rest assembly comprising a horizontal non-slip foot rest attached to an outer vertical column;'}b) a foot pedal assembly with non-slip foot pedals attached to an inner vertical column;c) the inner vertical column connected to the outer vertical column such that the height of the device can be adjusted;d) the height being locked and unlocked into position for use by a locking and unlocking button located on top of the foot rest assembly allowing for easy access by the user;e) wherein said device can be folded and stored next to conventional toilet fixtures when not in use.2. The device as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a hinge attached to the non-slip foot rest that allows the non-slip foot rest to fold against the vertical support when activated by the locking and unlocking button.3. The device as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a spring hinge attached to the non-slip foot rest that allows the non-slip foot rest to automatically fold against the vertical support when activated by the locking and unlocking button. This application claims the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/191,588, filed on Jul. 13, 2015, entitled “Adjustable Pole With Foot Rests to Aid in Human Fecal Matter Evacuation From the Rectum”, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated in its entirety and by reference into the present disclosureMany studies have been published ...

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Номер записи: 29
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Devices And Methods To Maintain Personal Hygiene While Using The Toilet

Номер: US20170015482A1
Автор: Donald C. Lewis, Hirak Mitra
Принадлежит: Individual

A container holds an absorbent pad which contains fluids for cleansing toilet facilities before using them, or for cleansing or moisturizing a person's body after using a toilet. One carries one or more such containers on one's person. To use the container one opens it and expresses fluid from the pad onto dry clean toilet paper by pressing that toilet paper onto the pad. One then uses the now moist toilet paper to clean a toilet seat, or to clean or moisturize one's person or the person of another. Then one disposes of the now used toilet paper as one normally disposes of toilet paper.

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Номер записи: 30
16-01-2020 дата публикации

CLEANING DEVICE

Номер: US20200015583A1
Автор: Beckley Seth, Mart Laurie
Принадлежит: LAM LINE LLC

A cleaning device in the nature of a toilet brush has an external shaft with a gripping handle at one end and an array of bristles, forming a brush, at the opposite end. In internal shaft movable longitudinally within a space inside the external shaft has a chopping blade at one end, which can be made to protrude beyond the brush. The position of the internal shaft is controlled by manually gripping and moving an element that protrudes from the internal shaft though a longitudinal slot in the external shaft. The internal shaft can be locked in its retracted position or in its protruding position by a locking mechanism releasable by pushing inward on the protruding element. 1. A cleaning device for plumbing fixtures comprising:an elongated first shaft having a manually grippable handle at a proximal end thereof and an array of bristles protruding from a portion of the first shaft adjacent a distal end thereof opposite from said proximal end; anda second shaft elongated in the direction of elongation of the first shaft, said second shaft being mounted to said first shaft for longitudinal sliding movement along said direction of elongation, the second shaft having a manually engageable protrusion adjacent an end thereof nearest said proximal end of the first shaft and having a chopping blade formed at an opposite end thereof, the chopping blade being movable, by manual movement of said protrusion, from a first location adjacent said bristles to a second location spaced in a distal direction from said bristles;wherein said bristles include bristles positioned to come into contact with, and to clean, said chopping blade when the chopping blade is moved reciprocally to and from said first location.2. The cleaning device according to claim 1 , including a releasable latch arranged to hold the second shaft in a fixed relationship to said first shaft such that said chopping blade is maintained in said first location.3. The cleaning device according to claim 1 , including a ...

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Номер записи: 31
16-01-2020 дата публикации

SANITARY TOILET SYSTEMS

Номер: US20200015642A1
Автор: Yu Shujen
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for irradiating sanitary toilets are disclosed. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, an irradiation system may include one or more ultraviolet lights attached to one of: an interior perimeter of a toilet bowl, an underside of an inwardly facing edge of a toilet seating surface, or an inwardly facing surface of a urinal. The system may also include a controller connected to a power source and configured to activate the one or more ultraviolet lights. 1. An irradiation system , comprising:one or more ultraviolet lights attached to one of: an interior perimeter of a toilet bowl, an underside of an inwardly facing edge of a toilet seating surface, or an inwardly facing surface of a urinal;a controller connected to a power source and configured to activate the one or more ultraviolet lights;2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more ultraviolet lights comprises at least one of: Ultraviolet-C lights claim 1 , Ultraviolet-B lights claim 1 , or Ultraviolet-A lights.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more ultraviolet lights are attached below a rim in the interior perimeter of the toilet bowl.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more ultraviolet lights at least partially define an interior perimeter of the urinal.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to activate the one or more ultraviolet lights based at least in part on an input from one or more sensors indicative of at least one of: a user proximity claim 1 , an impending flushing of water into the toilet bowl claim 1 , a flushing of water into the urinal claim 1 , or a user activation.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more ultraviolet lights is attached via one or more of: a water insoluble resin claim 1 , a glass material claim 1 , a poly-vinyl chloride (PVC) material or an acrylic based material.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein radiation from the one or more ultraviolet lights completely covers an area formed by one of: a ...

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Номер записи: 32
21-01-2021 дата публикации

MANUAL PEDESTAL TOILET

Номер: US20210015316A1
Автор: II Peter A., Loutos
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for raising and lowering a toilet. The toilet is configured to be equipped with one or more pedestals attached to the base of the toilet, wherein each of the one or more pedestals include a footrest. The toilet comprises one or more compressed springs in communication with the one or more pedestals, configured to raise or lower the pedestals. The toilet comprises one or more compressed springs in communication with the one or more pedestals and the base of the toilet, configured to extend and retract the one or more pedestals. The toilet comprises a release device configured to extend the pedestals away from an encasing in communication with the base of the toilet. The toilet comprises a retracting device configured to retract the one or more pedestals into the encasing. 1. An apparatus for raising and lowering a toilet , said apparatus comprising:one or more pedestals attached to the base of the toilet, wherein each of the one or more pedestals include a footrest;one or more compressed springs in communication with the one or more pedestals, configured to raise or lower the pedestals;one or more compressed springs in communication with the one or more pedestals and the base of the toilet, configured to extend and retract the one or more pedestals;a release device configured to extend the pedestals away from an encasing in communication with the base of the toilet; anda retracting device configured to retract the one or more pedestals into the encasing.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a first pedal of the one or more pedestals is configured to raise the toilet.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a second pedal of the one or more pedestals is configured to lower the toilet.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pedestals are encased in separate compartments in the base of the toilet.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the separate compartments can release the one or more pedestals as a result of a button being pressed.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 33
22-01-2015 дата публикации

STRIP-FORM WC CLEANING PRODUCT

Номер: US20150020330A1
Автор: Cappleman Robert Stephen, Ebrahimzadeh Keiwan, Hochkugler Sabine, HORN Michael, Plantikow Petra, Reichert Christian, Schiedel Marc-Steffen
Принадлежит:

A strip-form toilet cleaning product comprising a width (B), a height (H) and a thickness (S), wherein the ratio between width (B), height (H) and thickness (S) is between 1:1:0.01 and 1:0.1:0.2, a first extruded phase and at least one second extruded phase, wherein at least the contour of a contact surface () along the center axis () takes the form of a sine wave which has an amplitude of A, wherein the ratio of amplitude to width (B) A:B amounts to between 1:10 and 1:25 and the periodic length of the sine wave corresponds to 0.1-1 times the width (B) of the toilet cleaning product. 1. A strip-form toilet cleaning product for application in the interior of a toilet bowl comprisinga width (B), a height (II) and a thickness (S), wherein the ratio between width (B), height (H) and thickness (S) is between 1:1:0.01 and 1:0.1:0.2,a first extruded phase andat least one second extruded phase, wherein the first phase differs from at least the second phase, wherein however all the phases comprise at least one adhesion promoter at least on the side of the toilet cleaning product to be applied onto the toilet bowl andthe first phase and at least the second phase have a contact surface with one another wherein{'sub': 1,O', '1,O, 'at least the contour of a contact surface along the center axis takes the form of a sine wave which has an amplitude of A, wherein the ratio of amplitude to width (B) A:B amounts to between 1:10 and 1:25 and the periodic length of the sine wave corresponds to 0.1-1 times the width (B) of the toilet cleaning product.'}2. The strip-form toilet cleaning product according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first phase and the at least second phase have the same width (B).3. The strip-fond toilet cleaning product according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first phase and at least the second phase have substantially the same height.4. The strip-form toilet cleaning product according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first phase and at least ...

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Номер записи: 34
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Toilet Bowl Deodorizer Fixture

Номер: US20160024773A1
Автор: Page James W., Page Linda P.
Принадлежит:

A simple and inexpensive plastic assembly snaps over the rim of a toilet bowl. The deodorizer/disinfecting embodiment container hangs outside the toilet bowl. It is supported by a rim clamp inside the toilet bowl. One model simply clips on clips off for disposable use. Other models have a container with a refillable top. An adjustable exit tube nut adjusts to various different toilet rims. When the user sits on the toilet seat, a diaphragm is compressed which forces air into the container and deodorant/disinfectant into the toilet bowl. The diaphragm needs to be made of neoprene or any flexible material with sufficient memory to return to its original non compressed shape after compression. 1. An improvement for a toilet bowl having a hinged toilet seat that rests in a closed position atop a toilet bowl rim , the improvement comprising:an upper body that rests atop the toilet bowl rim;said upper body having a rim clamp means functioning to secure the upper body to the toilet bowl rim;said upper body having a discharge tube depending therefrom to a height above a water line;said discharge tube having a nozzle at its lower end;a diaphragm mounted atop the upper body;wherein sitting on the toilet seat causes the diaphragm to force air into a pressure channel in the upper body that exits into a fluid reservoir attached to the upper body;said fluid reservoir having a reservoir discharge tube that communicates with a discharge channel in the upper body and then to the discharge tube;wherein sitting on the toilet seat forces air into the fluid reservoir which then causes a fluid in the fluid reservoir to discharge out the nozzle into the toilet bowl; andwherein getting up from the toilet seat causes an ambient air pressure to equalize the pressure in the fluid reservoir and diaphragm, thereby returning the diaphragm to an expanded mode.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rim clamp means further comprises a flexible discharge tube with a lower ledge that snap fits ...

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Номер записи: 35
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Portable Privacy Arrangement for Users of Public Restrooms

Номер: US20160024839A1
Автор: Ferguson Anissa
Принадлежит:

A portable arrangement is provided for ensuring privacy during use of a public toilet. The arrangement includes a screen in the form of a generally rectangular or square piece of sheet material with an embedded suction cup or other attachment means at each corner. Secured to the screen is a smaller pouch into which the screen can be folded for transport. 1. A privacy arrangement for public restroom stalls , comprising:a screen in the form of a generally rectangular or square piece of sheet material with an embedded attachment means at each corner, the attachment means being for attaching the corners of the screen to the restroom stall in such a way that the screen extends over the door and gaps between the door and walls of the stall, to cover the gaps and prevent a person outside the stall from viewing a person inside the stall through the gaps; anda smaller pouch into which the screen is folded and secured by at least one closure for transport.2. A privacy arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the attachment means includes suction cups provided at each corner of the sheet material.3. A privacy arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sheet material is a lightweight claim 1 , easily foldable material that is sufficiently opaque as to protect the privacy of a user of the stall when the material is placed over the openings or gaps between the door and walls of the stall claim 1 , and secured to the stall by the attachment means.4. A privacy arrangement as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the sheet material is a nylon mesh.5. A privacy arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sheet material has a sufficient length to extend over the gaps at each side of the bathroom stall door claim 1 , and sufficient width to cover at least a substantial portion of the vertical extent of the gaps.6. A privacy arrangement as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the sheet material is at least 30″×48″.7. A privacy arrangement as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the sheet material is ...

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Номер записи: 36
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Safety Illumination Solutions for Handrails, Grab Bars, Floor Mats and the Like

Номер: US20160025271A1
Автор: Julie Linge
Принадлежит: Individual

A safety cover for use on a handrail, grab bar or peripheral edge of a fixture or object at a darkened location. The cover features a longitudinally split tubular member of resiliently flexible material and an illumination source carried thereby that is operable to provide illumination of the darkened location. The tubular member has a circumferential resiliency that biases two free edges of the tubular member toward one another from to automatically close up the longitudinal split, whereby the tubular member frictionally grips the rail, bar or peripheral edge over which it is placed. An illuminating floor mat or toilet lid cover features at least one longitudinally-shaped illumination member running along at least one peripheral edge of the mat or cover with one or more light-emitting areas of said longitudinally-shaped illumination member in a visually detectable position left unconcealed by the mat or cover.

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Номер записи: 37
24-04-2014 дата публикации

HAND HYGIENE

Номер: US20140110427A1
Автор: Bercaw Ronald, Cawthon Clifford, Cawthon Dean, Gagich Wade
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A system, method, and apparatus for preventing one with dirty hands from entering or exiting an area without first using a hand washing system. Typical uses would be in hospitals, where patients are endangered by health care workers who may propagate microorganisms and thus illness from patient to patient. The subject technology seeks to stop one from passing by having a barrier block passage. Overrides for bypass system on an emergency basis or when hands are otherwise necessarily occupied, such as in carrying a tray or other objects. Sensors detect presence of obstructions in the movement of the barrier. Further, the barrier may be broken should an emergency arise. Current implementation presumes that one's hands are dirty, and thus entry or exit is initially. Once hand washing has occurred, then entry or exit is allowed. 1. A hand hygiene device comprisinga body,a reservoir attached to said body, said reservoir containing sanitizing material,an arm attached to said body, said arm being movable to deter or to allow passage of one or more individuals,said arm further being releasable and breakable to allow passage,a means for sensing presence of an object in the path of said arm,a means for sensing approach of one or more individuals,control logic establishing a normal state in which passage is deterred,said control logic further operating to deter passage of said one or more individuals unless said sanitizing material has been dispensed,said control logic further operating to allow passage of said one or more individuals if said sanitizing material has been dispensed,emergency mode to allow passage of said one or more individuals without sanitizing material being dispensed,and said control logic further allowing passage to more than one individual before returning to said normal state.2. A hand hygiene encouragement method comprising the steps ofinitially deterring passage of an individual to or from an area, said step comprising a normal mode,sensing the approach ...

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Номер записи: 38
29-01-2015 дата публикации

TOILET CADDY ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FORMING A TOILET CADDY ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20150027914A1
Автор: Conley Christopher, Harris Christopher Alan, Harwood Heather, Nigl Chrysoula Myrto, Sasota Jo Anthony, Strahm Christopher T., Williams Neil P.
Принадлежит: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.

A storage caddy for a cleaning implement can include a holder configured to receive a wand or cleaning implement and a storage container having a lid connected to the storage container. The storage caddy can also include a tray for holding a first set of cleaning pads and a sleeve for holding a second set of cleaning pads. The first set of cleaning pads can be arranged in an upper portion of the storage container above the second set of cleaning pads, and the second set of cleaning pads can be located in a lower portion of the storage container. The wand or cleaning implement can be configured to receive one of the first set of cleaning pads from the tray or one of the second set of cleaning pads from the sleeve. 1. A toilet caddy comprisinga cleaning implement;a holder configured to receive the cleaning implement when not in use;a container defining a storage receptacle configured to receive cleaning pads associated with the cleaning implement and at least one additional cleaning material;a lid for at least partially covering the storage receptacle, the lid being selectively moveable between an open first position and a closed second position;a tray for holding a first array of cleaning pads, the tray being received within an upper portion of the storage receptacle;a storage area located within the storage receptacle and at least partially under the tray for receiving the at least one additional cleaning material;wherein the tray holds the first array of cleaning pads in such a manner that, when the lid is in the open first position, a user can secure a cleaning pad from the first array of cleaning pads onto the cleaning implement without the user directly touching the cleaning pad.2. The toilet caddy of wherein the tray is removable such that the user can selectively remove the tray from the storage receptacle for at least one of replenishing the tray when depleted of cleaning pads claim 1 , replacing the tray when depleted of cleaning pads and accessing the at ...

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Номер записи: 39
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Systems, Devices, and/or Methods for Managing Bowel Movements

Номер: US20170027331A1
Автор: Jensen Ronald Ole
Принадлежит:

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a footless footstool. The footstool can define a u-shaped cavity. The cavity of the footstool can be constructed to partially surround a base of a toilet. The footstool can comprise a non-skid base. The non-skid base is constructed to cause friction between the footstool and a floor surface upon which the footstool is placed such that the motion of the footstool relative to the floor surface is restrained when a portion of a weight of a user is supported by the footstool. 1. A system comprising:a footless footstool defining a u-shaped cavity, the cavity of the footstool constructed to partially surround a base of a toilet, the footstool comprising a non-skid base, the non-skid base constructed to cause friction between the footstool and a floor surface upon which the footstool is placed such that the motion of the footstool relative to the floor surface is restrained when a portion of a weight of a user is supported by the footstool, the footstool defining a substantially planar bottom surface, the substantially planar bottom surface constructed to allow the footstool to be stored while resting on the substantially planar bottom surface when said footstool is not placed adjacent to the toilet.2. The system of wherein:a handle is coupled to the substantially planar bottom surface.3. The system of wherein:the footstool comprises plastic.4. The system of wherein:the footstool comprises wood.5. The system of wherein:the substantially planar bottom surface forms a base of a u-shaped face of the footstool.6. The system of wherein:the footstool defines a lifting cavity.7. The system of wherein:the footstool comprises a foot platform, the foot platform comprising a non-skid surface.8. A method comprising a plurality of activities claim 1 , comprising:fabricating a footstool, the footstool defining a u-shaped cavity, the cavity of the footstool constructed to partially surround a base of a toilet, the footstool comprising a non-skid ...

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Номер записи: 40
02-02-2017 дата публикации

TOILET APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20170027396A1
Автор: Hibbs Curtis Randall
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A toilet apparatus includes a waste material receiving bowl having a top member with an opening defining an annular seating surface, and an agitation device to agitate an absorbent media and the waste material disposed in the disposable bag while the agitation device does not come into contact with the absorbent media and the waste material. The toilet apparatus also includes a disposable bag having an upper edge to be releasably secured to the annular seating surface such that waste material introduced through the opening is received by and retained in the bag. 1. A toilet apparatus comprising:a waste material receiving bowl comprising a top member with an opening defining an annular seating surface;a disposable bag comprising an upper edge to be releasably secured to the annular seating surface such that waste material introduced through the opening is received by and retained in the bag; andan agitation device to agitate an absorbent media and the waste material while not contacting the absorbent media and the waste material.2. The toilet apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a lid that is selectively movable from a closed position adjacent the annular seating surface to an open position away from the seating surface.3. The toilet apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a hopper for holding the absorbent material claim 2 , the absorbent material dispensed into the bag in response to the lid being moved from the closed position to the open position.4. The toilet apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising an auger to dispense the absorbent material into the bag from the hopper.5. The toilet apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a switch to turn on the agitation device when the lid is moved from the closed to the open position.6. The toilet apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a housing to support the waste material receiving bowl, the housing and the bowl forming a chamber; anda vacuum generating device to generate a pressure vacuum in the chamber for ...

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Номер записи: 41
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Toilet Tab

Номер: US20170027397A1
Автор: Matthews James Robert
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A toilet seat lifting tab is disclosed. This tab is attached to the toilet seat to lift and place back the toilet seat easily and conveniently, without touching the toilet seat. The lifting tab is attached to the bottom of toilet seat with secured means, provided with defined spaces for including different designs and decors to present the toilet tab in a decorative and aesthetic manner. The invention is also provided with gel sanitizer and gel deodorizer to maintain the odor within the rest rooms. 1. A toilet seat lifting tab comprising:(a) a tab; and(b) adjacent space for decors and logos.2. The toilet seat lifting tab of claim 1 , wherein said toilet tab attached to a toilet seat by screwing said tab with to the toilet seat.3. The toilet seat lifting tab of claim 1 , wherein said toilet tab attached to the toilet seat by double sided tape foam.4. The toilet seat lifting tab of claim 1 , wherein said toilet tab having adjacent space for decors or logos to present it aesthetically.5. A toilet seat lifting tab comprising:(c) a tab;(d) adjacent space for decors and logos; and(e) space for gel deodorize.6. The toilet seat lifting tab of claim 5 , wherein said toilet tab attached to a toilet seat by screwing said tab with to the toilet seat.7. The toilet seat lifting tab of claim 5 , wherein said toilet tab attached to the toilet seat by double sided tape foam.8. The toilet seat lifting tab of claim 5 , wherein said toilet tab having adjacent space for decors or logos to present it aesthetically.9. The toilet tab as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said space for gel deodorize having gel sanitizer and gel deodorizer to maintain the odor in the restrooms. Not ApplicableNot Applicable(1) Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to the field of the bathroom accessories. More particularly, the invention relates to a small tab that will be attached to the toilet seat for easy lifting up of the toilet seat without touching bottom of the seat.(2) Background of the ...

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Номер записи: 42
30-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A WHIMSICAL, INTERACTIVE, AND ENTERTAINING HANDWASHING ATTRACTION

Номер: US20200029757A1
Автор: HAYS ELISA MICHELLE
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A handwashing playground integrates handwash stations with an interactive, themed play attraction, such as a farm, and includes farm-themed playground with animals and a barn. The animals and farm implements replace faucets and sinks to provide an interactive and entertaining experience, thereby encouraging handwashing and other good personal hygiene behavior. 1. An interactive and entertaining bathing attraction , comprising:a whimsical-themed playground having a first station for washing a first portion of a human body, the first station having a design consistent with the whimsical-themed playground.2. The bathing attraction of claim 1 , wherein the first station is a handwashing station. This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/775,018 filed Feb. 22, 2013; which application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/601,915 filed Feb. 22, 2012. The foregoing applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties as if fully set forth herein.This disclosure is protected under United States and/or International Copyright Laws. © 2012 Elisa Hays. All Rights Reserved. A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and/or Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.This disclosure is generally directed to devices, systems and methods related to personal hygiene.It is estimated that millions of health education dollars have been expended to teach children to wash their hands properly. For example, it is commonly recommended to wash hands with soap and water for approximately the same amount of time that it takes to sing the ABCs song, or to sing Happy Birthday twice. Videos and entertainment products have been produced to teach proper handwashing, ...

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Номер записи: 43
30-01-2020 дата публикации

TOILET SYSTEM

Номер: US20200029758A1
Автор: KATSURAYAMA Hideki, KOUNO Yoshitaka, MATSUDA Nobuyuki, OKAWA Taku, UE Haruka, YUKITAKE Yohei
Принадлежит: LIXIL CORPORATION

Provided is a toilet system that can provide more detailed information about a use state of a toilet. 1. A toilet system comprising:a detection unit configured to detect a situation inside a toilet stall; anda control unit configured to determine, based on a detection result of the detection unit, that the toilet stall is in a vacant state or in a used state, is configured to make at least one of a determination that the toilet stall in the used state is in a state immediately after a start of use or a determination that the toilet stall in the used state is in a state immediately before an end of use, and is configured to output a signal including determination results.2. The toilet system of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to make claim 1 , based on a change in the detection result of the detection unit claim 1 , at least one of a determination that the toilet stall has changed from the state immediately after the start of use to the used state or a determination that the toilet stall has changed from the used state to the state immediately before the end of use.3. The toilet system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the control unit is configured to make the determination that the toilet stall is in the state immediately before the end of use once a plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied.4. The toilet system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the detection unit detects a predetermined situation after the control unit determines that the toilet stall is in the state immediately before the end of use claim 1 , the control unit is configured to determine that the toilet stall has changed to the used state.5. The toilet system of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to make at least a determination that the toilet stall is in the state immediately after the start of use.6. The toilet system of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to make at least a determination that the toilet stall is in the state immediately before ...

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Номер записи: 44
01-05-2014 дата публикации

SANITARY TOILET PLUNGER CONTAINMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20140116902A1
Автор: DRESSEL Mark C., DRESSEL Nicole K., MARKU Gina M., Webb Nicholas J.
Принадлежит: Mark Innovations LLC

The present invention relates to a toilet plunger containment system including a decorative shell, a selectively removable tray having a disposable disinfectant and a specialized plunger which is housed within the decorative shell during periods of non-use. 1. A sanitary toilet plunger containment system for holding a plunger during periods of non-use comprising:a tray including a first shelf portion and a second shelf portion;a disposable disinfecting component positioned within the tray and including a first portion supported by the first shelf portion and second portion supported by the second shelf portion; anda housing including a circumferential wall which hosts the tray.2. The sanitary toilet plunger containment system of wherein the first shelf portion is a central portion of the tray and the second shelf portion is a peripheral portion of the tray.3. The sanitary toilet plunger containment system of wherein the first shelf portion is substantially coplanar with the second shelf portion.4. The sanitary toilet plunger containment system of wherein the first shelf and the second shelf define an annular trough therebetween.5. The sanitary toilet plunger containment system of wherein the tray further includes an annular lip.6. The sanitary toilet plunger containment system of claim 5 , wherein the annular lip includes a radially extending portion and an axially extending portion defining a channel.7. The sanitary toilet plunger containment system of claim 6 , wherein the circumferential wall is received within the channel.8. A sanitary toilet plunger containment system for holding a plunger during periods of non-use comprising:a tray including a first tier and a second tier;a disposable disinfecting component positioned within the tray and supported by the first tier; anda housing including a circumferential wall which hosts the tray.9. The sanitary toilet plunger containment system of claim 8 , wherein the tray further includes an annular shelf portion ...

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Номер записи: 45
06-02-2020 дата публикации

STOOL DRAIN ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200037832A1
Автор: Wang Han Ping, Wang Shun-Hsien, Wang Tai-Li
Принадлежит:

A stool drain assembly including a main tube, an integrated connector, a potion or feces flushing water hole, a low-pressure balloon expansion water hole, at least two liquid pipes and a low-pressure balloon is provided. The main tube has a tube wall, an injection end and a water outlet. The integrated connector is disposed at the injection end and has a potion or feces flushing water injection cavity and an expansion water injection cavity. The potion or feces flushing water hole and the low-pressure balloon expansion water hole are arranged at the water outlet and are connected to the inside and outside of the tube wall respectively. At least two liquid pipes include a low-pressure balloon expansion liquid delivery pipe and a potion or feces flushing water liquid delivery pipe. 1. A stool drain assembly being configured to drain and collect stool of a patient , comprising:a main tube, having a tube wall extending along a length direction and an injection end and a water outlet disposed at two ends of the tube wall;an integrated connector, being disposed at the injection end and having multiple cavities including a potion or feces flushing water injection cavity and an expansion water injection cavity;a potion or feces flushing water hole, being arranged at the water outlet and connected to the inside of the tube wall;a low-pressure balloon expansion water hole, being arranged at the water outlet and connected to the outside of the tube wall;at least two liquid pipes, being disposed along the main tube and comprising a low-pressure balloon expansion liquid delivery tube and a potion or feces flushing water liquid delivery tube, the low-pressure balloon expansion liquid delivery tube being configured to connect the expansion water injection cavity and the low-pressure balloon expansion water hole, the potion or feces flushing water liquid delivery tube being configured to connect the potion or feces flushing water injection cavity and the portion or feces flushing ...

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Номер записи: 46
18-02-2016 дата публикации

CARRYING CASE

Номер: US20160045088A1
Автор: Coleman James Carlton
Принадлежит:

A carrying case is configured to accommodate a plunger having a plunger base mechanically coupled to a plunger handle. The carrying case includes a case mechanically coupled to a door. A divider is mechanically coupled to the case. The divider separates the case into an upper compartment and a lower compartment. The divider further stabilizes the case and makes the case resistant to torsion. A door divider is mechanically coupled to the door to make the door resistant to torsion. The divider further includes a plunger handle slot configured to accommodate the plunger handle while accommodating gloves in the upper compartment. 1. A carrying case , configured to accommodate a plunger having a plunger base mechanically coupled to a plunger handle; the carrying case comprising:a case, mechanically coupled to a door;a divider, mechanically coupled to the case; wherein the divider separates the case into an upper compartment and a lower compartment; wherein the divider further stabilizes the case and makes the case resistant to torsion;a door divider mechanically coupled to the door to make the door resistant to torsion;wherein the divider further comprises a plunger handle slot configured to accommodate the plunger handle while accommodating gloves in the upper compartment.2. The carrying case of claim 1 , further comprising: a handle mechanically coupled to a top case surface to facilitate transportation of the case.3. The carrying case of claim 1 , further comprising: a leak guard mechanically coupled to a front case surface to form a cavity on a bottom of the case wherein the cavity is configured to accommodate the plunger base.4. The carrying case of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of latch catches, mechanically coupled to the case; anda plurality of latches mechanically coupled to the door;wherein attaching the plurality of latches to the plurality of latch catches locks the case to the door.5. The carrying case of claim 1 , whereinwherein the case is a ...

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Номер записи: 47
15-02-2018 дата публикации

TOILET MAINTENANCE DEVICES AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20180042433A1
Автор: Shabat Reuven
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A toilet maintenance brush which may include an elongate handle having a guard end. A brush wand may be coupled to the guard end of the handle with the brush wand terminating with a brush head which may be used to clean a toilet bowl. A power supply may be in electrical communication with a light unit and with a fan unit having a fan blade. The fan blade may be rotatably driven by a motor and configured to circulate air onto the brush head. 1. A toilet maintenance brush , the brush comprising:a handle having a guard end and a top end;a lid positioned along the handle, below the top end;a brush wand coupled to the guard end of the handle, the brush wand terminating with a brush head configured to clean a toilet bowl;a power supply in electrical communication with a motor; anda fan unit having a fan blade, the fan blade rotatably driven by the motor and configured to circulate air onto the brush head.2. The brush of claim 1 , further comprising a spacer bracket with a lower terminus coupled to the brush wand and an upper terminus coupled to the lid thereby providing a space for the fan blade to rotate in an unobstructed manner below the lid.3. The brush of claim 1 , wherein the power supply is rechargeable through a port located on the handle.4. The brush of claim 1 , wherein the handle further comprises a charge indicator configured to display a current charge level of the power supply.5. The brush of claim 1 , further comprising a first light unit having a first light element positioned below the lid and configured to illuminate an area proximate to the brush head.6. The brush of claim 5 , further comprising a lid plate positioned below the lid and configured to secure the first light unit.7. The brush of claim 5 , further comprising a second and a third light element claim 5 , the first claim 5 , second claim 5 , and third light elements arranged below the lid. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/423,202 filed on Feb. 2, 2017 which ...

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Номер записи: 48
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Fully Disposable Cleaning Device

Номер: US20180042435A1
Автор: Mitchell Dean MacCauther
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A fully disposable cleaning device for cleaning a toilet comprising a handle with a cleaning head secured to one end. The handle is comprised of hollow elongated telescoping members with an outer member and an inner member. The outer member and inner member are telescopically slidable from a collapsed position to an extended position to form a handle. 1. A cleaning device comprising: a handle , a cleaning head secured to said handle , said cleaning head comprising an absorbent material being highly compressed to form a small self-sustaining core for packaging and shipping; a method of deploying the cleaning device comprising: moistening the compacted core to expand the cleaning head and be ready for use.2. The cleaning device as claimed in wherein the handle comprises an outer member.3. The cleaning device as claimed in wherein the handle comprises an inner member.4. The cleaning device as claimed in wherein outer diameter of said inner member being slightly less than inner diameter of said outer member to provide a flush but moveable fit of said inner member with respect to said outer member.5. The cleaning device as claimed wherein said absorbent material is a cellulose sponge.6. The cleaning device as claimed in wherein said handle is biodegradable.7. The cleaning device as claimed in wherein said cleaning head is infused with a cleaning agent. The present invention relates to fully disposable cleaning device preferably for cleaning a toilet bowl. The preferred embodiment device has an extendable handle with a cleaning head secured to one end. The cleaning head is comprised of an absorbent material which is highly compacted to form a core that retains its shape until moistened. The moistening of the cleaning head expands the cleaning head from a small compacted core to a cleaning head of adequate size for cleaning the toilet bowl.A traditional toilet bowl brush provided in the prior art is stored next to the toilet in a storage case. At the conclusion of the ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-03-2022 дата публикации

ERGONOMIC GRAB BAR

Номер: US20220061607A1
Автор: Beims William Douglas
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A grab bar is disclosed. The grab bar includes an undulating grab portion. The undulating grab portion includes an outwardly angled section and an inwardly angled section that are connected by one or more parallel sections (i.e., one or more “plateau sections”). At one end, the grab portion includes a first mounting portion that can be connected (e.g., mounted) to a fixed surface. At its other end, the grab portion includes a second mounting portion that can be connected (e.g., mounted) to the fixed surface or any other fixed surface. The plateau section may include one or more inwardly extending subportions.

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Номер записи: 50
25-02-2016 дата публикации

URINAL DRIP PAN WITH PIVOTING ARM

Номер: US20160051101A1
Автор: Long Thomas
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Improvements in a urinal drip pan. The drip pan has pivotal arm, a collection tray and a pouring spout to empty the collection tray. The collection tray provides an enlarged area outside of a urinal to collect any drippings that coming from the person urinating that does not remain within the urinal. The pivotal arms provide a controlled rotational path for the collection tray to be emptied in the urinal. The arm locking positions are elongated slots that reduce a potential for the collection tray to tip when kicked or if a person steps on a corner or side of the collection tray. The collection tray has elevated ribs to keep feet or shoes out of fluid that can be present in the bottom of the collection tray. 1. A urinal drip pan comprising:an open tray;said open tray having elevated sides;said open tray is connected through a pivoting axis located above said open tray to a support arm wherein said open tray is essentially connected to said support arm at opposing sides of said open tray;said pivoting arm is secured to a urinal, and said open tray further has a pouring spout that allows said open tray to pour fluid collected in said open tray.2. The urinal drip pan according to wherein said pivoting arm provides restrained travel of said open tray.3. The urinal drip pan according to wherein said pivoting arm is further secured through hardware to said urinal.4. The urinal drip pan according to wherein said brackets have at least one lock pin.5. The urinal drip pan according to further includes a latch.6. The urinal drip pan according to wherein said latch retains said urinal drip pan in a vertical orientation.7. The urinal drip pan according to wherein said latch is flexible.8. The urinal drip pan according to wherein said open tray further includes elevated foot pads.9. The urinal drip pan according to wherein said elevated foot pads further has a plurality of depressed surfaces.10. The urinal drip pan according to further includes a handle.11. The urinal drip pan ...

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Номер записи: 51
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Scrubbing Tool Having A Dissolvable Cleaning Head

Номер: US20210052117A1
Автор: "OBrien John Edward Lee", Krause Aaron C., Titovs Aleksandrs, Vaccaro Joe M.
Принадлежит:

A scrubbing tool for cleaning a surface that has a handle for holding by a user in a cleaning operation. The handle has a first connector. The scrubbing tool also has a cleaning head having a second connector configured to mate with the first connector in order to attach the cleaning head to the handle in an engaged position. The cleaning head is comprised entirely of a material configured to dissolve in water and has a cleaning agent. 1. A scrubbing tool for cleaning a surface , comprising:a handle for holding by a user in a cleaning operation and comprising a first connector;a cleaning head comprising a second connector configured to mate with the first connector in order to attach the cleaning head to the handle in an engaged position, wherein the cleaning head is comprised entirely of a material configured to dissolve in water and wherein the material comprises a cleaning agent.2. The scrubbing tool of claim 1 , wherein the first connector comprises a projecting portion and the second connector comprises a cavity claim 1 , and the projecting portion is configured to be press fit into the cavity to attach the cleaning head to the handle and seal an opening into the cavity.3. The scrubbing tool of claim 2 , wherein the first connector further comprises one or more flexible rings configured to fit within the cavity and provide a water-tight seal between the first connector and the second connector.4. The scrubbing tool of claim 3 , wherein the one or more flexible rings each comprise a diameter that is equal to or greater than the diameter of an opening into the cavity such that the flexible rings provide a friction engagement with an interior of the cavity.5. The scrubbing tool of claim 2 , wherein the first connector further comprises a flange sized larger than the opening into the cavity and in surface contact with a portion of the cleaning head that surrounds the opening into the cavity.6. The scrubbing tool of claim 1 , wherein the first connector is ...

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Номер записи: 52
03-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CLEANING TOILETS

Номер: US20220064927A1
Автор: JOUKOV Herman, ZUKOV Oleg
Принадлежит: CLEAN ROBOTICS LIMITED

Systems and methods of cleaning toilets are described; the system includes a structural frame, a foldable arm extendible from the structural frame and a rotatable brush, accommodated while being folded within and retracted into the foldable arm, at an idle state, while protruded from the foldable arm and being sprawl, during the operation of a cleansing cycle.

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Номер записи: 53
13-02-2020 дата публикации

Collapsible toilet footrest

Номер: US20200046180A1
Автор: Dennis Leavitt, Phillip Dietz, Tony Nethercott
Принадлежит: SQUATTY POTTY LLC

A collapsible toilet footrest has a foot platform and two collapsible sidewalls, the sidewalls having one or more hinges. When not in use, the user may collapse the sidewalls, which are closed between the foot platform and a front face. When in use, the sidewalls may be locked or otherwise secured into position so as to create a stable, raised foot platform.

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Номер записи: 54
22-02-2018 дата публикации

TOILET SANITATION AID

Номер: US20180049604A1
Автор: BHAM Muhammad
Принадлежит: Imperial Great British Design Limited

A toilet sanitation aid having a housing for a cleaning product. The housing is adapted to be removably supported on a toilet bowl in a first usage condition. The housing has a cleaning formation and the aid has a handle connector portion arranged to allow selective actuation of the housing for cleaning the toilet bowl using the cleaning formation in a second usage condition. The sanitation aid may be hung on the toilet bowl in the first usage condition and removed for cleaning the toilet bowl in the second condition. The handle may be actuated between usage conditions. 1. A toilet sanitation aid , the aid comprising a housing for a cleaning product , the housing adapted to be removably supported on a toilet bowl in a first usage condition , wherein the housing comprises a cleaning formation , and the aid comprises a handle connector portion arranged to allow selective actuation of the housing for cleaning the toilet bowl using the cleaning formation in a second usage condition.2. A toilet sanitation aid according to claim 1 , wherein the cleaning product acts to chemically cleanse the toilet bowl in the first usage condition and the cleaning formation provides for abrasive cleaning of the toilet bowl in the second usage condition.3. A toilet sanitation aid according to claim 1 , wherein the cleaning formation is remote from the handle connector portion and disposed on an external surface of the housing.4. A toilet sanitation aid according to claim 1 , wherein the cleaning formation comprises a plurality of upstanding projections.5. A toilet sanitation aid according to claim 4 , wherein the plurality of upstanding projections are elongate in form and extend in a direction across the surface of the housing.6. A toilet sanitation aid according to claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises an enclosure for the cleaning product.7. A toilet sanitation aid according to claim 6 , wherein the cleaning formation is disposed upon an outer surface of the enclosure.8. A toilet ...

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Номер записи: 55
22-02-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR DISPENSING SHEETS OF MATERIAL

Номер: US20180049609A1
Автор: Blanchard Michael Duane, Rist Atilla, Van Reenen Hans, Vuylsteke Kenneth F.
Принадлежит:

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for dispensing sheets of material are provided. In one embodiment, a sheet material dispensing apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprising: a cover; a rear wall connected to the cover; a mounting plate operatively connected to the cover; a shaft, wherein the shaft is connected to the mounting plate; a supply roller connected to the shaft, wherein the supply roller has a radiused portion and at least one truncated portion; and a retracting roller connected to the shaft, wherein the retracting roller has a radiused portion, and at least one truncated portion. 1. A sheet material dispensing apparatus , comprising:a cover;a rear wall connected to the cover;a mounting plate operatively connected to the cover;a shaft, wherein the shaft is connected to the mounting plate;a supply roller connected to the shaft, wherein the supply roller has a radiused portion and at least one truncated portion; anda retracting roller connected to the shaft, wherein the retracting roller has a radiused portion, and at least one truncated portion.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one article of sheet material oriented between the cover and the rear wall.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a motor claim 1 , wherein the motor is operatively connected to the shaft.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mounting plate is flexible.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the retracting roller includes three truncated portions.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a supporting plate engaged and disengaged by the retracting roller during operation claim 1 , wherein the disengagement of the retracting roller from the supporting plate causes the supply roller to translate toward the rear wall.7. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising a capacitive sensor configured to activate the motor.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the radiused portion of the supply roller includes a rubber coating.9. The apparatus of ...

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Номер записи: 56
22-02-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING TOILETING

Номер: US20180049610A1
Автор: Rane Ajay
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An apparatus for assisting a person in assumption of a squat position for evacuations when using a toilet, the apparatus including a platform adapted to raise a user's feet from the ground surface, and at least one foot member, each having an opening therein to at least partially receive a portion of the toilet or bowl, and at least one height adjustment assembly to adjust the height of the platform above the at least one foot member, the height adjustment assembly including an upper leg mounted to the platform, a lower leg mounted to the at least one foot member for slidable movement relative thereto, a resilient separator to bias the platform and the at least one foot apart, and a locking mechanism to at least temporarily lock the upper leg relative to the lower leg to fix the height of the platform. 1. An apparatus for assisting a person in assumption of a squat position for evacuations when using a toilet , the apparatus includinga. a platform adapted to raise a user's feet from the ground surface, and 'each having an opening therein to at least partially receive a portion of the toilet or bowl, and', 'b. at least one foot member,'} i. an upper leg mounted to the platform,', 'ii. a lower leg mounted to the at least one foot member for slidable movement relative thereto,', 'iii. a resilient separator to bias the platform and the at least one foot apart, and', 'iv. a locking mechanism to at least temporarily lock the upper leg relative to the lower leg to fix the height of the platform, wherein the locking mechanism includes an elongate lever, an upper end of which extends through an opening provided in the platform in order to allow manual actuation of the lever by a user., 'c. at least one height adjustment assembly to adjust the height of the platform above the at least one foot member, the height adjustment assembly including'}2. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the upper surface of the platform is provided with marking indicia to indicate that the correct ...

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Номер записи: 57
14-02-2019 дата публикации

NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190051214A1
Автор: Roark Garrett
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The technology disclosed herein includes a navigation system for a visually impaired person. The navigation system may include a plurality of fixtures, a plurality of installations, wherein each installation is electronically connected to a fixture, and an electronic device, the electronic device configured to receive auditory or tactile signals from each installation and produce a signal indicative of a fixture location. 1. A navigation system , comprising:an installation pathway for navigation to a plurality of fixtures;a sensor to sense and communicate signals in the installation pathway; anda computer processing unit to activate sensor signal feedback responsive to the signals in the installation pathway indicative of a fixture location.2. The navigation system of claim 1 , further comprising:an electronic circuit to communicate with the installation pathway, the installation pathway electronically connected to a plurality of installations, wherein each installation is electronically connected to a fixture.3. The navigation system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor senses at least one of pattern claim 1 , color claim 1 , tags claim 1 , and texture in the installation pathway.4. The navigation system of claim 1 , wherein at least one installation is configured to determine an availability status of a fixture.5. The navigation system of claim 1 , wherein the installation pathway is a map on the ground that guides a user.6. The navigation system of claim 1 , further comprising a facility page circuit to identify the plurality of fixtures.7. The navigation system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is an IR sensor to sense change in light from the installation pathway.8. The navigation system of claim 7 , wherein the installation pathway includes radio frequency identification.9. The navigation system of claim 7 , wherein the sensor communicates the sensor signal feedback in the installation pathway to include at least one of an auditory signal and a tactile signal.10. The ...

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Номер записи: 58
10-03-2022 дата публикации

GRAB BAR FOR SUPPORT IN VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTS

Номер: US20220071456A1
Автор: Kluck Scott, Meyers Josh
Принадлежит: BRADLEY FIXTURES CORPORATION

A grab bar includes a continuous support bar extending between a first end and a second end vertically spaced apart from the first end. The continuous support bar has a top section extending away from the first end, a bottom section extending away from the second end and angling upward toward the top section, and a bend formed between and connecting the top section and the bottom section. A brace member is coupled to and extends between the top section and the bottom section. 1. A grab bar comprising:a continuous support bar extending between a first end and a second end vertically spaced apart from the first end and having a triangular shape, the continuous support bar having a top section extending away from the first end, a bottom section extending away from the second end and angling upward toward the top section, and a bend formed between and connecting the top section and the bottom section; anda brace member coupled to and extending between the top section and the bottom section.2. The grab bar of claim 1 , wherein the bottom section angles upward toward the top section to form an angle of between about 3 degrees and about 20 degrees with the top section.3. The grab bar of claim 2 , wherein the bottom section angles upward toward the top section to form an angle of between about 5 degrees and about 10 degrees with the top section.4. The grab bar of claim 1 , wherein the bend extends tangentially away from the top section at a top end and tangentially away from the bottom section at a bottom end.5. The grab bar of claim 1 , wherein the bottom section of the continuous support bar includes a first section extending away from the second end claim 1 , a second section extending away from the bend toward the first section claim 1 , and a bottom bend formed between the first section and the second section.6. The grab bar of claim 5 , wherein the first section extends away from the second end approximately parallel to the top section of the continuous support bar.7. ...

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Номер записи: 59
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Excreta-Sampling and Chilling Toilet

Номер: US20180055491A1
Автор: Allen Dan, Cheatham Kevin, Fox Joe, Hall David R., Larsen Joshua, Reynolds Jared, Robinson Justin, Swenson Ben, Wise Daryl
Принадлежит:

An excreta-sampling toilet is disclosed which includes a bowl, a processing apparatus, and a chiller. The bowl separates excreta into solid excreta and liquid excreta. The processing apparatus then processes the solid excreta into a solid excreta sample, including metering it by weight or volume and storing it in containers. The chiller lowers the temperature of the sample, which is stored to await analysis. A metered liquid excreta sample is also stored and chilled in separate storage containers. 1. An excreta-sampling toilet comprising:a bowl comprising a means for separating liquid excreta from solid excreta;a sample metering device connected to the means for separating solid excreta, wherein the sample metering device comprises a scale and wherein the sample metering device meters the solid excreta by weight into a separate constituent;a solid excreta processing apparatus comprising a chiller compartment;one or more storage containers disposed within the chiller compartment, wherein a metered amount of the solid excreta is stored as a chilled sample within the one or more storage containers.2. The excreta-sampling toilet of claim 1 , further comprising a diverter valve which fluidly communicates with at least one of the one or more storage containers and the bowl claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more storage containers receives a metered amount of the liquid excreta claim 1 , via the diverter valve.3. The excreta-sampling toilet of claim 2 , wherein the metered amount of the liquid excreta is stored as a liquid sample within the chiller compartment.4. The excreta-sampling toilet of claim 2 , further comprising one or more sensors for analyzing the solid excreta and liquid excreta.5. The excreta-sampling toilet of claim 4 , wherein the one or more sensors comprise chemical test strips.6. The excreta-sampling toilet of claim 1 , wherein the solid excreta processing apparatus further comprises a dryer which removes undesired liquid excreta from the ...

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Номер записи: 60
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Bath Safety Rail

Номер: US20170055779A1
Автор: Flannery Mark A., Linehan Brian G.
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A bath safety rail for being engaged to and disengaged from a bath surface. The bath safety rail includes a base, a handle on the base, first and second suction cups opposing the handle, cam followers on the suction cups that extend into the base, and cams in the base to engage and draw up the cam followers and suction cups to thereby create suction. The handle is two-piece where the pieces are separated by a handle plane, where each axis of each suction cup is in the handle plane. 1. A bath safety rail for being engaged to and disengaged from a bath surface , comprising:a) a base;b) a handle on the base;c) a first suction cup confronting the base, the first suction cup having a first surface that engages said bath surface and a second surface that confronts the base, the first suction cup having a first central portion and a first axis extending through the first central portion, the first suction cup further having a first periphery, the first periphery being in a first plane and the first axis being at a right angle to the first plane;d) a first cam follower engaged to the first central portion of the first suction cup and extending from the second surface of the first suction cup;e) a first cam in the base and engaging the first cam follower, the first cam being turnable on the first axis, the first cam drawing the first cam follower away from the plane when the first cam is turned to draw the first suction cup tight and create a greater negative pressure between the bath surface and the first surface of the first suction cup; andf) wherein the handle engages the base through the first cam, the handle being engaged to the base with a first fastener, the first cam having a first through slot through which the first fastener extends, the first through slot having the first axis such that the first cam may turn about the first axis and relative to the first fastener.2. The bath safety rail of claim 1 , wherein the first cam follower includes a first coaxial portion ...

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Номер записи: 61
04-03-2021 дата публикации

Smart Portable Toilet and Method

Номер: US20210059489A1
Автор: LUU TOAN VAN
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A smart portable toilet bowl is disclosed including a bottom tank releasably connected to a top tank, a hollow ball valve means operative to open when the toilet seat is open and close when the toilet seat is closed, and a controller operative to detecting when a user starts to use said smart portable toilet, starting a deodorizing fan to introduce antibacterial and deodorizing materials into the top tank and at the same time start an extractor fan to draw out odor, and when the user finishes using the toilet, activating a spray nozzle to clean the user for a first predetermined amount of time, drying up the user using drying fan for a second predetermined amount of time, and cleaning the toilet bowl using a flushing ring for a third predetermined amount of time. 1. A smart portable toilet bowl , comprising:a bottom tank;a top tank releasably connected to said top tank;a toilet seat, hingedly connected to said top tank at the back end, configured to open and close vertically at the front end of said top tank;a toilet cover, hingedly connected to the said toilet seat at the rear end, configured to open and close vertically at the front end of said top tank, wherein said top tank further comprises a front compartment and a back compartment, said front compartment further includes a funnel-shaped basin connected to a discharge conduit at the bottom of said funnel-shaped basin, wherein said discharge conduit further having a top opening and a bottom opening;a hollow ball valve means comprising a spherical ball having solid side and a hollow side, located underneath said lower opening of said discharge conduit, in communication with said toilet seat so that said solid side is rotated toward said top opening when said toilet cover is closed down, and wherein said hollow side is rotated toward said top opening when said toilet seat is open.2. The smart portable toilet of wherein said hollow ball valve means further comprises a gear shaft claim 1 , an actuating arm claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 62
02-03-2017 дата публикации

PATIENT CARE ROOM WITH REDUCTION OF SPREAD OF PATHOGENS

Номер: US20170056269A1
Автор: Alhourani Hani A. M., Hadley David L.
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A patient care room and method of treating a patient in a patient care room includes a patient treatment area that is configured to accept a patient support, such as a bed, and a waste containment room that is walled from said treatment area. The waste containment room has a toilet and a door that selectively separates the waste containment area from the treatment area and a decontaminating unit. The decontaminating unit is capable of killing common pathogens. An airflow system discharges air from the waste containment room to outside of the patient care room thereby creating a negative pressure in the waste containment room with respect to the treatment area. 1. A patient care room , comprising:a patient treatment area that is configured to accept a patient support;a waste containment room that is walled from said treatment area; andsaid waste containment room having a toilet and a door that selectively separates said waste containment area from said treatment area and a decontaminating unit, said decontaminating unit capable of killing common pathogens and an airflow system, said airflow system discharging air from said waste containment room to outside of the patient care room thereby creating a negative pressure in said waste containment room with respect to the treatment area.2. The patient care room as claimed in including a hand-washing fixture that is configured to wash hands of a treatment practitioner claim 1 , wherein said hand-washing fixture is outside of the waste containment room and including an exhaust exhausting air from said hand-washing fixture to said waste containment room.3. The patient care room as claimed in wherein said exhaust is at height of the hand-washing fixture.4. The patient care room as claimed in wherein said decontaminating unit comprises an ultraviolet lamp that shines on the toilet and a sensor sensing a person in the waste containment room and de-energizing said ultraviolet lamp when a person is in the waste containment room.5 ...

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Номер записи: 63
21-02-2019 дата публикации

WATER-SOLUBLE AIR FRESHENER DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

Номер: US20190055724A1
Автор: Castellano Kim Leone
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A fragrance sheet includes a film agent, a humectant, and a fragrance. The fragrance sheet is substantially water soluble. The fragrance sheet is included in an envelope having permanent seal on a top surface thereof. A resealable zipper closure is disposed below the permanent seal. The envelope is opened and one of the fragrance sheets is removed from the envelope. The removed fragrance sheet is disposed into a vessel of water. The fragrance sheet is dissolved within the water to release a plurality of fragrance particles. A surface of the water is coated with the plurality of fragrance particles. 1. A fragrance sheet , comprising:a film agent;a humectant; anda fragrance,wherein the fragrance sheet is substantially water soluble,wherein the fragrance sheet has a first planar surface and a second planar surface, opposite to the first planar surface, andwherein the first planar surface is smoother in texture than the second planar surface and the second planer surface is rougher in texture than the first planar surface.2. The fragrance sheet of claim 1 , wherein the film agent is Pullulan.3. The fragrance sheet of claim 1 , wherein the humectant is glycerin.4. The fragrance sheet of claim 1 , wherein the fragrance is water-soluble.5. The fragrance sheet of claim 1 , wherein the fragrance is oil-based.6. The fragrance sheet of claim 1 , wherein the fragrance sheet is a thin film.7. The fragrance sheet of claim 1 , wherein the fragrance sheet has a thickness of between 0.01 mm and 1.0 mm.8. The fragrance sheet of claim 1 , wherein the fragrance sheet has a thickness of between 0.04 mm and 0.05 mm.9. The fragrance sheet of claim 1 , wherein the fragrance sheet is substantially rectangular with a width of between 4 cm and 8 cm and a height between 4 cm and 8 cm.10. (canceled)11. A package of fragrance sheets claim 1 , comprising:an envelope having a permanent seal on a top surface thereof;a resealable zipper closure disposed below the permanent seal; anda plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 64
22-05-2014 дата публикации

SELF-SANITIZING DOOR HANDLE

Номер: US20140137369A1
Автор: Street Brian
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A self-sanitizing door handle includes a housing, a drive motor within the housing, and a pull engaged with the drive motor such that the drive motor causes the pull to rotate. The pull includes a portion within the housing and a portion external to the housing. A sanitizing solution reservoir within the housing contains a sanitizing solution, and the pull rotates through the sanitizing solution in the sanitizing solution reservoir when the drive motor is activated. The sanitizing solution reservoir includes a seal that scrapes excess sanitizing solution and bacterial particulates from the pull when the pull exits the sanitizing solution reservoir. An ultraviolet (UV) light source within the housing exposes the pull to UV light at least while the drive motor is activated. A power source configured to provide energy to the drive motor and UV light source. 1. A self-sanitizing door handle comprising:a housing;a drive motor within the housing;a pull including a portion within the housing and a portion external to the housing, the portion within the housing engaged with the drive motor such that the drive motor causes the pull to rotate, wherein the drive motor is activated a predetermined period of time after the portion external to the housing is pulled;a sanitizing solution reservoir within the housing and containing a sanitizing solution, wherein the pull rotates through the sanitizing solution in the sanitizing solution reservoir when the drive motor is activated, the sanitizing solution reservoir including a seal that scrapes the pull when the pull exits the sanitizing solution reservoir;an ultraviolet (UV) light source within the housing that is activated at least while the drive motor is activated, the UV light source arranged to expose the pull to UV light while the drive motor is activated; anda power source configured to provide energy to the drive motor and UV light source.2. The self-sanitizing door handle of claim 1 , wherein the power source comprises an ...

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Номер записи: 65
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Mountable projector

Номер: US20180059527A1
Автор: Matthew Aaron Alexander
Принадлежит: Matthew Aaron Alexander

A mountable projector for illuminating an area near the mountable projector. The mountable projector includes a body and a light source, the light source providing light. The mountable projector also includes an image filter, where the light from the light source passes through the image filter and produces an image and a lens, where the lens focuses the image produced by the light filter. The mountable projector also includes an attachment, where the attachment is configured to allow the body to be mounted to a desired surface.

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Номер записи: 66
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Potty Training Apparatus

Номер: US20220079398A1
Автор: Green Stephanie Ann
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The present invention is new art with a new function and is comprised of a potty-training apparatus for adults or children that temporarily clips onto the toilet seat and provides an ornamental target (target has a hole through it) that boys aim and pee through and urine goes directly into the toilet to be flushed. 1. A potty toilet training apparatus comprising of: an ornamental target that has several open circles; the ornamental target has an attachment that attaches the target to the toilet bowl; the attachment piece is temporarily mounted to the toilet seat by means of a clip or suction cup; and the ornamental target location is directly above the toilet bowl whereby when the user urinates into the target, the urine falls directly into the toilet bowl after passing through the target. This section is non-applicable to this patent application.There are no rights to this invention under federally sponsored research and development programs.This is not a joint research agreement and the only inventor is Stephanie Green.This section is non-applicable to this patent application as there is no material incorporated by reference.There are no prior disclosures by the inventor.This is an invention in which no patents or ideas already exist. The invention relates to the field of novelty items or children's toys or tools for potty training. In particular, the invention relates to toilet training devices for adults and children and is considered a potty-training tool for children or novelty item for adults. The adult or child stands in front of the toilet, aims and pees into the one of the target holes. The item simply suction cups onto the toilet seat whereby the target is directly over the toilet water, so when the adult or child pees, the urine fall directly into the toilet.There is no related art or information needed to be disclosed pursuant to 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98 that is like this patent application. This invention is unique and through market research nothing ...

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Номер записи: 67
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Toilet Frame

Номер: US20220079399A1
Автор: Buckingham Christine Anne
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A toilet frame includes a left side frame, a right side frame, and a crossbar that connects the left and ride side frames at the front of the toilet frame. Each of the left and right side frames is movable between a folded position and an unfolded position. The left and right side frames are not connected by a crossbar at the back of the toilet frame. 1. A toilet frame comprising a left side frame , a right side frame , and a crossbar that connects the left side frame and ride side frame at a front of the toilet frame; wherein the left side frame and right side frame are each movable between a folded position and an unfolded position and the left side frame and right side frame are not connected by a crossbar at a back of the toilet frame.2. The toilet frame of claim 1 , wherein: the left side frame and right side frame are each pivotally connected to the crossbar; in the folded position claim 1 , the left side frame and right side frame extend alongside the crossbar; and claim 1 , in the unfolded position claim 1 , the left side frame and right side frame extend transversely to the crossbar.3. The toilet frame of claim 1 , wherein a length of the crossbar is adjustable to adjust a width of the toilet frame.4. The toilet frame of claim 1 , wherein the left side frame includes a left side armrest and right side frame includes a right side armrest.5. The toilet frame of claim 4 , wherein a height of the left side armrest and a height of the right side armrest is adjustable.6. The toilet frame of claim 5 , wherein claim 5 , the left side armrest and the right side armrest are mounted on a single support that is adjustable in height at an upper part of the left side frame and an upper part of the right side frame claim 5 , respectively.7. The toilet frame of claim 1 , wherein the left side frame and right side frame claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , each have a front leg with an upright portion to which the crossbar is connected to allow the left side frame and right ...

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Номер записи: 68
28-02-2019 дата публикации

ALL-PURPOSE DISPENSER FOR SPRAYING AND FUNNELLED DOSING OF LIQUIDS

Номер: US20190060931A1
Автор: Fernando Castillo Sancho
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The invention proposed refers to an all-purpose liquid spray and funneled dosage dispenser which makes it possible, with just one device, to spray all types of aromatic, medicinal and/or antiseptic essences, without the need for propellant gases or aerosols and which, simply by turning the liquid container nozzle, allows an auxiliary deposit to be filled which will funnel the liquid itself to direct functions for cleaning elements which can be purified in this way, such as toilets, all done mechanically with the aid of a pressure trigger () with a cylindrical pressure cap () welded on the middle and exactly aligned with the top of the output nozzle (), the free end () of the rotating lever () supported on a load arm () comprising an inertia flywheel () on one side of which there is a helical spiral (), both components forming an integral part of a rotating shaft () driven by an electric motor () so that the free end () of the pressure trigger () is supported on the helical spiral () and, when the rotating inertia flywheel () causes the pressure trigger to slip over the end of said helical spiral () under the tension it is subjected to by the tensor spring (), it is suddenly released and pushes the output nozzle () with the cylindrical pressure cap (), automatically spraying a certain amount of liquid. 12214. An all-purpose dispenser for spraying and funneled dosage of liquids without propellant gases or aerosols , based on a rectangular straight , prism-shaped outside casing () with rounded edges , inside which there is a rectangular chassis-support () to which the following elements are attached:{'b': 1', '2', '15', '3, 'A liquid recipient () with an output nozzle () so that at the top, with a spray output channel () and a perpendicular rotating lever () in its middle so that the liquid can be sprayed from the front or back of the dispenser.'}{'b': 4', '10', '16', '17', '6', '7, 'A pressure trigger () comprising a substantially triangular part moored at one vertex ...

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Номер записи: 69
28-02-2019 дата публикации

CLEAN TOILET AND ACCESSORIES

Номер: US20190063054A1
Автор: Denzin Peter, Garrels Clayton, Kuru William, LUETTGEN Michael
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A toilet that includes a water tank having a vent hole; a bowl; and a system having a valve body connecting the tank and a fluid channel; a housing moveable relative to the valve body during a flush cycle to pass water from the tank into the bowl through the fluid channel, the housing having a bore that connects with the fluid channel; a fan in the bore that operates in first and second modes; a motor in the bore for rotating the fan in each mode; and a vent having an inlet fluidly connected with the bore and an outlet fluidly connected with the vent hole. In the first mode, the fan moves air from the bowl to the vent hole through the bore and vent; and in the second mode, the fan moves air from outside the tank to the bowl through the vent hole and bore. 1. A toilet configured to receive a supply of water , the toilet comprising:a tank configured to hold the water, the tank having a vent hole;a bowl fluidly connected to the tank through a fluid channel; and a valve body fluidly connecting the tank and the fluid channel;', 'a housing disposed in the tank and moveable relative to the valve body during a flush cycle to pass the water from the tank into the bowl through the fluid channel, the housing having a bore that is in fluid communication with the fluid channel at a first end;', 'a fan disposed in the bore and operable in at least one of a first mode or a second mode;', 'a motor disposed in the bore and configured to rotate the fan in at least one of the first mode or the second mode; and', 'a vent having an inlet coupled to a second end of the housing and in fluid communication with the bore, the vent having an outlet that is in fluid communication with the vent hole in the tank;, 'an integrated flush valve and ventilation system comprisingwherein in the first mode, the fan moves air from the bowl to the vent through the bore and the fluid channel to be vented through the vent hole in the tank; andwherein in the second mode, the fan moves air from outside the ...

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Номер записи: 70
27-02-2020 дата публикации

TOILET ANTI-SPLASH DEVICE

Номер: US20200063420A1
Автор: Moscovits Shahar, Moskovich Doron
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A toilet anti-splash device is provided that includes a first section with a dispersing region configured with of spaced deflectors for dispersing and deflecting urine flow, a second section coupled with said first section by which a disinfectant stream is generated in response to a toilet-based water flushing operation and is directed to all of the deflectors, and a hanger by which said anti-splash device is suspended from a toilet rim into an interior of a toilet bowl. 1. A toilet anti-splash device , comprising:a) a rearwardly positioned section comprising a retaining chamber for retaining therewithin a solid hygienic product by which a disinfectant stream is generated upon being contacted by flushing water in response to a toilet-based water flushing operation; i) a dispersing region configured with a deflector-holding surface, a plurality of spaced deflectors protruding from said deflector-holding surface for dispersing and deflecting urine flow, and a peripheral surface provided at each side of said deflector-holding surface; and', 'ii) an upper chamber in fluid communication with said retaining chamber of said rearwardly positioned section and located above said dispersing region and defined by an upper surface which protrudes forwardly from, and between, each of said peripheral surfaces, said upper chamber having an upper opening through which flushing water is introducible and at least one lower opening located forwardly to each of said peripheral surfaces and rearwardly to said upper surface to overlie said plurality of deflectors, through said at least one lower opening the generated disinfectant stream is discharged and directed to all of said plurality of deflectors; and, 'b) a forwardly positioned section coupled with said rearwardly positioned section which comprises—'}c) a hanger by which said anti-sp!ash device is suspended from a toilet rim into an interior of a toilet bowl.2. The anti-splash device according to claim 1 , wherein each of the at ...

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Номер записи: 71
15-03-2018 дата публикации

Personal Care Convenience Kit

Номер: US20180070690A1
Автор: Ayorinde Yemisi
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A personal care convenience kit enabling sanitary use of public bathrooms includes a holder. The holder comprises a housing that is configured to selectively and singly retain one of a plurality of spray bottles. A receptacle is coupled to the housing. The receptacle is configured to selectively and singly retain one of a plurality of packets. The kit comprises a plurality of sanitizing aids and a plurality of personal care items. The sanitizing aids and the personal care items are selectively positionable in the housing and the receptacle. The kit comprises a bag that is configured to carry and selectively stow the holder, the sanitizing aids, and the personal care items. The sanitizing aids and the personal care items are readily transportable by the user to and readily accessible to the user in a public bathroom. 1. A personal care product carrying kit comprising: a housing configured to selectively and singly retain one of a plurality of spray bottles;', 'a receptacle coupled to said housing, said receptacle being configured to selectively and singly retain one of a plurality of packets;, 'a holder, said holder comprisinga plurality of sanitizing aids, wherein said sanitizing aids are selectively positionable in said housing and said receptacle such that said sanitizing aids are available to a user for disinfecting surfaces in a public bathroom;a plurality of personal care items, wherein said personal care items are selectively positionable in said housing and said receptacle such that said personal care items are available to the user for use in the public bathroom;a bag configured for carrying and selectively stowing said holder, said sanitizing aids, and said personal care items, said bag having a plurality of pockets; andwherein said pockets of said bag are positioned for stowing of said holder, said sanitizing aids, said personal care items and said refill bottles, such that said holder, said sanitizing aids, said personal care items and said refill bottles ...

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Номер записи: 72
05-06-2014 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT BAR

Номер: US20140150210A1
Автор: Johnson Gary L.
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The present invention is an adjustable support bar that includes a pair of wall anchor brackets with a pair of apertures, a plurality of bracket fasteners that secure the pair of wall anchor brackets to a support surface, a pair of extension tubes each extended into the pair of wall anchor brackets and a u-shaped support bar grasped by a user to accommodate and support the user. The adjustable support bar also includes a base extension tube contained within the elongated base bar of the u-shaped support bar, the base extension tube allows the elongated base bar to be extended. The adjustable support bar can be threaded or utilizes a plurality of apertures and a plurality of securing pins to secure the adjustable support bar. 1. An adjustable support bar , comprising:a pair of wall anchor brackets secured on a support surface, the pair of wall anchor brackets each includes a front surface, a pair of sides and a pair of apertures, the pair of apertures are disposed on the front surface;a plurality of bracket fasteners that secure the pair of wall anchor brackets to the support surface;a pair of extension tubes each with a first end, the pair of extension tubes extends into the pair of wall anchor brackets;a u-shaped support bar grasped by a user to accommodate and support the user, the u-shaped support bar includes an elongated base bar, the elongated base bar with a first perpendicular extending end and a second perpendicular extending end, the first perpendicular extending end and the second perpendicular extending end are hollow and contain the pair of extension tubes that extend from the first perpendicular extending end and the second perpendicular extending end;a base extension tube contained within the elongated base bar of the u-shaped support bar, the base extension tube allows the elongated base bar to be extended;a first set of apertures, a second set of apertures, a third set of apertures and a fourth set of apertures, the first set of apertures is ...

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Номер записи: 73
16-03-2017 дата публикации

Seat For Portable Toilet With Tank-Blocking Shutter

Номер: US20170071425A1
Автор: Duffee Kirk, Genevro Kevin
Принадлежит: PaPa Squat Port A Pot, LLC

An apparatus in the form of a separate “shutter” system is disposed below and attached to the opening of a portable toilet seat in a manner that substantially blocks the underlying tank from view, yet allows for the waste material to easily pass into the tank. The system shutter assembly includes an inverted-V shaped component that is suspended below the toilet opening to block the view of an underlying pit tank while allowing for waste material to pass over either side of the “V” and fall into the tank (also protects user from any waste material splashing upward). The assembly further includes a shutter support assembly connected between the toilet seat opening and the shutter and is used to support the shutter in its suspended place. The shutter may be fixed in place, or permitted to swing back and forth as the waste material encounters the shutter. 1. A portable toilet shutter apparatus comprising:a flange apparatus for mounting the shutter assembly in place within an opening of a portable toilet;an inverted-V shaped shutter suspended underneath the opening of the portable toilet so as to block a view of an underlying tank; anda shutter support assembly connected between the flange apparatus and the inverted-V shaped shutter for supporting the inverted-V shaped shutter in its suspended position underneath the toilet seat opening.2. The portable toilet shutter apparatus as defined in wherein the inverted-V shaped shutter is fixedly connected to the shutter support assembly so as to remain immobile.3. The portable toilet shutter apparatus as defined in wherein the inverted-V shaped shutter is connected to the shutter support assembly in a manner where the shutter remains free to swing while attached to the support assembly.4. The portable toilet shutter apparatus as defined in wherein the inverted-V shaped shutter comprises a pair of plates disposed at a predetermined angle with one another and connected together along adjacent sides to form a spine of the shutter. ...

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Номер записи: 74
05-03-2020 дата публикации

Bathroom stand for computing device

Номер: US20200069044A1
Автор: Otto M. DUNKER
Принадлежит: Individual

A bathroom stand for a computing device is described which is designed for quick setup, and storage. The stand is designed to hold a computing device at a proper height and angle for use when a user is sitting on a standard toilet. It is made of materials that are water and humidity resistant, mold and mildew resistant. In an embodiment, the stand is designed to have a narrow front side which fits between a user's legs when seated on the toilet. The stand easily folds flat with one hand and can be stored in a splash resistant container. It may include removable connections to the toilet to stabilize it. The connections may be connected to the toilet by suction cups.

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Номер записи: 75
05-03-2020 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE BATHROOM GRAB BAR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200069122A1
Автор: DUTTON John, Edwards Neil, Klein Matthew
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A handle assembly has a first handle with first and second end regions connected to and fixed relative to first and second mounts on a wall, respectively. A second handle extends longitudinally between third and fourth end regions, with the third end region connected to the first end region of the first handle. The first and second handles each have surfaces for grasping by a user. A position of the second grab bar is adjustable relative to the first grab bar by at least one of one of pivoting the second grab bar about the longitudinal axis of the first grab bar, pivoting the second grab bar about a horizontal axis adjacent to the first end region of the first grab bar, and sliding the second grab bar along the first grab bar. A method of installing the handle assembly is also provided. 1. A handle assembly comprising:first and second mounts, each mount to mount to a wall;a first handle extending longitudinally between first and second end regions, the first and second end regions connected to and fixed relative to the first and second mounts, respectively; anda second handle extending longitudinally between third and fourth end regions, the third end region connected for rotation to the first end region of the first handle such that the second handle is moveable from a first position with the second handle coaxially aligned with the first handle to a second position with the second handle angled relative to the first handle for grasping by a user.2. The handle assembly of wherein the first handle defines a hollow interior intersecting an aperture in the first end region; andwherein the third end region of the second handle is received for translation within the hollow interior of the first handle through the aperture such that the second handle has a third position with at least a portion of the second handle being positioned within the hollow interior of first handle.3. The handle assembly of wherein the first handle defines a drain channel fluidly connecting to ...

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Номер записи: 76
26-03-2015 дата публикации

EXTENDABLE TOILET BRUSH

Номер: US20150082567A1
Автор: Gleason Eric, Perry Kenneth, Perry Sandy
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An extendable toilet brush comprising a handle, where the handle is hollow; a rod connected to the handle, where the rod extends and retracts from the handle; a brush head attached to the rod at an end opposite from the handle; and a telescopic fastening means connecting the rod within the handle, where the telescopic fastening means enables the rod to extend, lock and retract within the handle. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. A system for toilet cleaning comprising: i. a handle, where the handle is hollow;', 'ii. a rod connected to the handle, where the rod extends and retracts from the handle;', 'iii. a bumper extending around a perimeter of the rod;', 'iv. a brush head attached to the rod at an end opposite from the handle, where the brush head is curved into a J-shaped; and', 'v. a telescopic fastening means connecting the rod within the handle, where the telescopic fastening means enables the rod to extend, lock and retract within the handle; and, 'a. an extendable toilet brush, where said extendable brush includesb. a reservoir to house the extendable toilet brush when not in use, where the reservoir includes a basin and a opening, where the opening receives the rod and brush head, wherein said bumper supports the rod and brush head on the opening.12. The system for toilet cleaning according to claim 11 , where the telescopic fastening means includes a button and a set of locking holes to position the rod within the handle.13. The system for toilet cleaning according to claim 11 , where the handle includes a cover.14. The extendable toilet brush according to claim 11 , where the brush head includes a plurality of bristles.15. The extendable toilet brush according to claim 11 , where the brush head includes a plurality of nubs claim 11 , where the plurality of nubs is made from textured foam.16. The extendable toilet brush according to claim 11 , where the ...

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Номер записи: 77
12-06-2014 дата публикации

Waterless Toilet System and Methods of Use

Номер: US20140157506A1
Автор: Elizabeth Morris
Принадлежит: Sanitation Creations LLC

An environmentally-friendly portable toilet that is waterless, odorless and cost efficient, that uses a continuous bag supply having a predetermined single dose or portion of at least one chemical automatically deposited therein, the at least one chemical functional to kill pathogens in waste that is deposited through an opening in the seat and a corresponding opening of the continuous bag supply; the waste-filled continuous bag supply is at least temporarily sealed by activation of a mechanical sealing mechanism, and released downwardly into a base section, which is connected to a hard plastic sitting unit, forming an integral, closed system for waterless sanitation.

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Номер записи: 78
12-06-2014 дата публикации

CLEANING TOOL ASSEMBLY WITH A DISPOSABLE CLEANING IMPLEMENT

Номер: US20140157535A1
Автор: Bell Russell E., Minkler Douglas F.
Принадлежит: The Clorox Company

A cleaning assembly including a disposable cleaning implement having a cleaning element mounted to a fitment having an elongated post. The cleaning assembly includes an elongated maneuvering wand having a handle portion and a distal implement attachment end thereof. A gripping mechanism is coupled to the wand attachment end, and is configured to releasably grip the fitment post to mount the cleaning implement. The gripping mechanism and the maneuvering wand cooperate to substantially limited pivotal movement of a longitudinal axis of the fitment post, relative a longitudinal axis of the gripping mechanism to not more than about 0 degrees to about 25 degrees when the fitment post is subjected to forces radial to the longitudinal axis of the fitment post. In another aspect, the frictional drag between the sliding components is significantly reduced, enabling a tool assembly with a high axial holding force for the cleaning implement, but with a significantly lower, consumer friendly release force for the implement during release operation of the tool assembly. 125-. (canceled)26. A cleaning tool assembly comprising:a removably mounted cleaning implement, said cleaning implement comprising materials selected from the group consisting of: polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester and polyamide and combinations or mixtures thereof;an elongated maneuvering wand having a handle portion and a distal implement attachment end thereof, said attachment end defining a wand opening into a cavity of said wand;a gripping mechanism disposed in said cavity in a gripping position, said gripping mechanism is configured to removably couple said cleaning implement to said wand;a release device including a manual actuation device mounted to the handle portion, and adapted for manual movement between a disengaged condition and an engaged condition, slideably engaging the gripping mechanism toward the release position;an axially reciprocating pushrod extending through said cavity and coupled to ...

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Номер записи: 79
23-03-2017 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE TOILET FOOTREST ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170079442A1
Автор: Edwards Judy M., Edwards Robert W., Edwards William T.
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An adjustable toilet footrest assembly has a main footrest and a height-adjusting accessory, wherein the height-adjusting accessory is removably attachable to the top of the main footrest and wherein the height-adjusting accessory is nestable to the underside of the main footrest when not in use. 1. An adjustable toilet footrest assembly , comprising:a main footrest and a height-adjusting accessory, wherein the height-adjusting accessory is removably attachable to the top of the main footrest.2. The adjustable toilet footrest assembly of claim 1 , wherein the main footrest has an aperture on the underside configured to receive the height-adjusting accessory.3. The adjustable toilet footrest assembly of claim 1 , wherein the main footrest has one or more protrusions within the aperture.4. The adjustable toilet footrest assembly of claim 1 , wherein the main footrest and the height-adjusting accessory have a semi-circular curvature on the side proximal a toilet.5. The adjustable toilet footrest assembly of claim 1 , wherein the height-adjusting accessory has an angled foot platform.6. The adjustable toilet footrest assembly of claim 3 , wherein the height-adjusting accessory has a groove for receiving the protrusions.7. An adjustable toilet footrest assembly claim 3 , comprising:a height-adjusting accessory configured to be removably attachable to the top of a toilet footrest for increasing the height of the toilet footrest.8. The adjustable toilet footrest assembly of claim 7 , wherein a foot platform of the height-adjusting accessory is angled relative to the ground.9. The height-adjusting accessory of claim 7 , wherein the height-adjusting accessory is removably attachable to the main footrest using hooks and loops.10. The height-adjusting accessory of claim 7 , wherein the height-adjusting accessory is removably attachable to the main footrest using guide rods.11. The height-adjusting accessory of claim 7 , wherein the height-adjusting accessory is nestable within ...

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Номер записи: 80
12-03-2020 дата публикации

PORTABLE BATHROOM ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200080328A1
Автор: Marquez Alfonso
Принадлежит:

A portable bathroom assembly for facilitating a disabled user to use a toilet without assistance includes a surround that has a floor, a wall and an entrance extending through the wall for entering the surround. A urinal is coupled to the surround for receiving urine from a male user. The urinal is positioned on the second lateral side of the panel adjacent to the entrance. A portable toilet is positioned on the floor and the portable toilet is mounted for urination and defecation. The portable toilet is slidably coupled to the surround and the portable toilet is slidable between a maximum distance and a minimum distance from the entrance. 1. A portable bathroom assembly being configured to facilitate both male and female disabled users , said assembly comprising: a plurality of vertical members, each of said vertical members being coupled to and extending upwardly from said top surface of said floor, each of said vertical members being aligned with said perimeter edge of said floor, said vertical members being spaced apart from each other and being distributed around said perimeter edge, said plurality of vertical members including a pair of entry members, each of said entry members being positioned on opposite sides of said ramp section of said floor,', 'a plurality of horizontal members, each of said horizontal members being coupled between a respective pair of said vertical members, each of said horizontal members being spaced from said top surface of said floor and being horizontally oriented,', 'a panel being coupled to and extending around said plurality of vertical members such that said panel is substantially coextensive with said perimeter edge of said floor, said panel terminating at each of said entry members to define said entrance in said wall, said panel having a first lateral side and a second lateral side, wherein said first lateral side has a pair of slots extending therethrough, each of said slots being horizontally oriented, said slots being ...

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Номер записи: 81
29-03-2018 дата публикации

Smart Portable Flush & Dry Toilet Tank

Номер: US20180084957A1
Автор: Derenoncourt Franck
Принадлежит: Franck Derenoncourt

A portable toilet () comprises a reservoir (), a reservoir cover () adjustably fixed on the top of the reservoir () and a drawer () inside the reservoir (). Further, the reservoir cover () is having a hole (), first cavity () and a second cavity (). Further, the reservoir () is adapted to receive human waste from the hole () provided on the reservoir cover (). Further, the drawer () contains a handle (), the handle () is capable of moving in the first cavity () of the reservoir cover () and consequently move the drawer () inside the reservoir () from a first position to a second position. Further, the movement of the drawer () blocks a view of the human waste inside the reservoir () through the hole (), while entering into a toilet cabin (). 1. A portable toilet , comprising:{'b': '110', 'a reservoir ();'}{'b': 120', '110, 'a reservoir cover () adjustably fixed on the top of the reservoir (); and'}{'b': 210', '110, 'a drawer () inside the reservoir ();'}{'b': 120', '130', '140', '150, 'wherein the reservoir cover () is having a hole (), first cavity () and a second cavity ();'}{'b': 110', '130', '120, 'wherein the reservoir () is adapted to receive human waste from the hole () provided on the reservoir cover ();'}{'b': 210', '220', '210', '140', '120', '210', '110, 'wherein the drawer () contains a handle (), the handle () is capable of moving in the first cavity () of the reservoir cover () and consequently moves the drawer () inside the reservoir () from a first position to a second position;'}{'b': 210', '110', '130, 'wherein the movement of the drawer () blocks a view of the human waste inside the reservoir () through the hole ();'}{'b': 150', '160', '110', '160, 'wherein the second cavity () is having an exhaust pipe connected to a roof of the toilet cabin (), adapted to provide a ventilation inside the reservoir () and capable of directing the bad smell of the human waste out of the toilet cabin ().'}2100110610110140. The portable toilet () as claimed in claim ...

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Номер записи: 82
21-03-2019 дата публикации

FACILITY DEVICE

Номер: US20190085544A1
Автор: KOMATSU Toshihiko, KOTEGAWA Makoto, KUTSUZAWA Hiroto, MATSUDA Nobuyuki, NAKAGAWA Keiko, OGAWA Yoshifumi, TOYA Tomokazu, TSUJI Kentarou
Принадлежит: LIXIL CORPORATION

A facility device includes a sensor which includes a light transmitting unit that transmits an optical signal and a light receiving unit that receives a reflected signal which is the optical signal transmitted from the light transmitting unit, reached a target object, and reflected, the light receiving unit transmitting a detection signal on the basis of the received reflected signal; and a panel which is arranged at a position in a first direction from the sensor. A display portion is provided on the panel, the display portion being configured to guide the target object to be placed at a predetermined position. The light transmitting unit includes a first light transmitting unit that is arranged to be capable of being directed toward a location which is in the first direction from the display portion. The display portion is arranged adjacent to the sensor in a front view of the facility device. 1. A facility device comprising:a sensor which includes a light transmitting unit that transmits an optical signal and a light receiving unit that receives a reflected signal which is the optical signal transmitted from the light transmitting unit, reached a target object, and reflected, the light receiving unit transmitting a detection signal on the basis of the received reflected signal; anda panel which is arranged at a position in a first direction from the sensor,wherein a display portion is provided on the panel, the display portion being configured to guide the target object to be placed at a predetermined position,wherein the light transmitting unit includes a first light transmitting unit that is arranged to be capable of being directed toward a location which is in the first direction from the display portion, andwherein the display portion is arranged adjacent to the sensor in a front view of the facility device.2. The facility device of claim 1 , whereinthe first light transmitting unit is oriented toward a direction that goes closer to the display portion in the ...

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Номер записи: 83
19-03-2020 дата публикации

Toilet apparatus and method of use

Номер: US20200085263A1
Автор: Curtis Randall Hibbs
Принадлежит: Hibbs Marketing Services LLC

A toilet apparatus has a waste material receiving bowl with an opening at a top of the waste material receiving bowl. A bag receives and retains waste material and an absorbent media introduced through the opening. An agitation device agitate the absorbent media and the waste material at a lower portion of the bag to cause the absorbent media to at least substantially cover the waste material while the agitation device is not contacting the absorbent media and the waste material.

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Номер записи: 84
28-03-2019 дата публикации

CLEANING INSTRUMENT, CORRESPONDING CLEANING ELEMENT, USE OF A CLEANING ELEMENT, AND METHOD FOR CLEANING

Номер: US20190090699A1
Автор: Falkowski Kurt, Konietzny Martin
Принадлежит: res-bona International GmbH

A cleaning instrument () is provided according to which, in a distal receiving portion (), a dimensionally stable cleaning element () consisting of cellulose material, particularly tissue or recycled paper, is arranged such that it can be ejected, and this cleaning element () is ejected from the receiving portion once cleaning has been completed, disposed of using wastewater from a toilet, and replaced with a new cleaning element (). 11. A cleaning instrument () , comprising:{'b': 2', '3', '4, 'a rod () which has a distal end () and a proximal end ();'}{'b': 5', '4, 'a handle () formed at the proximal end ();'}{'b': 6', '7', '3, 'a receptacle () for an exchangeable cleaning element () formed at the distal end (); and'}{'b': 8', '7', '6, 'an ejection device () on or in the rod that is configured to eject a cleaning element () inserted into the receptacle ().'}21661231138. The cleaning instrument () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the receptacle () has a cross section which remains constant in an insertion direction claim 1 , and the receptacle () is closed off at an end () thereof facing away from the distal end () of the cleaning instrument () claim 1 , with the exception of a passage opening () for the ejection device ().318492. The cleaning instrument () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ejection device () is operable from the proximal end () by a bar () which runs in the rod () and is biased to a rest position via a restoring force of an elastic element.47. A cleaning element () claim 1 , comprising cellulose formed at least one of in a dimensionally stable fashion claim 1 , rolled claim 1 , or pressed.577. The cleaning element () as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the cleaning element () has a cross section which remains constant in an insertion direction claim 4 , and is formed essentially without adhesive claim 4 , with a wound a web of material which is secured with an adhesive only at one end section claim 4 , or completely without adhesive.677. The cleaning ...

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Номер записи: 85
06-04-2017 дата публикации

All-purpose dispenser for spraying and funnelled dosing of liquids

Номер: US20170095127A1
Автор: Castillo Sancho Fernando
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The invention proposed refers to an all-purpose liquid spray and funnelled dosage dispenser which makes it possible, with just one device, to spray all types of aromatic, medicinal and/or antiseptic essences, without the need for propellant gases or aerosols and which, simply by turning the liquid container nozzle, allows an auxiliary deposit to be filled which will funnel the liquid itself to direct functions for cleaning elements which can be purified in this way, such as toilets, all done mechanically with the aid of a pressure trigger () with a cylindrical pressure cap () welded on the middle and exactly aligned with the top of the output nozzle (), the free end () of the rotating lever () supported on a load arm () comprising an inertia flywheel (19) on one side of which there is a helical spiral (), both components forming an integral part of a rotating shaft () driven by an electric motor () so that the free and () of the pressure trigger () is supported on the helical spiral () and, when the rotating inertia flywheel () causes the pressure trigger to slip over the end of said helical spiral () under the tension it is subjected to by the tensor spring (), it is suddenly released and pushes the output nozzle () with the cylindrical pressure cap (), automatically spraying a certain amount of liquid. 12214. An all-purpose dispenser for spraying and funnelled dosage of liquids without propellant gases or aerosols , based on a rectangular straight , prism-shaped outside casing () with rounded edges , inside which there is a rectangular chassis-support () to which the following elements are attached:{'b': 1', '2', '15', '3, 'A liquid recipient () with an output nozzle () so that at the top, with a spray output channel () and a perpendicular rotating lever () in its middle so that the liquid can be sprayed from the front or back of the dispenser'}{'b': 4', '10', '16', '17', '6', '7, 'A pressure trigger () comprising a substantially triangular part moored at one ...

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Номер записи: 86
12-05-2022 дата публикации

ANTI-OVERFLOW TOILET WITH POSTURE FOOTRESTS

Номер: US20220145605A1
Автор: Stack Patrick Gerard, Stoneburner Joan Marie, Trowbridge Lawrence A, Zambrano Mauricio Hector
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A toilet configuration that is connectable to a sewer drainage pipe is provided. The toilet configuration includes a water storage tank, a ceramic toilet body including a toilet bowl, and a water supply plenum operable to receive water from the water storage tank and channel the water to the toilet bowl. The toilet configuration further includes a primary drain operable to fluidly connect the waste receiving basin and the sewer drainage pipe and at least one footrest formed unitarily with an outer surface of the ceramic toilet body. The footrest is operable to aid a user in elevating at least one knee while the user is seated upon the toilet configuration. 1. A toilet configuration that is connectable to a sewer drainage pipe , the toilet configuration comprising:a water storage tank;a ceramic toilet body including a toilet bowl including a waste receiving basin;a water supply plenum operable to receive water from the water storage tank and channel the water to the toilet bowl;a primary drain operable to fluidly connect the waste receiving basin and the sewer drainage pipe; andat least one footrest formed unitarily with an outer surface of the ceramic toilet body, wherein the at least one footrest is operable to aid a user in elevating at least one knee while the user is seated upon the toilet configuration.2. The toilet configuration of claim 1 , wherein the at least one footrest includes a single footrest spanning from a first side of the outer surface to a second side of the outer surface.3. The toilet configuration of claim 1 , wherein the at least one footrest includes a first footrest disposed upon a first side of the outer surface and a second footrest disposed upon a second side of the outer surface.4. The toilet configuration of claim 1 , further comprising:a secondary drain operable to drain the water from the toilet bowl into the sewer drainage pipe, wherein the secondary drain is separate from the primary drain.5. The toilet configuration of claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 87
28-03-2019 дата публикации

ROBOTIC CLEANING APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20190093333A1
Автор: "DSouza David", Bassalious Mina, Mi Zhenqiang, Sarkar Pritam Kumar
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A robotic cleaning apparatus for cleaning a toilet includes a cleaning head, an articulated body, and a controller. The articulated body coupled to the cleaning head and mountable to the toilet. The body having one or more actuators that collectively move the cleaning head into contact with surfaces of the toilet bowl and toilet seat when the articulated body is mounted to the toilet. The controller communicatively coupled to the one or more actuators to send control signals that, when the articulated body is mounted to the toilet, direct the one or more actuators to move the cleaning head to a plurality of positions and determine an angular orientation of the toilet seat based at least in part on the plurality of positions. The cleaning head is in contact with the toilet seat or a rim of the toilet bowl in each of the positions. 1. A robotic cleaning apparatus for cleaning a toilet including a toilet bowl and a toilet seat , the robotic cleaning apparatus comprising:a cleaning head;an articulated body coupled to the cleaning head and mountable to the toilet, the body having one or more actuators that collectively move the cleaning head into contact with surfaces of the toilet bowl and toilet seat when the articulated body is mounted to the toilet; and move the cleaning head to a plurality of positions, the cleaning head in contact with the toilet seat or a rim of the toilet bowl in each of the positions, and the cleaning head in contact with the toilet seat in at least one of the positions, and', 'determine an angular orientation of the toilet seat based at least in part on the plurality of positions., 'a controller communicatively coupled to the one or more actuators to send control signals that, when the articulated body is mounted to the toilet, direct the one or more actuators to'}2. The robotic cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the plurality of positions includes at least three different positions, andthe cleaning head is in contact with the toilet seat ...

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Номер записи: 88
14-04-2016 дата публикации

Waterless Toilet System And Method With Ventilation Control

Номер: US20160100723A1
Автор: Thomas Pirelli
Принадлежит: Convergent Market Research Inc

A toilet system includes a transport conduit, a flush member, an outer seal element with one or more ventilation passages there through, and an actuator system. All of these components may be mounted on a support structure which is installed on the slab or other foundation in the area of a toilet room and adjacent to a wall of the toilet room. A holding tank is located on the opposite side of the toilet room exterior wall from the support structure or other arrangement for supporting the transport conduit and other components of the system. The holding tank includes a ventilation stack and fan to induce airflow through the toilet system. The flush member and the actuator system cooperate to move excreta collected in the transport conduit to the holding tank. The outer seal element and actuator system cooperate to maintain a desired seal between the transport conduit and holding tank.

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Номер записи: 89
08-04-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR LIFTING MOVABLE BASE OF TOILET

Номер: US20210100411A1
Автор: SONG Soon Young
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The disclosure relates to an apparatus for lifting a movable base of a toilet, and more particularly to an apparatus for lifting a movable base of a toilet, which can simplify a structure and assist a toilet user in safely standing up by making the movable base where the toilet user sits be automatically movable with a simple structure, be driven to have lifting movement and pivoting movement, and be structured to minutely generate the pivoting movement, and which can quickly deal with emergency situations of a user by making an alarm go off in the emergency situations and transmitting information about the emergency situations to at least one previously set terminal. 1. An apparatus for lifting a movable base of a toilet , comprising:a movable base structured to allow a user of a toilet to sit thereon, and movably mounted to the toilet;a base actuator disposed adjacent to the toilet and actuating the movable base to operate having at least one of lifting movement and pivoting movement, anda control device controlling operations of the base actuator,wherein the control device comprises an SOS button, a speaker making an alarm go off, and a controller controlling the alarm to go off through the speaker when the SOS button is pressed and controlling information about emergency situations to be transmitted to at least one previously set terminal,wherein the base actuator comprises:a casing adjacent to and stationarily mounted to the toilet;a driver mounted to an inside of the casing; anda link assembly connected to an actuation bar detachably coupled to a coupling bar formed in a bottom of the movable base, and operating the actuation bar to produce lifting movement and pivoting movement of the movable base as driven by the driver.2. The apparatus for lifting a movable base of a toilet according to claim 1 , whereinthe link assembly comprises a first pivoting link having a first end pivotally connected to the casing and a second end pivotally connected to the actuation ...

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Номер записи: 90
13-04-2017 дата публикации

SCENT PAD FOR TOILET FLOOR CLEANING

Номер: US20170099973A1
Автор: CHAO ANDY
Принадлежит:

A scent pad for toilet floor cleaning comprises at least a main body; wherein the main body is made of material with absorption capacity, in plate shape with certain thickness, set around a toilet bowl on the floor, to keep toilet floor clean and dry easily, furthermore to deodorize and to avoid discoloration and permanent residual odor on the toilet floor, It has these advantages of simple design, convenient by usage and no safety concerts. 1. A scent pad for toilet floor cleaning , comprises at least a main body; wherein the said main body is made of material with absorption capacity , in plate shape with certain thickness , set around a toilet bowl on the floor; wherein the toilet bowl is a toilet or a urinal.2. The scent pad for toilet floor cleaning of the claim 1 , wherein the main body is made of papery material.3. The scent pad for toilet floor cleaning of the claim 1 , wherein the main body has a predestined shape claim 1 , like rectangular claim 1 , round or polygonal platelets.4. The scent pad for toilet floor cleaning of the claim 1 , wherein the main body is a rectangle plate having a notch in a rear middle position.5. The scent pad for toilet floor cleaning of the claim 1 , wherein a slip mat is set under the main body.6. The scent pad for toilet floor cleaning of the claim 1 , wherein the main body contains an additive; wherein the additive is a disinfectant within a safe range.7. The scent pad for toilet floor cleaning of the claim 6 , wherein components of the additive are chosen from one or two or more groups from alkyl dimethyl claim 6 , benzyl and chlorhexidine hydrochloride.8. The scent pad for toilet floor cleaning of the claim 6 , wherein the additive includes deodorant.9. The scent pad for toilet floor cleaning of the claim 6 , wherein the main body contains an additive; wherein the additive is a deodorant. The present invention relates to a scent pad for toilet floor cleaning, particularly to a scent pad for toilet floor cleaning, which is ...

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Номер записи: 91
03-07-2014 дата публикации

Fully Disposable Toilet Bowl Brush

Номер: US20140182073A1
Автор: Mitchell Dean MacCauther
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A fully disposable cleaning device for cleaning a toilet comprising of a hollow elongated outer member with an inner member that is telescopically slidable from a stored position to an extended position within the outer member to form a handle. The outer member component of the handle formed for grasping by a user. The outer and inner member have first and second ends with a cleaning head being secured to the second end of the inner member. The cleaning head is made of a resilient material that is in a compacted when the handle is in a stored position for economic efficiencies in packaging, shipping and storage. When the handle is manipulated from the stored position to the extended position, the cleaning head is exposed and ready for use. The cleaning head may be comprised of an absorbent material that is fully expandable when moistened. The cleaning head is infused with cleaning and disinfecting chemicals for cleaning the toilet. The handle may be made of a plant based biodegradable material or plastic. 1. A device for cleaning a toilet comprising: a handle , said handle comprising an elongated substantially hollow outer member having and open first end opposite an open second end , said ends defining a longitudinal axis therebetween , said first end adapted for manually grasping by a user; an elongated inner member having opposite first and second ends defining a longitudinal axis therebetween; said inner member having a cleaning head secured to said second end; said inner member and said outer member slidable between a stored position , an intermediate position , and an extended position; said first end of said inner member partially extending from said open first end of said outer member and said cleaning head having a compacted position disposed substantially within said outer member when said inner member is in said stored position; said second end of said inner member partially extending from said open second end of said outer member and said first end of ...

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Номер записи: 92
08-04-2021 дата публикации

Sanitation system

Номер: US20210101740A1
Автор: Renee Rivard, Riley White
Принадлежит: Individual

A sanitation system includes a casing member having a top opening and a closed bottom and sidewalls that extend from the top opening to the closed bottom to form an interior compartment. The interior compartment is configured to receive a plunging instrument. The sanitation system may further include a container that holds the plunging instrument and the casing member. The container includes a vertical extension that extends vertically upward from the bottom of the container to be inserted within a bottom portion of the casing member and a cavity of the plunging instrument. Free ends of the casing member extend radially outward from the bottom of the container.

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Номер записи: 93
21-04-2016 дата публикации

TOILET SCRUBBER AND TOILET CLEANER

Номер: US20160106274A1
Автор: Eun Sang-Won
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Disclosed is a toilet scrubber which comprises a non-woven cleaning fabric layer comprising a cleaning composition, and a functional non-woven fabric layer comprising a functional composition, and a toilet cleaner having the toilet scrubber. 1. A toilet scrubber comprising:a non-woven cleaning fabric layer comprising a cleaning composition, anda functional non-woven fabric layer comprising a functional composition.2. The toilet scrubber according to claim 1 , wherein the cleaning composition comprises an anionic surfactant; an ethanolamine-based compound; a pigment claim 1 , a dye claim 1 , or a mixture thereof; and a solvent.3. The toilet scrubber according to claim 1 , wherein the functional composition comprises a functional polymer and one or more surfactant.4. The toilet scrubber according to claim 3 ,wherein the functional polymer is selected from the group consisting of a hydrophobic polymer, an acrylic acid polymer, a fluororesin, and a mixture thereof, and the surfactant is a nonionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, or a mixture thereof.5. The toilet scrubber according to claim 4 , which further comprises:(a) a cationic surfactant, a germicide, or a mixture thereof,(b) a pigment, a dye, or a mixture thereof,(c) a perfume, and(d) a solvent.6. The toilet scrubber according to claim 1 , whereinthe non-woven cleaning fabric layer comprises a first polyester-based staple fiber, a first polyamide-based staple fiber, or a mixture thereof, andthe functional non-woven fabric layer comprises a second polyester-based staple fiber, a second polyamide-based staple fiber, or a mixture thereof,wherein the first polyester-based staple fiber and the second polyester-based staple fiber are independently selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate staple fiber, polyethylene naphthalate staple fiber, polybutylene terephthalate staple fiber, poly(1,4-cyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate) staple fiber, polyester ether staple fiber, polyetheretherketone ...

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Номер записи: 94
02-04-2020 дата публикации

TOILET SENSE SYSTEM FOR HEALTH DIAGNOSTICS

Номер: US20200100725A1
Автор: Leidich Jared, TEMANSON Jared
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A health diagnostics system includes an interne-of-things (IoT) toilet device adapted to be mounted on or within a toilet bowl. The IoT toilet device comprises one or more sensors for collecting measurements of human excrement residing within the toilet bowl and also includes an excrement analysis module stored in memory and executable by a processor to infer a property of a human bowel movement based on the collected measurements, where the inferred property includes at least one of color, volume, mass, consistency, and frequency 1. A system comprising:an internet-of-things (IoT) toilet device adapted to be mounted on or within a toilet bowl, the IoT toilet device comprising one or more sensors for collecting measurements of human excrement residing within a toilet bowl; andan excrement analysis module stored in memory and executable by a processor to infer a property of a human bowel movement based on the collected measurements, the inferred property including at least one of color, volume, mass, consistency, and frequency.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the IoT toilet device further comprises transmission control electronics to transmit the inferred property to a cloud based server.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising: compare the inferred property to reference data to identify at least one potential health deficiency associated with the human excrement; and', 'initiate a remedial action based on the identification of the at least one potential health deficiency., 'a health diagnosis module stored in memory and executable by a processor to4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors includes a proximity sensor and the excrement analysis module is further executable to infer a volume of human excrement present in the toilet bowl based on a detected change in water level within the toilet bowl detected by the proximity sensor.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the excrement analysis module is still further executable to infer at least one ...

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Номер записи: 95
30-04-2015 дата публикации

TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEFECATION POSTURES

Номер: US20150113719A1
Автор: Good William
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An apparatus for a user sitting on a toilet seat. The apparatus includes a pair of U-shaped opposing side frames having a pair of opposing front legs. The apparatus also includes a front bridge spanning between the front legs. The apparatus further includes a footrest extending from the bridge. The footrest moves in an arcuate range of motion. The footrest is lockable at a plurality of preset defecation posture positions within the range. The apparatus additionally includes a lever controlling movement of the footrest within the range. The footrest moves toward one of the positions as the user is operating the lever from the seat when the frames are standing on a ground surface with the seat between the frames such that the bridge is in front of the seat and closer to the surface than the seat. 120-. (canceled)21. An apparatus for a user sitting on a toilet seat , said apparatus comprising:a U-shaped portion defined via a pair of side sections and a bridge spanning therebetween such that said seat fits between said sections when said bridge is frontal to said seat and below said seat;a footrest extending from said bridge, said footrest moving in an arcuate range of motion with respect to said sections, said footrest accessible to said user when said bridge is frontal to said seat with said seat between said sections;a lever extending from at least one of said bridge and said footrest, said lever controlling said footrest moving within said range, said lever accessible to said user when said bridge is frontal to said seat with said seat between said sections; anda locking mechanism including a plurality of lock settings corresponding to a plurality defecation posture positions of said footrest within said range, said mechanism locking said footrest in one of said positions.22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein said mechanism including a plate and a pin claim 21 , said plate including a plurality of holes corresponding to said settings claim 21 , said plate ...

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Номер записи: 96
11-04-2019 дата публикации

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for dispensing sheets of material

Номер: US20190104897A1
Автор: Atilla Rist, Hans VAN REENEN, Kenneth F. VUYLSTEKE, Michael Duane BLANCHARD
Принадлежит: Tranzonic Companies

A sheet material dispensing apparatus, including a cover; a rear wall connected to the cover; a flexible mounting plate operatively connected to the cover; a shaft connected to the mounting plate; a motor operatively connected to the shaft; a supply roller connected to the shaft, the supply roller having a radiused portion and at least one truncated portion; and a microswitch activating cam extending from a side of the supply roller, the microswitch activating cam being operable to contact a microswitch fixed on the mounting plate to stop the motor, wherein the apparatus further includes: a retracting roller connected to the shaft, wherein the retracting roller has a radiused portion, and at least one truncated portion; and a supporting plate engaged and disengaged by the retracting roller during operation, wherein the disengagement of the radiused portion from the supporting plate causes the supply roller to translate toward the rear wall.

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Номер записи: 97
30-04-2015 дата публикации

CANTILEVERED SUPPORT SYSTEM

Номер: US20150115119A1
Автор: FERNIE Geoffrey Roy, Hart Andrew John, King Emily Catherine, Komisar Victoria P., Smyth T. Daniel, Sobchak Adam Matthew
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK

A cantilevered support system is provided. The cantilevered support system comprises a vertical support pole and longitudinally extending upper and lower support arm assemblies that are securable to a wall. 1. A cantilevered support system comprising(a) a vertical support pole having an upper end and a lower end;(b) a foot member provided on the lower end of the vertical support pole;(c) a longitudinally extending upper support arm assembly having an inner end securable to a wall and an outer end securable to the vertical support pole; and,(d) a longitudinally extending lower support arm assembly having an inner end securable to a wall and an outer end securable to the vertical support pole.2. The cantilevered support system of wherein the foot member comprises a height adjustment member.3. The cantilevered support system of wherein the outer end of each support arm assembly comprises an openable clamping member and the vertical support pole is releasably securable to the clamping member.4. The cantilevered support system of wherein each support arm assembly is longitudinally adjustable whereby the opeanable clamping member is positionable at varying distances from the wall.5. The cantilevered support system of further comprising a wall mount system and the inner end of each support arm assembly is permanently secured to the wall mount system.6. The cantilevered support system of further comprising a wall mount system comprising an upper wall mount member and a lower wall mount member claim 1 , the inner end of the upper support arm assembly is supported by the upper wall mount member and the inner end of the lower support arm assembly is supported by the lower wall mount member.7. The cantilevered support system of further comprising a wall mount system and the inner end of each support arm assembly is supported by the wall mount system and horizontally extending stabilizers extend between the wall mount system and the inner end of each support arm assembly.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 98
28-04-2016 дата публикации

Technologies for defecation postures

Номер: US20160113453A1
Автор: William Good
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus comprises a walking frame which includes a first side portion, a second side portion, and a front bridge. The first side portion is U-shaped as defined via a first front leg, a first back leg, and a first handle portion spanning therebetween. The second side portion is U-shaped as defined via a second front leg, a second back leg, and a second handle portion spanning therebetween. The first handle portion and the second handle portion extend along a first horizontal plane. The front bridge spans between the first front leg and the second front leg along a second horizontal plane such that the walking frame is U-shaped. The apparatus comprises a back bridge spanning between the first back leg and the second back leg along a third horizontal plane. The first horizontal plane is closer to the second horizontal plane than the third horizontal plane.

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Номер записи: 99
26-04-2018 дата публикации

Brush head for a toilet brush, and a replacement toilet brush comprising said brush head

Номер: US20180110381A1
Автор: Niklas Kollner
Принадлежит: Wenko Wenselaar GmbH and Co KG

The present invention claims a device in the form of a toilet brush head and the associated toilet brush and replacement toilet brush. The problem of unsightly adhesions to the brush heads of conventional toilet brushes is solved with improvements. This is done using a TPE-V material which is dyed gray to dark gray. This therefore gives a toilet brush which more reliably gives a visually pleasing, clean appearance for a longer period of time.

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Номер записи: 100