Inner Toilet Shield
Inner toilet shield devices are disclosed which facilitate hygienic usage of toilets are disclosed. In an aspect, an inner toilet shield device comprises a shield portion and an adhesive strip. The adhesive strip is attached to a first side of the shield portion and is configured to attach the inner toilet shield device to a toilet. The shield portion may be constructed of glossy, sterile paper and is configured to attach, via the adhesive strip, to a top front portion of a toilet and form a barrier between the inner surface of a toilet bowl and a user of the toilet.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONAt least one feature of the present disclosure pertains to hygiene devices. Many men have experienced a time when they had to sit and use the bathroom to have a bowel movement. And most men either tuck or hold down their penis to prevent direct skin to inner toilet contact. Men have expressed how disgusted they feel when it happens at home and at a public restroom. There have been attempts at solving this problem but the materials used were thin tissue, which is too fragile to within too much movement or pressure. In addition, a tissue material is susceptible to liquids, easily soaking through. Devices in accordance with the present disclosure should be provided in public restrooms, such as those in airports, public parks, pubic community centers, or restrooms in private businesses, such as restaurants and even at home. By utilizing the devices in accordance with the present disclosure, men will now be able to have a fully hands free experience while having a bowel movement without the worry of coming into contact with the inside of the toilet.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIn an aspect, inner toilet shield devices made in accordance with the present disclosure is a solution to the problems that men have been plagued with for centuries. When men sit on the toilet they are forced to hold down their penis to prevent it from touching the inside of the toilet. The inner toilet shield device is a sheet of glossy paper that forms a shield with an adhesive strip that can temporarily attach itself to a toilet seat. The present invention relates to sanitary toilet seat covers and more particularity to a front shield foldable over the inside of the front center of the toilet.
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In further detail when the inner toilet shield device is in use on the toilet the top portion is attached by an adhesive strip on the rear of the inner toilet shield device, which can be seen in
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In an aspect, inner toilet shield device is a piece of glossy finished paper cut into a rectangular shape. The rectangle is then cut approximately 3 inches from the top of the sheet on both sides about 2½ inches into the center. The sheet is also bent in at a 90-degree angle where the slits are on the reverse side of an inner toilet shield device where an adhesive strip with a protective plastic cover will be placed. When placed on the toilet properly the inner toilet shield device will protect a man from unintended contact with the inner lip of a toilet.
In an aspect, an inner toilet shield device comprises a thin paper and a thin adhesive strip. A glossy antiallergic paper (1) cut into a rectangle into two sections, a smaller top to serve as wings and the lower larger portion to serve as the shield between the person and the inner toilet seat. The shield, disposable after use, is bagged by the user in a waste basket. On the top of the smaller portion (2), the rear side is where the adhesive strip is lined. The smaller portion is foldable over the inside of the front center part of the toilet.
The inner toilet shield device provides a shield that goes into the toilet and when the appropriate size is used will stop short of the water line. The paper is sturdy so it is not easily destroyed when used and its glossy finish prevents it from becoming soaked. The device is positioned on the front part of the toilet seat and held in place with an adhesive strip to secure its position while in use.
This invention is unique in its use because it is specifically designed for the use of men and was developed specifically for protection from the inside of a toilet. The advantages of the present invention include, without limitation, a device which is portable and exceedingly easy to transport. It is easy to place this in houses or public areas mounted to restroom stalls.
While certain exemplary embodiments have been described and shown in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that such embodiments are merely illustrative of and not restrictive on the broad invention, and that this invention is not to be limited to the specific constructions and arrangements shown and described, since various other modifications may occur to those ordinarily skilled in the art.
Claims
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2. An inner toilet shield device, comprising:
- a shield portion configured to fold over a lip of a toilet bowl and cover a portion of an inner surface of the toilet bowl; and
- an adhesive strip connected to a first side of the shield portion and configured to attach to the lip of the toilet bowl;
- wherein the shield portion is configured to form a hygienic barrier between the inner surface of the toilet bowl and a toilet user.
3. The inner toilet shield device of claim 1, wherein the shield portion is a flexible rectangular member.
4. The inner toilet shield device of claim 1, wherein the shield portion is configured to lay flat prior to use.
5. The inner toilet shield device of claim 4, wherein the shield portion is foldable between a storage position and a use position;
- wherein, in the storage position, the shield portion is flat; and
- wherein, in the use position, the shield portion is folded 90 degrees.
6. The inner toilet shield device of claim 1, wherein the shield portion comprises a first shield portion and a second shield portion, the first shield portion connecting to the adhesive strip and the second shield portion is configured to extend downward in the toilet bowl;
- wherein a second shield portion length is chosen to prevent contact between the second shield portion and water contained in the toilet bowl.
7. The inner toilet shield device of claim 1, wherein the shield portion is constructed of a sterile material.
8. The inner toilet shield device of claim 1, wherein the shield portion is water-resistant.
9. An inner toilet shield device, comprising:
- a shield portion configured to fold over a toilet seat front portion, further configured to cover a portion of an inner surface of a toilet bowl; and
- an adhesive strip connected to a first side of the shield portion and configured to attach to the front portion of the toilet seat front portion;
- wherein the shield portion is configured to form a hygienic barrier between the inner surface of the toilet bowl and a toilet user.
10. The inner toilet shield device of claim 9, wherein the shield portion is a flexible rectangular member.
11. The inner toilet shield device of claim 9, wherein the shield portion is configured to lay flat prior to use.
12. The inner toilet shield device of claim 11, wherein the shield portion is foldable between a storage position and a use position;
- wherein, in the storage position, the shield portion is flat; and
- wherein, in the use position the shield portion is folded 90 degrees.
13. The inner toilet shield device of claim 9, wherein the shield portion comprises a first shield portion and a second shield portion, the first shield portion connecting to the adhesive strip and the second shield portion is configured to extend downward in the toilet bowl;
- wherein a second shield portion length is chosen to prevent contact between the second shield portion and water contained in the toilet bowl.
14. The inner toilet shield device of claim 9, wherein the shield portion is constructed of a sterile material.
15. The inner toilet shield device of claim 9, wherein the shield portion is water-resistant.
16. An inner toilet shield device, comprising:
- a shield portion configured to fold over a lip of a toilet bowl and cover a portion of an inner surface of the toilet bowl, the shield portion comprising: a first shield portion; and a second shield portion; and
- an adhesive strip connected to a first side of the first shield portion and configured to attach to the lip of the toilet bowl;
- wherein the second shield portion is configured to extend downward in the toilet bowl;
- wherein a second shield portion length is chosen to prevent contact between the second shield portion and water contained in the toilet bowl;
- wherein the shield portion is constructed of a sterile, water-resistant material; and
- wherein the shield portion is configured to form a hygienic barrier between the inner surface of the toilet bowl and a toilet user.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 14, 2012
Publication Date: Jun 19, 2014
Applicant: (Richmond, VA)
Inventor: Christopher Ward
Application Number: 13/715,645