Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for a consumable sheet-product level monitoring dispenser for association with a sheet-product filled consumable. The embodiments include at least a receiver for receiving the consumable upon insertion thereof; at least one sensor associated with at least one opening in the receiver; a sensing module for receiving sheet-product level data from the at least one sensor; and a communications module for communicating the sheet-product level to at least a mobile device display and over at least one network to at least one back end module.

Abstract: A rotatable surface apparatus for a vehicle includes a frame including a contact surface, a cover having at least a first surface portion and a second surface portion, a rotating mechanism rotating the cover to selectively position not more than one of the first surface portion and the second surface portion over the contact surface of the frame simultaneously, and a sanitizing mechanism sanitizing the first surface portion and the second surface portion of the cover when positioned within a predetermined proximity of the sanitizing mechanism.

Abstract: An autoclavable medical device is provided that includes a metal housing having an electrical conductor embedded in an inorganic fixing material. The conductor and fixing material define an electrical feedthrough that extends from an interior of the housing through at least a portion of the fixing material. The electrical feedthrough forms part of a sensor of an actuation means for the autoclavable medical device.

Abstract: The present disclosure is intended to provide a nozzle for a sanitary cleaning device, the nozzle being configured such that the positioning of a channel-forming member can be easily performed in an axial direction of a nozzle cover. The nozzle is for used for a sanitary cleaning device, and includes: a nozzle cover made of ceramic and having a nozzle cover-side water ejection opening; a distal-side channel-forming component disposed in the nozzle cover and having a channel-side water ejection opening which communicates with the nozzle cover-side water ejection opening; and a rear-side channel-forming components connected to a rear portion of the distal-side channel-forming component in an axial direction of the nozzle cover, and capable of being adjusted in position in the axial direction of the nozzle cover with respect to the distal-side channel-forming component.

Abstract: A toilet air heating device, control method and a toilet including such device/method, which include an air heating fan, an external air duct, an internal air duct, an air heating wire component, a drive mechanism, and a controller. The internal air duct is accommodated inside the external air duct and telescopes, as driven by the drive mechanism, along the extension direction of the external air duct. An air outlet of the air heating fan is sequentially in communication with the air heating wire component, the external air duct, and the internal air duct. An internal air duct outlet of the internal air duct includes an auxiliary heater. The controller is in communication connection with each of the air heating wire component, the air heating fan, the drive mechanism and the auxiliary heater.

Abstract: A toilet seat cover assembly for automatic cleaning of a toilet seat having a toilet set cover with a top wall having a perimeter, defining a plurality of openings formed completely through the top wall, and configured to cover a toilet seat, with an outer wall extending from the top wall and with an inner wall extending from the top wall, wherein the outer and inner walls are configured to surround the toilet seat. The cover defines a seat channel sized to receive the toilet seat with outer wall spaced apart from an outer side of the toilet seat and the inner wall spaced apart from the inner side of the toilet seat. The assembly is also configured to spray over a top surface of the toilet seat that evacuated caused by pressure differential causing air to flow into the cover through the plurality of openings.

Abstract: An adjustable height toilet has a frame, a bowl assembly, and at least one bowl assembly actuator. The at least one bowl assembly actuator is configured to translate the bowl assembly vertically with respect to the frame between a lower position and an upper position. The toilet may include one or more of the following features: automatically deployable handles; a tilting bowl assembly; a rotational base assembly; a seat cleaner; a vacuum flush system; a retractable bidet; a slideable electrical coupling; and a motorized toilet seat.

Abstract: The Coakley Smart Self-Cleaning Bathroom is designed to quickly, efficiently, and safely clean and disinfect bathrooms. This technology can significantly benefit businesses (including restaurants, hotels, etc.), hospitals, airplanes, trains, residences, etc. It would eliminate manual labor in bathroom cleaning, saving time and resources; the technology would also be more efficient in cleaning than a human. Finally, safety features would be implemented to ensure the safety of humans in the proximity.

Abstract: A self-cleaning toilet has: a toilet, a cleaning device, a solenoid valve and a blocking member. The toilet has a sitting toilet seat and a water tank. The sitting toilet seat is formed with a urinal, and one end of the urinal has an enlarged opening to form a seat, and the urinal tapers from the seat to the other end to form a drain elbow. The water tank is connected to the toilet with an outlet pipe, and the water tank is connected with an input pipe, a cleaning device is set in the toilet with a controller, and the controller is connected with a plurality of the ultrasonic transducers and a full water level sensor, The ultrasonic transducers are fixed on the inner wall of the urinal. The solenoid valve is connected to the input pipe, and a blocking member is connected to the drain elbow.

Abstract: Toilet seat cleaning devices, methods and systems are described. Toilet seat cleaning systems may include a toilet, a toilet seat, a sensor, and a fluid dispenser. Toilet seats may include a flow way, at least one opening and at least one surface whereon fluids from a fluid dispenser may be communicated. Fluid dispensers may include a fluid container and a dispenser mechanism. Methods of using toilet seat cleaning systems may include a user influencing the activation of a dispenser mechanism; the dispenser mechanism influencing the communication of fluid from a fluid container to a flow way; the fluid being communicated through the flow way and out of at least one opening and onto at least one surface of a toilet seat; and the fluid on the at least one surface of the toilet seat being engaged by the user in order to clean the toilet seat.

Abstract: An exemplary dispensing system includes a dispenser, an actuator, a sensor, and a controller. The dispenser includes a container for holding liquid, a liquid pump, an air pump, an outlet nozzle, and a foaming media. The actuator causes the dispenser to dispense liquid or foam. The sensor generates an input signal indicative of a status of the container. The controller receives the input signal, generates at least one output signal, and prevents the dispenser from dispensing liquid or foam if a breach is detected in the container.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a flushing and cleaning system for a toilet device comprising: a toilet bowl; a toilet seat; a toilet lid; and a cleaning volume separated from the toilet bowl. The toilet seat can be disposed in the cleaning volume for cleaning purposes.

Abstract: A sanitary equipment and a control method thereof are provided. The sanitary equipment includes a main body having an opining, a cover body movably disposed at the main body, an electric motor driving the cover body to move, an auxiliary apparatus disposed at the main body and a control circuit coupled to the electric motor and the auxiliary apparatus. In response to operation or wireless remote control, the control circuit controls the electric motor to drive the cover body to open the opening and turn on the auxiliary apparatus in a first process. In a second process, the control circuit controls the electric motor to drive the cover body to close the opening, and turns off the auxiliary apparatus at the same time. Sequences, numbers of steps of the first process and the second process are different. Accordingly, the sanitary equipment with multiple functions and convenient use is provided.

Abstract: An electric fan with a self-cleaning mode to energise rotating fan blades in alternate forward and reverse directions to create a vibration in order to shake built-up dust or dirt particles from the blades in a frequency at which the rotational direction is alternated set to a known or detected resonant frequency of the blades thereby excite resonant modes and maximise the amplitude of vibrations. The self-cleaning operation may be triggered by detection of excessive/abnormal loading on the motor. The fan may be operated in a vibration detecting mode over a range of rotational speeds to locate speeds that produce resonance, or to detect a fault with the fan. Motor reversal frequencies corresponding to resonance-inducing speeds may be used in the self-cleaning mode. The vibration detecting mode may be carried out while the at least one blade is rotated in a direction opposite to its normal operational rotational direction.

Abstract: A bidet washing apparatus attachable to a toilet bowl for cleaning one or more body parts of a user includes a water inlet, a control unit, a control unit switch, and a control unit outlet; a reservoir dispenser having a chamber, a reservoir dispenser switch, a reservoir dispenser valve, and a reservoir dispenser outlet; a nozzle assembly having a washing nozzle, connected to the control unit outlet with a water tube, a protective shield gate covering the nozzle assembly and washing nozzle; and a plurality of nozzle assembly and/or gate cleaning outlets connected to the reservoir dispenser outlet with a water tube for cleaning and/or disinfecting the nozzle assembly, washing nozzle, and/or the protective gate.

Abstract: A heated seat having a thermally conductive metal seat, a protective coating disposed on a top surface of the metal seat, and a thermally conductive water pipe in the thermally conductive metal seat. Hot water can be routed through the water pipe to heat the seat. This arrangement improves safety and enables the heat from the hot water to be rapidly conducted through the seat, thereby improving the comfort in use.

Abstract: A solution for cleaning and/or sterilizing one or more surfaces in a bathroom. The sterilization can be performed using ultraviolet sources, which can emit ultraviolet radiation directed onto the surface(s). The cleaning can be performed using a fluid, such as water, that is flowed over the surface(s). The surface(s) can include at least a seat of a toilet and/or other surfaces associated with the toilet.

Abstract: A toilet seat (1) with an automatic cleaning device (10), the toilet seat (1) including: a first assembly (2) with a mounting panel (7) that can be secured to a rear section of a lavatory body (8); and a second assembly (3) which includes a lavatory seat ring (9) able to be driven in the peripheral direction, a bearing frame (29) for the lavatory seat ring (9), a drive device (26) for the lavatory seat ring (9), secured to the bearing frame (29), and a cleaning device (10) for the lavatory seat ring (9), likewise secured to said bearing frame (29). The first and second assembly (3) are pivotally interconnected by means of hinge joints (4).

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electrolytic water urinal. The electrolytic water urinal includes an electrolysis module and a urinal body. The electrolysis module produces the acidic electrolytic water and the alkaline electrolytic water. The electrolysis module includes a first water outlet and a second water outlet. The urinal body includes a bowl water inlet which is provided on an upper portion of the urinal body. The first water outlet and the second water outlet of the electrolysis module are connected to the bowl water inlet of the urinal body. The acidic electrolytic water and the alkaline electrolytic water produced by the electrolysis module are sprayed on an inner wall of the urinal body alternately or simultaneously through the bowl water inlet so as to perform washing from top to bottom.

Abstract: An antimicrobial toilet includes an inner surface of a toilet bowl which includes a non-doped titanium dioxide coating. The titanium dioxide coating is photocatalytic and antimicrobial in the presence of ultraviolet (UV) light. In the absence of UV light, the inner surface of the toilet bowl is not antimicrobial. The UV light source may be actuated after the waste has exited the toilet bowl. Consequently, the waste may be used in digesters used to produce clean energy or for analysis to assess the user's health status without being exposed to the antimicrobial properties of the titanium dioxide coating. The UV light may then be actuated to disinfect the toilet bowl. The outer shell of the toilet is coated with a doped titanium dioxide. The doped titanium dioxide is photocatalytic and antimicrobial in the presence of visible light. The outer shell is antimicrobial when standard room lights are actuated.

Abstract: A trashcan automatically opens and closes a trashcan lid and prevents offensive odor due to UV (ultraviolet) disinfection. The trashcan includes a case whose upper face is openable; a lid coupled to the case to be opened and closed and to seal the trashcan, and a sterilizer on the lid generating ultraviolet rays and ozone toward the trashcan for sterilization and deodorization. An opening and closing unit automatically opens and closes the lid by sensing user access. A microcomputer controls operation of the UV sterilization lamp at regular intervals when the lid is closed and the opening and closing unit. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent offensive odor from being caused by sterilizing and deodorizing the inside of the trashcan, and it is convenient for users to discard waste or dirt into the trashcan by automatically opening the trashcan lid for a certain time according to the user access.

Abstract: Toilet seat cleaning devices, methods and systems are described. Toilet seat cleaning systems may include a toilet, a toilet seat, a fluid dispenser and a flow way. Toilet seats may include at least one opening and at least one surface whereon fluids from a fluid dispenser may be communicated. Fluid dispensers may include a fluid container and a dispenser mechanism. Methods of using toilet seat cleaning systems may include a user influencing the activation of a dispenser mechanism; the dispenser mechanism influencing the communication of fluid from a fluid container to a flow way; the fluid being communicated through the flow way and out of at least one opening and onto at least one surface of a toilet seat; and the fluid on the at least one surface of the toilet seat being engaged by the user in order to clean the toilet seat.

Abstract: A toilet comprising a rinsing seat, a rimless bowl, and a helical loop trapway is disclosed. An annular cavity for the purpose of storing and dispensing rinse water from the rinsing seat is disclosed. Outlet nozzles arranged about the circumference of the rinsing seat and designed to dispense rinse water at the rimless bowl are disclosed. Rinsing seat supports, hinge assemblies, and seat sensors which offer additional functionality to the rinsing seat are also disclosed. The toilet includes a steep interior surface with a titanium dioxide coating and actuatable ultraviolet light sources. The titanium dioxide has antimicrobial properties in the presence of ultraviolet light to sanitize the toilet. The ultraviolet light source is actuatable to control when the antimicrobial properties of the titanium dioxide coating are activated. The exterior of the toilet is coated with doped titanium dioxide which is antimicrobial in the presence of visible light.

Abstract: The toilet seat with sanitizing ultraviolet lamp is adapted for use with a toilet. Specifically, the toilet seat with sanitizing ultraviolet lamp is designed to replace the existing seat on a toilet. The toilet seat with sanitizing ultraviolet lamp is made of a transparent material. Integrated into the structure of the toilet seat are a plurality of UV sources which generate ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet light is used to sanitize the toilet seat between uses. The toilet seat with sanitizing ultraviolet lamp comprises a toilet seat and a plurality of UV sources.

Abstract: A fluid removal system includes an operative sub-system, such as an ultraviolet (UV) light sanitizing system, that is configured to operate according to an operative cycle, such as a sanitizing cycle, and is configured to output an activation signal during the operative cycle. An actuator is operatively coupled to the operative sub-system and moveably connected to a fluid removal conduit. The fluid removal conduit is closed when the actuator is in a closed position, and opened when the actuator is in an open position. The actuator moves into the open position in response to the operative sub-system outputting the activation signal. Fluid, such as ozone, within a confined space is drawn into the fluid removal conduit when the actuator is in the open position and exhausted through an exhaust port.

Abstract: A remote control having an ultraviolet light emitting device for disinfecting the outer surfaces of the remote control is disclosed. In particular, the remote control may include an ultraviolet transmissive housing and internal ultraviolet emitting light emitting diodes. The ultraviolet transmissive housing allows the light from the internally mounted ultraviolet emitters to pass through the remote control's housing and kill bacteria, viruses, and other micro-organisms on the outer surface of the remote control by employing methods to automate safe and effective operations of ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A system for the metered dispensing of a fragrance in a toilet, in particular in a lavatory of a vehicle, comprises a fragrance container having a fragrance stored in a receptacle, and a port carrying the fragrance and joined with the receptacle for guiding the fragrance out of the receptacle. The port is connectable with a flushing pipe for the toilet.

Abstract: A combined toilet grey water system for passenger transportation vehicles such as aircrafts includes a toilet bowl for receiving waste water and a basin for receiving grey water. Moreover, the system includes a flushing line and a flushing valve with an inlet and an outlet. The outlet of the flushing valve is connectable to a vacuum waste water system. The inlet of the flushing valve is connected via the flushing line to the toilet bowl. Therein, the basin is connected to the flushing line in such a way that the basin is connectable to the vacuum waste water system.

Abstract: A liquid treatment unit includes: a treatment tank provided with an inlet and an outlet, the treatment tank having a shape that allows a portion of liquid to be retained; a controller that controls supply of liquid into the treatment tank and ejection of liquid from the treatment tank; and a plasma generator generates plasma in the liquid inside the treatment tank. The plasma generator generates plasma while the controller stops supply of liquid and ejection of liquid. After the liquid has been treated, the controller resumes the supply of liquid, and causes the liquid to be ejected from the treatment tank while allowing a portion of the treated liquid to be retained inside the treatment tank.

Abstract: A liquid treatment unit includes: an inlet for supplying liquid; a flow passage tube connected to the inlet, the flow passage tube defining a circulation flow passage along which the liquid supplied from the inlet circulates; a plasma generator generates plasma in the liquid in at least a partial area of the flow passage tube; a distributor, provided midway in the flow passage tube, for distributing a portion of liquid from the liquid flowing through the flow passage tube; and an outlet, connected to the distributor, for ejecting the portion of liquid from the flow passage tube.

Abstract: A toilet seat attachment assembly that when fully deployed onto a conventional toilet, to form a self-cleaning adjustable height urinal. The seat assembly is comprised of separate upper and lower seat sections. The upper seat section is adapted to be lifted upward and rotated forward a maximum 90 degrees relative to a rear of the seat assembly, adjacent a toilet tank of a conventional toilet. Once fully deployed, the seat assembly reveals a series of self-cleansing outer and inner flexible shields connected together in an accordion like manner, which are attached at ends thereof to both the upper and lower sections of the seat assembly. The upper seat section is comprised of an encapsulating shell that is designed to encase the outer shield of the collapsible funnel, so as to support the weight of a seated user when the seat assembly is lowered and used as a conventional toilet seat.

Abstract: An automatic toilet seat cleaning and drying system having a housing assembly, an electrical system, a liquid matter system, at least one turbine assembly comprising an outlet, and a manifold mounting frame assembly. Extending from the manifold mounting frame assembly is a base assembly. A toilet seat assembly is mounted to the manifold mounting frame assembly. A manifold assembly is mounted to the manifold mounting frame assembly, and a cover assembly is mounted onto the manifold assembly. When the liquid matter system is activated, liquid matter is delivered through nozzle lines and nozzles with a predetermined pressure onto the toilet seat assembly to clean and disinfect. When the at least one turbine assembly is activated, air flowing from the at least one turbine assembly is directed through the manifold assembly with a predetermined pressure to displace, and/or dry the toilet seat assembly.

Abstract: An automatic cleaning toilet seat assembly with a cover surrounding a toilet seat to define a conduit spanning from a back end to a front end of a toilet seat and with a width approximately from the inner circumferential surface to the outer circumferential surface, defining at least one liquid aperture fluidly coupled to a liquid source with a liquid matter, and defining at least one gas aperture in fluid communication with the conduit and fluidly coupled to a gas source with a gaseous matter, the assembly also having an electrical system operable to cause the liquid matter to discharge onto a portion of the toilet seat proximal to the back end of the toilet seat through the at least one liquid aperture and to cause the gaseous matter to discharge through the at least one gas aperture at a speed sufficient to transport the liquid matter through the conduit.

Abstract: A toilet seat cover assembly that has a cover shaped to fit over a toilet seat, the cover including internal side walls and an arm assembly disposed within the cover, the arm assembly including at least one arm that radially spans from an axis of rotation, defines a path of rotation, has a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end defining a discontinuity between the distal end and the internal side walls such that it is operable to move freely of the internal side walls, and defines a first plurality of cutouts fluidly coupled to a liquid source and sized to discharge liquid matter over the toilet seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toilet system (1) for installation in a vehicle, wherein the toilet system comprises the following components indicated: namely a base (2) which is to be fixed to the vehicle and has a top wall portion, also a toilet bowl (3) which is borne by the top wall portion of the base and has a top peripheral portion preferably bearing a toilet-seat ring (6), further a sewage-retention tank (15) which, in the use position, is arranged, at least in part, beneath the top wall portion, and additionally a guiding, retaining and coupling device which is configured such that the user—preferably from the outside of the vehicle—can pull the correspondingly formed sewage-retention tank out of its use position, in which it can be connected in a liquid-tight manner to the outflow of the toilet bowl (3), remove it from the vehicle and then replace it in said use position, wherein the toilet system (1) is configured such that, even after the base has been fixed to the vehicle, it is possible to make a se

Abstract: Automatic lavatory-cleaning system, especially for public lavatories installed in a cubicle between two side walls, and with the floor converging to a drain, based on a structure that can be moved from a first, folded position into a second position in which it is deployed over the lavatory and between the side walls, comprising a supporting structure (4) concealed in a wall of the cubicle of the lavatory (1), the structure being movable, by means of a deformable parallelogram, defining a closed space for cleaning where the lavatory (1) is located.

Abstract: A combined automatic toilet self-cleaning and user hygienic system, A combined automatic toilet seat-cleaning and user hygienic system, having a housing assembly, an electrical system, a liquid matter system, a turbine assembly, and a manifold assembly. The manifold assembly has a first at least one cut out. The manifold assembly is partially housed within a manifold. The manifold assembly has ducting for air to flow originating from the turbine assembly. The manifold assembly further has a bidet for liquid matter to exit from the liquid matter system directed onto a user positioned on a toilet seat assembly. A toilet seat assembly has mounting brackets to mount onto the manifold assembly for rotary movement of the seat assembly. A cover assembly has a mounting frame to mount onto the manifold assembly. The cover assembly further has a rotating arm assembly.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an automatic toilet cleaning device. A toilet seat is provided above a bowl and includes a toilet lid and a seat plate. By a means of infrared induction, the toilet lid can be opened automatically when a user is approaching and can be closed automatically after using the toilet. Furthermore, a seat plate cleaning unit provided on the toilet lid can be used to automatically clean the seat plate and an inner rim of the toilet. Therefore, in addition to preventing the user from manually touching the toilet, the present invention can also keep the seat plate and the toilet at the cleanest state at any time.

Abstract: A dispenser discharging antibacterial, self-drying disinfectant solution is suspended from an inside wall of a public rest facility stall to transport the solution through a length of tubing to an inlet port at a rear or side surface of a non-porous and non-absorbent toilet seat in filling a hollow therein below an opening in the top surface of the seat in introducing the disinfectant solution to be spread about the top surface in cleansing it of any generally sexually transmitted germs, viruses and bacteria that might be present.

Abstract: A combined automatic toilet self-cleaning and user hygienic system, comprising a housing assembly, an electrical system, a liquid matter system, a turbine assembly, and a manifold assembly comprising a first at least one cut out. The manifold assembly is partially housed within a manifold. The manifold assembly has ducting for air to flow originating from the turbine assembly. The manifold assembly further comprises a bidet for liquid matter to exit originating from the liquid matter system. A toilet seat assembly has mounting brackets to mount onto the manifold assembly and a cover assembly has a mounting frame to mount onto the manifold assembly. The cover assembly has a second at least one cutout for air to flow originating from the turbine assembly. The cover assembly further has a third at least one cutout for the liquid matter to exit originating from the liquid matter system.

Abstract: An energy saving and intelligent electronic sanitary seat comprises a hinge base, a seat portion, a temperature controlling unit, a germicidal device, a control unit, a sensing unit, a hydroelectric unit and a thermoelectric unit. The seat portion includes an upper and lower seat plates. Said germicidal device consists of a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) which can emit ultraviolet light, a ventilation system and a photocatalytic layer. Said sensing unit comprises of two infrared sensors and two pressure monitoring devices. The hydroelectric unit consists of a first and second hydroelectric generators provided respectively about an inlet and outlet of a water tank of a toilet.

Abstract: A consumable material includes a specific concentration of a chemical additive. The consumable material is held in a dispensing system includes a sensor that detects the concentration of the chemical additive within the consumable material. A controller compares the detected concentration of the chemical additive and if the proper concentration is not detected, the system prevents the dispenser from releasing the consumable material.

Abstract: A sanitary washing toilet seat device according to the invention comprises a nozzle head having a water discharge port; a first cylinder capable of housing at least part of the nozzle head; a second cylinder capable of housing at least part of the first cylinder; and a driver configured to advance or retract at least one of the nozzle head and the first and second cylinder. The driver includes a flexible rack with one end connected to the nozzle head; a motor; and a transmission mechanism configured to transmit rotation of the motor to the flexible rack. At least one of the nozzle head and the first and second cylinder is advanced or retracted in accordance with the rotation of the motor. In a sanitary washing toilet seat device and a toilet device equipped therewith, a multistage washing nozzle can be accurately advanced/retracted.

Abstract: A fluid leak detection system includes a reservoir, a predetermined quantity of a disinfecting liquid contained within such a reservoir, and at least a pair of elongated conduits. A mechanism for automatically opening the distal end of the at least one conduit includes a leaking fluid absorbent member disposed along the distal end of each of the conduits. The fluid-dissolvable member is dissolved by the leaking fluid and absorbed by the member to permit the conduit to be unfolded and allow the disinfecting liquid to flow outwardly from the distal end of the at least one conduit. The system further includes a support frame attached to a support surface, an interface, a communications device electrically coupled to a switch, a monitoring station, and a communications link connecting the communications device to the monitoring station.

Abstract: A toilet seat cleaning system comprises a seat (12), a fluid receptacle (10) and a cleaning fluid dispenser (78). The seat (12) and the fluid receptacle (10) are movable relative to one another between two positions. The first position is a seating position in which the receptacle (10) does not project substantially forward of the seat (12). The second position is a cleaning position in which the receptacle (10) lies generally below the seat (12) and projects outwardly of the seat (12). In the cleaning position, the receptacle (10) projects horizontally outwardly of the seat (12) substantially all around the seat (12) for receiving cleaning fluid dispensed by the dispenser (14) and draining from the seat (12).

Abstract: The toilet cleaning apparatus provides for hinged fit to an existing toilet with rim. The seat of the apparatus has a top, a bottom, and a cavity therebetween. The motor with pulleys and belt is disposed within the cavity. A movable cleaning pad disposed outside of the cavity between the seat bottom and toilet rim is attached to the motor via the drive attachment. The apparatus provides an electric power source in communication with the motor and the seat lift and lowering pivot drive, and a pair of pedals for controlling the power source whereby the seat is selectively lifted and lowered and the seat bottom and rim are selectively wiped by the cleaning pad, with the seat in the down position.

Abstract: The invention presents a reversible (two sided) toilet seat with a sanitary system. The toilet seat, placed on top of a washing chamber, has two sides and, in the lifted position, can be rotated to allow use and washing of each side. The washing chamber is equipped with washing nozzles supplying washing fluid and a dryer/blower supplying drying air. After each use, the seat can be is lifted, rotated and placed back with the washed surface in seating position on the washing chamber and the used surface in the washing position. The lifting apparatus may be operated manually, by foot or power operated. In the reversed position, the washed side is ready to be used and the underside can be washed. Drying/blowing apparatus supplies air, preferably heated, to dry the washed surface. Optionally, the system may be equipped with additional sanitizing devices (germicidal, ultraviolet lamps, lasers, microwave device, supersonic Generator or other type), to provide seating surface sanitizing.

Abstract: A device for cleaning a toilet bowl including a toilet seat assembly having a toilet lid and a toilet seat, a UV-light source producing UV-light of a wavelength of approximately 360 nm secured to an interior side of the toilet lid, a first switch for turning the UV light source on when the toilet lid is placed in a closed position, and a second switch for turning the UV light off upon expiration of a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: An automatic toilet seat cleaning unit comprises a cabinet adapted to receive at least one toilet seat in a stowed position, an electric motor operatively connected to the toilet seat and a cleaning unit. The unit is adapted to clean a toilet seat when the seat is raised or moved to be stowed within the cabinet by the electric motor. The cabinet includes at least one door adapted to open to allow a toilet seat to be received in the stowed position. Also included is a method of operating the cleaning unit.

Abstract: A device for warming a toilet seat includes a heatable section removably attachable to a toilet lid via an adhesive layer. The present invention further includes flexible heating elements formed from heat-absorbing material and a cover that protects a user from such elements. The device is activated when the toilet lid is in the closed position via a switch connected to the cover. The activating mechanism further includes a control panel that includes a temperature control lever. A power supply mechanism is electrically coupled to the activating mechanism.