Bidet Basin For Flush Closet Patents (Class 4/445)
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Patent number: 10689836Abstract: A handheld personal perineal cleansing system is provided that includes a tee fitting for connecting between a fluid flow pipe and a showerhead, one or more shut-off valves, a flexible feeder supply line attached to the tee fitting, an elongated spray arm attached to the distal end of the feeder supply line, at least one handle fixedly connected to the elongated spray arm, a collection basin, a spray head disposed within the collection basin and having a nozzle assembly, a removal line attached to the collection basin and to a drain cover in a shower floor or, in a shower/bathtub combination, to a drain cover in a floor drain or an overflow drain.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Inventor: Kelley Simon
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Patent number: 9775586Abstract: The present invention relates to a urine specimen capture device comprising a capture bowl to capture a urine specimen, a mounting frame connected to the capture bowl to support the capture bowl within a toilet bowl and one or more flush water capture flange for capturing flush water emitted from a toilet bowl rim during a toilet flush cycle and diverting the flush water to the capture bowl to rinse the capture bowl of the urine specimen.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Inventors: David R. Hall, Aden K. Andrus, Brian K. Andrus, Stephen C. Davis, Megen E. Kepas, Joshua D. Larsen, Jared M. Reynolds, Austen W. Schulz
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Patent number: 9592034Abstract: The present invention relates to a urine specimen capture device comprising a capture bowl for collecting a urine specimen, a mounting frame for supporting the capture bowl within a toilet bowl, and an analytic device connected to the capture bowl to analyze a property of the urine specimen in the capture bowl.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Inventors: David R. Hall, Stephen C. Davis, Joshua D. Larsen, Jared M. Reynolds
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Patent number: 8978173Abstract: A portable toilet has a bowl, a seat, and legs. The legs are telescopically extensible to allow positioning of the height of the bowl and wheels are mounted to the lower ends of the legs. The legs are spaced apart for fitting on opposite sides of a conventional building toilet and placing the bowl above the conventional toilet. The bowl has an open lower end which is enclosed by a slide door which is moved to open the lower end of the bowl and allow the contents of the bowl to spill therefrom into the conventional toilet. The contents of the bowl fall through the open lower end of the bowl and into the conventional building toilet. Preferably, pneumatic spring assist or an electric linear actuator are provided to aid in lifting and lowering the bowl after use. Water is provided for sweeping waste from within the bowl.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Inventors: Eugene G Lederer, Federico E Vierheller
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Patent number: 7987530Abstract: A sitz bath helps patients suffering from hemorrhoids and other conditions to void their bowels. A flushing sitz bath utilizes an attached liquid filling tube, integrated water distribution channel and valve, a swing check valve, and a content-emptying flapper valve. This device helps to increase the efficiency of filling the sitz bath basin with the preferred liquid, as well as increasing the ease and cleanliness of the subsequent emptying of the basin contents by minimizing bodily strain and mess.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Inventors: Kwok Wai Chiu, Ralph Gardner, Timothy Chiu
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Publication number: 20110113540Abstract: Disclosed is a plumbing fixture (e.g. a bidet or toilet) of the type having a frontal basin and means for directing a supply of water to the basin for cleaning the basin. The plumbing fixture includes a modular housing mountable behind the basin and at least one control positioned in the modular housing to control operation of the plumbing fixture. The control may be selected from the group consisting of light controls, bidet wand position controls, bidet wand heated air supply controls, bidet wand water supply controls, lid position movement controls, seat position movement controls, deodorizer controls, audio device controls and ultra violet sanitizer controls.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Eric M. Plate, Peter W. Denzin, Joseph L. Stauber
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Publication number: 20090216099Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for analyzing concentration and the like of components of urine, and more particularly, to an apparatus for analyzing concentration and the like of components of urine by using ATR-IR (Attenuated Total Reflectance Infrared Spectroscopy) and a method thereof. The apparatus for analyzing components of urine comprises a toilet bowl which has a recessed or flat-shaped urine collecting part; a piping part for guiding the urine collected from the urine collecting part; and an analyzing part for analyzing the components of the urine collected at the urine collecting part, wherein the urine collecting part is formed at an inner front side of the toilet bowl, the analyzing part comprises ATR, and the analyzing part is directly attached to the toilet bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: JSM Health Care, Inc.Inventor: Dong Soo KIM
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Publication number: 20090188033Abstract: A portable baby sanitizer with air pump device is provided which allows a user to activate a pressurizable chamber, that will dispense a multiplicity of liquid streams onto, and in order to cleanse, a baby's bottom. The sanitizer device includes the pressurizable chamber which has an air pump and an air release valve. The chamber is in direct fluid flow communication with a seat. The seat contains a liquid holding reservoir which dispenses a liquid spray, when the air release valve is engaged, through a plurality of discharge holes that are disposed along the inner rim of the seat. The sanitizer device can be used in conjunction with an independently transportable stand or in conjunction with a standard toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventor: Patrick J. Honsa
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Publication number: 20090144890Abstract: The device has a flushing apparatus and a lavatory body (21), which possesses an inflow for flushing water and an outflow and which is connected to the flushing apparatus (1). In an installation wall (4) there is mounted a douche unit (15), which possesses a douche arm (17) inserted in an aperture (19) in the lavatory body (21). Located above the lavatory body (21) in the installation wall (4) is an inspection opening (23), which is provided for the inspection, in particular, of the douche unit (15) and is covered with a removable plate (24).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: Geberit Technik AGInventors: Armin Gierer, Erwin Schibig, Reto Lienin
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Patent number: 7543339Abstract: A modular system consisting of a hand-held bidet, a cartridge based liquid dispenser and a blow-dryer that are concealed inside a single cabinet. Separate cabinets can also be utilized for each of the subassemblies, thus allowing them to be used together in any combination together or independently of each other. This unique system mounts onto a standard water tank, and is shaped to match the tank so that it blends well with the existing toilet design to make it inconspicuous for discretion and aesthetics. The bidet assembly uses a built-in, on-demand hot water apparatus, a mixing water valve unit and an electronic control device. The liquid dispensing assembly uses a replaceable and refillable cartridge that provides for a means to add medicinal or cleansing solutions to the bidet spray. The blow-dryer assembly allows the use of any standard hand-held blow-dryer and is used for personal drying after bidet use.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Inventor: Robert Marion Harris
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Patent number: 7444690Abstract: A portable, heated bath container adapted for mounting on the top ledge of a toilet bowl for the treatment of hemorrhoids. The bath container is shaped to fit within a toilet bowl opening and has a bathing area for receiving water therein. The bath container includes an upper ledge surrounding the bathing area for resting on the top ledge of the toilet bowl. Further, the bath container includes an inner shell and an outer shell for forming an interior compartment between the inner and outer shells. The interior compartment has a plurality of spaced-apart heating elements disposed therein for maintaining the water in the bath container at a warm temperature. The interior compartment also houses one or more batteries for supplying power to the heating elements. Additionally, the bath container includes a power switch connected to the heating elements and batteries for turning power on and off to the heating elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Inventor: Marilyn Holland
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Publication number: 20080016608Abstract: A hydro hygienic bidet includes a base connected to a toilet bowl by a locking device which includes two slots in a surface thereof and two movable members are movably engaged with the two slots. Each movable member has an elongate through hole which is perpendicular to an axis of the slot corresponding thereto and a bolt extends through a pad and the elongate through hole so as to be connected to the bowl of different sizes. A spraying device and an ozone generating device are received in the base so as to provide mixture of air and ozone to provide efficient cleaning feature to the users.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Wen-Ching Lee
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Patent number: 6671892Abstract: A bidet, douche and enema system including a supply line couplable to a water source, a manifold having an inlet coupled to the supply line by an inlet valve, a nozzle assembly coupled to the manifold by a first conduit and a second conduit and a selection assembly coupling the first conduit and the second conduit to the manifold. The nozzle assembly includes an annular nozzle having a plurality of apertures formed therein coupled to the first conduit and a nozzle coupled to the second conduit. The selection assembly permits selection between elements of the nozzle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Inventor: Gary L. Plyant
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Patent number: 5734997Abstract: The present invention is a raised toilet seat that fits both elongated and regular toilet bowls. Within the raised toilet seat is a water channel that runs water to perforation on the side of the raised toilet seat that allows the water to spray upon an individual sitting on the seat. A water line runs out of the side of the toilet seat. This water line can be flexible and can be attached with a coupling to a faucet of a sink near the toilet. The bidet could also be placed in the toilet permanently by hooking the water line to the hot and cold water lines of the sink next to the toilet in the bathroom. In this embodiment the lines from the hot and cold water line to the sink would run into a temperature valve for setting the proper temperature of the water and then into a gate valve that would allow the individual to turn on and off the spray within the toilet seat. The line would then run out of the gate valve to the toilet seat and to the water channel of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1996Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Inventor: Darlene A. Raff
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Patent number: 5551098Abstract: A hygienic method utilizes a bidet device including a substantially annular frame having an inlet port, an outlet port and a reservoir chamber for guiding a fluidic cleaning agent from the inlet port to the outlet port. The method comprises the steps of (a) disposing the frame on a toilet bowl rim or toilet seat, (b) introducing the fluidic cleaning agent to the frame via the inlet port, (c) pressurizing the fluidic cleaning agent introduced to the frame, (d) dispensing the fluidic cleaning agent from the frame through the outlet port onto one's anus and/or external genitalia, and (e) subsequently to the step of dispensing, removing the bidet device from the toilet bowl rim or toilet seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1994Date of Patent: September 3, 1996Inventor: Peter J. Wilk
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Patent number: 5361427Abstract: A bidet device comprises a substantially annular balloon member disposable on a toilet bowl rim or toilet seat. The balloon member is provided with an inlet port for enabling a filling of the balloon member with a fluidic cleaning agent such as water. A valve is operatively connected to the balloon for closing the inlet port upon a filling of the balloon member with the fluidic cleaning agent. An outlet port communicates with the balloon member and is connected thereto for dispensing the fluidic cleaning agent from the balloon member upon an application of compressive pressure to the balloon member, specifically by a person sitting on the balloon member.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1994Date of Patent: November 8, 1994Inventor: Peter J. Wilk
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Patent number: 5331692Abstract: The apparatus comprises a manifold rotatably attached to the undersurface of a toilet seat extending from front to back and shaped so that when it is rotated against the undersurface it skirts the opening in the seat. A lever is provided at the front end of the manifold for use in moving it between its in use position with the plane of the manifold normal to the undersurface and its stowed position, essentially flat against the undersurface. The back end of the manifold is joined by a rotary joint to a supply tube, also mounted on the undersurface near the back of the seat and at a right angle to the manifold. A valve in this tube controls flow to the manifold. There are several orifices in the manifold, directing flow upward when the manifold is in use. There are movable sleeves on the manifold, one near each orifice, used to close off any orifice(s) when desired. In its stowed position the portion of the manifold in which the orifices are located lies in a channel attached to the undersurface.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1993Date of Patent: July 26, 1994Inventor: John Alberti
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Patent number: 5146637Abstract: A hands-free female and male urine collection apparatus has a body with connected side, front, rear and bottom wall, with the side and front walls inclined inwardly. Portions of the bottom wall are inclined downwardly from the front wall towards the back wall and opposed portions of the bottom wall are inclined downwardly and inwardly from the side walls. The bottom wall terminates in a funnel shaped drain having a depending outlet. An adapter depends from the bottom wall and includes a flange to slidably receive a flanged cup. A plurality of right angularly related mount strips or other mount device extends radially outward from the body and are adapted to supportably bear upon a toilet bowl.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1991Date of Patent: September 15, 1992Inventors: Mark Bressler, Stephen Blank
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Patent number: 5067186Abstract: An infant's bidet is provided, which folds out of the way over a toilet. The bidet comprises a container with a drainer platform, inclined surfaces that direct waste into a bowl, an elevated child bearing platform, accessory shelves and height adjustment means.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1989Date of Patent: November 26, 1991Inventor: Glenn Ayers
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Patent number: 4932083Abstract: An open top basin for receiving urine is inserted into the front portion of a conventional single cavity toilet bowl. The basin has a normally closed valve in the bottom of the basin to release the accumulated urine. A float rests on the surface of the water in the toilet bowl and is connected to the valve. When the toilet bowl is flushed, the water level drops, the float drops and opens the valve to release the accumulated urine into the toilet to be flushed away.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1989Date of Patent: June 12, 1990Inventor: Andrew A. Arozena
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Patent number: 4841582Abstract: A washer construction for a sanitary device adapted to be associated with a toilet bowl includes a hot water tank having a pair of extendable and retractable nozzles extending through the wall of the tank into the interior of the toilet bowl for washing purposes. A pair of solenoid operated valves control the flow of hot water to the respective nozzles whereby upon energization of the solenoid operated valves, the hot water under pressure will extend the nozzles and be sprayed outwardly through apertures in the ends of the nozzles. Upon de-energization of the respective solenoid operated valve, a spring will retract the plunger and force the remaining hot water in the nozzle through a conduit and eject the water from the conduit on to the surface of the nozzle as it is being retracted for cleaning purpose.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1988Date of Patent: June 27, 1989Assignee: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hideo Matsui, Yuji Yamaguchi, Hideki Furukawa
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Patent number: 4764997Abstract: A sitz bath appliance for use with a hand held bidet is disclosed which enables conventional cleaning with the hand held bidet followed by closing of a drain with medicated, sanitary, constant temperature soaking. The sitz bath includes a circular rim configured on the lower surface for support on the upper rim of a toilet bowl with the seat up and configured on the upper surface as a seat. The supported sitz bath bowl is provided with overflow ports to maintain a constant level of liquid for soaking. The front of the bowl is configured with an integral molded channel in a raised rim portion to permit a hand held bidet to be inserted between the spread thighs of a user and thereafter used under the seated patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1987Date of Patent: August 23, 1988Assignee: AndermacInventors: Clifford M. Anderson, Brian D. Stearns, Hillard T. Witt
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Patent number: 4674138Abstract: A disposable sitz bath for use with a conventional toilet is formed by two sheets of a water impervious, pliable material bonded together on three sides to form a pouch. One corner of the fourth open side of the pouch is excised diagonally to form an overflow drain for the pouch. The sitz bath is designed such that when portions of the pouch adjacent the open side thereof are stretched about the rim of a toilet bowl, it will be retained thereon without the use of fasteners or adhesives. The pouch, when filled with a medicinal fluid, substantially fills the bowl of the toilet, causing the water within the toilet to be automatically flushed. In use, any overflow of fluid from the pouch flows out of the overflow drain and is retained in the toilet.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1985Date of Patent: June 23, 1987Inventor: Erika R. Lowry
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Patent number: 4326308Abstract: An apparatus usable with conventional toilet structures, said apparatus of the type designed for providing sitz bath, sitz shower, and other such treatments of the general peri-anal area.A conduit means preferably extends vertically through an aperture formed in a toilet seat so that one end of the conduit is disposed upwardly of the toilet seat and the other end of the conduit is disposed downwardly of the seat, but in non-interfering relationship with the toilet bowl portion of the structure so that normal use thereof can be made even when the conduit is in its functional position.The upper end of the conduit is brought into fluid communication with a source of fluid under pressure by a flexible hose carrying a flow control valve at its end that releasably connects to the upper end of said conduit.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1980Date of Patent: April 27, 1982Inventor: Louis Silver
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Patent number: 4324008Abstract: The disclosure relates to a flexible membrane configured and dimensioned so as to be capable of lining a conventional toilet bowl thereby to function as a sitz bath. The membrane extends into the toilet bowl and has an integral overflow pipe for the discharge of excess water thereby to maintain a desired water temperature and level within the bath. Adhesive tabs on the membrane secure the peripheral edge thereof to the outer side portions of the toilet bowl.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1980Date of Patent: April 13, 1982Inventor: John W. Carr
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Patent number: 4207628Abstract: A toilet seat and an overlying bidet basin replacing the toilet seat cover. The toilet seat has enlarged inward sloping opposite middle portions for the supportive engagement of the user's thighs and an opening including enlarged front and rear portions and a relatively narrow middle portion. The lack of any support areas in the front and rear portions of the seat in combination with the inwardly sloped configuration of the enlarged opposite middle portions positions the user into a semi-squat position, thighs and buttocks spread apart, legs angled upwardly, body bent forward at the waist, over the middle portion of a toilet bowl. The enlarged front and rear portions of the opening allow the insertion of the hand for blotting and wiping and prevent soiling. The bidet basin is pivoted down over and into the toilet seat and is consisting of a bidet seat portion which overlies the toilet seat and a bidet bowl portion which penetrates and covers the opening of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1978Date of Patent: June 17, 1980Inventor: Manfred Ibel