Bidet Bowl With Drain Patents (Class 4/446)
  • Patent number: 7942151
    Abstract: The present application is directed to a seat having a hard, firm surface designed to treat hemorrhoids. The hard, firm surface of the seat is configured to have a void and two opposing pressure applying points designed to place positive pressure on the area surrounding a hemorrhoid so as to develop a negative pressure within the body which causes the body to draw the hemorrhoids back up into the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: John Maurello
  • Patent number: 7677250
    Abstract: The present application is directed to an adjustable seat having a hard, firm surface designed to treat hemorrhoids. The hard, firm surface of the seat is designed to place positive pressure on the area surrounding a hemorrhoid so as to develop a negative pressure within the body which causes the body to draw the hemorrhoids back up into the body. Many seats on the market today for hemorrhoids are designed simply to alleviate the symptoms that are associated with hemorrhoids and not treat the condition. In contrast to the seat of the present invention, these seats are usually soft cushioned seats designed to support hemorrhoids that protrudes from the anus or the surrounding area so as to reduce discomfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Hemaway, LLC
    Inventor: John Maurello
  • Patent number: 7444690
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Inventor: Marilyn Holland
  • Patent number: 6678902
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is a washbasin for babies comprising a main portion shaped as a real washbasin, with a central concavity and a flat peripheral portion surrounding it, intended to serve as rest surface for the main portion on the edge of a bidet or on a special rest stand, and a portion hinged to said main portion so as to allow opening the washbasin for use and closing the washbasin for carrying it like a briefcase. On its inside wall surface, the hinged portion of the main portion is provided with means for attaching a mirror and healthcare products for the baby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Foppa Pedretti S.p.A.
    Inventor: Gabriele Adriano
  • Patent number: 6434761
    Abstract: A portable soaking and bath pan is provided for treating perineal wounds of a bedridden patient. The pan comprises a bottom portion having a generally flat lower surface for being supported upon the patient's bed and upwardly and outwardly flaring sides that define a relatively wide and shallow treatment area that can receive the thighs and buttocks of the patient to be treated. A collection reservoir or basin is formed within the bottom portion immediately beneath the treatment area which is used to collect cleansing fluid as the patient is treated. The collection reservoir has a drain outlet that is used to convey the accumulated cleansing fluid from the reservoir through flexible tubing to a discharge receptacle in the patient's room. A discharge valve controls the flow of cleansing fluid from the reservoir. A handheld, detachable spray head mounted to the pan is provided for introducing cleansing fluid into the treatment area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventors: Betty G. Wing, Allen J. Wing, Troy N. Wing
  • Publication number: 20020083516
    Abstract: A portable soaking and bath pan is provided for treating perineal wounds of a bedridden patient. The pan comprises a bottom portion having a generally flat lower surface for being supported upon the patient's bed and upwardly and outwardly flaring sides that define a relatively wide and shallow treatment area that can receive the thighs and buttocks of the patient to be treated. A collection reservoir or basin is formed within the bottom portion immediately beneath the treatment area which is used to collect cleansing fluid as the patient is treated. The collection reservoir has a drain outlet that is used to convey the accumulated cleansing fluid from the reservoir through flexible tubing to a discharge receptacle in the patient's room. A discharge valve controls the flow of cleansing fluid from the reservoir. A handheld, detachable spray head mounted to the pan is provided as a means of introducing cleansing fluid into the treatment area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Betty G. Wing, Allen J. Wing, Troy N. Wing
  • Patent number: 6339853
    Abstract: A combination hydrothermal bath and bidet that is one-piece, made of porcelain, and has a base portion, a front portion, a rear portion, a pair of side portions, and a seat portion. The base portion rests on a floor. The front portion extends upwardly from the base portion. The back portion extends upwardly from the base portion and is leaned against by the back of the user when the combination is utilized as a hydrothermal bath. The pair of side portions extend upwardly from the base portion and forwardly from the back portion to the front portion and are straddled by the legs of the user. The seat portion is sat upon by the user when the combination is utilized as the hydrothermal bath, and is bordered by the base portion, the front portion, the rear portion, and the pair of side portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Inventor: Mauricio C. Apostolo
  • Patent number: 5842237
    Abstract: A bed for patient care having a waste disposal system. The bed includes a back, seat and two leg sections for supporting the patient. These sections of the bed may be raised and lowered and tilted. The leg sections may be moved independently for use with patients having one leg immobilized. The seat section includes two panels which part to permit a waste canister to be raised to interface with the buttocks of the patient. An audible signal alerts the patient prior to this action. The waste canister provides a directable bidet wash, and an air drying feature. Gelling material within the canister swells during the bidet function to cover and seal the waste. The entire canister may be sealed and disposed of.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Lotecon, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas S. Hargest, Bart T. Blackwell, Adrian M. Moss
  • Patent number: 5581825
    Abstract: A seat for washing portions of a human body. The device includes a stool upon which an individual can sit. An interior bowl of the stool includes spray nozzles directing water onto a genital region of the user. An extendable spray nozzle is mounted to the stool and can be used to selectively shower individual portions of the user. A support chair can be positioned over the stool for further supporting the user relative to the stool during a bathing procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventor: Magnhild Honsvald
  • Patent number: 5022429
    Abstract: A valve assembly comprising three main body parts removably secured together to permit ready assembly and disassembly; one part (11) incorporating a diverter valve in the form of a ceramic cartridge made of a plurality of discs (20, 21, 22); a further part having a vacuum breaker or back-flow preventer (42) comprising a freely movable check valve (45) located in an inlet flow path, for travel between upper and lower valve seats in response to changes in atmospheric pressure and flow direction; and when desired a pop-up drain or waste control rod (15) having no integral guide means associated therewith and operating smoothly and reliably while being inexpensive and simple to manufacture. The assembly may be adapted to receive a decorative escutcheon which permits its use in a wide variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1991
    Assignee: Rubinet Brass Canada Limited
    Inventors: Pietro Rollini, Domenic Luisi
  • Patent number: 4809370
    Abstract: Apparatus for assisting in the evacuation of the waste matter (feces) present in the rectum and sigmoid colon consisting of a framelike structure supporting a container of warm water so positioned that the anus of the user is submersed in the water. Adapted for use on a flush toilet, connections are included to a source of warm water. Also included as a part of the water container are means for emptying the container into the associated toilet while the apparatus is in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Inventor: Chung W. Juan
  • Patent number: 4764997
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1988
    Assignee: Andermac
    Inventors: Clifford M. Anderson, Brian D. Stearns, Hillard T. Witt
  • Patent number: 4674138
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Inventor: Erika R. Lowry
  • Patent number: 4670920
    Abstract: Apparatus for assisting in the evacuation of the bowel and sigmoid colon consisting of a framelike structure supporting a container of warm water so positioned that the anus of the user is submersed in the water. Adapted for use on a flush toilet, connections are included to a source of warm water. Also included as a part of the water container are means for emptying the container into the associated toilet while the apparatus is in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Inventor: Chung W. Juan
  • Patent number: 4324008
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1982
    Inventor: John W. Carr