With Seat Patents (Class 4/483)
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Patent number: 6760929Abstract: A healthcare device intended for use by persons with either temporary or permanent limited mobility as a paraplegic or near paraplegic, who possess full use of the upper body and upper extremities. An intermediary device between the bedside commode where use of lower extremities permits walking, and the bedpan where a person is immobile or requires the help of an attendant or caregiver. This toilet or commode does not require the user to stand or sit independently, and there is no need to turn around for use. It is comprised of a wedged shaped, smooth surface, ventrally cantilevered bench with a toilet opening above a suspended waste collection bucket at the enlarged far end. Enclosed on three sides by a girdling fence rail, it is approached directly by a wheelchair user who, with chair brakes set, can slide forward onto the co-planer bench using the parallel side rails to aid in forward and backward movement.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Inventor: David William Dippel
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Publication number: 20040117901Abstract: A potty training device having a seat with an opening for receiving bodily waste, a sensor for sensing bodily waste, and a sensory output generator. The seat includes a retaining member configured and located so as to retain the seat in place with respect to a toilet such that the opening of the seat is located above a bowl of the toilet. The sensor senses the bodily waste that passes through the opening of the seat, and the sensory output generator generates a sensory output in response to the sensor sensing the bodily waste. A potty training device having a seat with an opening for receiving bodily waste and an electronic unit that includes a housing that at least partially contains a sensor for sensing the bodily waste, a power source, and a sensory output generator for outputting a sensory output when the sensor senses the bodily waste.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Michael Dean Armbruster, Karen Fitzgerald, Domenic Thomas Gubitosi, John Martin Maul
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Patent number: 6745410Abstract: The commode includes a commode frame and a commode seat adapted to be removably attached to the commode frame. The commode frame includes two spaced frame elements. The commode seat includes a seat body having an underside adapted to bear on the commode frame and a pair of spaced apart elongate members on the underside. The pair of spaced apart elongate members are adapted to co-operatively engage the two frame elements of the commode frame. The elongate members also defines rails adapted to slidingly receive and releasably support a receptacle beneath a seat.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: KDB Engineering Pty. Ltd.Inventor: Kerry John Ford
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Patent number: 6742195Abstract: A seating apparatus is designed for placing over a standard toilet system. The apparatus includes a chair having a padded backrest, padded arms and a padded seat. A patient accesses the toilet by raising the padded seat that is hinged across the back of the chair. Each of the padded arms includes a plastic side that forms a curved channel on each side of the toilet seat for catching loose items and any possible soil. The apparatus further includes a removable tray/table is mounted on the chair using slots that grip the arms, and a roll-away storage unit that is removably attached to the tray/table or chair.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2003Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Inventor: Janet Mary Shirley Parry
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Publication number: 20040078883Abstract: A commode (10) comprising a commode frame (13) and a commode seat (11) adapted to be removably attached to the commode frame. The commode frame (13) includes two spaced frame elements (29). The commode seat (11) comprises a seat body (31) having an underside (35) adapted to bear on the commode frame (13) and a pair of spaced apart elongate members (37) on the underside (35). The pair of spaced apart elongate members (37) are adapted to co-operatively engage the two frame elements (29) of the commode frame (13) for removably attaching the commode seat (11) to the commode frame. The elongate members (37) also defines rails (39) adapted to slidingly receive and releasably support a receptacle (15) beneath the seat (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Kerry John Ford
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Patent number: 6698036Abstract: A potty training device having a seat with an opening for receiving bodily waste, a sensor for sensing bodily waste, and a sensory output generator. The seat includes a retaining member configured and located so as to retain the seat in place with respect to a toilet such that the opening of the seat is located above a bowl of the toilet. The sensor senses the bodily waste that passes through the opening of the seat, and the sensory output generator generates a sensory output in response to the sensor sensing the bodily waste. A potty training device having a seat with an opening for receiving bodily waste and an electronic unit that includes a housing that at least partially contains a sensor for sensing the bodily waste, a power source, and a sensory output generator for outputting a sensory output when the sensor senses the bodily waste.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Michael Dean Armbruster, Karen Fitzgerald, Domenic Thomas Gubitosi, John Martin Maul
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Publication number: 20040034912Abstract: This invention entitled “Cantilevered limited mobility bench toilet and commode” is a healthcare device intended for use by persons with either temporary or permanent limited mobility who possess full use of the upper body and upper extremities. This invention is intended as an intermediary device between the bedside commode where use of lower extremities permits walking, and the bedpan where a person is immobile or requires the help of an attendant. This unique invention is essentially a toilet or commode which does not require the user to stand or sit independently, and there is no need to turn round in order to use it. By eliminating the need to be able to stand and turn this invention minimizes the risk of falling. Additionally, this toilet and commode is not limited solely to bedside use, wheelchairs, walkers, or modification as a traditionally plumbed ADA compliant toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2002Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventor: David William Dippel
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Patent number: 6684418Abstract: Disclosed are an infant's chamber pot having a health checking function and an operating method thereof. The infant's chamber pot comprises a power source section; a temperature sensor installed on a bottom surface inside the chamber pot to measure a temperature of stool; a controller electrically connected to the temperature sensor, operated by a voltage supplied from the power source section and having a memory part in which melody signal data and warning signal data are stored, the controller selectively outputting the melody signal data or the warning signal data depending upon the stool temperature sensed by the temperature sensor, by comparing the stool temperature with a normal threshold temperature; and a speaker electrically connected to an output terminal of the controller, the speaker converting the signal data outputted from the controller into an audible signal and then, outputting the audible signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Inventor: Keun Seob Choi
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Patent number: 6675401Abstract: A combination of a chair-like device used by disabled persons, such as a bedside commode, and a seat having a transfer platform that extends laterally outward from a central seating portion of the seat. The extended transfer platform extends beyond the perimeter of the chair frame and at least partially overlaps a supporting surface of a bed or chair that is positioned adjacent to the commode seat. The seat with extended transfer platform thereby provides a continuous transfer surface between the commode or other chair-like device and the adjacent bed or chair.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Inventors: Glenn A. Peterson, Michelle J. Jones
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Patent number: 6647560Abstract: Portable potty-chair that readily folds to a compact size, thus providing a toilet trainer that is easily transportable. To attain such a potty-chair, four pairs of pivotally crossed legs, with adjacent legs pivotally attached to connecting bases, form the chair frame. The frame is coupled to the corners of a rectangular seat where the seat has an opening through which waste may pass. In an embodiment, the portable potty chair includes a disposable liner with an elasticized edge to hold the liner in place. In an embodiment, the disposable liner includes a waste receptacle that occupies the seat opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Inventors: Kimberly Lynn Hingley, Robert Hingley
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Patent number: 6625823Abstract: A disposable waste container for a potty-chair for allowing easy cleanup and quick disposal of waste material from a potty-chair. The disposable waste container for a potty-chair includes a bag member having an opening therein and being adapted to be removably disposed in and to line a waste receptacle of a potty-chair; and also includes a flange-like collar being securely attached along an edge of the opening of the bag member and being adapted to removably rest upon a seat of the potty-chair; and further includes a bag closure member.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2002Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Inventor: Brian K. Abbott
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Patent number: 6615416Abstract: A potty comprises a base container, having a floor and a side wall extending upwardly from the floor, a removable seat having a rim which is supported on and sealed against the side wall of the base container and a recessed portion which extends partially into the base container, and a removable lid to cover at least the recessed portion of the seat. The recessed portion of the seat is formed with at least one aperture through which liquid may escape into the base container. The potty thus provides improved containment for liquid excreta by reducing the likelihood of spillage.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1998Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Inventor: David Keith Chapman
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Publication number: 20030115665Abstract: A method for removing pharmaceutical agents from human wastes. Such pharmaceuticals may include their metabolized byproducts, either or both of which may be harmful as a toxin or a carcinogen. The method generally includes the use of a portable human waste containment unit which is configured to serve as a toilet for an individual who has been treated with a pharmaceutical agent. The waste containment unit is preferably configured as a self-contained unit with a separate removable reservoir or plastic reservoir liner, such that it is capable of being sealed for transporting to a facility where human wastes contained within the waste containment unit or its separate reservoir or liner can be appropriately processed. An outer, upper surface of the waste containment unit forms a seat equipped with a cover for sealing the waste containment unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2003Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventor: Earl J. Braxton
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Patent number: 6571402Abstract: A portable toilet seat is attachable to a vehicle mounted hitch receptacle having an elongated square opening. The toilet seat includes a coupling portion configured to be slidably inserted into and supported within the hitch receptacle and a seat portion connected to the coupling portion and comprising a single curvilinear band in the shape of an incomplete oval and defining an open center.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Inventor: Frank J. Dobron
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Patent number: 6546569Abstract: A portable outdoor toilet system configured to be suspended from an object to support the toilet system above the ground is provided. The toilet system comprises a toilet seat having a front portion and a back portion, and a suspension system configured to be coupled to the object to suspend the toilet seat above the ground. The suspension system includes at least one tensile support member coupled to the toilet seat between the front portion and the back portion of the toilet seat. The tensile support member extends upwardly from the toilet seat toward the object to support the toilet seat from a location above the toilet seat. The suspension system also includes a securing device coupled to the tensile support member to secure the toilet system to the object.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Inventor: Kenneth Dwayne Figueras
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Publication number: 20030066126Abstract: A potty training device having a seat with an opening for receiving bodily waste, a sensor for sensing bodily waste, and a sensory output generator. The seat includes a retaining member configured and located so as to retain the seat in place with respect to a toilet such that the opening of the seat is located above a bowl of the toilet. The sensor senses the bodily waste that passes through the opening of the seat, and the sensory output generator generates a sensory output in response to the sensor sensing the bodily waste. A potty training device having a seat with an opening for receiving bodily waste and an electronic unit that includes a housing that at least partially contains a sensor for sensing the bodily waste, a power source, and a sensory output generator for outputting a sensory output when the sensor senses the bodily waste.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventors: Michael Dean Armbruster, Karen Fitzgerald, Domenic Thomas Gubitosi, John Martin Maul
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Publication number: 20030005513Abstract: A portable outdoor toilet system configured to be suspended from an object to support the toilet system above the ground is provided. The toilet system comprises a toilet seat having a front portion and a back portion, and a suspension system configured to be coupled to the object to suspend the toilet seat above the ground. The suspension system includes at least one tensile support member coupled to the toilet seat between the front portion and the back portion of the toilet seat. The tensile support member extends upwardly from the toilet seat toward the object to support the toilet seat from a location above the toilet seat. The suspension system also includes a securing device coupled to the tensile support member to secure the toilet system to the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventor: Kenneth Dwayne Figueras
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Patent number: 6467102Abstract: A combination of a chair-like device used by disabled persons, such as a bedside commode, and a seat having a transfer platform that extends laterally outward from a central seating portion of the seat. The extended transfer platform extends beyond the perimeter of the chair frame and at least partially overlaps a supporting surface of a bed or chair that is positioned adjacent to the commode seat. The seat with extended transfer platform thereby provides a continuous transfer surface between the commode or other chair-like device and the adjacent bed or chair.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2000Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Inventors: Glenn A. Peterson, Michelle J. Jones
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Patent number: 6438769Abstract: The mobile seat lifting apparatus pivots a seat member between a sitting position and a standing position and includes a frame assembly and a seat assembly pivotally connected thereto, an actuator connected to the seat assembly, and a driving mechanism connected to the actuator to pivot the seat assembly between the standing position and the sitting position. The frame assembly includes a floor brace that is able to securely support the remainder of the frame assembly and the attached seat assembly with a user sitting thereon. The frame assembly further includes a seat brace and a support arm, wherein the support arm connects the seat brace with the floor brace. The actuator is preferably connected between the floor brace and the seat brace such that the actuator additionally supports the seat brace in either the standing position or the sitting position.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2002Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Inventor: Mike Rex Luckenbill
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Patent number: 6434762Abstract: A stool collecting apparatus is simple in construction and inexpensive to manufacture and provides an easy to use and contamination free apparatus for collecting a stool sample. The device includes a disposable strip spanning at least a width of a toilet seat having adhesive sections at ends thereof and an opening section between the ends. The opening section includes an opening through the disposable strip and a lip spanning a periphery of the opening. A sealable stool receptacle is removably secured to the lip adjacent the opening section. After a sample is deposited, the receptacle can be easily removed from the disposable strip and sealed for subsequent processing. The strip, with or without a seat cover, can then be discarded.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2001Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Inventor: Steven N. Gordon
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Patent number: 6378143Abstract: A foldable commode which includes: a platform having a pair of slotted members depending from the bottom, each slotted member defining a race extending from front to rear; a first U-shaped leg member having a pair of legs connected by a bight portion slidably disposed in the races; a second U-shaped leg member having a pair of legs connected by a bight portion, the top portions being pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the rear end of the platform, wherein the middle portion of each of the legs of the second U-shaped leg member is pivotally attached to the middle portion of a respective one of the legs of the first U-shaped leg member; a receptacle support member disposed intermediate the front and rear ends of the platform; and a receptacle which depends from the receptacle support member.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2000Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Tubular Fabricators IndustryInventors: Joseph Battiston, David Battiston
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Publication number: 20020035750Abstract: A method for removing pharmaceutical agents from human wastes. Such pharmaceuticals may include their metabolized byproducts, either or both of which may be harmful as a toxin or a carcinogen. The method generally includes the use of a portable human waste containment unit which is configured to serve as a toilet for an individual who has been treated with a pharmaceutical agent. The waste containment unit is preferably configured as a self-contained unit with a separate removable reservoir or plastic reservoir liner, such that it is capable of being sealed for transporting to a facility where human wastes contained within the waste containment unit or its separate reservoir or liner can be appropriately processed. An outer, upper surface of the waste containment unit forms a seat equipped with a cover for sealing the waste containment unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2001Publication date: March 28, 2002Inventor: Earl J. Braxton
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Publication number: 20020002737Abstract: A commode is disclosed having a specially configured pan that can be used as a splash guard when the commode is used in conjunction with a household toilet and the same configuration or shape can be used as a pail for a stand alone commode. In either case, the pan pan in intended for use with a commode seat having an elongated opening and thus has an upper opening that is generally rectangular in configuration. The pan also has a sloping front surface that directs the waste products rearwardly and downwardly to a circular bottom. The centerline of the circular bottom is displaced rearwardly with respect to the midpoint of the front to back length of the pan so that the pan can be used over a household toilet and the waste products are directed to the center of the receiving portion of that toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 1999Publication date: January 10, 2002Inventor: JOSEPH BATTISTON
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Publication number: 20010044953Abstract: A stool collecting apparatus is simple in construction and inexpensive to manufacture and provides an easy to use and contamination free apparatus for collecting a stool sample. The device includes a disposable strip spanning at least a width of a toilet seat having adhesive sections at ends thereof and an opening section between the ends. The opening section includes an opening through the disposable strip and a lip spanning a periphery of the opening. A sealable stool receptacle is removably secured to the lip adjacent the opening section. After a sample is deposited, the receptacle can be easily removed from the disposable strip and sealed for subsequent processing. The strip, with or without a seat cover, can then be discarded.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Inventor: Steven N. Gordon
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Patent number: 6317900Abstract: A method for removing pharmaceutical agents from human wastes. Such pharmaceuticals may include their metabolized byproducts, either or both of which may be harmful as a toxin or a carcinogen. The method generally includes the use of a portable human waste containment unit which is configured to serve as a toilet for an individual who has been treated with a pharmaceutical agent. The waste containment unit is preferably configured as a self-contained unit with a separate removable reservoir or plastic reservoir liner, such that it is capable of being sealed for transporting to a facility where human wastes contained within the waste containment unit or its separate reservoir or liner can be appropriately processed. An outer, upper surface of the waste containment unit forms a seat equipped with a cover for sealing the waste containment unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1998Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Inventor: Earl J. Braxton
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Patent number: 6305035Abstract: A device for supporting a roll of toilet paper on a bedside commode includes a dowel pin maintained between opposite arm members. The dowel pin is specifically sized and configured for removable receipt through the hollow core tube of a conventional roll of toilet paper. The arm members extend from the dowel pin and removably attach to the frame structure of the bedside commode in a manner which supports the toilet paper roll in convenient reach of a person seated on the commode, thereby permitting sheets of paper to be pulled and separated from the roll as the roll rotates about the dowel pin.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2001Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Inventor: Frances Lenore Morris
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Publication number: 20010029624Abstract: In one preferred embodiment, a foldable commode which includes: a platform having a pair of slotted members depending from the bottom, each slotted member defining a race extending from front to rear; a first U-shaped leg member having a pair of legs connected by a bight portion slidably disposed in the races; a second U-shaped leg member having a pair of legs connected by a bight portion, the top portions being pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the rear end of the platform, wherein the middle portion of each of the legs of the second U-shaped leg member is pivotally attached to the middle portion of a respective one of the legs of the first U-shaped leg member; a receptacle support member disposed intermediate the front and rear ends of the platform; and a receptacle which depends from the receptacle support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2000Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventors: JOSEPH BATTISTON, DAVID BATTISTON
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Patent number: 6263521Abstract: A portable and foldable chamber excretion pot having a seat folder mechanism can be developed for use and foldable after being finished using it, especially suitable for carrying in a car. An elaborately designed seat folder mechanism can make a plurality of sustainers stand up or lie down and form a sloped surface when they are standing up so as to settle the pot horizontally on the car seat thereby enabling the user to comfortably and stably sit thereon.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2000Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Inventor: Ching-Tien Pi
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Patent number: 6240576Abstract: A portable toilet having a frame defining a collection space for waste product, an opening in the frame, and a seating surface for supporting a user in a seated position to allow waste product from a user in the seated position to be discharged through the opening into the collection space. A removable cover is provided on the frame for selectively blocking and exposing the frame opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1998Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Inventor: Leslie Cosby
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Patent number: 6125480Abstract: An extension member is attachable to a trailer hitch and extends away from the vehicle and is connected to a seating frame supporting a toilet seat. This extension member serves to provide distance between the toilet seat and the vehicle. The seating frame consists of a background which is perpendicular to extension member and two arms which extend from the back rail. The back rail and arms create a generally "U" shaped frame. In the top surface of the back rail are two mounting apertures. These apertures are 51/2 inches apart which is the standard different distance of the two mounting bolts commonly found on standard toilet seats. The toilet seat can be used by hunters, fisherman, campers, construction workers, boaters and other people who find themselves away from conventional bathroom facilities.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1998Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Inventors: Randall Jay Soffar, Mack Douglas Hopkins
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Patent number: 6112339Abstract: A child toilet assembly having a seat having a top surface and a bottom surface, a front region and a rear region, a central aperture disposed therein, and at least two downwardly extending legs. The legs being attached to a support and pivotable between an upward position for transporting the assembly and a downward position of use alone or with an existing conventional toilet seat. A container having an opening and an attachment mechanism is disposed adjacent to the opening, the attachment mechanism on the container being adapted to engage a retainer disposed adjacent to the central opening. A water-resistant liner is disposed within the container for receiving and retaining waste therein.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Inventors: Michelle Nichols, Robert Coury Nichols
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Patent number: 6081943Abstract: A portable personal toilet facility device that is easily and conveniently carried by one person comprises a case, a seat with an opening, a disposable container detachably attached to the seat effective to receive a waste deposited through the opening, and at least one compartment effective to store the disposable container. The case has a closed configuration that is effective to store the disposable container, the seat, and the waste, without spillage of solids and liquids, and without release of odors, in any orientation position of the case relative to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1997Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Inventor: Codi Garcete
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Patent number: 6061845Abstract: A portable stool has an enclosing wall assembly `A` and a flat seat `B` both made of the same or different plastics. The enclosing wall assembly is rectangular in plan view in its extended state and consists of a pair of right and left side walls (1a,1b) and a pair of front and rear transverse walls (2a,2b). Either the pair of side walls or the pair of transverse walls respectively consist of vertical halves hinged by mediate joints (4) to each other. Each side wall having a front and rear vertical edges is foldably connected by corner joints (5) to the transverse walls at lateral and vertical edges thereof adjacent to the former vertical edges. A back side of the flat seat `B` has at least one members (7) capable of fitting on or in at least one other members (6) formed on an upper end of the enclosing wall assembly `A`, such that the instantly openable and closable stool can withstand the body weight of any user including children, allowing the children to use the stool safely and many times.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1998Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: MAC Sanko Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masaji Kakutani
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Patent number: 6052840Abstract: The present invention relates to toilet training aids. The invention is a training aid which includes a training seat and a stand-up trainer. One embodiment of the training aid includes a child sized toilet seat. The seat defines a seat opening therein. A back extends upward from and away from the seat opening. And a plurality of sides depends from the back, the sides and the back forming a hooded splash guard having a target opening facing away from the seat, the splash guard adapted to direct fluid toward the toilet.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1998Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Inventors: Michael K. West, Charles R. West, David R. West, Bradley R. West
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Patent number: 6029289Abstract: An injection-moulded plastic child's chamber pot includes a basin part whose wall merges with a seating and supporting part at the top thereof. The front wall part of the basin part slopes obliquely upwards and rearwards in the position of use of the pot. A bottom edge region of an outer wall part, formed integrally with the basin part and the seating and supporting part, and extending downwardly beneath the underside of the basin part, forms a bottom support surface via which the pot is intended to rest on a supporting surface. All pot surfaces define a release angle in relation to the parting direction of two tool halves which form the injection-moulding tool in which the pot is produced and which have a parting plane which coincides with the plane of the support surface and slopes in relation to the normal to the parting direction at an angle corresponding to the angle of inclination of the front wall part plus the release angle of said front wall part.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1996Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: Baby Bjorn ABInventors: Bjorn Jakobson, H.ang.kan Bergkvist
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Patent number: 6009571Abstract: A foldable commode which includes: a platform having a pair of slotted members depending from the bottom, each slotted member defining a race extending from front to rear; a first U-shaped leg member having a pair of legs connected by a bight portion slidably disposed in the races; a second U-shaped leg member having a pair of legs connected by a bight portion, the top portions being pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the rear end of the platform, wherein the middle portion of each of the legs of the second U-shaped leg member is pivotally attached to the middle portion of a respective one of the legs of the first U-shaped leg member; a receptacle support member disposed intermediate the front and rear ends of the platform; and a receptacle which depends from the receptacle support member.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1998Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: Tubular Fabricators IndustryInventors: Joseph Battiston, David Battiston
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Patent number: 5991938Abstract: A potty trainer is provided including a chair having an opening for receiving waste from a seated child. Also included is a desk coupled to the chair for providing a working surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1998Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Inventor: Jamela Bonior
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Patent number: 5978976Abstract: A potty for toilet training has a base with a hollow space, a seat with a big hole in its middle and mounted on the base, and receptacle received in the hollow space. Child's condition detecting circuit detects a first condition when a child sits on the seat and begins to relieve himself or herself, and a second condition when he or she rises from the seat. Responding to a result of the first condition, a trigger signal generating circuit generates a trigger signal and stops generation of the trigger signal in response to a result of the second condition. Responding to the trigger signal, a sound/melody generating circuit informs parents that their child begins to relieve himself or herself, generates a natural sound to entertain him or her during evacuation, informs the parents that their child has risen from the seat after stool in response to the stop of the trigger signal, and generates a congratulatory melody or voice message.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1998Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: Penta Zone Inc.Inventor: Inkee Chai
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Patent number: 5974598Abstract: A portable toilet that can be used as a stand alone device or in conjunction with existing toilet facilities. A substantially rectangular seat housing is provided with a pivotally mounted cover member that also acts as a back rest preventing the user, typically a small child, to come in contact with the fixture. A cooperatively positioned opening receives a flanged tubular member trapping a bag for receiving a user's excrements. A pivotally mounted ring secures the tubular member in place. Two pivotally mounted leg assemblies extend outwardly and can be selectively distended 180 degrees resting on the rim of the toilet furniture. When folded inwardly, the leg assemblies are kept in place with a pressure sensitive lock assembly such as hook and loop-type fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1998Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Inventor: Maderlene Granda-Cabrera
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Patent number: 5950251Abstract: A portable toilet and waste receptacle system is provided including a toilet seat and a conventional bucket for performing toilet functions, said seat being attachable to the upper rim of a bucket for use in locations not having conventional toilet facilities. In one embodiment, a flexible waste container can be placed within the bucket to receive human waste. The flexible waste container can be sealed, stored in the bucket, and a separate sealable lid can be placed onto the bucket to seal-in the waste contained therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1998Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Inventors: Timothy L. Cost, Michele M. Greene
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Patent number: 5937452Abstract: A portable toilet assembly is provided including a rigid frame assembly. Next provided is a flexible tent assembly removably coupled about the rigid frame. Next provided is a toilet seat removably situated within the rigid frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Inventor: Byrl F. Brewer
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Patent number: 5926864Abstract: A Musical Potty Chair comprising a chair structure having an opening in the seat portion thereby accessing a urine and/or feces collecting container whose bottom is raised at the front end and lowered at the rear end. A pressure switch located under the bottom rear of the collecting container activates when the container is filled with any amount of urine or feces. A resilient pad or other spring member holds the container up so that the pressure switch is not activated by the weight of the container alone but only by the weight of urine or feces. An electronic circuit including a microprocessor which contains a musical song, a speaker and amplifying means for making the song audible and a power supply are located in the base of the chair. An alternate embodiment includes a microprocessor which contains multiple musical songs or other sounds such as that of people cheering and the means for the user to select which sound is heard or, for the songs or sounds to be selected randomly.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1998Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Inventor: Beverly R. Lynch
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Patent number: 5893178Abstract: A musical potty seat is provided including a potty for containing waste fluid from a child situated thereover. Next provided is a sound mechanism having a heat sensing mechanism in communication with the potty when in use for generating an activation signal upon the detection of a temperature greater than a predetermined amount and a sound device adapted to generate music upon the receipt of the activation signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1997Date of Patent: April 13, 1999Inventor: Zofia Wosiek
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Patent number: 5806109Abstract: An improved toilet seat for use in small boats not having conventional toilet facilities, with a conventional bucket for performing toilet functions, a seat being attachable to the upper rim of a bucket.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1994Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Easy-Go, Inc.Inventor: James F. Hargaden
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Patent number: 5787518Abstract: A unitary lavatory seat assembly including a seat adapted for sitting thereon for lavatory purposes, the seat including a non-pivoting extension which extends from a forward portion of the seat, and a base pivotally attached to the seat along a pivot axis and arrangeable therewith in a first and a second orientation, wherein in the first orientation, the seat is supported by the extension and at least partially supported by a portion of the base at a rearward portion of the seat, the base being swung about the pivot axis to be positioned underneath the seat, and in the second orientation, the seat is placeable on a portion of a lavatory bowl and the base is swung about the pivot axis to be positioned forward of the extension, the base being adapted for stepping thereon, thereby to aid a user to climb and sit on the seat.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1996Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Assignee: Litaf Industries (1994) Ltd.Inventors: Yisrael Mendelovich, Shlomo Nevo
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Patent number: 5781939Abstract: A potty training chair aid including a training potty including a waste receiving compartment housing having a top opening, a pivotal potty seat, and a potty lid pivotally connected to the training potty with a second pivoting hinge in a manner to be pivotal over the potty seat; a back support extending upwardly from the compartment housing; a pivoting child restraint assembly including an activity tray supported on two lockable support arms, the activity tray including a tray surface having a first plurality of geometric depressions formed therein; a second plurality of geometrically shaped activity blocks; and a cassette tape player mounted within one of the lockable support arms, the cassette tape player having control buttons extending from the support arm at a location accessible to a child seated on the potty seat.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1997Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Inventor: Laurita Bledsoe
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Patent number: 5781940Abstract: A portable, collapsible, self-contained toilet apparatus including a basic storage container assembly operable to receive and support a foldable seat and anchor assembly connected thereto and provided with a usage accessories assembly for conventional use including a cleansing/flushing operation. The basic storage container assembly includes a main storage body assembly having a removable seat support and flush assembly and a seat support and drain assembly. The seat support and flush assembly is removable to receive the foldable seat and anchor assembly connected thereto for use in a normal toilet function operation. In a cleansing/flushing operation, the seat support and flush assembly is connected to a garden hose assembly to provide cleansing fluid to the main storage body assembly and an enclosure support and plug member of the seat support and drain assembly is removed to receive a dumpster hose assembly connected thereto.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1997Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Assignee: GTS, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Becker, Bruce D. Becker
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Patent number: 5734998Abstract: A toilet training device (20) is provided, preferably configured as a simulation of an antique railroad engine. The device (20) includes a toilet training bowl (56) supported within a housing (22) with a cover (24) mounted for selective movement thereof between a covering position over the bowl (56) and a retracted position adjacent the housing (22), so as to allow access to the housing (22) and bowl (56) for toilet training purposes. A secondary supply chamber (26) is also provided having a pivotal top (28), for the storage of toys or toilet training needs. The bowl (56) supports a lift-off apertured panel (54) which may be removed for use on a conventional adult toilet. The bowl (56) is also removable from the device (20) after toilet training is completed, so that the device (20) may be used as a toy.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1996Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Inventor: Teresa Simmons
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Patent number: 5720513Abstract: A vehicle seat with removable toilet including a seat portion having an upper portion and a lower portion formed together to provide a seat. The lower portion has a pair of supports to raise the lower portion away from ground level. The lower portion has a central aperture formed therethrough. The lower portion has a seat cushion removably secured thereto. The seat cushion has a recessed lower surface disposed over the central aperture when in a closed configuration. A removable toilet is dimensioned for receipt within the central aperture of the lower portion of the seat portion. The open upper end has a rim portion extending around a peripheral edge thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1996Date of Patent: February 24, 1998Inventor: Richard Raukauskas
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Patent number: 5685029Abstract: A potty training device which comprises a potty toilet so constructed that it can be positioned upon a toilet seat on a bowl of a standard toilet. A potty seat is horizontally disposed on the potty toilet. A facility in the potty toilet is for illuminating the potty seat, when a toddler sits upon the potty seat. An assemblage in the potty toilet is for producing musical sounds, when the toddler sits upon the potty seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1995Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Inventor: Duane Gee