Abstract: A portable, stable device for collecting body waste from an ostomy collector bag worn by individuals having an ileostomy or similar condition, is provided. The device is compact and organized into various compartments containing items such as napkins, tissues, discharge receptacles, covers, receptacle liners, etc. The device also provides a stable platform for the discharge receptacle, and is further stabilized between the user's legs; this arrangement frees the user's hands to manipulate the ostomy equipment during the draining procedure. The receptacle containing body waste may be stored temporarily, and then flushed to waste.

Abstract: A liquid flow control device is disclosed for delivering either cold water or hot water mixed with cold water comprising a chamber having an inlet for cold water and an inlet for either hot water or mixed hot and cold water and a discharge outlet for connection to a sink delivery fitting, a solenoid operated valve which stops and starts the flow of cold water through the chamber, a solenoid operated valve which stops and starts the flow of hot water or mixed hot and cold water through the chamber and a switch for each solenoid the arrangement being such that some cold water flows through the device each time the latter operates.

Abstract: An automatic lavatory seat comprises a mounting seat secured to the lavatory pan, a lavatory seat connected with said mounting seat by means of a pivot pin, a coil spring around said pivot pin for raising said lavatory seat, a plunger secured at one of two opposite sides constituted by said lavatory seat and said mounting seat while a flexible hose is secured at the other, and a pneumetic valve at one end of said flexible hose, being characterized in that on removal of the load upon said lavatory seat, said flexible hose with said plunger fitted therein will resist the force exerted by said coil spring, thus producing a time lag in the return movement of said lavatory seat.

Abstract: This invention relates to the combination of an outdoor swimming pool and adjustable roof structure mounted so as to extend over the pool and a patio adjacent to the pool. When the roof structure is in a raised position, the pool may be used by bathers, positionally adjustable curtaining extending between the roof structure and a ground area surrounding the pool and patio providing protection against adverse weather conditions. When the roof structure is in a lowered position, it prevents access to the pool, providing a safeguard against small children falling into the pool when it is not being used by adults. Additionally, when the roof structure is in its lowered position, insulating members carried thereby lie directly over the pool, minimizing heat loss therefrom. Desirably, the roof structure or part thereof may be moved to open the pool to the sunshine, while providing shade and protection against wind to non-bathers sojourning on the adjacent patio.

Abstract: An electrical combustion toilet including a housing having a seat and a cover, a first receiving chamber for receiving toilet wastes, a combustion chamber situated below the first receiving chamber adapted to receive wastes therefrom by force of gravity and to electrically incinerate the wastes, an ash chamber for receiving combustion residue from the combustion chamber, and a fireproof cover adapted to seal the combustion chamber. The toilet is rendered firedamp-proof by an encapsulation structure and by being supplied with pressurized air for preventing explosive gas mixtures.

Abstract: Bath module includes a shell-like housing defining interiorly a tub/shower facility wherein whirlpool, steam, tanning and mist functions or modes of operation are selectable through actuation of pneumatic controls located therein. The preferred embodiment includes recessed storage and grab bar compartments, the recessed storage compartment housing the pneumatic controls as well as other items.

Abstract: A two piece molded fiberglass shower unit includes a square base having a vertical peripheral ridge extending along three sides of the base and a single piece shower wall section. The wall section includes a continuous groove for receiving the ridge. The ridge fits tightly into the receiving groove, preventing leakage of water through the junction between the base and the wall section and rigidly attaching the wall section to the base.

Abstract: A fabricated floor drain for waste reception. The drain has a receptor body having an outwardly extending top rim and a flange which extends outwardly about the entire exterior of the side walls of the body. The flange functions both to anchor the drain as well as to provide a seal for a water proof membrane. Seepage drain holes are positioned at the intersection of the flange and side walls.

Abstract: An improved drain valve is disclosed for selectively sealing a conduit. The drain valve comprises a drain housing installed in a bathtub or the like, latching means threadedly coupled to the housing and a combination drain stopper and actuator coupled to the latching means. A locking member coupled to the latching means is adapted to allow the latching means to threadedly engage the drain housing, but prevent disengagement therefrom, without the use of a tool specially made to release the locking member. Upon release of the locking member by use of the tool, the latching means and combination drain stopper and actuator may be disengaged from the housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a passive dispenser for use in a toilet tank in which the solution to be dispensed is isolated from the water in the toilet tank. The dispenser comprises of internal reservoir for storing a quantity of the solution, an upper venting means having passive means to provide an upper air-lock, and discharge/refill conduit disposed below the upper venting means, the conduit comprising an air trap chamber and an air refill chamber connected by a transfer port so as to provide a lower air-lock for isolating the solution from the water in the toilet tank.

Abstract: Liquid flow through an automatic shut-off nozzle is automatically stopped if the fill pipe opening of the tank being filled is not sealed so that vapor return means can carry vapor from a tank being filled to vapor recovery equipment. If the sealing means is not effective when the spout is disposed in a fill pipe opening, a valve, which controls the liquid flow through the body of the nozzle, is automatically shut off.

Abstract: A generally centrally located, positionable, rotating or stationary hydrotherapeutic multiple jet head for use in a water filled receptacle such as a spa, tub or swimming pool to provide innumerable variations in the jet stream patterns, force, depth and direction relative to an occupant in the water filled receptacle. The device is an air and water jet head having multiple levels of radially oriented jets and position adjustable water and air inlet tubes coupled to said jet head that allow the jet head to be positioned vertically, horizontally and to tilt through a wide range within the receptacle. The user can position the location of the jet head and select the jet stream patterns emanating from the head. A variable speed rotating jet stream feature is also included which provides a soothing wave-like effect. The air and water inlet tubes may connect to the jet heat from below or above. Operating and installation costs are reduced due to simplified piping and shorter jet stream travel distances.

Abstract: A device for equally filling a plurality of containers including a primary distributor disc having a top inlet and a plurality of bottom outlets equally spaced from the top inlet and equally spaced around the primary distributor disc, a plurality of secondary distributor discs, each having a top inlet and a plurality of bottom outlets equally spaced from the secondary distributor disc top inlets and equally around the secondary distributor discs, a plurality of equal fluid conducting pipes, one for connecting each of the outlets of the primary distributor discs to the inlet of one of the secondary distributor discs, and a filler hose connected to each of the outlets of the secondary distributor discs and extending downwardly to one of the containers of the plurality of containers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bubble bath device with varyingly large and separately operable air exit holes for large and small bubble production. The bubble bath device has at least one device body which in turn contains at least one air chamber. The air exit holes of the air chamber of chambers are provided for at least one treatment type. In addition, the device comprises tubular conduits, particularly hoses, which also have air exit holes, constructed for at least one further treatment type.

Abstract: A garbage-disposal scraper-protector for use with a garbage disposal unit under a sink. A disk fits loosely in a lower portion of the drain opening of the sink and provides a plurality of narrow openings enabling water to flow at all times from the sink into the garbage disposal unit. A stem extends up from the top of the disk and a handle cross-member extends horizontally across the upper end of the stem. The cross-member is long enough to bridge the drain opening and prevent the disk from dropping below the drain opening. A short, flexible scraper is secured to and extends down from the bottom of the disk a distance only slightly below the drain opening and well above the operating portions of the garbage disposal unit. The entire scraper-protector is preferably a single integral molded member of plastic.

Abstract: A diverter valve for a fluid storage tank such as the storage tank of a water closet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the diverter valve has a housing with an inlet passage for receiving a supply of water and a pair of outlet passages. One of the outlet passages delivers pressurized water from the diverter valve to the storage tank, and the other outlet passage delivers the pressurized water to a diversion conduit connected to the toilet bowl rim. The diverter valve also includes a movable flap mounted within the diverter valve which moves to proportion the flow of water between the two outlet passages in response to changes in the water level of the tank. The flap is initially positioned to direct water to the tank when the tank water level is high. The flap is then moved by a water level sensor such as a float to direct water to the bowl rim when the water level in the storage tank has dropped below a pre-determined diversion level. Flow to the bowl rim continues even after the tank has emptied.

Abstract: A reclining platform for bathtub units has a rectangular-shaped reclining platform and four hinged plates joined to the side edges of said reclining platform by means of hinges. The hinges are equipped with springs that press the hinged plates into the same plane as the base plate. The hinged plates can pivot upwards against the tension of the built-in springs. The entire reclining platform has a mat, which forms wedges at the corner recesses between each two hinged plates. The mat consists of a flexible material.The reclining platform covers the entire length of the bathtub, without folds, when the unit is in raised position. When the unit is lowered, the hinged plates abut tightly against the tub walls, and the wedges are folded up and close off the rounded corners of the walls as well. The new unit ensures that handicapped persons cannot get caught.

Abstract: A flushing controller for toilet comprises a variable flushing actuator, a pre-set flushing actuator, a fixing bush, a float-actuated control lever and a pivotting means for control lever so that the variable flushing actuator is operated to optionally open the toilet valve for flushing urine and the pre-set flushing actuator is operated to open the toilet valve for flushing stools.

Abstract: A conventional shaped, generally oval, toilet seat assembly having a toilet seat lid with an aft extension which houses a spring-latch bolt mechanism and a common axle which serves to hold the lid, and toilet seat, and the companion anchor bolt lock-block assemblies and hinges together. A single removable compression spring exerts a constant outward pressure on the latch bolts in the lid extension which interface with and are forced against the inside surface of the companion anchor bolt lock-blocks. When the lid is moved to the horizontal (down) position the latch bolts are aligned with and automatically extend from the lid into the matching latch bolt holes in the anchor bolt lock-bolt assembly. The lid and seat remain in the down and locked position until the latch bolts are retracted.

Abstract: A composite hinge for a toilet seat comprises three leaves, namely, a bowl leaf, a seat leaf and a lid leaf. The three leaves are assembled into a unit by snap fitting the individual pieces together in interlocking manner. The assembled hinge is then adapted to be secured to the underside of the lid and to the underside of the seat ring by snap fitting the respective leaves into expandible holes in the seat ring and lid. The seat ring and lid are provided with studs with enlarged frusto-conical heads which are adapted to pass through the expandible holes which, after passage, contract to capture the studs.