Patents by Inventor John Vincent McCarthy

John Vincent McCarthy has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10049597
    Abstract: An interactive device that is an accessory to a flush toilet and is positioned at the rear of the flush toilet and may be attached to the rear of the toilet such that the user would use the flush toilet in the reverse position. The interactive device may include a toy, game, computer, or projector. The interactive device may be secured to the toilet by straps or to the toilet lid hinges and may be detachable from the flush toilet. The interactive device may be a seat insert with a projector to display images on the toilet lid or cistern. The interactive device makes “going to the bathroom” enjoyable for both the child and parent, while educating the child to appreciate and to become more accustomed to using a flush toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Inventors: John Vincent McCarthy, Robert Story
  • Publication number: 20160307462
    Abstract: An interactive device that is an accessory to a flush toilet and is positioned at the rear of the flush toilet and may be attached to the rear of the toilet such that the user would use the flush toilet in the reverse position. The interactive device may include a toy, game, computer, or projector. The interactive device may be secured to the toilet by straps or to the toilet lid hinges and may be detachable from the flush toilet. The interactive device may be a seat insert with a projector to display images on the toilet lid or cistern. The interactive device makes “going to the bathroom” enjoyable for both the child and parent, while educating the child to appreciate and to become more accustomed to using a flush toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: John Vincent McCarthy, Robert Story
  • Patent number: 9398835
    Abstract: An interactive device that is an accessory to a flush toilet and is positioned at the rear of the flush toilet and may be attached to the rear of the toilet such that the user would use the flush toilet in the reverse position. The interactive device may include a toy, game, or computer. The interactive device may be secured to the toilet by straps or to the toilet lid hinges and may be detachable from the flush toilet. The interactive device may have hinges that allow the interactive device to be folded to a compact configuration. The interactive device makes “going to the bathroom” enjoyable for both the child and parent, while educating the child to appreciate and to become more accustomed to using a flush toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Inventors: John Vincent McCarthy, Robert Story
  • Publication number: 20150297044
    Abstract: The present invention is an accessory to a flush toilet in which an interactive device is positioned at the rear of the flush toilet and may be attached to the rear of the toilet such that the user would use the flush toilet in the reverse position. The present invention may be an interactive device such as a toy/game or computer. The interactive device may be detachable from the flush toilet. The present invention may include a support arm connected to the interactive device and an insert configured to fit in a toilet bowl and connected to the other end of the support arm. The present invention may be folded for a compact configuration. The present invention makes “going to the bathroom” enjoyable for both the child and parent, while educating the child to appreciate and to become more accustomed to using a flush toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: John Vincent McCarthy, Robert Story