Patents by Inventor Joyce H. Bass

Joyce H. Bass 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: 4926509
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bidet apparatus. The apparatus includes a spray pipe pivotally mounted to a toilet. The spray pipe is movable between a retracted position and an in-use position. A spray nozzle is connected to the spray pipe. A crank arm extending outwardly of the spray pipe is positioned to pivot the spray pipe between the retracted and the extended positions. A valve having at least one inlet and a single outlet is mounted to the toilet. The valve is operated between a valve open position and a valve closed position by a single lever handle. A conduit is connected between the outlet of the valve and the spray pipe and a link is connected between the lever handle and the crank arm such that movement of the lever handle to the valve open position pivots the spray pipe to the in-use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Inventor: Joyce H. Bass