TOILET ODOR ELIMINATION DEVICE AND METHOD
An odor extraction device for use in a toilet bowl and toilet water tank. The device has a housing, a pipe assembly for transporting gases from the toilet bowl, a suction assembly for forcibly moving gases through the pipe assembly, a power supply assembly for supplying power to the suction assembly, and a controller in communication with the suction assembly for controlling and activating the suction assembly. When the controller is activated, it activates the suction assembly to forcibly transport gases from the toilet bowl to a desired location.
The present invention is directed to a device and method for eliminating odors from a toilet by forcibly extracting malodorous gases from a toilet bowl.
2. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe current state of the art in this field presents some designs that perform functions to accomplish the same goals.
Elimination of odors from bathrooms or toilet facilities has been a continuing problem. Fans are often used to remove malodorous air from the facility. Perfumes, candles, or sprays are also often used in such facilities to mask odors.
An object of the present invention is to provide a more efficient and effective device that eliminates odors from a toilet while in use and a method of using the device to accomplish the same.
3. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONAn embodiment of the present invention is directed to a device and a method for efficiently and effectively eliminating odor from a toilet bowl. In one such embodiment, the device comprises a housing, a plurality of pipe assemblies for extracting gases from the toilet bowl, a suction assembly disposed within the housing for forcibly moving gases through the plurality of pipe assemblies, a power supply assembly for supplying power to the suction assembly, and a controller in communication with the suction assembly for controlling the suction assembly, where the plurality of pipe assemblies comprises a first pipe assembly for transporting gases from the toilet bowl to the desired location, the first pipe assembly comprising a plurality of first pipe members and a second pipe assembly for transporting gases from the toilet bowl to the suction assembly. In an embodiment, the second pipe assembly comprises a plurality of second pipe members and openings disposed along the length of the second pipe assembly through which the gases may enter the second pipe assembly from the toilet bowl. In an embodiment, a method of using the device includes manually or automatically activating controller, which then activates the suction assembly in order to moves malodorous gases from the toilet bowl to a desired location.
The present invention is directed to a device and method for eliminating odors from a toilet while the toilet is in use. The device and method of using the device according to the embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing figures, in which:
The present invention is directed to a device and method for eliminating malodorous gases from a toilet bowl.
In an embodiment, the controller 2 is in communication with the suction assembly 3 and controls activation and deactivation of the suction assembly 3. The controller may comprise a switch or a sensor, such as a motion activated sensor, such that the suction assembly 3 is activated when a person passes in front the sensor while using the toilet. The controller 2 activates the suction assembly 3 by sending a signal or command to the power supply assembly 6 to activate and deliver power to the suction assembly 3.
The power supply assembly may be located within the housing 1 or alternatively outside of the housing 1, as illustrated in
The exemplary embodiments described herein are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the scope of the invention to the precise forms disclosed. They are chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention and its application and practical use to allow others skilled in the art to comprehend its teachings.
As will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of this disclosure, many alterations and modifications are possible in the practice of this invention without departing from the spirit or scope thereof. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is to be construed in accordance with the substance defined by the following claims.
Claims
1. An odor extraction device for use in a toilet bowl and toilet water tank, the device comprising:
- a housing,
- a pipe assembly for transporting gases from the toilet bowl,
- a suction assembly for forcibly moving gases through the pipe assembly,
- a power supply assembly for supplying power to the suction assembly, and
- a controller in communication with the suction assembly for controlling the suction assembly.
2. An odor extraction device for use in a toilet bowl and toilet water tank, the device comprising:
- a housing,
- a plurality of pipe assemblies for extracting gases from the toilet bowl,
- a suction assembly disposed within the housing for forcibly moving gases through the plurality of pipe assemblies,
- a power supply assembly for supplying power to the suction assembly, and
- a controller in communication with the suction assembly for controlling the suction assembly,
- wherein the plurality of pipe assemblies comprises a first pipe assembly for transporting gases from the toilet bowl to the desired location, the first pipe assembly comprising a plurality of first pipe members and a second pipe assembly for transporting gases from the toilet bowl to the suction assembly, the second pipe assembly comprising a plurality of second pipe members and openings disposed along the length of the second pipe assembly through which the gases may enter the second pipe assembly from the toilet bowl.
3. The device of claim 2, wherein the first pipe is disposed within a toilet bowl.
4. The device of claim 2, wherein the second pipe is disposed between the suction assembly and the desired location.
5. The device of claim 2, wherein the controller comprises a motion sensor or switch.
6. The device of claim 2, wherein the controller may be manually or automatically activated.
7. The device of claim 2, wherein the suction assembly comprises
- a motor,
- a plurality of fasteners,
- a plurality of fastener housings,
- a gasket,
- a plurality of suction assembly covers, each of the covers comprising an opening sized to accommodate the second pipe members through the covers, and
- a fan assembly.
8. The device of claim 7, wherein the fan assembly comprises a rotatable finned fan.
9. A method of eliminating toilet odor from a toilet bowl, the method comprising:
- providing an odor extraction device for use in a toilet bowl and toilet water tank, the device comprising: a housing, a pipe assembly for transporting gases from the toilet bowl, a suction assembly for forcibly moving gases through the pipe assembly, a power supply assembly for supplying power to the suction assembly, and a controller in communication with the suction assembly for controlling the suction assembly,
- activating the controller, and
- activating the suction assembly.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 3, 2013
Publication Date: Oct 10, 2013
Inventor: Juan Jose Hugo Ceja Estrada (Culiacan)
Application Number: 13/856,420