TOILET BOWL SURFACE PROTECTOR

Abstract

A toilet bowl surface protector that is configured to be superposed the surface of the water disposed in a toilet bowl wherein the toilet bowl protector is operable to inhibit fecal marks on the surface of the toilet bowl. The toilet bowl surface protector includes a body that is planar in manner an manufactured from a biodegradable paper. The body has a center section that is rectangular in shape. Contiguously formed with the body are a first lateral wing member and a second lateral wing member. The first lateral wing member and second lateral wing member are formed on opposing sides of the center section and are operable to be folded outward therefrom prior to placement of the toilet bowl surface protector.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to cleaning and maintenance of toilets, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a protector that is configured to be superposed the surface of the water disposed in a toilet wherein the protector is operable to inhibit fecal marks on the surface of the bowl.

BACKGROUND

All households and commercial facilities have toilets installed for use by the occupants of the buildings. Bathroom appliances include but are not limited to urinals and toilets. For the latter, the design thereof has been relatively unchanged for decades. While urinals are conventional utilized by males, toilets are utilized by all individuals and more particularly when performing a bowel movement. The toilet design functions to capture the bowel movement and transfer to the proper sewage pipe and is subsequently transferred to a sewage treatment plant for processing. As is known in the art, toilets require routine cleaning and are typically cleaned with a strong disinfectant and cleaned with specially designed brushes.

During the cleaning process, the objective is to remove hard water stains, urination splatter and fecal matter that may be present on various surface areas of the toilets. While routine cleaning is desired it sometimes cannot be executed with the desired frequency. During use of the toilet, it can be common that during execution of a bowel movement a mark is left on the surface of the toilet wherein the mark is commonly under the resting water surface that is present in the bowl. In between routine cleanings, the presence of these bowel movement marks can be undesirable and be unpleasant for those who desire to utilize the toilet.

Accordingly, there is a need for a toilet bowl surface protector that is configured to be superposed the surface of the water wherein the protector functions to inhibit fecal marking of the toilet bowl surface during a user performing a bowel movement.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the present invention to provide a toilet bowl protector that is configured to inhibit fecal marking on the surface of a toilet bowl wherein the present invention is configured to be superposed the surface of the water disposed within the toilet bowl.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a toilet bowl protector operable to inhibit fecal marks on the toilet bowl surface wherein the present invention includes a body that is planar in manner.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a toilet bowl protector that is configured to inhibit fecal marking on the surface of a toilet bowl wherein the body includes a center section and wherein the center section is rectangular in shape.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a toilet bowl protector operable to inhibit fecal marks on the toilet bowl surface wherein the body further includes a first lateral wing that is contiguously formed with a first longitudinal edge of the center section of the body.

An additional object of the present invention is to provide a toilet bowl protector that is configured to inhibit fecal marking on the surface of a toilet bowl wherein the body further includes a second lateral wing that is contiguously formed with a second longitudinal edge of the center section of the body.

Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a toilet bowl protector operable to inhibit fecal marks on the toilet bowl surface wherein the first lateral wing and second lateral wing are foldable between a first position and a second position.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a toilet bowl protector that is configured to inhibit fecal marking on the surface of a toilet bowl wherein the first position of the first lateral wing and the second lateral wing is utilized during storage and dispensing thereof.

An alternate object of the present invention is to provide a toilet bowl protector operable to inhibit fecal marks on the toilet bowl surface wherein the first lateral wing and second lateral wing are deployed so as to extend outward from the center section in the second position thereof.

To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a top view of the present invention with the lateral wings deployed in their second position; and

FIG. 2 is a top view of the present invention with the lateral wings in their second position; and

FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the present invention disposed in a toilet bowl.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated a toilet bowl surface protector 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.

An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.

It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “exemplary embodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.

Referring in particular to the Figures submitted as a part hereof, the toilet bowl surface protector 100 further includes a body 10. The body is manufactured from a biodegradable material. The body 10 includes a first side 11 and second side 12 and further includes a center section 15. The center section 15 is rectangular in shape having a first end 17 and a second end 19. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the center section 15 of the body could be manufactured in various lengths and widths. Furthermore, while the preferred embodiment of the body 10 has a center section 15 that is rectangular in shape, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the center section 15 could be formed in alternate shapes and sizes.

The center section 15 includes a first longitudinal edge 20 and a second longitudinal edge 22. The first longitudinal edge 20 and second longitudinal edge 22 extend intermediate the first end 17 and second end 19. While no particular length is required for the center section 15, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the center section 15 extends between the front area and rear area of a toilet bowl. Contiguously formed with the first longitudinal edge 20 is the first lateral wing member 30. The first lateral wing member 30 is manufactured from the same material as the body 10 and is configured to be movable from a first position to a second position. In FIG. 2 herein, the first lateral wing member 30 is illustrated in its first position. In the first position of the first lateral wing member 30 the first lateral wing member is adjacent the center section 15. This position is utilized to provide efficiency for packing and storing of the toilet bowl surface protector 100 prior to deploying for use.

Contiguously formed with the second longitudinal edge 22 is the second lateral wing member 40. The second lateral wing member 40 is manufactured from the same material as the body 10 and is configured to be movable from a first position to a second position. In FIG. 2 herein, the second lateral wing member 40 is illustrated in its first position. In the first position of the second lateral wing member 40 the second lateral wing member is adjacent the center section 15.

In FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 herein, the first lateral wing member 30 and second lateral wing member 40 are illustrated in their second position. In the second position of the first lateral wing member 30 and second lateral wing member 40 the first lateral wing member 30 and second lateral wing member 40 are folded outward from the center section 15 and extend outward therefrom and are planarly aligned therewith. The toilet bowl surface protector 100 is planar in configuration when the first lateral wing member 30 and second lateral wing member 40 the first lateral wing member 30 are in their second position so as to provide sufficient coverage of the surface area of the water 99 disposed within the toilet bowl 98. The first lateral wing member 30 and second lateral wing member 40 the first lateral wing member 30 both have an arcuate shaped outer perimeter edge 31,41 so as to define the semi-annular shape thereof. The aforementioned shape provides a mateable shape with the toilet bowl 98 so as to ensure coverage thereof and inhibit fecal marks during an individuals bowel movement process.

The toilet bowl surface protector 100 is placed on the surface of the water 99 immediately prior to an individual performing a bowel movement. The toilet bowl surface protector 100 will engage the bowel movement as it is deposited into the toilet bowl 98 and as such substantially inhibit the potential of a fecal mark on the surface of the toilet bowl 98. The toilet bowl surface protector 100 is flushed along with the bowel movement. While the first lateral wing member 30 and second lateral wing member 40 are illustrated herein having a particular shape, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the first lateral wing member 30 and second lateral wing member 40 could be formed in alternate shapes and sizes. It is further contemplated within the present invention that the first end 11 and second end 12 could be perforated so as to provide a roll of toilet bowl surface protector 100 similar to that of a toilet paper roll wherein the first lateral wing member 30 and second lateral wing member 40 are in their first position in the roll.

While not illustrated herein, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the body 10 could be infused with a fragrance. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the body 10 could be infused with a fragrance utilizing various alternate techniques. While a first lateral wing member 30 and second lateral wing member 40 have been discussed and illustrated herein, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the body 10 cold have as few as one lateral wing member or more than two lateral wing members.

In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A toilet bowl surface protector comprising:

a body, said body being planar in manner, said body having a first side and a second side, said body having a first end and a second end, said body being mateably shaped with a toilet bowl, said body configured to be superposed a surface of water disposed in the toilet bowl; and

wherein said body has at least one portion thereof that is movable intermediate a first position and a second position.

2. The toilet bowl surface protector as recited in claim 1, wherein the at least one portion of the body is adjacent to the body in said position.

3. The toilet bowl surface protector as recited in claim 2, wherein the at least one portion of the body is folded outward from the body in said second position.

4. The toilet bowl surface protector as recited in claim 3, wherein the body further has an infused fragrance.

5. The toilet bowl surface protector as recited in claim 4, wherein the body is manufactured from a biodegradable paper.

6. A toilet bowl surface protector configured to be disposed on a surface of water disposed in the toilet bowl so as to inhibit fecal marks on a surface of the toilet bowl wherein the toilet bowl protector comprises:

a body, said body having a center section, said center section being rectangular in shape, said center section having a first end and a second end, said center section having a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge intermediate said first end and said second end;

a first lateral wing member, said first lateral wing member being contiguously formed with said body along said first longitudinal edge, said first lateral wing member having a first position and a second position; and

a second lateral wing member, said second lateral wing member being contiguously formed with said body along said second longitudinal edge, said second lateral wing member having a first position and a second position.

7. The toilet bowl surface protector as recited in claim 6, wherein in said first position of said first lateral wing member said first lateral wing member is adjacent said center section of said body.

8. The toilet bowl surface protector as recited in claim 7, wherein in said second position of said first lateral wing member said first lateral wing member is folded outward from said center section of said body.

9. The toilet bowl surface protector as recited in claim 8, wherein in said second position of said second lateral wing member said second lateral wing member is adjacent said center section of said body.

10. The toilet bowl surface protector as recited in claim 9, wherein in said second position of said second lateral wing member said second lateral wing member is folded outward from said center section of said body.

11. The toilet bowl surface protector as recited in claim 10, wherein said first lateral wing member has an outer perimeter edge that is arcuate in shape.

12. The toilet bowl surface protector as recited in claim 11, wherein said second lateral wing member has an outer perimeter edge that is arcuate in shape.

13. The toilet bowl surface protector as recited in claim 12, wherein the body is manufactured from a biodegradable paper.

14. The toilet bowl surface protector as recited in claim 13, wherein the body further has an infused fragrance.