Abstract: A toilet seat coupled to an exhaust fan that removes offensive odors from within a toilet bowl. The toilet seat has a plurality of pores on an inners surface, such that the noxious odors are extracted from within the toilet through the pores upon activating the exhaust fan. A switch is provide on a bottom surface of the seat, for selectively activating the exhaust fan when a person sits upon the seat.

Abstract: A portable apparatus which works in conjunction with an existing ceiling exhaust intake to more directly and selectively intake waste odor emanating either from a bed pan, or from a toilet having a conventionally mounted hinged toilet seat. The waste odor collection apparatus comprises: an upright tube having an upper end portion, a central portion adapted to receive a flexible hose, and a lower portion adapted to seat on a supporting surface; a hood carried by and above the upper portion of the upright tube, adapted to peripherally surround and cover the exhaust intake on the ceiling; and, a first flexible hose having a feed end portion adapted to removably attach to the central portion of the upright tube and a collection end which may be routed proximate to a source of waste odor. Another aspect of this apparatus provides for an odor collection wand which is used in conjunction with the flexible hose connected to the exhaust intake.

Abstract: An enclosure for a standard toilet which is quickly and easily placed around the toilet. The enclosure includes a built-in ventilation system for exhausting foul air from the toilet bowl without necessitating any structural modification of the standard toilet.

Abstract: A capacitance charge transfer sensing and control system for a venting system. Preferably the sensing and control system is used with a toilet having an integrated venting system which includes ducting communicating with an exhaust air passageway located in the toilet bowl and an exhaust fan to draw air from the bowl and exhaust it outside. A sensing electrode, such as a wire antenna, is located in a covered location adjacent the toilet bowl, preferably in the exhaust air passageway located in the bowl of an integrated toilet venting system. The wire antenna is connected to a detection and motor control circuit which can detect a change in capacitance of the wire antenna upon a person entering into close proximity thereto. A micro-controller in the detection and motor control circuit is programmed to generate a circuit closing signal to an electric switch located in the circuit between a power source and the exhaust fan in response to a minimum pre-selected increase in the capacitance of the wire antenna.

Abstract: A toilet ventilation system is disclosed. The system includes a manifold which is connectable to a toilet near an opening of a bowl thereof, and in one or more embodiments, a hollow toilet seat. The manifold has an inlet through which gasses may be drawn from the toilet area, at least one outlet, and a hollow interior through which gasses are routed from the inlet to the at least one outlet. The system also includes an elbow connected to the manifold at the outlet, an exhaust conduit connected to the elbow, and an air flow inducing element for drawing air from the toilet area through the manifold from its inlet to outlet and then through the elbow and exhaust conduit to an exhaust point. In one or more other embodiments, manifold has a bottom surface adjacent the inlet which slopes downwardly in the direction of the inlet, causing fluid which enters the inlet to drain back out of the inlet.

Abstract: A filtration housing unit for use with a ventilated toilet seat. The filtration housing unit is designed for filtering air evacuated from a toilet using the ventilated toilet seat. The housing is configured to be mounted on a wall behind a toilet and under the toilet tank such that it is substantially concealed from view. At least one evacuation hose is attached to the underneath of the housing and extends to the ventilated toilet seat to establish fluid communication from the interior of the toilet bowl to the interior of the housing. The housing is provided for enclosing the components of a fan assembly for drawing the noxious odors from within the toilet bowl. At least one hose receptacle is provided for receiving the proximal end of at least one hose. Each hose is provided with an enlarged radius at the proximal end thereof, and is fabricated from a flexible material such as plastic. An air filter is carried within the housing to condition air.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ventilation device for removing offensive odors from within and near the toilet bowl, incorporating a modular asymmetrical exhaust airway to permit retrofitting onto a variety of toilet designs. The device may be used with a specially-designed toilet seat containing an internal duct and air outlets on its lower surface, or it may be used with a standard toilet seat by drawing gases from the bowl, through the space between the seat and the rim of the bowl, yet above the flood rim level specified in many plumbing codes. The invention also includes an easily disassemble design for sanitary cleaning.

Abstract: A commode deodorizing filtering device for use in a commode water tank having an overflow tube operably disposed therein and communicating with a toilet bowl, and having refill device with refill tube and float operably disposed in the water tank, the device includes a housing having a first generally longitudinally disposed chamber extending inwardly from a first open surface in a bottom portion of the housing and of a size and configuration to removably receive the overflow tube and terminating into an upper interior surface portion. A second generally longitudinally is disposed chamber communicating with the upper interior surface portion and terminating into a lower interior surface portion of the housing and a third generally longitudinally is disposed chamber communicating with the lower interior surface portion and terminates into a second open surface in an upper portion of the housing.

Abstract: A toilet bowl, the toilet bowl including a body in which feces are contained and a seat plate on which bottoms of a user directly touch, wherein the apparatus comprises: a plurality of suction inlets formed underneath the seat plate for sucking in air within the body; a suction passage formed along a margin of the seat plate for collecting the air sucked in through the plurality of suction inlets to discharge same thereafter; a blower mounted in communication with the suction passage; and a drain passage communicating with a discharge outlet of the blower, such that stench generated while a user relieves himself or herself is eliminated to be discharged through a drain pipe such that displeasure in and out of the toilet room can be removed.

Abstract: A new and improved apparatus is disclosed which incorporates an air ventilation system into a standard toilet seat. The present invention would connect a filtration system to the rear half portion of a toilet seat by a plurality of ventilation pathways. The plurality of ventilation pathways would connect to two primary ventilation pathways located in the rear of a toilet seat, which in turn would connect to the filtration system via a house connection. The filtration system itself would be housed in a box-like container, with the container having two major compartments, a filter compartment and a fan compartment. The filter compartment would be accessible by a user and would allow a user to place a replaceable filter. The fan compartment, separated from the filter compartment by a divider membrane, would include a fan motor, with the fan motor including a fan, belt, and an electric motor.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a toilet for venting 30 malodorous odors by providing one or more air indraft members 32 connected to conduit 36 leading to an exhaust fan or air purification unit, the toilet 22 also preventing cascading water 12 over the rim 20 area caused by clogged passageways within the toilet by having a forwardly located depression 12 acting as a spill way to direct the overflow in one direction thereby reducing the scope of contamination to one area instead of over the toilet bowl exterior surface and surrounding walls. The toilet 22 further has toilet paper holders 24 oppositely opposed to each other molded into the exterior bowl surface providing a consistent location for those people who are visually and physically challenged. Alternative designs are provided for the venting arrangement including air indraft ports 30, air indraft members 32, and multiple apertures 64 connected to an air channel 68 in the rim 20.

Abstract: A filtration housing unit for use with a ventilated toilet seat. The filtration housing unit is designed for filtering air evacuated from a toilet using the ventilated toilet seat. The housing is configured to be mounted on a wall behind a toilet and under the toilet tank such that it is substantially concealed from view. At least one evacuation hose is attached to the underneath of the housing and extends to the ventilated toilet seat to establish fluid communication from the interior of the toilet bowl to the interior of the housing. The housing is provided for enclosing the components of a fan assembly for drawing the noxious odors from within the toilet bowl. At least one hose receptacle is provided for receiving the proximal end of at least one hose. Each hose is provided with an enlarged radius at the proximal end thereof, and is fabricated from a flexible material such as plastic. An air filter is carried within the housing to condition air.

Abstract: A toilet ventilation device includes a housing that defines an air inlet aperture and an air outlet aperture. Within the housing are an air movement apparatus for drawing air into the device, a filter for removing malodorous elements in the air, and a radar sensor for activating the air movement apparatus in response to the presence of a user and, optionally, deactivating the air movement apparatus when the user leaves. The toilet ventilation device is configured and arranged to draw air, using the air movement apparatus, from the toilet, through the air inlet aperture, into contact with the filter, and out the air outlet aperture. In one embodiment, the toilet ventilation device is disposed over the overflow conduit of the toilet to draw air from the bowl of the toilet, through the overflow conduit, and into the toilet ventilation device. The entire toilet ventilation device is preferably disposed within a tank of a toilet.

Abstract: A room ventilation air inlet is mounted in a wall or ceiling to operate in conjunction with a central vacuum system as a suction source. Activation of a suction source connected by conduit to the inlet draws air from the room, removing odor and moisture. The air inlet has a valve to seal and open the air inlet. A single lever actuates both the valve and the central vacuum system.

Abstract: A toilet stool ventilation system for extracting objectionable and obnoxious odors from the toilet stool to the outside. The toilet stool ventilation system includes a vent member including a vent housing having an opening therein and being adapted to be fastenably disposed between a toilet bowl and a toilet seat with hook and loop fasteners and with the vent housing also including a hose adapter extending through a wall of the vent housing and extending outwardly thereof; and also includes a flexible tubular member having a first end and a second end which is removably and securely fastened to the hose adapter of the vent housing and also having a bore extending therethrough; and further includes an odor extracting assembly for extracting odors from a toilet stool through the vent member and the flexible tubular member.

Abstract: An improved system for ventilating air around a toilet where air is drawn through holes in a covered groove in the toilet seat and pulled by suction through a channel and hose to an output end of the fan housing. Alternatively, the air may be filtered and recycled or placed in a vent.

Abstract: A toilet bowl ventilating apparatus includes a housing secured in cantilever fashion to a mounting arm which is adapted to be mounted to toilet seat mounting bolts of a toilet bowl. The housing has a receptacle for filter medium and a fan to draw air through the housing past the filter medium. The mounting arm is secured substantially symmetrically at a mid-point of the housing and has an outwardly and downwardly extending elongated intake passage that extends down into the toilet bowl. The intake passage is flexibly adjustable over 180 degrees to a selected orientation, thereby enabling the intake passage to change orientation depending upon whether the housing is positioned on the left side or the right side of the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A portable toilet stool or bowl, upper opening of which is effectively closed by an air-curtain formed by currents of air flowing all over said opening, so that the smell of feces evacuated into the stool does not freely rise into the air from the upper opening, and the smell is forcibly subjected within the stool, to deodorizing and/or decomposition, and discharged into the air or circulated within the stool for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A toilet ventilation system including a toilet bowl having a plurality of ports for directing water into an interior of the bowl. The toilet includes a tank for holding water, and an interior passageway for conveying water from the tank to the ports of the toilet bowl. The toilet also includes an overflow tube mounted within the tank which is in fluid communication with the interior passageway. The toilet further includes a ventilation port in fluid communication with the interior passageway. A valve structure allows water to flow from the tank to the interior passageway of the overflow tube, but prevents air from being drawn from the tank into the interior passageway through the overflow tube.

Abstract: A ventilation device for a toilet including a duct having an open upper end and an open lower end. The open lower end is positioned below a toilet seat of a toilet and directed towards an interior of a toilet bowl of the toilet. The open upper end is positioned on an upper end a tank of the toilet. A ventilation system is secured to the upper end of the tank of the toilet. The ventilation system includes a container having an open lower end in communication with the open upper end of the duct. The container has an open upper end. The open upper end of the container has an ornamental plant disposed therein. The container has a motorized fan disposed therein.

Abstract: A portable apparatus which works in conjunction with an existing ceiling exhaust intake to more directly and selectively intake waste odor emanating either from a bed pan, or from a toilet having a conventionally mounted hinged toilet seat. The waste odor collection apparatus comprises: an upright tube having an upper end portion, a central portion adapted to receive a flexible hose, and a lower portion adapted to seat on a supporting surface; a hood carried by and above the upper portion of the upright tube, adapted to peripherally surround and cover the exhaust intake on the ceiling; and, a first flexible hose having a feed end portion adapted to removably attach to the central portion of the upright tube and a collection end which may be routed proximate to a source of waste odor. Another aspect of this apparatus provides for an odor collection wand which is used in conjunction with the flexible hose connected to the exhaust intake.

Abstract: A toilet deodorizer comprising a pump housing in the form of a cylinder 52 and a piston 54. The cylinder 52 is to be mounted on the movable toilet seat 14 of a conventional toilet. When sitting on the toilet seat, the toilet seat moves which causes a piston 54 to be moved within the cylinder 52 which causes liquid to be dispensed from a pump chamber 50 through an outlet valve 100 in contact with a deflector plate 134 which disperses the liquid within a wide area of the toilet bowl 10. When the user gets up from the toilet seat, the toilet seat is lifted which causes retraction movement between the piston 54 and the cylinder 52 which causes a new quantity of liquid to be pulled through an inlet valve 44 into the pump chamber while maintaining the outlet valve closed.

Abstract: A system for venting a toilet comprising a toilet bowl fitted with a discharge outlet at a lower portion of the toilet bowl connected to a sewer line and an inlet for flushing water, connected to a water cistern via a flushing tube and an exhaust line connected at a first end to the sewer line and its second end being in a flow communication with the toilet bowl via the flushing tube. The exhaust line is fitted with an electrically operated exhaust fan adapted to generate flow in direction towards the sewer line, and a valve member located intermediate the exhaust fan and the flushing tube. The valve member prevents flow in direction from the sewer line and further preventing water flow in direction from the flushing tube towards the exhaust fan. Switching apparatus is provided for activating the exhaust fan to excite gas flow from the toilet bowl towards the sewer line.

Abstract: A bathroom ventilation air inlet is mounted in conjunction with a toilet paper dispenser. Activation of a suction source connected by conduit to the inlet draws air from the bathroom, removing odour and moisture. The system also operates using a central vacuum system as a suction source. In such case the air inlet has a valve to seal and open the air inlet.

Abstract: Toilets are ventilated with an apparatus wherein a first aperture defined by a hollow toilet body positioned near the back side of the seat of the toilet and a second aperture defined by the hollow toilet body located in the rear wall of the hollow toilet body are joined by a tube penetrating the first and second apertures to place a first end of the tube near the seating area of the toilet. The tube continues through the wall of the mobile dwelling and is joined to a blower mounted outside and connected to the second end of the tube. An electric switch in electrical communication with the blower, mounted near the seating area of the toilet.

Abstract: A technologically advanced portable toilet has a purifying agent producing/supplying device built into a periphery of a toilet bowl. Due to an ozone producing mechanism, a tank assembly, and a bubble generating tank, which are provided by this purifying agent producing/supplying device, when an upper cover of the toilet is opened, a purifying agent that is an aggregate of ozone-containing bubbles is supplied to an inside of the toilet bowl. As a result, a superior odor-extinguishing effect can be obtained.

Abstract: A multifunction toilet is shown with a conventional flushing system and auxiliary components which include an odor exhaust system which withdraws gases from the toilet bowl and delivers them to the sewage drain downstream of the toilet water trap. Other auxiliary components include a motor driven retractable nozzle pipe which provides a personal warm water spray rinse and a dryer which supplies warm drying air. The auxiliary components are operated under a switch control system which assures proper sequencing and prevents use unless the user is seated on the toilet seat.

Abstract: A toilet ventilation system moves air from within a toilet bowl and through a filter, or alternatively, out of the building by means of an exhaust pipe or duct. The ventilation system provides a toilet seat assembly having an air channel defined by the lower surface of the seat. An air channel cover is removably held in place on the lower surface of the toilet seat, covering the air channel. By removing the air channel cover the user may easily clean the air channel. A bowl-mounted base and enclosure is attached to the toilet bowl by means of the standard mounting bolts used to attach toilet seats. The toilet seat and lid are pivotally carried by the bowl-mounted base. A reservoir with a drain opening prevents the passage of liquid into a fan and filter housing. The fan and filter housing, carried by the bowl-mounted base, contains a fan powered by a direct current electrical system and an activated charcoal filter.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating objectionable odors from a toilet bowl, where the toilet bowl includes a seat positioned above the toilet bowl, comprises a main body having an inlet opening, an outlet opening and a scent delivery chamber; an apparatus for mounting the main body proximal to the toilet bowl with the inlet opening positioned substantially between the bowl and the seat; a drawer removabley securable to the main body; a fan for drawing gas in the inlet opening, through the scent delivery chamber and out the outlet opening; a power source; a switch for electrically connecting the power source to the fan; a scent delivery device positioned within the scent delivery chamber for releasing a scent at least when the fan is drawing gas through the scent delivery chamber; a tree sized and shaped to hold the scent delivery device within the scent delivery chamber; and, wherein the drawer includes a closed condition securing the scent delivery device within the scent delivery chamber, and an open condition exposi

Abstract: A ventilator for use with a toilet has a motor driven fan and an air freshener disposed in seriatim in the customary narrow gap between a raised closet seat and a flush tank, for inducing vitiated air from a closet bowl, and discharging freshened air into the ambient atmosphere. A thin housing, supporting a fan and an air freshener, is attached to the front of the flush tank, behind the raised seat. The large height, width, area and volume, of the gap behind the raised seat, accommodates a large canister, fan, air freshener, and battery to energize the fan motor. The ventilator is relatively unobtrusive for a large ventilator, and often hidden by the raised lid.

Abstract: A system for removing odorous vapors from a commode which comprises a modified toilet seat and hinge arrangement including a vacuum inducing fan arrangement. The present invention uses a switch that is isolated from the power supply to a fan so only 12 volts DC electricity and 300 milliamps of current is transmitted through the switch connecting wiring within the toilet seat.

Abstract: A device for removing air from a toilet and deodorizing the air is disclosed which comprises an air intake member having an inlet end, an outlet end, and toilet rim engaging member for holding the inlet end adjacent to the toilet bowl, a filter canister havin g a base portion and a top which is movable relative to the base portion, the filter canister having an internal cavity, an inlet opening, and one or more outlet openings, the inlet opening connected to the second end of the intake member, a fan positioned within the filter canister, a first filter member positioned in the internal cavity of the filter canister for filtering hair, lint and large particulates from the air, a second filter member positioned in the filter canister and including a mesh bag containing a quantity of filtering media, the mesh bag being press fit into a portion of the internal cavity such that the mesh bag forms to the cross-sectional shape of the filter canister, the fan for drawing air in through the air intake member inlet en

Abstract: A Commode Ventilation System which comprises a toilet seat having a resilient gasket manifold attached to an under surface of the toilet seat and includes a number of rigid spacer members and a number of passage ways therein forming the manifold which passage ways are in connection with a number of intake orifices positioned on an interior perimeter surfaces of the manifold in a manner such that in use the resilient manifold gasket seals the gap between the toilet seat and the commode bowl top rim. The manifold chambers in communication with a vent that is used to draw air from the commode bowl through the intake orifices to the manifold and out to a desired disposal area.

Abstract: Disclosed is a set of bad odor removing stool seat and seat cover that can be mounted on any conventional toilet bowl to function immediately. The stool seat has an internal channel that is communicable with a space in the toilet bowl via a plurality of openings spaced along an inner periphery of the stool seat. A hollow tubular portion is formed at a rear end of the stool seat to serve as a shaft for the seat cover to pivotally connected thereto. The hollow tubular portion defines an inner space communicable with the internal channel. A fan motor, filters, and a fragrant agent are sequentially mounted in the tubular portion from inner side to outer side of the tubular portion. When the fan motor is switched on, bad odorous air in the toilet bowl is drawn into the internal channel via the openings spaced on the stool seat to pass the filters and the fragrant agent, so that bad odor is removed from the air and the air is further freshened and scented before it is discharged from the tubular portion.

Abstract: Apparatus attached to an existing water closet for continuously evacuating odorous gas from the closet bowl through the overflow pipe and into the tank water during use of the water closet. A low voltage DC power supply and air blower are employed to create a vacuum situation inside a chamber sealed around the upper end of the overflow pipe. The chamber is assembled from four joined cylinders of varying size and shape. The odorous air is withdrawn from the bowl, compressed and exhausted into the tank water through an air duct having diffusers below the water surface.

Abstract: A ventilation arrangement for a commode that is refilled after flushing with a water supply valving includes a tank with the water containing portion, a drain pipe for communicating between the tank and a bowl and an air transmission conduit that includes a blower and a blower ventilation duct that extends from the drain pipe to the blower for pulling a suction on openings within the base of the commode. An air flow control arrangement includes a housing that provides resistance to water flow into the air ventilation duct during a flush even while the blower is ventilating. During a flush, air flow seeks a path of least resistance through the housing. After flushing occurs, air flow seeks a path of least resistance through the closed tank drain line to the openings in the bowl.

Abstract: A toilet bowl has gases and bacteria or virus-laden mist removed directly therefrom by an air evacuation system, both during and after use of the toilet. The system can also include apparatus for forced air dispensing of air-freshening deodorant or disinfectant during the air evacuation from the bowl, which dispensing apparatus is driven by but is independent from the flow of air and gas or mist exhausted during evacuation. The air evacuation system may be associated with a dedicated vacuum-creating pump or be integral with a ceiling exhaust fan which has the capability of either exhausting air from the bathroom or through the toilet bowl air evacuation system.

Abstract: An air treatment device for conditioning air within a conventional toilet bowl includes an air treatment assembly and an automatic flush mechanism. The air treatment assembly includes a cylindrical housing mounted to the rear of the toilet bowl rim with the toilet seat and lid swingably mounted thereto and an air duct having a free end extending into the toilet bowl proper. A seal underlying the toilet seat contacts the toilet bowl rim when the seat is in a horizontal position. Included within the housing are fans which draw air through the duct and a carbon filter to treat the air drawn therethrough. A flush assembly includes a motorized arm having a free end attached to the conventional flapper found in the water tank of the toilet bowl. Upon powering the motor, the arm moves the linked flapper valve from its normal closure position which allows the water to escape from the tank and flush the toilet bowl.

Abstract: The ventilation system comprises a manifold having an open bottom with two members adapted to be coupled to either of the two lower ends of the manifold for plugging one of the ends and for allowing the other lower end to be coupled to an exhaust conduit. Also provided is an intake member adapted to fit under the seat of the toilet with a rear end in communication with the interior of the manifold and with the front end located over the bowl of the toilet. In the embodiment disclosed, the intake member has an open bottom with flexible flared side walls to allow the height of the intake member to be varied to fit under the seats of different toilets.

Abstract: A bathroom deodorizer is included with a plenum having an annular configuration. The plenum includes a planar circular bottom face, a planar circular top face and a thin inner and outer periphery formed therebetween to define an interior space and a size and shape similar to that of a toilet seat. The inner periphery of the plenum has a plurality of breathing apertures formed therein. A vacuum assembly is connected to the plenum for suctioning air from the breathing apertures and expelling the same upon the actuation thereof.

Abstract: An automatic system for personal hygiene following the carrying out of bodily functions, comprising substantially a sanitary bowl (2) connected to a hot-air generator (3) by means of a ventilation circuit (4), and a hot-water generator (5) connected in turn by means of a hydraulic circuit (6) to the water supply mains (7). Said system also comprises a soap storage container (20) linked to the hydraulic circuit (6), and a control device (8) designed to activate, in accordance with programmed operating steps, operation of the system (1). In particular, it also envisages the use of an odor aspirator device (29) connected to the sanitary bowl (2) by means of an air pipe (30, 31) and operated by said control device (8). Advantageously, a sensor (37) for detecting the presence of a person, communicating with the control device (8), is mounted on the seating rim (35) of the sanitary bowl (2).

Abstract: An apparatus for removal of odours from a toilet comprises a vacuum motor and a hose connected to the interior of a toilet pan. The toilet seat includes a hinge comprising a central hollow duct (102) provided with apertures (132) which face the toilet plan for removal of odours therefrom. The odours are sucked from the toilet through the duct and hose and through a vacuum motor assembly and expelled through an outlet in the vacuum motor assembly.

Abstract: A toilet ventilator system is provided including a ventilation housing having a C-shaped configuration defined by a top face, a bottom face, an inner side face, and an outer side face defining a constant square vertical cross-section along an entire length thereof. The top face of the housing is secured to the lower surface of the toilet seat with pair of closed spaced ends of the housing spaced from a center of a front portion of the toilet seat by an equal distance. The inner side face of the housing has a plurality of ventilation ports formed therein and spaced along a length thereof. Each port has a plurality of grouped apertures in communication with the interior space of the housing. A vacuum assembly is adapted to effect the suction of air from the inlet to the outlet upon actuation, whereby suctioned air passes through a scented filter situated within the vacuum assembly prior to exiting.

Abstract: An improvement for toilet assemblies wherein an odor extractor device is connected to the overflow tube of the toilet assembly. The water supplied through a conduit to the overflow tube is discharged on a tubular member that is connected to an opening on the lateral wall of the overflow tube. A flexible sheet is mounted over the opening, on the internal surface of the lateral wall of the lateral wall of the overflow tube. The flexible sheet maximizes the suction applied to the bowl rather than the tubular member so that the gases typically associated with these excretory functions are extracted through the conventional drain apertures found in bowls.

Abstract: The deodorizing apparatus includes a gas duct having a suction port to be disposed within a toilet bowl and an exhaust port to be disposed outside the toilet bowl, and an active carbon honeycomb and a chemical-supporting honeycomb as disposed within the gas duct in that order in the direction from the suction port to the exhaust port. The deodorizing apparatus further includes a motor operative in response to a sensor detection signal representing the user sitting on the stool seat to drive a fan disposed downstream within the gas duct, and a timer operative in response to a sensor detection signal representing the user leaving the stool seat to control the operation time of the motor. There may also be provided a damper for opening and closing the gas duct in response to the action of the fan.

Abstract: A ventilation device for use with a standard toilet assembly commonly found in a household bathroom. The ventilation device includes a base which is mounted on the rim portion of the toilet bowl. A vacuum member having a hollow interior and containing a plurality of apertures is superimposed on the inner periphery of the base. A handle having a hollow interior is integrally formed with the vacuum member, and a connecting pipe is coupled to the free end of the handle. Suction devices are provided and operatively coupled to the connecting pipe in order draw odors from the toilet bowl and direct them to a remote location. The ventilation device may be used with multiple toilet assemblies via a common exhaust line. The device can also be adapted for use with various sizes of toilet assemblies.

Abstract: A multifunction toilet is shown with a conventional flushing system and auxiliary components which include an odor exhaust system which withdraws gases from the toilet bowl and delivers them to the sewage drain downstream of the toilet water trap. Other auxiliary components include a motor driven retractable nozzle pipe which provides a personal warm water spray rinse and a dryer which supplies warm drying air. The auxiliary components are operated under a switch control system which assures proper sequencing and prevents use unless the user is seated on the toilet seat.

Abstract: A new Odor-Less Toilet System for drawing odors from a toilet bowl and not allowing them to escape into the bathroom. The inventive device includes air intake ports integrally formed in a toilet bowl rim in fluid flow communication with an exhaust chamber.

Abstract: A bathroom deodorizing device for use with a conventional toilet bowl includes a housing having an inlet located between the rear of the toilet seat and the toilet bowl. The inlet captures offensive air which is drawn into the housing by a fan and into a deodorizing chamber. The chamber is in fluid communication with a first and second chamber. The first chamber contains a liquid deodorizer and the second may also contain a liquid deodorant and/or a liquid which is used to impart a desired fragrance into the air before it exits the device. As the air is bubbled into the liquid deodorizer contained in the first deodorizing chamber, the air is cleansed, purified and deodorized and enters the second chamber for a second process and is then released into the surrounding environment. The device includes a pressure activated switch to turn the device on.

Abstract: An electronic air oxidizer deodorizing system includes an air conduit including inlet and outlet ends. The air conduit houses therein a zapper comprising a pair of spaced apart highly charged electrodes which create an electrical discharge therebetween. A blower is also provided for drawing air through the inlet end and past the electrodes.