Peripheral Patents (Class 4/245.5)
  • Publication number: 20150083637
    Abstract: A toilet seat cover includes a panel having a surface configuration generally conforming to the shape of a toilet seat to cover the top surface of the toilet seat. The panel has a central opening corresponding to the opening formed by an inner edge of the toilet seat. Flaps are arranged along the front and lateral edges and configured to form inter-flap spaces between adjacent flaps when arranged in the plane of the panel that are eliminated when adjacent flaps are placed on a toilet seat and hang downwardly off the front and lateral edges butting adjacent flaps to overlay the top as well as the edges of the toilet seat. A portable dispenser is disclosed for dispensing the seat covers and moisturized towelettes to accommodate parents travelling or away from home with children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: ELAINA ROSARIO
  • Publication number: 20150059073
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to a toilet seat cover for use with a toilet having a toilet seat, the toilet seat defining an upper surface, a lower surface, and a toilet seat opening. The toilet seat cover comprises an upper layer, a lower layer, and a loop. The upper layer defines an upper opening therein. Moreover, the lower layer defines a lower opening therein and is coupled to the upper layer such that the upper layer and the lower layer define a pocket therebetween. The loop spans between the upper layer and the lower layer. The pocket is adapted to receive the toilet seat such that the upper layer overlies at least a portion of the upper surface and the lower layer underlies at least a portion of the lower surface while the upper opening and the lower opening align with the toilet seat opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Joyce L. Ciriclio
  • Publication number: 20150052670
    Abstract: A slip-in type sanitary cover is a plastic bag and includes a cut peripheral edge to define a plastic film that can be torn along the cut peripheral edge to form a hole. Extremely-small-area connecting points are provided on the cut peripheral edge of the plastic film. A larger-area connecting point is located on a front end of the cut peripheral edge of the plastic film. The plastic film is connected to the sanitary cover by the extremely-small-area connecting points and the larger-area connecting point. The plastic film includes at least one hot-melt pressing/bonding point that can hook a front end of the toilet seat when the toilet seat is slipped into the sanitary cover. The extremely-small-area connecting points are pulled and torn off to form the hole when the toilet seat is completely slipped into the sanitary cover. The larger-area connecting point is still connected to the plastic bag after the hole is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Way-Dir Hir
  • Patent number: 8955171
    Abstract: A toilet seat cover providing a flushable, foldable covering having a top side and an outer edge that cover an entire top surface and outer side, respectively, of a toilet seat having a forward open mouth. A channel centrally disposed in a bottom side of the covering has a continuous outer periphery with an elastomeric edge to accommodate insertion of the toilet seat therethrough to permit the covering to be placed onto the toilet seat. Straight foldable score lines disposed horizontally and vertically on the top side and the outer edge are arranged perpendicular to each other in a crisscross pattern of sections. The score lines permit transformation from a fully folded position with the sections arranged in a compressed, stacked configuration for packaging and transport to a fully unfolded position to cover a toilet seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventor: Bravion Ariche
  • Publication number: 20130298322
    Abstract: A padded seat cover for use on a toilet seat which encourages users with sensory integration issues, Autism or ADHD to remain on the toilet. The padded seat cover has a textured top layer, a bottom layer, and a middle layer disposed between the top and bottom layer. The top, bottom, and middle layers completely and securely cover the toilet seat when a user sits on the padded seat cover, preventing contact of the user's skin with a toilet seat. The top layer has a textured surface formed by cavities and the cavities provide even heat distribution across the padded seat cover. The bottom layer has a gripping member for removably connecting the padded seat cover to a toilet seat. The middle layer provides cushioning making the padded seat cover more comfortable for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Ivette Sarkar
  • Patent number: 8418273
    Abstract: A protective covering for a toilet seat and toilet bowl is described, which prevents bodily contact with potentially germ-infected or wet surface areas of a toilet seat and a toilet bowl. The toilet seat and toilet bowl covering disclosed herein is particularly suitable for use by small children and is readily adaptable to accommodate toilet seats and toilet bowls of varying sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventor: Natosha Dorsey
  • Patent number: 8266731
    Abstract: A toilet seat for use with a Western-style toilet bowl. The seat has a generally-oval, endless base that compliments the shape of the toilet bowl rim. A deflector is fixed to the bottom surface of the base and extends downwardly adjacent the inside surface of the bowl rim. The deflector covers the interior gap between the bottom of the seat and the top of the bowl rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Takara Belmont Corporation
    Inventor: Patrick K. Marra
  • Publication number: 20020184701
    Abstract: An improved toilet seat cover can be easily installed and disposed of by a user, and protects the user from potentially contagious contact with a toilet. According to an embodiment, the cover is composed of a plastic material, and includes a main body portion. A resilient material, such as an elastic band, extends around an outer periphery of the main body portion for attaching the cover to the toilet seat. A perforated center portion is capable of being removed by a user for providing an opening into an interior of a toilet bowl and enabling the user to manipulate the cover to a desired position upon the toilet seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: Tracy L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6223362
    Abstract: A sink apron for absorbing excess water from bathroom sink counters comprising of a towel-like material 24 attached by adhesive or stitches 32 to a layer of light-weight rubber base 26. The sink apron encircles the washbasin in the shape of a semi-oval and is separable into two pieces to provide customization to any sink size. The sink apron easily detaches and reattaches using hook-and-loop fasteners 28, 30 sewn on opposing ends of the pieces. For sinks wherein the sink fixture is built outside of the washbasin, the sink apron comprises of a hole 22 to allow the apron to encircle the sink fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Inventor: Betty Bei Liang