With Bidet Nozzle Patents (Class 4/420.4)
  • Patent number: 6249921
    Abstract: A bidet spout assembly includes a nozzle which has a body and a projecting conduit which functions to connect the nozzle to a water supply. The nozzle body has an interior water passage and the upper end of the nozzle body terminates in a generally planar seal seating surface. The nozzle body has an exterior wall with a threaded area thereon. A removable decorative outer cover is positioned about the nozzle body and has an interior wall with a threaded area thereon positioned for cooperation with the nozzle outer wall threaded area to removably secure the cover on the nozzle. A seal is positioned on the nozzle seal seating surface and is held in position by an aerator positioned on the seal. The aerator is held in position by the portion of the cover interior wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Moen Incorporated
    Inventors: John Daniel, Todd C. Loschelder
  • Patent number: 6192527
    Abstract: A water jet personal hygiene fixture for installation on a toilet bowl, comprising hot and cold water control valves to produce warm water from existing pipes in a bathroom, a pivotally-mounted nozzle to produce a water jet, control handles to actuate the nozzle in a vertical arc and to control water pressure and flow, and water shut-off valves. A base plate allows installation of the fixture on the toilet bowl in a space between the toilet bowl rim and the toilet seat, the seat having a cut-out to accommodate vertical travel of the nozzle. A novel handtowel glove is formed from a planar sheet of absorbent material into a tubular shape with a closed end as an aid for dab drying the user and the toilet seat area after the use of the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Inventor: Raj Paul
  • Patent number: 6178568
    Abstract: A toilet and bidet assembly for directing a stream of water toward the anus or the genital parts of an individual sitting on a toilet includes a toilet that has a toilet bowl. A main member is coupled to the toilet bowl. The main member has a mounting portion and a bidet portion. The bidet portion extends from the mounting portion into an interior space defined by the bowl portion of the toilet bowl. A spray nozzle is coupled to the bidet portion of the main member. The spray nozzle is positioned in a manner such that it directs water towards the anus of a user when the user is seated on the toilet seat. In addition, a cover member is pivotally coupled to the bidet portion for covering and uncovering the spray nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Inventor: Spiros Boulieris
  • Patent number: 6167577
    Abstract: A bidet is device that clamps to the side of the toilet bowl and connects to existing hot and cold water lines. A mixing valve is provided to adjust the temperature of the output water. A bracket fastens the bidet to the rim of the toilet bowl. A spray wand having a nozzle on the operative end functions to deliver water and soap to the genital area of an individual. A liquid soap dispenser is further provided to dispense soap from the bidet spray nozzle. The spray wand is retractable to the side of the toilet bowl when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Adman Hammad