Abstract: A toilet unit comprises a toilet bowl having a wall limiting an interior and provided with an upper part on which a user can sit, an observation screen located outside of the toilet bowl, and a plurality of light guiding elements extending from the interior of the bowl to the observation screen so that by looking on the observation screen a user can see lower parts of his or her body while sitting on the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A flush toilet stool includes a toilet bowl and a trap drainage passage connected to the toilet bowl. The toilet bowl has a water jet hole defined in a bottom region thereof and opening toward the trap drainage passage. A pressurizing unit such as a water pump is coupled to the water jet hole for drawing water under lower pressure directly from an external water supply and expelling the water under higher pressure through the water jet hole toward the trap drainage passage to develop a siphon flow to discharge sewage from the toilet bowl through the trap drainage passage.

Abstract: A urinal for capturing and directing urine into a drain line. The inventive device includes an adjustable mounting structure securable to a wall surface within a bathroom. A urinal is supported by the adjustable mounting structure and can be positioned at a desired height. A water conduit communicates with a water supply line of a nearby sink or the like to permit selective flushing of the urinal, and a drain conduit communicates with a sink drain line to receive and dispose of the urine and flush water. The device can be readily installed into existing bathroom structures to provide an alternative to a conventional toilet, thereby reducing flushing of the toilet and saving water.

Abstract: In a water flushing system for a toilet bowl which has been modified to replace the ovoid closed channel which supplies flushing water to the bowl inner sidewalls, there is now substituted a water dispersal conduit assembly adapted to be mounted within the recessed arcuate corner defined by the underside of the ovoid bowl toilet seat ledge and its juncture with the bowl upper sidewalls. The assembly directs water surges from the reserve tank about the bowl periphery and provides same with substantially uniform water impingement on the upper and inner sidewalls. The assembly is readily dismounted from sidewall support buttresses and then broken down for component cleaning and replacement, as required.

Abstract: A toilet stool including a bowl supported above the ground, a flexible hose connecting the bowl to a sewer pipe and a support member for releasably retaining the flexible hose in a trap configuration. The bowl is lifted and the flexible hose substantially straightened to flush the toilet stool.

Abstract: A networked health care and monitoring system (10) capable of providing an updated reliable vital information on the health condition of individuals and adapted to support home health care and maintenance. The system includes testing and measuring instruments (39; 43; 46; 49; 56) associated with certain household appliances such as a toilet system (12) and adapted to monitor the vital information passively in response to the use thereof in connection with routine living activities of the individuals. The system may further include control devices (39; 46; 49; 56) associated with certain household appliances, such as an ergometer (15), having health care and maintenance functions and adapted to control the appliances based on the vital information monitored by the testing and measuring instruments in the system.

Abstract: An toilet bowl flushing attachment is disclosed. The attachment has a central or main body section. Extending integrally and angularly from one side of the main body section is a first water deflecting fin. A second water deflecting fin extends integrally and angularly from an opposite side of the main body section. A channel-shaped bracket for mounting the attachment on the toilet bowl rim extends integrally and upwardly from a central portion of the main body at a top edge thereof. The bracket is dimensioned to snugly receive the rim within its channel defined by a base and a pair of parallel leg members so that the boy and the pair of fins extend into the bowl. The detachment may be detachably secured to the rim merely by the frictional engagement with the bracket, by suction cups attached to the bracket and pressed against the rim, or it may be permanently secured to the rim by discs glued to the bracket and the rim. The attachment is molded in one piece and composed of polymeric material.

Abstract: A water closet with a tilting cover acting as a bowl includes one mobile portion forming a bowl for receiving solid and liquid matter and pivoting around a horizontal axis and able by rotating through approximately 180.degree. to occupy two positions, namely one position for the bowl receiving the matter and the other position when the bowl is upturned and with one fixed portion disposed under the bowl and into which the contents of the bowl is emptied when the latter passes from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A toilet seat for composting toilets, which toilet seat comprises a seat ring, a bowl space, a bottom hole of the bowl space, and a separator of liquids such as washing water and urine. The toilet seat is implemented by adapting the inside surface of the front part of the bowl space to be at its upper part essentially vertical, at its middle part almost horizontal, and at its lower part convexly curved so that the center part of the curved area is closer to the rear part of the bowl space than the start and end points of the convexly shaped lower part, whereby liquids entering the front part of the bowl space in the toilet seat are conducted along the inside surface of the front part into a separate liquids collection container, or alternatively, to a treatment process, and that the liquids separator is formed by a shutter adapted to the lower part of the bowl space or below it.

Abstract: A toilet which uses a reduced amount of water is disclosed. In one aspect there is a toilet having a bowl with an upper lip and a lower wall having a sump portion at its base. The sump is connected through a bowl outlet to a siphon for the discharge of cleaning liquid and waste from the bowl. A hollow rim receives cleaning liquid, the rim having a rim floor adjacent the upper lip of the bowl and being constructed to allow cleaning liquid to enter the bowl through a first and a second hole in the rim floor. A well is formed in the rim floor. The second hole is in the well floor. A partial block is also provided in the well and the well floor is sloped.

Abstract: A sanitary fixture constructed from at least inner (1) and outer (45, 50, 61) shell sections formed from any suitable material such as a plastics material. The inner shell (1) has an upwardly facing concave basin portion (1A) and is supported on a cradle like member (30). The supported inner shell (1) provides structural integrity for the fixture and the remaining components of the fixture are carried essentially by the supported inner shell. The cradle like support (30) has a bottom section (31) for attachment to a supporting base, a top section (33) that engages the undersurface of the basin, and an intermediate section (32) interconnecting the top and bottom sections together.

Abstract: A water conserving toilet having a set of holes around the rim to provide a washing of the bowl includes enlarged holes towards the front of the rim to create a focused jet of water used to initiate siphon action. The enlarged holes are positioned on an elevated multi-plateau boss within the rim. The boss extends beyond the highest normal level of water in the rim and has a vent to vent air from the rim. A sloped entry within the receiving chamber connects the tank of the toilet to the rim to further increase the momentum of this water. The jet from the enlarged front holes in the rim is further focused by a groove extending on the bowl's lower wall.

Abstract: A toilet system (10) with urine assay function is disclosed which comprises a toilet stool (12) having a toilet bowl (14) and a small urine-sampling cavity (52). A frame (42) is mounted on the toilet stool to support a testing sheet handling and transfer mechanism (30) which comprises a swingable carriage (46) and a slidable arm (50) supported by the carriage for linear telescoping movement. The carriage is swingable about a vertical axis (48) between a first position in which the carriage is oriented toward the sampling cavity and a second position in which the carriage is oriented to a lateral side of the stool wherein a disposal station is provided.The toilet system enables the use of testing sheets (32) which are made from water insoluble materials.Various other embodiments are also disclosed.The system provides a high degree of reliability of analysis.

Abstract: A sitting type water closet including a toilet bowl having an inner side and an outer side; a warm air duct for conveying warm air, formed on a first lower portion of the outer side of the toilet bowl as one piece therewith; a warm air outlet, disposed at an end of the warm air duct, for releasing warm air conveyed by the duct, the warm air outlet being at a mid position in the fore and aft direction of the toilet bowl and formed as one piece therewith; and a warm air guiding groove extending from the warm air outlet to the front of the toilet bowl, the warm air guiding groove being formed on a second lower portion of the outer side of the toilet bowl as one piece therewith.

Abstract: A toilet device with a system for inspecting the health condition of the toilet user includes a toilet having a bowl surface with a urine reservoir for holding a urine sample, a box having at least a water tank disposed rearwardly and upwardly of the toilet, the box having an outlet opening in a bottom thereof, a slider for holding a urine test paper piece, the slider being movable from within the box toward the urine reservoir to immerse the urine test paper piece in the urine sample in the urine reservoir, a urine analyzing device disposed in the box, for analyzing constituents of the urine sample attached to the urine test paper piece, a lifting and lowering mechanism for reciprocally lifting and lowering the slider through the outlet opening along a substantially vertical inclined path between the urine analyzing device and the urine reservoir, and a display panel for controlling the lifting and lowering mechanism and the urine analyzing device and for displaying results of a urine analysis effected by th

Abstract: Toilet bowl having a suction-extractor wherein the suction-extractor is driven rotationally by a hydraulic turbine activated by pressurized water of the distribution system. A pipe is associated with the body of the hydraulic turbine for flow of water from the turbine to rinse the bowl.

Abstract: A self-cleaning sanitation module comprises a toilet pan movable between a use position and a cleaning position in which it is behind a separating wall. A back is provided movable between two positions, a use position and a cleaning position in which the back in disposed vertically above the pan. The displacement of the pan and the back between their use position and their cleaning position is performed in such a way that there is always a very small gap between the back and the pan.

Abstract: A sitting type water closet, comprising a toilet bowl, a warm air path for conveying the warm air to a front portion of the bowl, and warm air outlet disposed in a front portion of the bowl. Further, a water closet unit capable of attaching the same to a toilet room and blowing warm air out, comprising: an adapter having a means for fixing the adapter to the toilet room, and a warm air generator; and a sitting type water closet having a warm air duct for conveying warm air from the generator to a space in front of the water closet; the water closet being attached at the rear portion thereof to the adapter, and furthermore, a prefabricated toilet room unit including the above water closet unit are also disclosed.

Abstract: A height adjustable toilet for a handicapped person is provided and consists of a mechanism connected to a toilet bowl for selectively raising and lowering the height of its rim portions with respect to the floor, thereby causing an accordion pedestal portion and an extendable flush pipe to lengthen and shorten accordingly so that the handicapped person can conveniently sit upon and get off of a toilet seat on the rim portion of the toilet bowl.

Abstract: This toilet system (1) includes a bowl (3) and a flush tank (4), which are molded of ceramic in one piece, the upper edge of the bowl (3) including an inverted channel (14) permitting the distribution of the flushing water over the entire surface of the bowl (3) and communicating with the tank (4) via a supply conduit (16), a distributor device (15) being inserted partly in the supply conduit (16) and partly in the adjacent zone of the channel (14). According to the invention, the supply conduit (16) comprises the bottom (17) of the tank (4) and includes bosses (24-25) separated by at least one throat (30) permitting the installation of the distributor (15) on the wall of the supply conduit (16).

Abstract: A vacuum flush water closet having the bowl, rim and pedestal made of china. The water closet has a self contained flushing water dispensing valve and sewage discharge valve control system operatively mounted around and under the bowl. The water closet is secured to the floor/deck by use of a base mounting plate. The sewage discharge valve is fixedly secured to the underside of the bowl and the said valve is manually opened and spring closed. Flushing water is supplied through a flexible flush tube mounted around the underside of the upper rim of the bowl. The flushing water is directed by a vacuum operated water dispensing valve. The operation of the water dispensing valve is controlled by a 3-way vacuum switch. The sewage discharge valve is manually operated by a foot pedal mounted below and in front of the bowl. The duration of the sewage discharge valve opening time is controlled by the manual operation and release of the foot pedal.

Abstract: A toilet has a device for measuring constituents of voided urine. The toilet has a urine reservoir having a surface contiguous to a bowl surface including a urine receiving surface. Urine examined by the measuring device is sampled from the urine reservoir.

Abstract: A lavatory system suitable for use on a commercial passenger aircraft includes a toilet bowl for receiving waste and a waste-holding tank in fluid communication with the toilet bowl for receiving waste from the toilet bowl. A flapper valve is provided in the bottom of the toilet bowl and operates to control the passage of the toilet bowl contents into the waste-holding tank. Water, which may be from the potable water supply system, is directed into the toilet bowl to wash the sides of the toilet bowl and to assist in moving waste material to the waste-holding tank. A water inlet valve controls the introduction of water into the toilet bowl by actuation of a flushing switch. The water is introduced into the toilet bowl through a single nozzle which moves and progressively directs the flow of the water onto the entire interior of the toilet bowl in such a manner that a minimal amount of water is utilized per flush.

Abstract: A one-piece toilet bowl and rim capable of generating superior vortex water flushing action is disclosed. Metering of the volume, flow rate, and directional orientation of the flushing water into, and within the internal rim cavity is developed by two flow passages of different diameters. The angular orientation of the flow passages generates fluid flow within the rim cavity in opposite directions. The flushing water flowing within the rim cavity is angularly discharged through a continuously slotted discharge orifice circumferentially located along the underside of the rim. The angularly discharged flushing water generates superior vortex flushing action within the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A specially designed commode which is configured to receive a latching device for securing a wheelchair to the commode and is characterized by an elongated bowl provided with a U-shaped rim and a corresponding removable and reversible seat. The removable seat is provided with a curved, downwardly-extending splash shield which extends inside the rim and a front flange, in order to stabilize the seat on the commode rim, facilitate removal of the commode seat from the commode rim and prevent contamination of the rim by splashing. The rim is hollow and is designed to receive water from a cooperating water tank and flush chamber for flushing the commode and the commode bowl further defines a base that is bolted to the floor in conventional fashion.

Abstract: A toilet for the disabled, particularly the wheelchair bound, spinal cord injured person in which the toilet bowl is formed with recesses along the top margins of its side walls to permit hand insertion for carrying out perineal cleaning functions. The combined height of the toilet bowl and seat in conjunction with optional handrails serve to promote user transfer from a wheelchair.

Abstract: A user operated colonic irrigaiton device. The device comprising a board to be received on a lavatory and to receive a person undergoing treatment with a generally triangular opening in the board. A resilient hood with an open end, being resiliently deformable to fit within the opening in the board and tapering from the open end to the closed end to match the shape of the generally triangular opening. The hood can be located in the opening by recesses on each side of the hood, able to engage the board. An abutment on the exterior of the closed end of the hood contacts the upper surface of the board. A tube is able to communicate a supply of liquid to the person. The tube is supported by a bracket extending upwardly from the hood. There is a recess in the bracket able to releasably grip the tube. The board is easy to clean and sterilize, relatively inexpensive to manufacture and more simple and practical than prior art boards.

Abstract: A height adjustable toilet bowl is provided including a water actuated cylinder (10) for moving it between a low position and a high position, a cleaning water circuit (1) adapted to be connected to a water supply pipe (2), a hose (11) interposed between the cleaning water circuit (1) and the water supply pipe (2) and an outlet pipe (3) connected to a discharge duct (4) through an extensible pipe (12), wherein the water actuated cylinder (10) is a flexible cylinder connectable selectively to the water supply pipe (2) and to the cleaning water circuit (1) through a three position valve (13), a pipe (16) being interposed between the flexible cylinder and the three position valve.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cover assembly to conceal the anchor bolt assembly housed in an opening in a vertical wall of a sanitary fixture. A novel clip, which is mounted to the anchor bolt, includes latching means to mount the cover plate over the opening.

Abstract: A water distributor for use in an open flush rim of a toilet bowl is disclosed. In one embodiment, there is a flexible tube portion forming a compressible portion and a guide portion extending out from the outer wall of the tube portion which has a plurality of downwardly directed water channels. The guide and tube portions are constructed so as to be able to retain the distributor in the flush rim of the toilet bowl in a compressive manner and without projections in the flush rim.

Abstract: A shroud apparatus which mounts under a wall-mounted lavatory to enclose the trap of a lavatory is disclosed. The shroud has upper and lower rearward attachment regions which are hidden by the walls of the shroud when the shroud is viewed from the front. The shroud defines a hollow interior portion which is upwardly open to receive the trap. It also includes a shroud fastening element in its upper rearward attachment region and a securing element that cooperates with said shroud fastening element so as to restrict the forward movement of the shroud. A connector is attachable to the bathroom wall and to the lower rearward attachment region of the shroud.

Abstract: A process is described of coating the interior wall of a mould heated at a temperature of 130.degree. to 180.degree. C. with a dry powder of an aminoplast or phenoplast resin, in particular melamine-formaldehyde, having a grain size distribution of 10 to 100.mu., whose particles gel in contact with the walls without running, then introducing into the mould a moulding composition comprising a thermosetting resin, mineral fillers and a catalyst, hardening and polymerizing by heat and pressure the contents of the mould and releasing the article whose coating is solidly anchored in the moulding composition.Sanitary ware articles of polyester-based substrate and melamine-formaldehyde-based coating, and refrigerator boxes consisting of polyurethane foam substrate and melamine-formaldehyde coating can be produced.

Abstract: Disclosed is a toilet fixture, and supporting structure therefor, especially well adapted for use on marine vehicles, such as yachts or other pleasure craft. The supporting structure provides extra lateral support for the pedestal upon which the toilet bowl is mounted; in particular, the supporting structure opposes bending moments operating on the pedestal's stem. Additionally, the supporting structure can be made into the form of a closed cover, which is effective to prevent accidental or unauthorized tampering with the plumbing entering and exiting the toilet fixture. This prevents alteration of valve settings in this plumbing. The cover can also prevent dust accumulation on this plumbing, and in the general area at which the pedestal is joined to the floor.

Abstract: This invention relates to toilet equipment that vacuum or heat-dries human waste and dispenses of the dehydrated human waste in a pulverized solid-form by means of pneumatic transportation.

Abstract: There is a requirement when using toilets to prevent and/or remove the accumulation of odor-causing substances from the sidewall of the toilet bowl. This can easily be accomplished with ceramic toilets where the water is directed to swirl around by angled holes formed in the flushing rim. However, in stainless steel toilets, the material is too thin to form angled holes and the water has previously simply entered a flushing rim and run vertically down the wall of the toilet. This invention is an improvement in the flushing rim portion of a stainless steel toilet which causes the water to swirl around as in ceramic toilets, to effectively clean the inside of the toilet bowl. Instead of drilled holes, the rim has upturned notches in its lower wall which cause the flushing water to spray the toilet bowl wall in an overlapping pattern. The notches also contribute to the swirling action of the water.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for disposing of human waste wherein the liquid waste is evaporated off and the solid waste is dehydrated for easy disposal. A preseparating toilet bowl roughly separates the urinous wastes and the toilet rinse water from the fecal wastes and other solid wastes dumped into the preseparating toilet bowl. The liquid waste separated from the solid waste flows into an evaporator wherein it is evaporated into the atmosphere by means of air currents circulated through the evaporator. The solid waste drops into a dryer or incinerator wherein it is dehydrated by the heat or vacuum drying process, or a combination thereof, or incinerated by an electric heater or gas burner. The dried solid waste may be bagged and used as a fertilizer or it may be taken to a centralized incinerating plant.

Abstract: A ceramic toilet commode intended to be supplied with water by an independent water supply pipe and including a cylindrical rear receiving cavity for the water supply pipe and a horizontal platform in vertical alignment with the rear of the receiving cavity is converted into a toilet commode intended to be supplied with water by an adjoining cistern. This is achieved by boring in the platform a central aperture whose diameter exceeds the diameter of the cavity. Inserted in the aperture is an elbow element which has at one end a flange which bears against the edges of the aperture. The elbow element has a diameter which decreases to the other end thereof so as to permit the insertion of this other end into the receiving cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a position-adjusting device for sanitary and plumbing units using water under pressure, such as water closets, bidets, washbasins, showers, and the like. Position adjustments may be desirable in order to accommodate the needs of physically handicapped persons. Water, under pressure, is available at the sanitary unit in question. This water pressure is utilized to move the sanitary unit to positions which are uniquely accommodated to the particular user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toilet apparatus with forcible drainage.Said toilet is of the type comprising a bowl supplied with water and communicating through its bottom part with a lower chamber equipped with means for crushing the faeces and removing them towards a draining conduit. Said toilet being characterized in that the crushing and draining means are designed to be removable, thus permitting the dismantling of the crushing means from the bottom part of the bowl. The invention finds application in toilet apparatus permitting the ready dismantling and cleaning of the crushing and draining members.

Abstract: A toilet bowl provided with one or more fountains supported inside the rim so structured as to project solid, fan-shaped sheets of flush water downwardly on the inner surface of the bowl and a flange peripherally of the rim overlying the fountains.

Abstract: A vehicular toilet comprising a toilet bowl having an upper rim defining a bowl opening and a lower outlet, a flush valve for selectively controlling the application of a vacuum to the bowl outlet for flushing the toilet, a flush ring proximate the toilet bowl rim having apertures for directing liquid downwardly onto the surface of the bowl during flushing, means for increasing the cleaning effectiveness of the liquid as it flows downwardly over the toilet bowl during flushing including means for sealing the toilet bowl opening, a manifold having air inlet apertures and air outlet apertures communicating with the interior of the toilet bowl above the flush ring, and a baffle for directing the air pulled into the bowl from the air manifold during flushing downwardly over the liquid discharged from the flush ring.

Abstract: A toilet base containing substantially no ceramic material includes a one-piece plastic bowl with a smooth interior surface and a plastic trap that are mounted within a cast thermoset plastic containing a major amount by weight of one or more fillers such as calcium carbonate, alumina, glass frit and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A self contained sealing arrangement for drains and pipe connections includes a sleevelike, cylindrical sealing gasket having a plurality of annular ribs disposed on the inner and outer surfaces thereof and spaced longitudinally therealong. A pair of compression rings are disposed at opposed ends of the sealing gasket, each ring impinging upon its respective end surface of the gasket. A plurality of screw holes extend through one ring and also longitudinally through the sealing gasket, and are aligned with a like plurality of tapped holes in the other ring. A like plurality of screws extend through the first ring and the gasket and are secured in the tapped holes of the other ring. The gasket assembly is received about a pipe end disposed within a drain body or pipe connection, and is situated in the annular space defined by the outer surface of the pipe end and the inner surface of the drain or pipe connection.

Abstract: The unit is of the type comprising a vessel which is mounted to be movable between a position of use and a cleaning position. Cleaning means are actuated when the vessel is in its second cleaning position. Programming means co-ordinate the action of means for displacing the vessel and means for actuating the cleaning means in the course of each cycle of operation of the sanitary unit.The programming means comprise detectors for producing signals each of which represents a given situation of the sanitary unit, memory means connected for storing said signals, and relay means connected to the memory means for exciting the control and actuating means.

Abstract: The provision of a flush guiding means at a position with respect to main flush inlet to thereby constitute a very strong and swift correlated flushing action to readily remove the waste out of the bowl with a minimum amount of water and silent flushing operation.

Abstract: A device is described which, when inserted under the rim of a toilet bowl in contact with the side wall thereof, uniformly distributes water over the surface of the bowl walls. This aids flushing material from the toilet. In many types of toilets, this also reduces the quantity of water required for each flushing operation. The device is flexible whereby installation and removal are facilitated in any shape of conventional toilet bowl.

Abstract: A metering device to provide just the amount of water necessary to insure proper filling of a flush toilet bowl and trap. The metering device operates by means of gravity feed rather than pressure that is presently used which may vary the amount of water going to the trap as supply pressures increase or decrease. The metering device eliminates certain wasted water normally present during flushing and filling of the flush tank. The device in one embodiment includes a metering tank having an inlet connected to the exit sides of flush tank outlet valve. The flush tank outlet valve is connected at the upper side of the metering tank. The metering tank is in fluid communication between the flush tank and the toilet bowl and trap. The metering tank may be located in a plurality of lower positions. When the outlet valve is opened, the metering tank is also opened and filled during the flushing cycle.

Abstract: The sanitary unit comprises at least one vessel such as a bowl, basin or a lavatory pan and is intended to be installed in particular in cabins of public or private places such as sanitary installations located in towns or areas in the country such as those provided alongside roads. In this unit the vessel is movable between a position of use and a cleaning position. The unit comprises means for cleaning the vessel when the latter is in its cleaning position and means for controlling the displacement of the vessel between the two positions and means for actuating the cleaning means.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a water-saving toilet bowl wherein the main flush inlet and secondary flush inlets are improved whereby the secondary flush enters into the upper reservoir later than the main flush; and in addition, the guiding plate between the upper reservoir and lower reservoir is prolonged to increase the acceleration of gravity; having the features that no more than six liters of water is required to flush away the defecation or the like.

Abstract: A self-cleaning toilet which embodies the combination of an open top toilet bowl and elevated reservoir tank mounted above said bowl, the reservoir tank including a water supply inlet for supplying water to said reservoir tank for discharge to said toilet bowl, and a separate compartment within which a biodegradable chemical or biological substance can be stored, removed therefrom and admixed with water, and the liquid supplied to the toilet bowl to clean, disinfect and deodorize said toilet bowl.