Abstract: A soaking chair comprising: a seat surface and a support structure; wherein the chair is designed for use in a shower; and wherein the seat surface comprises a soaking reservoir. The chair provides hydrotherapy to the anogenital, hip, buttocks, and/or lower back areas.

Abstract: A spray canister device is provided including a canister containing a liquid product, a canister housing having an opening, a chassis element, and a tray slidably coupled to the chassis element. The canister includes an actuator cap and is positioned in the canister housing such that a nozzle of the actuator cap is positioned proximate the opening. The canister housing, and the canister positioned therein, may be engaged with the tray via at least one protruding member. Once engaged, the tray may be slidably moved along the chassis element between a retracted position and an extended position to facilitate relative movement between the canister and the canister housing to compress the actuator cap of the canister and spray the liquid product.

Abstract: A soaking chair comprising: a bucket seat comprising a seat back, a seat surface, and two armrests; and a support structure; wherein the chair is suitable for use in a shower; and wherein the seat surface comprises a reservoir and a moveable dam panel.

Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, a bidet assembly for a toilet generally includes a sprayer, a water supply system, and an arm. The sprayer is configured to spray water. The water supply system is configured to selectively communicate water from one or more water sources to the sprayer. The arm is operationally coupled to the water sprayer and the water supply system. The arm is configured such that rotation of the arm acts to rotate the sprayer and the arm forger comprises a feature configured to allow control of the amount of water flow from the water supply to the sprayer.

Abstract: An electronic bidet system that uses one or more internal cameras to capture one or more images or video of a user as he or she sits on the bidet prior to use. The images or video are analyzed using object recognition technology to identify and segment/bound the types, sizes, shapes, and positions of the lower body orifices, and conditions (e.g. hemorrhoids), in the user's genital and rectal areas. Based on these analyzed images or video, the system automatically adjusts the bidet settings for the specific conditions (e.g. hemorrhoids) and types of orifices, locations of orifices, sizes of orifices, shapes of orifices, gender, body type, and weight of the user.

Abstract: A portable multifunctional commode chair includes: a chair including a foldable chair back, foldable chair legs and a cushion, wherein a seat hole is provided at a center of the cushion; a concave slot is provided along an edge of said seat hole; a plastic bag is provided in the seat hole and fixed in the concave slot; an anal plug for being inserted into an anus; an adjustable dripping stand hinged on the chair and comprising a dripping bag connected to the anal plug; a closing covering comprising an upper supporting ring and a lower supporting ring, wherein connecting elements are provided at a center of the upper supporting ring; an opaque textile or a plastic cloth is surrounding between the upper supporting ring and the lower supporting ring and a door for opening and closing is provided on the opaque textile or the plastic cloth.

Abstract: A perineal spray attachment for use with a conventional toilet seat and which is specifically designed to be mounted to the underside of the seat for manipulation by either right or left hand. The attachment includes a discharge nozzle mounted at an end of an arcuately shaped conduit that is rigidly secured to a combination control valve and handle that is used to move the nozzle from a non-deployed position immediately beneath a portion of the toilet seat to a deployed position generally centrally of the opening in the toilet sear. The attachment also includes an inline venturi injector for entraining cleansing and other topical agents into the fluid flow through the discharge nozzle. The handle incorporates a valve for controlling liquid flow to the nozzle and which valve is actuated by an individual's thumb after the nozzle has been manipulated to the deployed position.

Abstract: Apparatus for a perineal wash system, including a seat with a pair of pads and/or a conduit that redirects fluid from a hand-held spray nozzle to the perineal area of a person on the seat. The pads are separated and have front and rear access areas dimensioned to allow a caregiver to access the perineal area of a seated person. In one embodiment one pad is movable sideways. The frame supporting the seat is spaced a sufficient distance from the gap between the pads to not impede access to the perineum. In one embodiment a perineal washer is supported adjacent the seat. The washer receives a nozzle of a hose sprayer and redirects the fluid spray through a movable elongated conduit to direct a spray of liquid upward to the perineum. In one embodiment a commode pot below the seat has a gap sufficient to avoid pinching dangling body parts.

Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, a bidet assembly for a toilet generally includes a sprayer, a water supply system, and an arm. The sprayer is configured to spray water. The water supply system is configured to selectively communicate water from one or more water sources to the sprayer. The arm is operationally coupled to the water sprayer and the water supply system. The arm is configured such that rotation of the arm acts to rotate the sprayer and the arm forger comprises a feature configured to allow control of the amount of water flow from the water supply to the sprayer.

Abstract: A toilet seat includes a seat unit, a user-operating unit, and an acting device. The seat unit includes a housing and a seat member that has front and rear portions. The seat member is pivotally connected to the housing at the rear portion. The user-operating unit is mounted in the front portion of the seat member. The acting device is mounted to the seat unit and is driven by the user-operating unit to perform an action.

Abstract: A bidet wand includes an arm and a nozzle. The arm includes one or more members, one or more connection tubes, and one or more inlet hoses. The one or more members are arranged in sequence from a first side to a second side and coupled to each other, the one or more members forming insertion portion at the first side. Each connection tube is coupled to and extends through the one or more members from the first side to the second side. Each inlet hose is coupled to one of the connection tubes at the second side and is configured to transfer water from a water source. The nozzle is configured to receive the insertion portion of the one or more members therein. The nozzle and the insertion portion include positive coupling features that are cooperatively configured to engage each other to couple the nozzle to the arm.

Abstract: A combined automatic toilet self-cleaning and user hygienic system, A combined automatic toilet seat-cleaning and user hygienic system, having a housing assembly, an electrical system, a liquid matter system, a turbine assembly, and a manifold assembly. The manifold assembly has a first at least one cut out. The manifold assembly is partially housed within a manifold. The manifold assembly has ducting for air to flow originating from the turbine assembly. The manifold assembly further has a bidet for liquid matter to exit from the liquid matter system directed onto a user positioned on a toilet seat assembly. A toilet seat assembly has mounting brackets to mount onto the manifold assembly for rotary movement of the seat assembly. A cover assembly has a mounting frame to mount onto the manifold assembly. The cover assembly further has a rotating arm assembly.

Abstract: An infant car seat having a bathtub, which include a main body, which is fixed to a seat of a car and includes a seat back portion for sitting a child thereon; the bathtub, mounted on the seat back portion and includes a drain tube for draining water used for washing a child; a soil container for collecting the water drained via the drain tube; and a portable bidet device, including a warm water supply unit for washing a child in the bathtub and a warm air supply unit to dry the child after being washed, thus being very sanitary and convenient and after washing a child, a car can be washed by using the portable bidet device and a car wash brush that is included, thus being very useful.

Abstract: A sanitary washing toilet seat device according to the invention comprises a nozzle head having a water discharge port; a first cylinder capable of housing at least part of the nozzle head; a second cylinder capable of housing at least part of the first cylinder; and a driver configured to advance or retract at least one of the nozzle head and the first and second cylinder. The driver includes a flexible rack with one end connected to the nozzle head; a motor; and a transmission mechanism configured to transmit rotation of the motor to the flexible rack. At least one of the nozzle head and the first and second cylinder is advanced or retracted in accordance with the rotation of the motor. In a sanitary washing toilet seat device and a toilet device equipped therewith, a multistage washing nozzle can be accurately advanced/retracted.

Abstract: A sanitary cleansing apparatus includes: a main body incorporating a water discharge nozzle that squirts water from a water discharge port; a toilet seat rotatably and pivotally supported at a relatively anterior position of the main body; a toilet lid rotatably and pivotally supported at a relatively posterior position of the main body and generally entirely covering an upper face of the toilet seat and the main body in a closed state; a transmissive window provided at a rear of the toilet lid and formed from a material different from that of the toilet lid; and a human body detection sensor provided in the upper face of the main body and being capable of detecting a human body through the transmissive window in the closed state of the toilet lid.

Abstract: A combined automatic toilet self-cleaning and user hygienic system, comprising a housing assembly, an electrical system, a liquid matter system, a turbine assembly, and a manifold assembly comprising a first at least one cut out. The manifold assembly is partially housed within a manifold. The manifold assembly has ducting for air to flow originating from the turbine assembly. The manifold assembly further comprises a bidet for liquid matter to exit originating from the liquid matter system. A toilet seat assembly has mounting brackets to mount onto the manifold assembly and a cover assembly has a mounting frame to mount onto the manifold assembly. The cover assembly has a second at least one cutout for air to flow originating from the turbine assembly. The cover assembly further has a third at least one cutout for the liquid matter to exit originating from the liquid matter system.

Abstract: A separable paperless bidet toilet seat comprises a main frame which includes: a fixing portion installed at a rear end of the toilet seat for containing a flushing spray and a telescopic structure of the spray; and a separable portion for receiving a heater, a motor, a pump and a control circuit and wherein a water inlet tube and the control circuit serves to connect the fixing portion to the separable portion. The main frame is installed at a rear side of the toilet and a separable portion is installed at a proper position so as to achieve above object.

Abstract: A movable auxiliary sanitary care apparatus includes a support unit, a lifting unit, a water supply unit, a control unit built in the outer shell unit to modulate and control water temperature and warm temperature of the seat cushion and the extension and retraction of the cleaning nozzle unit, a waste storing unit and a riding unit having a seat cushion and an outer lid. The seat cushion warms up the user's hip after the user is seated. The water supply unit is driven by the control unit via the control panel of the outer shell unit to clean the anal part of the user directly after evacuation to have the waste solely collected in the waste storing unit. The apparatus has the additional convenient function that the lifting unit can lifts the seat cushion gradually to help push the user to stand up from the seat cushion after evacuation.

Abstract: A sterilizing water dispensing apparatus, and a bidet and toilet seat having the same are disclosed. The sterilizing water dispensing apparatus includes: an inlet to which sterilizing water is introduced; a cylindrical vortex production chamber that generates a vortex in the sterilizing water introduced through the inlet; and a dispensing hole disposed at the center of the bottom of the vortex production chamber and dispensing the vortex-produced sterilizing water in the vortex production chamber to an inner wall of the toilet. Because sterilizing water is dispensed in the form of fine particles with a relatively large surface area, the sterilizing water is brought into contact with a larger area of an inner wall of a toilet, so a sterilizing effect can be enhanced with a small quantity of sterilizing water.

Abstract: Toilet cleaning apparatus is provided including dispensing means for dispensing fluid therefrom for cleaning the toilet and connection means for connecting the dispensing means to a fluid supply for providing a source of fluid to the dispensing means in use. The dispensing means includes a housing having fluid inlet means and fluid outlet means. The housing includes two or more parts and the parts are rotatably mounted to each other in use.

Abstract: Apparatus for a perineal wash system, including a seat with a pair of pads and/or a conduit that redirects fluid from a hand-held spray nozzle to the perineal area of a person on the seat. The pads are separated and have front and rear access areas dimensioned to allow a caregiver to access the perineal area of a seated person. In one embodiment one pad is movable sideways. The frame supporting the seat is spaced a sufficient distance from the gap between the pads to not impede access to the perineum. In one embodiment a perineal washer is supported adjacent the seat. The washer receives a nozzle of a hose sprayer and redirects the fluid spray through a movable elongated conduit to direct a spray of liquid upward to the perineum. In one embodiment a commode pot below the seat has a gap sufficient to avoid pinching dangling body parts.

Abstract: A bidet toilet seat apparatus and method of using the apparatus comprising: a seat having body that has an upper surface, a lower surface, and an open interior; a fluid inlet plug extending from a location associated with the body and communicating with a plurality of succeeding and interior extending passageway channels communicating in turn with the toilet seat interior passageway channels to warm up the toilet seat and a plurality of spray nozzles; the lower surface of said seat has splash guard that surrounds the open interior of said seat to prevent water spillage outside of a toilet bowl; and the plurality of spray nozzles are located at spaced locations along an inner wall of the splash guard. Wherein said splash guard is positioned below the rim of said toilet bowl, to prevent water spillage outside of a toilet bowl.

Abstract: A sanitary cleansing apparatus includes: a main body incorporating a water discharge nozzle that squirts water from a water discharge port; a toilet seat rotatably and pivotally supported at a relatively anterior position of the main body; a toilet lid rotatably and pivotally supported at a relatively posterior position of the main body and generally entirely covering an upper face of the toilet seat and the main body in a closed state; a transmissive window provided at a rear of the toilet lid and formed from a material different from that of the toilet lid; and a human body detection sensor provided in the upper face of the main body and being capable of detecting a human body through the transmissive window in the closed state of the toilet lid.

Abstract: A bidet toilet seat apparatus and method of using the apparatus comprising: a seat having a body that has an upper surface, a lower surface, and an open interior; a fluid inlet plug extending from a location associated with the body and communicating with a plurality of succeeding and interior extending passageway channels, the channels communicating in turn with a plurality of spray nozzles; the lower surface of said seat has a splash guard that surrounds the open interior of said seat to prevent water spillage outside of a toilet bowl; and the plurality of spray nozzles are located at spaced locations along an inner wall of the splash guard. Wherein said splash guard can be positioned (1) against the rim of said toilet bowl, (2) adjacent to the rim of said toilet bowl, and (3) below the rim of said toilet bowl, to prevent water spillage outside of a toilet bowl.

Abstract: A ceramic heater, a heat exchange unit, and a warm water washing toilet seat are provided which have excellent temperature rise characteristics and can reduce the time required to reach a predetermined water temperature. A ceramic heater (5) has a pattern watt density of 50 W/cm2 and above, and a surface watt density of 25 W/cm2 and above. Accordingly, the ceramic heater (5) has a short start-up time and excellent temperature rise characteristics. Further, the thickness of a core is reduced to between 0.5 mm and 1.9 mm (accordingly, circular tube thickness is between 1 mm and 2.4 mm), and this enables heat from the ceramic heater (5) can be efficiently transmitted to water that flows in the circular tube, making the ceramic heater (5) excellent in temperature rise characteristics. Accordingly, a gap between a heat exchanger (3) and the ceramic heater (5) is not necessary to be excessively narrowed.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting a wireless network includes receiving at a mobile device a signal having data indicative of a location of the mobile device. A determination is made whether the mobile device is within the coverage area of a specified network based on the data. The mobile device scans for the specified network in response to at least determining that it is within the coverage area of the specified network.

Abstract: A sanitary washing toilet seat device includes a stationary plate fixed on a rear top side of a toilet bowl and a case accommodating a washing mechanism for spraying warm water form a nozzle. The case is frontwardly movably fitted to the stationary plate by a concave and convex connection in vertical direction.

Abstract: A body washing unit for a toilet has a first tube (211) for drawing warm water. A second substantially vertical tube (212) is connected rotatably with the first tube (211). A third tube (213) is connected rotatably with the end of the second tube (212) and a nozzle (214) is on the end of the third tube (213) for ejecting cleansing water. A drive rotates the second tube (212) around its axis (A2) to displace the third tube (213) angularly around the axis (A2) of the second tube (212). A converter (MC) converts rotational motion of the second tube (212) into rotational motion of the third tube (213) so that the nozzle (214) moves between its downwardly oriented posture (DP) at a standby position (S.P.) and its upwardly oriented posture (UP) at a usage position (U.P.).

Abstract: A toilet seat (10) having a cleansing facility with an pivotable arm (18) supplied with warm water for cleaning and warm air for drying the anal and genital areas of a user. The arm (18) being automatically controlled to operate along a path substantially parallel with the central fore and aft axis of the toilet seat (10) between a stored position and an active position. The water is supplied though a duct (36) which has a relatively small cross-sectional area and the air is supplied through a duct (44) having a relatively large cross-sectional area so as to provide respectively differing volumes of fluid to the user. The water duct (36) and air duct (44) are substantially parallel and both terminate in upward disposition to direct the water and air upwardly onto the user at a close range for efficient cleaning and drying, respectively.

Abstract: A toilet device, in particular for bedridden persons, includes a lower shell (20) whose top side has a support surface (45; 80, 82) surrounding an opening (30) to receive the stool and urine of a person on the lower shell, in such a way that there is a first sealing line portion between the person and lower shell, which first sealing line portion extends from the inside of one buttock over the coccyx or lower back region to the inside of the other buttock. An upper shell (22) can be mounted to the lower shell and is so formed that in a transitional region between the lower shell and the upper shell (22) connected thereto there are second and third sealing line portions, adjoining the first sealing line portion, in the region of the uppermost insides of the thighs or the lowermost trunk region, which are adjoined by a fourth sealing line portion which extends from one side of the lowermost trunk region over the pubic region or lower abdomen region to the other side of the lowermost trunk region.

Abstract: A portable soaking and bath pan is provided for treating perineal wounds of a bedridden patient. The pan comprises a bottom portion having a generally flat lower surface for being supported upon the patient's bed and upwardly and outwardly flaring sides that define a relatively wide and shallow treatment area that can receive the thighs and buttocks of the patient to be treated. A collection reservoir or basin is formed within the bottom portion immediately beneath the treatment area which is used to collect cleansing fluid as the patient is treated. The collection reservoir has a drain outlet that is used to convey the accumulated cleansing fluid from the reservoir through flexible tubing to a discharge receptacle in the patient's room. A discharge valve controls the flow of cleansing fluid from the reservoir. A handheld, detachable spray head mounted to the pan is provided for introducing cleansing fluid into the treatment area.

Abstract: An improved cleaning device which can be used as a personal hygienic unit, as a unit for cleaning a diaper area of an infant, and rinsing soiled diapers, or as a cleaning unit for clearing clogs in a toilet or drain pipe. There is included a flexible hose which is connected to a water supply and to an inlet of a flow control valve. An outlet of the flow control valve is connected to a rigid hollow handle for delivery of water through the handle to a spray head rotationally secured to the handle so as to deliver water upwardly from the spray head openings when the device is in use. A secondary unit is independently connected to a water supply for delivery of water to a hand-held spray nozzle to allow cleaning of a diaper area of an infant and rinsing soiled diapers. The improved device incorporates an improved mounting assembly for facilitating the placement of the device on a toilet, and other features to provide efficient operation of the improved device.

Abstract: A bidet toilet seat has a plurality of spaced-apart nozzle holes disposed at a frontal lower portion of the seat and adapted to provide a plurality of water streams extending generally horizontally and at limited upward inclination to contact intimate areas of a person seated on the seat. Water flow and force of the streams are controlled by a valve to govern force and distance of the streams. The nozzle holes are defined in a conduit attached to the seat or defined within the seat.

Abstract: A combination hydrothermal bath and bidet that is one-piece, made of porcelain, and has a base portion, a front portion, a rear portion, a pair of side portions, and a seat portion. The base portion rests on a floor. The front portion extends upwardly from the base portion. The back portion extends upwardly from the base portion and is leaned against by the back of the user when the combination is utilized as a hydrothermal bath. The pair of side portions extend upwardly from the base portion and forwardly from the back portion to the front portion and are straddled by the legs of the user. The seat portion is sat upon by the user when the combination is utilized as the hydrothermal bath, and is bordered by the base portion, the front portion, the rear portion, and the pair of side portions.

Abstract: A combination hydrothermal bath and bidet that is one-piece, made of porcelain, and has a base portion, a front portion, a rear portion, a pair of side portions, and a seat portion. The base portion rests on a floor. The front portion extends upwardly from the base portion. The back portion extends upwardly from the base portion and is leaned against by the back of the user when the combination is utilized as a hydrothermal bath. The pair of side portions extend upwardly from the base portion and forwardly from the back portion to the front portion and are straddled by the legs of the user. The seat portion is sat upon by the user when the combination is utilized as the hydrothermal bath, and is bordered by the base portion, the front portion, the rear portion, and the pair of side portions.

Abstract: Sanitary cleansing apparatus 20 is provided with attachment state sensor 180 for detecting the state of attachment to toilet bowl 21. When OFF signal is output from attachment state sensor 180, first closing valve 137a is closed at step S82 and power supply to cleansing water heater 129 is stopped at step S84; shower nozzle 24 is finally stored in standby position. Therefore, troubles are fairly prevented since shower nozzle 24 is stored in standby position with inhibition of water spouting function when sanitary cleansing apparatus 20 is detached from toilet bowl 21.

Abstract: The present invention is a raised toilet seat that fits both elongated and regular toilet bowls. Within the raised toilet seat is a water channel that runs water to perforation on the side of the raised toilet seat that allows the water to spray upon an individual sitting on the seat. A water line runs out of the side of the toilet seat. This water line can be flexible and can be attached with a coupling to a faucet of a sink near the toilet. The bidet could also be placed in the toilet permanently by hooking the water line to the hot and cold water lines of the sink next to the toilet in the bathroom. In this embodiment the lines from the hot and cold water line to the sink would run into a temperature valve for setting the proper temperature of the water and then into a gate valve that would allow the individual to turn on and off the spray within the toilet seat. The line would then run out of the gate valve to the toilet seat and to the water channel of the seat.

Abstract: A cleaning device which can be used as a personal hygienic unit, as a unit for cleaning a diaper area of an infant, and rinsing soiled diapers, or as a cleaning unit for clearing clogs in a toilet or drain pipe. There is included a flexible hose which is connected to a water supply and to an inlet of a flow control valve. An outlet of the flow control valve is connected to a rigid hollow handle for delivery of water through the handle to a sprayhead secured at an acute angle in relation to a longitudinal axis of the handle so as to deliver water upwardly from the spray head openings when the device is in use. A secondary unit is independently connected to a water supply for delivery of water to a hand-held spray nozzle to allow cleaning of a diaper area of an infant and rinsing soiled diapers. As an alternative to the sprayhead, there is provided a flexible, bendable pipe having a free open end, through which a stream of water can be delivered to an immediate proximity of a clogged toilet or drain.

Abstract: A bidet assembly for use with a toilet having a toilet seat is disclosed. The bidet assembly provides a bidet seat to be coupled rotatably to the toilet to be movable between a raised position and a lowered position over the toilet seat on the toilet bowl. The bidet seat defines a central opening. A nozzle for providing a fluid flow therethrough is connected to the bidet peat proximate the central opening. The nozzle is thus movable with the bidet seat when the bidet seat is coupled to the toilet. When coupled to a conventional toilet, the bidet seat is rotated into position atop the toilet seat only when the user wishes to use the bidet assembly. Thus, the bidet nozzle and any attached water supply are protected from contamination by the toilet. When the bidet assembly is not in use, the bidet seat is rotated to a raised position.

Abstract: Sanitary seat on which the disabled or the elderly can sit to wash--or have washed--parts of their lower body. The seat (61) comprises two parts, an inner part (64) and an annular part (62), which can be moved relative to each other in the vertical direction. When the inner part (64), is projecting above the annular part (62), the part of the lower body projecting outside the inner part can be washed. When the inner part (64), is below the annular part (62), the particular person is sitting on the annular part (62). In that situation the other part on which the person was first seated can be washed. The inner part (64) is preferably provided with a spray head, and the inner part (64) with a downward projecting part of the annular part (62) preferably forms a watertight seal for forming a space which can be filled with water in which the lower body can be cleansed.

Abstract: A seat for washing portions of a human body. The device includes a stool upon which an individual can sit. An interior bowl of the stool includes spray nozzles directing water onto a genital region of the user. An extendable spray nozzle is mounted to the stool and can be used to selectively shower individual portions of the user. A support chair can be positioned over the stool for further supporting the user relative to the stool during a bathing procedure.

Abstract: For handicapped persons, especially wheelchair users, a hygiene seat is proposed having a rim comprising two cooperating tubes (7, 8) adjustable in an axial direction and via a detent mechanism, as well as guide rails (4a, 4b) serving to receive a tub (6) or a board, whereby a cushion may be mounted on said board (3) closing the opening in the rim.

Abstract: A human private parts washing apparatus is provided with a nozzle supporter, a washing nozzle and a washing water supply tube which extends in the washing nozzle with one end protruding into the washing nozzle. The washing nozzle includes an outer nozzle operated slidably back and forth by a washing nozzle driving device and an inner nozzle operated slidably by the hydraulic pressure of the supplied washing water. An auxiliary washing nozzle driving device operates the washing nozzle over an additional stroke. Thus, the washing water is supplied independent of the washing nozzle's operation positions. The washing nozzle reaches the bidet washing position ahead of the anus region washing position by 30 to 35 mm without any trouble, and the washing nozzle can be advanced and retracted by 10 to 30 mm additionally with respect to the bidet washing position.

Abstract: A compact bidet assembly having external adjustment is mounted to the rear undersurface of a seat of a conventional toilet. A body having a fixed element connected to a source of water by means of flexible tubing hidden under the seat has an adjacent rotatable element and internal passageway leading to a nozzle. The nozzle rotates in response to a hidden control rod having a handle extended just beyond the seat edge and aligned to indicate the directional position of the nozzle, the nozzle being rotatable in a vertical arc to about 15 degrees above horizontal (seat down) to at least 30 degrees below horizontal. A control valve assembly provides water preadjusted for temperature and pressure to the bidet assembly by off-on control with the initial surge of warmup water being diverted to the bowl under the seat. An alternate control valve assembly is provided to replace the sink faucet assembly one mode supplying water through a diverter valve to the bidet and another mode diverting water to the sink faucet.

Abstract: A plumbing fixture that is uniquely designed to function as a toilet or water closet, and as a bidet is disclosed. The fixture also includes a mechanism for administering a douche or medicinal solution, and has provision for dispensing soap and also includes an auxiliary spraying device for use as a cleansing apparatus. The fixture is adapted for connection to sources of hot and cold water and has a control means that enables the user to regulate the temperature of the water that is provided by the auxiliary spraying device and by the douche or medicinal administering mechanism. The fixture is designed for use as a toilet and as a bidet without manipulation, and for administering a douching solution with relative ease. The preparation of the douching or medicinal solution is facilitated by the capability of removing the container that holds such a solution, and the container can be easily cleaned after such use.

Abstract: A sterilizer for toilet spray attachment includes a reservoir filled with sterilizing agent or cleaning chemical, a delivery tube connected with the reservoir, a mixing portion connected with the delivery tube and connected between a water conduit for supplying a pressurized water and a spray nozzle adapted for spraying user's anus or genitals, whereby upon the supply of pressurized water, the liquid in the reservoir will be automatically drained or sucked into the mixing portion for thorough mixing and for final spraying and cleansing purposes for the toilet users.

Abstract: A toilet bowl unit has a bowl arranged to be used a toilet bowl and bounding an interior, and a water supply element located in the interior of the bowl in its front region and arranged to wash the lower parts of the user's body.

Abstract: A safety toilet seat comprising a cassette jacket type seat, a water transporting system and a controlled heating system whereby the cassette jacket-type seat is made as a jacket, the interior of which is filled with water which is kept warm by the controlled heating system. A spray nozzle is provided at the front and rear of the cassette jacket-type seat and in communication with the interior thereof. The warm water in the seat is sprayed via the nozzles to thereby wash the anus and/or genitals of user seated thereon.Conventionally heated toilet seats when used during the cold winter season are usually heated by means of an electric heating coil encased within the toilet seat. Additionally, if the toilet unit is equipped with a genital and/or anus wash washing unit, a second electric heating coil is necessary. Dual heating coils of this nature tent to waste energy, increase production cost and promote maintenance problems with respect to the toilet unit.

Abstract: A topical washing device is utilized to clean a predetermined body portion of a user. The device includes a washing nozzle for discharging washing water and a water feed line connecting the washing nozzle to a source of water. A heat exchanger, heater, temperature sensor, heat-sensitive safety switch, and controller are provided to control the temperature of water which is discharged. By using the device, water will be discharged from the device which is always comfortable to a user, even after the device has not been used for relatively long periods and when water supplied to the device varies in temperature.

Abstract: An apparatus usable with conventional toilet structures, said apparatus of the type designed for providing sitz bath, sitz shower, and other such treatments of the general peri-anal area.A conduit means preferably extends vertically through an aperture formed in a toilet seat so that one end of the conduit is disposed upwardly of the toilet seat and the other end of the conduit is disposed downwardly of the seat, but in non-interfering relationship with the toilet bowl portion of the structure so that normal use thereof can be made even when the conduit is in its functional position.The upper end of the conduit is brought into fluid communication with a source of fluid under pressure by a flexible hose carrying a flow control valve at its end that releasably connects to the upper end of said conduit.