Abstract: A seating apparatus is designed for placing over a standard toilet system. The apparatus includes a chair having a padded backrest, padded arms and a padded seat. A patient accesses the toilet by raising the padded seat that is hinged across the back of the chair. Each of the padded arms includes a plastic side that forms a curved channel on each side of the toilet seat for catching loose items and any possible soil. The apparatus further includes a removable tray/table is mounted on the chair using slots that grip the arms, and a roll-away storage unit that is removably attached to the tray/table or chair.

Abstract: A portable toilet shelter for providing complete privacy for a user having to use an outdoor toilet. The portable toilet shelter includes a side wall structure including a base sheet of material having longitudinal side edges and also having top and bottom edges and further having first sleeve portions being disposed in the base sheet of material and being adapted to be erected about a toilet; and also includes a side wall structure support assembly for supporting the side wall structure upon a ground; and further includes a roof assembly including a roof member, and also including a frame being attached to the roof member and being removably connected to the side wall structure support assembly; and also includes a fastening assembly including a fastening member being attached to the base sheet of material and roof member for closing the base sheet of material and the roof member about the toilet.

Abstract: A portable toilet enclosure assembly for providing privacy for users of portable toilets which may be positioned in the open. The portable toilet enclosure assembly includes a base assembly including a support base, and also including wheels upon which the support base is mounted; and also includes a height adjustable pole assembly being mounted upon the support base; and further includes a curtain support assembly including a bracket being attached to the height adjustable pole assembly, and also including tubular curtain rod support member being pivotally attached to the bracket, and further including a curtain rod being adjustably attached to the tubular curtain rod support member, and also including curtain hangers being movably mounted upon the curtain rod; and also includes a curtain being attached to and depending from the curtain hangers.

Abstract: A portable restroom facility has a housing. The housing has a door opening for entering and exiting the housing. A removable waste storage container is stored within the housing for holding bodily waste. When the removable waste storage container is full or partially full, the removable waste storage container can be removed and a new clean removable waste storage container can be inserted into the housing. Thus, a waste drainage truck does not need to visit each facility and drain each portable restroom facility.

Abstract: An enclosure for a portable toilet comprises at least two sections, one of which has a door opening and a door mounted thereon. The enclosure door is moveable between a closed position and an opened position. Each enclosure section includes a first end and a second end. A tab having a hole extends from the first and a hole is formed in the second end of each enclosure section. When assembled, the first end of one section abuts the second end of the adjacent section. To ensure a substantially smooth seam or junction between the two sections, the tab extends from the inner surface of one section, across the junction between the two sections, to lie against the inner surface of the adjacent section. The tabs are aligned with the holes, and are sized such that the tab holes align with the section holes. A fastener is passed through the section hole and the tab hole to secure the two sections together. Mounting tabs are also provided at the bottom of the enclosure to secure the enclosure to the base.

Abstract: An insulating cover for a portable toilet as used on construction sites and for outdoor events is described. In one arrangement insulating panels are fastened around the portable toilet to reduce the escape of heat therefrom.

Abstract: A portable restroom facility has a housing. The housing has a door opening for entering and exiting the housing. A removable waste storage container is stored within the housing for holding bodily waste. When the removable waste storage container is full or partially full, the removable waste storage container can be removed and a new clean removable waste storage container can be inserted into the housing. Thus, a waste drainage truck does not need to visit each facility and drain each portable restroom facility.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable sanitation device comprising a stall that houses and maintains a conventional toilet. Coupled to the toilet is a water source and coupled to the stall is a removable and separate septic tank. The water source will render a flushable unit that permits the waste to travel from the toilet to a separate and removable septic tank. Other features can be added for enhancing the present invention, such as, but not limited to: a sink coupled to the water source; a light source interiorly and/or exteriorly located; a urinal coupled to the water source; a tissue dispensing apparatus; a soap dispenser; a vent; shower head coupled to the water source; a capacity gauge coupled to the septic tank; and a by-pass valve located within the waste line of the toilet to the septic tank for enabling capability of by-passing the septic tank and tapping into an existing sewage line.

Abstract: ADA-compliant, portable bathroom modules provide safe, easily installed complete or partial bathrooms in a room of a home or building and are easily removed when no longer needed, without permanently changing the appearance of the home or building. The units form an enclosed structure having a roof with a ventilation fan, and door. The modular design allows a complete bathroom or a portion thereof to be selected, as desired, by the user. The complete model includes a shower module, a toilet module and an intermediate hallway/center module. A portion of a complete bathroom includes a shower module or toilet module alone (⅓ unit), or together with a hallway/center module (⅔ unit) to enhance access. The complete bathroom or portions thereof may include a back flush toilet and sewage ejection pump to accommodate installation on a concrete slab, an integral (instantaneous) water heater to allow a cold water only hook-up, and a wall mounted body dryer.

Abstract: A portable toilet shelter that is more stackable and easier to assemble and disassemble. The portable toilet shelter includes a loop enclosure that is mountable to a base, and that is adapted to receive a roof. The loop enclosure includes opposed end walls each having opposed edges. Opposed side walls are positioned between the opposed end walls, with each of the side walls also having opposed edges. Flexible hinges connect the edges of the side walls to respective adjacent edges of the end walls to complete the loop enclosure. The portable toilet shelter is partially disassembled when collapsed to a height of about the thickness of two walls, wherein the end walls fold respectively toward and overlay the side walls. The portable toilet shelter is partially erected when the end walls are unfolded respectively away from the side walls to maintain an upright and self-supporting position.

Abstract: A multi-function base unit for an outdoor portable restroom cabana that is molded from a plastic material to form a combined cabana floor, waste-holding tank, and pallet skids for support and for forklift access. The unit includes a base that defines a holding tank and a pallet that supports the cabana. The base includes a top floor panel enclosing the base holding tank. The panel may be removed for storing restroom components therein when the toilet cabana is in a knock-down state, and for storing waste when the cabana is assembled and used, and for stabilizing the cabana as the holding tank is filled. The base unit is designed with a floor on which either an Asian style or Western style toilet unit may be mounted with or without flushing capability.

Abstract: A knockdown portable toilet cabana comprises substantially identical panels forming opposite, vertical side walls and a rear wall, and a front panel having an access opening with a door covering the opening and hingedly connected to the front panel. The lower edges of the panels are engaged with a floor forming base and a covering roof is arranged at the upper ends of the panels. The lower edges of the panels and the corresponding peripheral edges of the base are provided with interconnecting channels and tongues for releaseably attaching, and for detaching the panels and the base. The upper edges of the panels and the corresponding edges of the roof are provided with releaseable connectors for attaching and detaching the roof from the panels. Elongated channel members frictionally engage and releaseably connect together the adjacent vertical edges of the panels. A toilet waste holding tank is removably positioned within the cabana.

Abstract: Lavatory for connection to a composting container (1) or a sewage pipe forming part of a sewage system. The lavatory has a seat part (11), a lid (12) adapted to the seat part, and a hollow support body (13) supporting the seat part. The support body (13) surrounds or forms an inner duct through which fecal matter passes to the container or the sewage pipe. The rear wall of the duct slopes backwards from the seat part (11) in the downward direction so that it forms an angle (&agr;) with the vertical.

Abstract: A portable urinal includes a receiving container which is secured against accidental overturning. A hollow support member extends upwardly from the receiving container. A urine receiver is mounted on the hollow support member and connected in fluid communication therewith. A curtain support fixture is mounted at the upper end of the support member and in turn supports a privacy curtain which extends entirely around the receiving container, the support member, and the urine receiver.

Abstract: A portable sanitation unit includes a base, a sanitation unit housing having a door and provided with a floor and a sanitation unit pan. A waste tank is situated on the base. Apart from the waste tank, a flushing water tank is also fitted below the waste tank. The walls of the sanitation unit housing consist of panels situated at a distance from each other, the outside panels being connected to each other and resting against each other when the inside panels are fitted at an angle. The ends of the walls are provided with a construction for connecting them together, the construction including mirror-symmetrical lips provided with receiving parts through which a pin is guided.

Abstract: A portable toilet having a frame defining a collection space for waste product, an opening in the frame, and a seating surface for supporting a user in a seated position to allow waste product from a user in the seated position to be discharged through the opening into the collection space. A removable cover is provided on the frame for selectively blocking and exposing the frame opening.

Abstract: A combined toilet and waste holding tank is provided for mounting within a portable toilet cabana having side walls, a rear wall, and a front wall with a door and a floor. The tank extends along the rear wall and between the side walls and occupies roughly the rear half of the cabana floor space. The toilet includes a ring-like structure having a rear portion opening directly into the tank through a cover panel upon the upper surface of the tank, and also having a forward extending, bowl-like portion which is integral with and extends forwardly of the front wall of the tank. The cabana has a rear-to-front extending central axis which approximately bisects the cabana. The toilet structure is located substantially on one side of the cabana axis, so that it is closer to one side wall of the cabana and the toilet is acutely angled relative to the cabana axis.

Abstract: A portable personal toilet facility device that is easily and conveniently carried by one person comprises a case, a seat with an opening, a disposable container detachably attached to the seat effective to receive a waste deposited through the opening, and at least one compartment effective to store the disposable container. The case has a closed configuration that is effective to store the disposable container, the seat, and the waste, without spillage of solids and liquids, and without release of odors, in any orientation position of the case relative to the ground.

Abstract: A portable and covered toilet which can be easily assembled and used in a variety of remote locations that require proper waste disposal. An inexpensive flushing system maintains sanitary conditions, and, a cover, included to provide privacy, is folded onto the base, and the toilet is taken apart and situated thereon in a convenient, packaged unit.

Abstract: A portable flush toilet and enclosure comprises an operating mode and a storage mode. In the operating mode, a flush toilet inside a personnel enclosure or cabana is connected to a first waste tank external to the enclosure. A second waste tank external to the enclosure receives liquid waste from the first waste tank. The second waste tank provides flush fluid to the flush tank. In the storage mode, the first waste tank and the second waste tanks are disconnected from the flush toilet and flush tank and stored within the enclosure.

Abstract: A portable toilet seat, especially--but not exclusively for a child, has a cup shape and is arranged to receive a liner. The liner is a film of hydrophobic material with a drainage pad attached to the center thereof. The seat is preferably a closed container when not in use.

Abstract: A system for inserting and removing a bed pan in conjunction with a bed, utilizing a vessel which is capable of holding human waste products. A track is supported by the bed and extends along and beneath the top surface of the bed. The track includes a guide for moving the vessel along the same. The vessel may be placed in the guide in a first position within the periphery of the bed and in a second position outwardly from the periphery of the bed. A conduit extends from the top surface of the bed to a place beneath the top surface of the bed for communication with the vessel when it is at the first position.

Abstract: A device in connection with a separation-type of toilet systems, i.e. having separate feces and urine reception means located beneath a seat opening, a urine receptacle debouching into the front part of the seat opening and a feces receptacle debouching into the rear part of the seat opening, as seen in the direction of the person assuming a sitting position above the seat opening. In accordance with the invention the toilet seat is located inside a toilet space, the headroom of which above and in front of said seat is sufficient to allow said person to assume a comfortable sitting position above said opening but at the same time insufficient to allow a standing position, thus preventing or making considerably difficult urination from in front of the seat opening.

Abstract: A toilet training device (20) is provided, preferably configured as a simulation of an antique railroad engine. The device (20) includes a toilet training bowl (56) supported within a housing (22) with a cover (24) mounted for selective movement thereof between a covering position over the bowl (56) and a retracted position adjacent the housing (22), so as to allow access to the housing (22) and bowl (56) for toilet training purposes. A secondary supply chamber (26) is also provided having a pivotal top (28), for the storage of toys or toilet training needs. The bowl (56) supports a lift-off apertured panel (54) which may be removed for use on a conventional adult toilet. The bowl (56) is also removable from the device (20) after toilet training is completed, so that the device (20) may be used as a toy.

Abstract: A portable and mobile toilet includes a case for removably placing a bowl therein, and four elongate walls and an upper cover collapsibly combined together. The case, the bowl and the upper cover have an outer layer and an inner layer to form an inner hollow cavity for a gas to fill therein when the toilet is to be combined together for use. The upper cover is placed on the four walls when in use, and is closed on the case when collapsed. The four walls are made of a flexible opaque material, able to be rolled up and stored in the case when collapsed. Ropes and nails are provided to secure the upper cover and the case stably to keep the toilet secured on the ground.

Abstract: A portable toilet which can be readily assembled and disassembled, including a base, a bowl detachably connected to the base, and an upper frame detachably connected to the base by two suspension tubes. The portable toilet can be used in a car or in the fields, or wherever it is needed.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable toilet which is disposable after use. The apparatus is comprised of sturdy biodegradable, environmentally safe corrugated paper board which is capable of being incinerated or buried in the earth's surface after use. The disposable toilet is comprised of a seat member which is placed over the top of a substantially rectangular base member. The seat member contains a rounded rectangular opening. The bottom of the base member is open so as to allow human waste excretions to fall into a pre-excavated hole in the earth's surface located directly underneath the toilet. After use, the toilet can be moved to a new location or disposed of and the hole covered with soil.

Abstract: A child's commode is combined with an educational work desk or, in another embodiment, with a wheeled simulated riding animal. Both embodiments provide assistance in the difficult task of toilet training a child by giving the child a positive motivation to occupy the commode. A lid may be lowered to cover the commode portion and form a desk seat. In the case of the wheeled riding animal a saddle may be lowered to cover the pot portion for useful play well beyond the potty training age of the child. Both embodiments include a vertically extending, rearward projecting handle for ease of pot removal and cleaning. In the case of the animal simulation, the handle is in the form of a simulated animal tail.

Abstract: An outdoor toilet cabana is formed of pair of side walls whose opposite vertical edges are bent to form angled corner sections having their free edge portions bent into vertical strip-like flanges that extend in approximately the same plane towards the opposite, corresponding flanges of the opposite wall. A rear wall has side edge strip-like portions that are aligned in approximately the same plane as the flanges of the side wall. Extruded strips are formed with oppositely opening channels to receive the adjacent side wall flanges and rear wall edge portions. These channels are deeper than the portions of the flanges and rear wall strips received therein so that they can accommodate variations in wall dimensions while still providing a rigid cabana of pre-determincd size. A doorway is formed between the flanges on the forward side of the side walls. A substantially continuous extruded doorway edge strip extends along the jambs and the header of the doorway.

Abstract: A toddler urinal comprising a receptacle having a top end, a bottom end, and an open urine deposition cavity disposed therebetween and bounded by a backboard adapted for containing urine sprayed therein; a drain disposed through the urine deposition cavity and extended downwards and through the bottom end of the receptacle; and a open vessel disposed under the drain for collecting urine.

Abstract: A convertible multi-functional seat apparatus includes a base having a generally horizontal seat with an opening formed therein and a pair of generally vertical armrests disposed along and extending above opposite sides of the seat, and a generally upright back attached to the base and disposed along a rear end of the seat. The seat apparatus also includes a seat potty cover supported on the seat for movement between a first position adjacent to seat in which the cover overlies and conceals the opening and a second position remote from the seat in which the cover is displaced from and exposes the opening. The potty assembly is disposed in the opening and supported by an internal rim of the seat forming the opening therein. The potty assembly includes a replaceable plastic bag and an annular retainer ring supporting the bag about a peripheral edge portion thereof in the opening by the internal rim of the seat.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cat litter box apparatus and method. The apparatus includes component parts that combine to resemble a human toilet facility. The component parts include a tank member for storing and dispensing cat litter material, a bowl-like base member detachably connected to the tank member, a drawer member that is removably enclosed within the bowl-like base member for receiving fresh cat litter material from the tank member and for being used by a cat for going to the toilet.

Abstract: A portable, knockdown toilet includes a top unit and a bottom unit which cooperate with each other to define a carrying case into which a collapsible midunit, a collapsible insert unit, collection bags, and accessories are placed for carrying and storage. A handle is attached to the carrying case. Flexible waste collection bags are included, and a desiccant gel is also included as are bag ties so cleanup is facilitated.

Abstract: A head construction for a pontoon boat comprising a housing having an open top and an open front and a toilet is mounted within the housing. A lid is hinged to the rear edge of the housing and is movable between a horizontal, closed position and an open position where the lid extends vertically. A foldable frame is secured to the housing and can be moved between a folded retracted position, where the frame is located within the housing, to an extended position where the frame extends vertically a substantial distance above the housing. A flexible curtain interconnects the undersurface of the lid and the frame and the lower end portion of the curtain is disposed within the open front end of the housing. When the lid is moved to the open position, the frame can be pivoted from the retracted to the extended position where the curtain provides an enclosure.

Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate the use of bed pans for patients comfined to a bed comprising an inflatable compartment between a base and a removable seat support. The apparatus lifts the patient allowing replacement and retrieval of a bed pan within.

Abstract: A toilet training device for rewarding the toilet user when excrement enters or is placed in an excrement container by the toilet user. The toilet training device includes an excrement container having an entrance area and a plurality of infrared light-emitting diodes are sequentially triggered and sequentially emit infrared light substantially intersecting the entrance area. The infrared light is detected at the other end of the entrance area by a infrared light detector that generates an electrical signal in response to detected infrared light. A width pulse counter is connected to the detector and generates a first signal in response to a narrow electrical signal and a second signal in response to a wide electrical signal. The first and second signals are responsive to liquid or solid excrement deposition and generate, through control logic, one of a sight or sound signals or both for rewarding the user of the toilet training device.

Abstract: A portable toilet enclosure comprises a base and sidewalls attached to sides of the base. The base has a wall in which a portable toilet is disposed. A moveable wall is supported on the sidewalls and is operable to a closed position in which the portable toilet is concealed from view and to an open position which provides use of the portable toilet in the usual manner. The sidewalls incorporate integral hand grips along the top. The bottom edges of the sidewalls provide support for the enclosure on an underlying surface. A pair of wheels are mounted at the lower front corners of the enclosure. With the toilet resting on its sidewalls, the wheels are slightly out of contact with the underlying surface. Forward tipping of the enclosure brings the wheels into contact with the underlying surface while at the same time elevating the lower edges of the sidewalls from the underlying surface so that the enclosure can be rolled.

Abstract: Dry closet consisting of a bottom part (1) and an upper part (2), the bottom part containing an absorbing agent. The bottom part (1) is at delivery folded together by folding the walls a short distance up inwards over which an upper part (2) has been placed and the different parts are then kept together by a tape. The upper part (2) contains a seat and a lid and when used the sides of the bottom part are unfolded so that a greater height and volume is obtained and the upper part (2) is placed on the bottom part locking the unfolded sides of the bottom part (1), whereafter the closet is ready for use. When used to a sufficient extent the closet can be burned where it was used or in the close vicinity thereof.

Abstract: The invention or inventions involve various sanitary toilet systems, assemblies, subassemblies, embodiments or structures comprising components, the majority of which are relatively light in weight, readily constructed or formed into the shapes and dimensions desired to provide structures which are portable, very durable, economical to manufacture and assemble, and service when required.Each of the toilet assemblies embodies, among other things, what may be termed a housing or base, a support or supporting enclosure disposed in the housing, a receptacle located in the enclosure for receiving body waste, a seat mounted in relation to the housing and provided with a relatively large opening in communication with the receptacle, and a cover having a portion for overlying the seat and a portion for disposition in the opening for substantially closing the same. This unique connecting relationship between the seat and cover to close the opening also appears to constitute an advance in the art.

Abstract: The invention or inventions involve various sanitary toilet systems, assemblies, subassemblies, embodiments or structures comprising components, the majority of which are relatively light in weight, readily constructed or formed into the shapes and dimensions desired to provide structures which are portable, very durable, economical to manufacture and assemble, and service when required.Although the components may be constructed of any material suitable for the purpose, the majority are preferably made from cellulosic sheet material, some of which are superimposed and permanently joined or bonded together to provide laminated relatively thick stock which is also treated to render the stock substantially liquid proof and very strong, yet light in weight. The weight factor is important because any one of the toilet assemblies can be readily lifted and carried to any location desired.

Abstract: A riding animal device for children in which the identity of the animal can be changed from time to time by removal of head and tail portions and replacement with alternate head and tail portions representing a different animal. The body portion may be recessed and equipped with a removable receptacle part in the form of a saddle having an opening from which depends a catch receptacle for use as a chamber pot to catch and retain body wastes excreted by a child undergoing toilet training, or for use as a container for flowers, plants, or the like if it is desired that the animal device be used for decoration or display purposes. The head is preferably mounted for up and down oscillation by means of a bridle and reins attached thereto.

Abstract: A bedside commode carried on a mobile frame including a ramp for bridging the space between the bed and the commode, and a peripheral railing mounted to extend above the commode platform for providing a protective barrier as well as a gripping bar for the patient. A front railing with a raised lateral portion is mounted in a fixed position on the forward edge of the commode platform. At least one side railing is manually movable from an upright locked position to an unlocked lower position below the upper surface of the commode platform, and the preferred embodiment also includes a rigidly mounted side railing opposite the manually movable side railing.

Abstract: Mass producible, compact packets disposed in a moisture impermeable container adapted to store and dispense the packets for use in receiving and disposing of solid human waste in a sanitary manner in disaster areas or under other conditions in which normal sanitation facilities are unavailable; the exterior of the packet is a water impermeable outer wrapper systematically closed upon itself and adapted to be used to contain solid waste; the wrapper possesses substantial tensile strength and burst resistance when wet, and in its open laid-flat state is about one foot or longer in each direction, sized to receive all solid waste from a person discharging waste from a squatting position; a portion of toilet tissue is disposed within the packet in a position protected by the outer wrapper; and the packet includes closure means retaining the outer wrapper in its compact form, protecting the toilet tissue prior to use, and adapted, after the outer wrapper has received the waste and has been closed upon itself in a

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable baby toilet, comprising a toilet bowl which serves also as a cover, a basal part and a handle.