With Seat Patents (Class 4/483)
  • Patent number: 12011123
    Abstract: An interactive training toilet to aid in potty training a child. The training toilet has sensors to detect to liquid waste, solid waste, and flatulence. The training toilet plays audio to relax and encourage the child. The training toilet records a timeline of bodily functions and sends a report to a connected application. One embodiment is an independent unit, and another embodiment attaches to a standard toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Inventor: Ludlow D. Forbes
  • Patent number: 11845656
    Abstract: An apparatus and method generate oxygen gas from sodium percarbonate and water including seawater. The apparatus includes a chamber, a valve system, and an output port. The valve system controls combining a quantity of the sodium percarbonate, a quantity of the water, a quantity of potassium iodide, and optionally a quantity of sodium sulfate decahydrate. A chemical reaction between the sodium percarbonate and the water in the chamber generates oxygen gas, which is output at an output port from the chamber. The potassium iodide is a catalyst for the chemical reaction and optionally the sodium sulfate decahydrate is a temperature moderator for the chemical reaction. A ratio between the water and the sodium percarbonate is in a range of 2.5 to 8 by weight. A ratio of the potassium iodide per liter of the water yields a molarity in a range of 0.25 to 1.25.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Carol A. Becker, Wayne E. Glad
  • Patent number: 11751729
    Abstract: A potty training assembly for potty training a child includes a potty training chair has a waste recess is integrated into the potty training chair to facilitate a child to practice potty training on the potty training chair. A pair of attachment slots is each integrated into the potty training chair and a tray is removably attachable to the potty training chair. The tray has a pair of engagements that each releasably engages a respective one of the attachment slots in the potty training chair for removably attaching the tray to the potty training chair. A personal electronic device is embedded into the tray to keep the child occupied while the child employs the potty training chair thereby inhibiting the child from leaving the potty training chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventor: Olufemi Bewaji
  • Patent number: 11391633
    Abstract: A heat reactive toilet seat assembly for integrating the novelty of a mood ring into a toilet includes a toilet seat that includes a thermochromic element thereby facilitating the toilet seat to change colors based on temperature. The toilet seat is hingedly coupled to a toilet for a user of the toilet to sit on. In this way the toilet seat is in thermal communication with the user for changing colors based on the user's body temperature in the convention of a mood ring. A lid is hingedly coupled to the ring thereby facilitating the lid to close the toilet. The lid includes a thermochromic element thereby facilitating the lid to change color based on temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventor: Sunshine Ray
  • Patent number: 11331084
    Abstract: A portable liquid collection device includes a liquid collector, a guide tube and a liquid collection tube. The liquid collector includes a flowing liquid hole and an anti-slip structure. The guide tube includes two ends, one end connects to the liquid collector, and the other end is in a needle-shaped structure and connects to the liquid collection tube. A gas channel and a liquid channel are disposed in a tube body of the guide tube. The guide tube is provided with an outer annular structure. The liquid collection tube includes a collection tube body and a collection tube cover. The collection tube cover includes a tube cover body and a blocking plug. A placing slot for placing the blocking plug is disposed between the top and the bottom of the tube cover body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: ZHONGSHAN HOSPITAL, FUDAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Lei Sheng, Xuening Li, Changpeng Wang
  • Patent number: 11166570
    Abstract: The present highchair apparatus includes first, second, third, and fourth legs that begin to bend outwardly from a sitting receptacle from a location at the bottom of the sitting receptacle to provide a wide foot print for the high chair apparatus. The first, second, third, and fourth legs extend incrementally further away from each other from the location at the bottom of the sitting receptacle to distal ends of the legs where feet are engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, William D. Butterfield
  • Patent number: 11103112
    Abstract: A toilet training device utilizes a bowl-shaped base with a removable receptacle and an upright urinal back. The urinal back is in fluid communication with the receptacle. An aperture in the top exterior edge of the urinal enables fluid communication with a plurality of apertures disposed along an upper interior inside edge of the urinal. A pair of cup holders are disposed opposite the aperture in the top of the urinal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventor: Mark Jasmin
  • Patent number: 11058265
    Abstract: A portable toilet comprises a container-shaped body of which the top surface is opened and the inside is empty. A first toilet cover is provided on the opened top surface and formed in an arch shape, and a second toilet cover is disposed on the opened top surface so as to be symmetrical to the first toilet cover, wherein each of the first toilet cover and the second toilet cover rotates with respect to the body such that each one end portion of the first toilet cover and the second toilet cover can be spaced apart with respect to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventor: Jeoung Eun Kwak
  • Patent number: 10925445
    Abstract: A toilet seat support device that can be used as the basic chassis to construct a portable toilet, such as a composting toilet for camping use. The device is configured with suitable fixtures for other components, such as a standard toilet seat, a waste collection bucket, detachable legs, and other devices to be rapidly mounted onto the chassis, or disassembled for transport or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventor: Richard Garcia
  • Patent number: 10820759
    Abstract: A chair commode. The chair is designed to look like a functional, decorative furniture piece while providing the utility of a chair that a person can relieve himself or herself thereupon. The chair provides a seat with a hole to a seat housing. A removable bowl is disposed in the seat housing to receive objects passing through the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventor: Tina Houska
  • Patent number: 10751233
    Abstract: A multi-purpose wheelchair is disclosed herein. The wheelchair comprises a tubular frame having two support members pivotally mounted and extending upwardly from the tubular frame. The wheelchair also comprises four legs pivotally mounted and extending downwardly from the tubular frame. The wheelchair comprises further four wheels arranged such that one wheel is provided with each of the legs. The wheelchair also comprises a split-seat with an opening supported on the base. Further, the wheelchair comprises a back support extending between the two support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Inventor: Deborah Walker
  • Patent number: 10486158
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to processing samples and particularly, but not exclusively, to technology for containing and processing a stool specimen. The technology provides an enclosing holder for securing a sample container in a leak-proof manner e.g., during mechanical shaking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Timothy E. Higgins
  • Patent number: 10478024
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention can provide a combination toilet trainer, comprising a base comprising two handles, an underside, a backside, and an open side; a removable seat comprising a backed ring and a hinged ring connected by a hinge point, each having an inner opening; and an internal bowl having an internal bowl lip; wherein the removable seat is configured to be removably mounted atop the open side of the base; and wherein the internal bowl is configured to be removably attachable to the removable seat at the inner opening by the internal bowl lip being secured between the backed ring and the hinged ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: GINSEY INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew James Del Duke, Christopher Ernest Greco, Daniel Imberman
  • Patent number: 10172502
    Abstract: A toilet training device having a flange extending from a cutout in the base assembly that includes an opening that engages an anchoring member located on the underside of a seat assembly and when engaged prevents a child from removing the removable seat assembly from the training toilet base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventor: Stacy Hall
  • Patent number: 10022286
    Abstract: A bedpan system including an anatomically configured assembly, an inner liner, and at least one sensor positioned within said liner to actuate at least one device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Michelle Marshall
  • Patent number: 9750378
    Abstract: A potty (10) includes a sidewall (12), basin (14) and a top surface (15) including a seating surface (18). The potty (10) is arranged such that it can be stacked with a similar potty such that a part of one is received within the other. This results in the combined height of the stacked potties being less than twice the height of an individual potty. The potty (10) has a duct (20) that enables liquid to be poured from the basin (14) out of the potty substantially without coming into contact with the seating surface (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Pourty International Limited
    Inventor: Jon Rathbone
  • Patent number: 9560942
    Abstract: A portable toilet has a seat and a waste receptacle mounted to a frame to allow use as a toilet in conventional fashion. The waste receptacle is pivotally mounted to the frame to allow the forward end of the receptacle to be lifted to spill the contents into a conventional building toilet. A pour spout extends from a rearward end of the waste receptacle. The frame, seat and the waste receptacle are configured to place the waste receptacle at a proper height for personal use and for pivoting the waste receptacle to spill the contents thereof into the conventional building toilet. A water flush system is provided which includes a water supply and nozzles mounted to the waste receptacle for cleaning the contents there-from. The water supply may be provided by connecting to a building water faucet, or by mounting a tank and pump to the portable toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventor: Eugene G. Lederer
  • Patent number: 9332884
    Abstract: A child's potty (10) has a bowl (12) within a substantially continuous surrounding skirt (40), seat portions (16) being formed on the rim of the bowl between the bowl and the skirt, and a raised backrest (30) with side portions (32) at the rear of the potty. A discharge spout (20) extends upwardly and rearwardly from the bowl through the backrest to an outlet with a lower lip (24) at the rear of the potty behind the backrest, to allow the potty to be emptied hygienically without contamination of the sides and seat portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: Glyn David Rosser
  • Patent number: 9078545
    Abstract: An independent disposable commode pail used with a modular commode that includes a seat and attachable legs. The seat has attachment points for the legs, as well as angled edges. The attachable legs magnetically secure to the attachment points on the seat. The seat has a seat opening in its center. The angled edges of the seat secure to a frame edge, like on a gurney. The combination of attached legs and a supporting frame edge are enough to stabilize the modular commode and support a user. The receptacle is placed into the seat opening, with a rim of the receptacle being supported by the surface of the seat. A user is able to place their buttocks over the seat opening and defecate or urinate into the receptacle. The receptacle can then easily be removed, inspected, locked and disposed, minimizing cleanup. The modular commode is then easily disassembled and stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Inventor: Molly Bridget Delaney
  • Patent number: 9027173
    Abstract: A toilet training device includes an odor remediation system for absorbing or masking odors that may be created during toilet training. The odor remediation system may include a modular odor remediating insert that may be releasably positioned within a recess that is provided within the toilet training device. The odor remediating insert may include an odor absorbing substance such as sodium bicarbonate, an odor masking substance such as a fragrance or a combination of an odor absorbing substance and an odor masking substance. The toilet training device also includes a system for dispensing wipes that may utilize a recess that is defined in a side wall of the main body portion of the toilet training device. A wipes cartridge is designed so that it can be used to conveniently dispense wipes regardless of whether it is separated from the toilet training device or mounted within the recess of the toilet training device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Keith G. Ciampa, Mark A. Hatherill, Mark G. Tebbe, Huisok Pyon
  • Publication number: 20150082532
    Abstract: A child potty includes an elevated seat pad for seating a child and a waste collector associated with the seat pad. A platform can lie above the child potty to elevate a child above a floor underlying the child potty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew W. Marsden, Lynn Pina
  • Patent number: 8955173
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventor: Sau Chun Cheung
  • Publication number: 20150021963
    Abstract: An integral training potty comprised of a child safety seat and waste collection apparatus, allowing a small child to evacuate his or her bowel or bladder. The waste collection apparatus being removable, without disturbing or removing the seated child. The waste collection apparatus optionally having a liner for the waste collection bowl. Alternately, the present invention is an integral training potty comprised of a child's stroller and a waste collection apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Marcel Reed
  • Publication number: 20140352050
    Abstract: A urinal chair includes a chair body and a urinal device. The chair body has a seat supporting frame defining an open seat area. The urinal device includes a top open drain pan, a cushion, a container and a cleaning device. The drain pan is supportably mounted upon the seat supporting frame of the chair body to fit in the open seat area of the chair body. The drain pan is slanted to drain toward a drainage aperture therein. The cushion is fit over the drain pan and defines a hole to permit drainage through the cushion to the drain pan. The container is disposed under the drain pan to collect liquid from the drain pan. Moreover, the cleaning device includes a cistern and a spout connected to the cistern. The spout is directed toward the drain pan for cleaning the drain pan with water stored in the cistern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Jen-Huo Yao, Liang-Chu Yao, Hsiao-Chang Yao, Zai-Fu Yao, Chih-Min Yao
  • Patent number: 8893317
    Abstract: A toilet training device includes a seat defining a cavity shaped to accommodate a child, with an aperture the seat, and a base on which the seat can be mounted. The base defines a pair of receptacles of unequal size. The seat has a peripheral rim for mounting the seat on the base or on the rim of a toilet, and a central seat member which extends below the rim. The aperture is formed near the base of the seat member and has a teardrop shape which accommodates both male and female children. The seat includes a backrest at a first end thereof, the backrest being shaped to support a child using the device. The backrest defines a predetermined angle relative to the vertical to hold the child's body in a correct position for use of the device. The seat can be used in conjunction with the base in first and second “potty” configurations, and can be located on the rim of a toilet bowl in a third configuration of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventor: Zoe Smith
  • Patent number: 8894148
    Abstract: I came up with the idea of the “Three-in-One Car Seat” because of the benefits and convenience for both parents and children. Now parents do not need to carry a car seat, a potty, and a booster seat when on the go. Some of the benefits of this car seat includes: keeping your child on track during potty training, safe from dangerous germs and bacteria (such as e-coli) found in public restrooms, as well as the convenience of having a potty ready for your child whenever he/she needs it, because everything needed can now be housed in one unit. It also comes in a handy for older kids too.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventor: Linda Carol Bailey
  • Publication number: 20140259354
    Abstract: A potty for use by young children includes a waste collector and a seat adapted to rest on the waste collector. The potty can be placed in an aperture formed in a base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Brian C Sundberg, Joseph D Langley
  • Publication number: 20140157505
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Sau Chun Cheung
  • Publication number: 20140157506
    Abstract: An environmentally-friendly portable toilet that is waterless, odorless and cost efficient, that uses a continuous bag supply having a predetermined single dose or portion of at least one chemical automatically deposited therein, the at least one chemical functional to kill pathogens in waste that is deposited through an opening in the seat and a corresponding opening of the continuous bag supply; the waste-filled continuous bag supply is at least temporarily sealed by activation of a mechanical sealing mechanism, and released downwardly into a base section, which is connected to a hard plastic sitting unit, forming an integral, closed system for waterless sanitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: SANITATION CREATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Elizabeth Morris
  • Publication number: 20140075664
    Abstract: The invention relates to a toilet installing having: a toilet seat (2) in the form of a hollow body in which there is formed an opening (3) for evacuating liquid effluent (4) and solid waste under gravity, a conveyor belt (15) mounted in an inclined manner delimiting between a bottom part and a top part a surface (14) for receiving the liquid effluent and solid waste, in order to separate the liquid effluent and solid waste under gravity, a part of the conveyor belt, starting from the bottom part thereof, being mounted inside the toilet seat, the other part protruding from the rear face of the seat, a device (25) for recovering the liquid effluent (4) having a reception tank mounted inside the toilet seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Pierre Colombot
  • Publication number: 20140068851
    Abstract: A child's potty (10) has a bowl (12) within a substantially continuous surrounding skirt (40), seat portions (16) being formed on the rim of the bowl between the bowl and the skirt, and a raised backrest (30) with side portions (32) at the rear of the potty. A discharge spout (20) extends upwardly and rearwardly from the bowl through the backrest to an outlet with a lower lip (24) at the rear of the potty behind the backrest, to allow the potty to be emptied hygienically without contamination of the sides and seat portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: GLYN DAVID ROSSER
  • Publication number: 20130318702
    Abstract: An independent disposable commode pail used with a modular commode that includes a seat and attachable legs. The seat has attachment points for the legs, as well as angled edges. The attachable legs magnetically secure to the attachment points on the seat. The seat has a seat opening in its center. The angled edges of the seat secure to a frame edge, like on a gurney. The combination of attached legs and a supporting frame edge are enough to stabilize the modular commode and support a user. The receptacle is placed into the seat opening, with a rim of the receptacle being supported by the surface of the seat. A user is able to place their buttocks over the seat opening and defecate or urinate into the receptacle. The receptacle can then easily be removed, inspected, locked and disposed, minimizing cleanup. The modular commode is then easily disassembled and stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Molly Bridget DELANEY
  • Patent number: 8584270
    Abstract: A child's potty (10) comprises a bowl (12) within a substantially continuous surrounding skirt (40), seat portions (16) being formed on the rim of the bowl between the bowl and the skirt, and a raised backrest (30) at the rear of the potty, and a discharge spout (20) extending from the bowl under the backrest to an outlet (22) at the rear of the potty, to allow the potty to be emptied hygienically without contamination of the sides and seat portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventor: Glyn David Rosser
  • Publication number: 20130283515
    Abstract: A toilet training seat includes a base having a platform and a support structure, the base including a cavity accessible through the platform. The seat also includes a waste receptacle including a bowl having a rim and a bowl diameter. The receptacle also includes a handle extending from the bowl at an attachment point to a distal end, the handle having a length, wherein the handle length is at least 1.5 times the bowl diameter, the waste receptacle and the base being configured such that the waste receptacle can be removably disposed on the base such that the bowl is at least partially within the cavity. The seat can also include a removable cover disposed over and at least partially enclosing the base and the waste receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Aaron Dee Schilpp, Alexander Coriano, III, Ricardo Filipe Figueiroa Monteiro, Phillip Neal Sharp
  • Patent number: 8528127
    Abstract: A portable toilet and method of using which is foldable or not foldable and which is easily mounted, used, and dismounted by a handicapped and/or bedridden person. The handicapped and/or bedridden person can be transported while disposed on the toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Inventor: Harry E. Gabaldon
  • Publication number: 20130198946
    Abstract: A portable and adjustable child potty is invented and described. The invention provides the perfect combination of utility, efficiency, and hygiene. The device can be adjusted to suit users of different ages and body sizes in terms of its height, width, and length. The invented device can be packaged to a Travel Size such that it takes very little space for transportation. Size adjustment and Travel size to usage size changes can be done using a series of easily adjustable locks that can be operated by hand without the use of particular tools. The device is constructed using pipes such that a length of each arm can be adjusted by moving parts of the arms with respect to each other and locking them at a preferred setting. The potty seat can also be folded and contracted to a Travel Size. The device uses a biodegradable and disposable bag to collect the waste. A particular embodiment of the device may include height adjustable arm rests and a back rest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventors: Donald Erwin Ondaatje, Chaminda Basnayake, Sherzade Laru Ondaatje-Khan, Sherani Manoranjani Jayawickrama
  • Patent number: 8499371
    Abstract: A portable toilet for marine craft securely located on the deck of a boat and including an inflatable privacy cover. The toilet includes a seat assembly and a box-shaped housing for a portable toilet. The boat seat assembly includes a boat seat, a boat seat back, and a support brace, made up of first and second support members hinged together. The first member connects the boat seat back to the second support member. The inner surface of the second support member defines a seat receiving portion for the boat seat. An inflatable cover is coupled to the boat seat housing and defines a pressurizable interior. A fan forcing air from an exterior of the inflatable toilet shelter to the pressurizable interior operatively inflates the inflatable cover. The inflatable toilet shelter can also have a swivel attached to the bottom for allowing the toilet to be vertically pivoted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Mark A. Becker
  • Patent number: 8495771
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a child's potty seat that utilizes a combination waste collection bowl with an integral backrest and handle to isolate the handle away from the bowl contaminated with bodily wastes. The potty seat is made up of a seat portion and a removable bowl portion that is sanitary easy to clean and can be used as a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: K.B. Products Corporation
    Inventor: Kathleen Damman
  • Patent number: 8402572
    Abstract: Toilet armrest support system comprises a removable armrest platform having a centrally disposed opening that conforms to the opening over an existing toilet bowl rim. The removable armrest platform supports detachable armrests configured to provide a wider area under the armrests for larger individuals requiring more space. The relatively thin and rigid platform slides underneath an existing toilet seat and engages a docking sub-system fastened to existing hinge openings with toilet seat fasteners on the rear of the toilet. The docking sub-system is of unitary construction comprising docking bar, docking ports at each end of the docking bar, and an anchor block between the docking ports. The removable platform easily slides into the docking ports and under the elevated anchor block. A locking mechanism on the anchor block locks the removable platform securely in place which can then be removed just as easily and quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Michael Herasimtschuk
  • Publication number: 20130042401
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for transporting a potty seat. The apparatus can include a container, the container including a first end having an opening defined therein, a second end disposed opposite the opening, a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end, and defining an interior cavity enclosed by the first end, the second end, and the sidewall, an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an internal flap disposed within the cavity and having a first end coupled to and extending away from the second end of the container, the internal flap being adapted to be detachably coupled to a portion of a potty seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventor: Kelly Leigh Smith
  • Patent number: 8209793
    Abstract: A disposable portable toilet that is efficiently fabricated from foldable stock, such as corrugated cardboard, with minimal waste and adapted with a fluid absorbing inner liner is disclosed. Foldable stock material is formed as a blank sheet having a plurality of fold lines defining multiple panels disposed in side-by-side relation, and a joining tab. Each panel includes a fold-in tab that functions to provide a rim. The blank sheet provides a structure that may be configured to form a support structure that is selectively configurable from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration. An absorbent liner is insertedly received within the support structure. Padding sections are disposed on the liner in proximity to overlay the top rim of the support structure when the liner is received therein thereby providing the device with a padded upper rim. A drawstring functions as a closure member to close the liner after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventors: William Carter, Elizabeth Carter
  • Patent number: 8201284
    Abstract: A collapsible portable toilet having an expanded and a compressed state. The toilet has a seat and a base. The seat is connected to a top of a collapsible assembly and the base is connected to the bottom of the collapsible assembly. The toilet has a cover that is cylindrical and surrounds the collapsible assembly. The cover contains a coil that is resilient to the expended position. The cover has a plurality of fasteners for holding the toilet in a compressed state. In the expanded state a plurality of segments extend toward the ground or supporting surface. The stop arm is insertable into the collapsible assembly to secure the toilet in an expanded state. The toilet utilizes a disposable inner bag for use in the interior of the toilet. The toilet is fittable within a carrying bag when in a compressed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventor: Daniel G. Pokorski
  • Publication number: 20120117723
    Abstract: The present invention provides a commode comprising: a frame, a seat-shell that rests on the frame, and a pan cover wherein in use a disposable pan rests on the seat shell. Commodes of the invention have one or more of the following features: they are portable, robust, easy and quick to clean, are simple and easy to manufacture and store. They have relatively few parts to assist in manufacture, repair, and cleaning. They are easy and comfortable to use and, as far as possible, preserve the users' dignity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Lloyd, Luke Pearson, Nicholas Carpenter, Sandra Chung, Clark Bardsley, Samuel Wilkinson, Martin Battye, David Wickett
  • Publication number: 20120084908
    Abstract: A toilet training device includes an odor remediation system for absorbing or masking odors that may be created during toilet training. The odor remediation system may include a modular odor remediating insert that may be releasably positioned within a recess that is provided within the toilet training device. The odor remediating insert may include an odor absorbing substance such as sodium bicarbonate, an odor masking substance such as a fragrance or a combination of an odor absorbing substance and an odor masking substance. The toilet training device also includes a system for dispensing wipes that may utilize a recess that is defined in a side wall of the main body portion of the toilet training device. A wipes cartridge is designed so that it can be used to conveniently dispense wipes regardless of whether it is separated from the toilet training device or mounted within the recess of the toilet training device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Keith G. Ciampa, Mark A. Hatherill, Mark G. Tebbe, Huisok Pyon
  • Publication number: 20120084909
    Abstract: A toilet training device includes an odor remediation system for absorbing or masking odors that may be created during toilet training. The odor remediation system may include a modular odor remediating insert that may be releasably positioned within a recess that is provided within the toilet training device. The odor remediating insert may include an odor absorbing substance such as sodium bicarbonate, an odor masking substance such as a fragrance or a combination of an odor absorbing substance and an odor masking substance. The toilet training device also includes a system for dispensing wipes that may utilize a recess that is defined in a side wall of the main body portion of the toilet training device. A wipes cartridge is designed so that it can be used to conveniently dispense wipes regardless of whether it is separated from the toilet training device or mounted within the recess of the toilet training device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Mark G. Tebbe, Huisok Pyon, Thomas Birkert
  • Patent number: 8122527
    Abstract: A waste collection device suspended below a shower chair for collecting human defecation and other bodily waste before such waste contacts a shower room floor. Due to its function, the mat further provides greater confidence and less anxiety in physically challenged and infirm individuals. The present invention is suspended by a plurality of adjustable support straps which may attach to support structures of any conventional shower chair. Support straps may include upper straps and lower straps that may be used either separately or in combination. A disposable flat collecting material may be held in place atop the upper surface of the mat by holding straps attached along opposing edges of the mat. The present invention serves to eliminate the spread of infection by preventing the shower room floor from becoming contaminated with feces and/or other bodily waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: Alice Ruttler
  • Patent number: 8104108
    Abstract: A toilet that does not require water for use, which may be used in the home or which may be portable for use at locations outside the home, having a disposable, biodegradable bag for catching and storing human waste for disposal, and a method for disposing of said biodegradable bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Franklin Irizarry-Lugo
  • Publication number: 20110314598
    Abstract: A potty (10) includes a sidewall (12), basin (14) and a top surface (15) including a seating surface (18). The potty (10) is arranged such that it can be stacked with a similar potty such that a part of one is received within the other. This results in the combined height of the stacked potties being less than twice the height of an individual potty. The potty (10) has a duct (20) that enables liquid to be poured from the basin (14) out of the potty substantially without coming into contact with the seating surface (18).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: Jon Rathbone
  • Patent number: 8079097
    Abstract: A child's toilet training chair includes a seat supporting structure and an adjustable seat that can be positioned at an acute angle relative to the horizontal. The front section of the seat is pivotally attached to a front portion of the supporting structure and the rear portion of the seat is provided with at least one engagement member that releasably mates with one of a plurality of vertically-spaced receiving elements in the chair back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Diana Dorfman Deutsch
  • Publication number: 20110258767
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a portable and foldable potty seat assembly may include a main wall, a side wall, a top seating cover, and a supporting wall. The walls are operable to be folded inward to form a compact apparatus for the ease of carrying and storage, and operable to be folded outward to form a potty ready for use. A plastic bag and a container may be coupled with the apparatus for the use of potty. The walls may have structures of extrusion, recess, and configurations to either support the top seating covers or accommodate other walls. The portable and foldable potty seat assembly may include a chair back and a handle to make the seating more comfortable and secure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventor: Chia Ling Lok