With Seat Patents (Class 4/483)
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Publication number: 20110185490Abstract: A portable bedside commode is provided with safety features that include arm rests that independently swing or rotate out of the way, a hooking means on either side of the commode to attach it to a more stable structure such as a bed frame and legs of adjustable height so that the hooks are at the appropriate height and the height of the seat is at the appropriate height, for example at the same height as a bed so that a user of the device may more easily transfer from a prone position in bed onto the commode. Another important feature is a seat alarm that is triggered on at a threshold weight and then sounds an alarm if the user of the commode has been on it for a predetermined length of time and therefore likely in need of attention. In a preferred embodiment the commode is also collapsible for storage or transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventor: Jean Bonamy
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Patent number: 7962973Abstract: A toilet device for facilitating defecation by a user in a natural squatting posture over a conventional toilet having a bowl, the device comprising: a platform adapted to support a user and having areas for a user's feet and an opening therethrough designed to be aligned with the toilet bowl; and a urinal pan to serve a user is in a squatting posture, said urinal pan comprising a front wall and side walls, one edge thereof mounted to said platform and adapted to be pivotably adjustable between an operative position and an inoperative position, characterized in that the urinal pan walls are comprised of flexible material framed with a rinse hose.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Med-Logic LtdInventor: Dov Berko Sikirov
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Publication number: 20110138529Abstract: A combinative toilet chair includes left and right armrest frames, a seat frame provided between the armrest frames and configured to support a vessel, and a backrest frame provided behind the armrest frames. The seat frame and the backrest frame have connecting ends provided with retractable pins and engageably insertable into insertion portions of the armrest frames. The insertion portions at rear sides of the armrest frames are threadedly provided with fasteners for pressing against and thereby securing the seat frame. Each armrest frame has lower ends connected with telescoping legs linked to the armrest frame by elastic bands. The legs can be secured to the armrest frames or detached therefrom so as to fold against the armrest frames. When assembled, the toilet chair is stable and unlikely to disintegrate or wobble; when disassembled, the toilet chair is significantly downsized by folding the legs and stacking up the other components.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventor: Fang-Jung Hsiao
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Publication number: 20110131718Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventor: Zoe Smith
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Publication number: 20110099706Abstract: A potty includes a seat portion having an upper surface which is ergonomically contoured to receive the bottom of a child when the potty is in an open state. The seat portion includes a cavity for receiving waste from the child. A lid portion of the potty is configured to be connectable with the seat portion to form a seal therebetween when the potty is in a closed state. A securing device is provided to prevent relative movement between the lid portion and the seat portion when the potty is in a closed state. The seal is configured such that egress of any waste contained within the cavity is inhibited irrespective of the orientation of the potty.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventor: Amanda Jenner
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Patent number: 7935210Abstract: A waterless-toilet liner has a seat panel adapted to lie atop a waterless-toilet seat and formed with a central hole of a size and shape generally corresponding to a size and shape of the hole of the seat, and a bag having an upper rim secured to the seat panel around the hole therein. This liner is made by first advancing a foil tube to a first work station and forming a cross-seam and cut in the foil tube-to cut therefrom a bag having an open end. Then the open end of the bag is fitted between a pair of foil sheet. An opening is cut through the foil sheets and open end of the bag and the edges of the bag at the opening and there adjacent are bonded to the foil sheets. Then the foil sheets are cut through or perforated downstream of the bag.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2006Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Lemo Maschinenbau GmbHInventors: Daniel Schega, Armin Meyer
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Publication number: 20110061157Abstract: The invention relates to a potty, in particular for infants, that is produced from plastics material by injection moulding, comprising a lower part (12), which has a contact face (14) for providing support on a base, comprising a side wall (15) supported at the contact face (14) and comprising an edge (17) arranged at the upper end of the side wall (15) as well as an inner receptacle region (22), and comprising an upper part (26), which is separate from the lower part (12) and comprises a seat (27) having a pot-shaped shell part (30) arranged inside the seat (27), comprising a supporting edge (28) that is associated with the outer face of the seat (27), carries the seat (27) and is supported at the edge (17) of the lower part (12), the shell part (30) projecting into the receptacle region (22) of the lower part (12), at least in part, the side wall (15) of the lower part (12) comprising a decorative surface produced by an in-mould process, the edge (17) provided at the lower part (12) being configured as a peType: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventor: Peter Goergen
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Patent number: 7891030Abstract: A toilet for use with training a child is provided. The toilet comprises a main toilet portion having a backrest and a pair of arm rests. A bowl rests within the main toilet portion. A seat is positioned over the bowl. A CD player is integrated into the main toilet portion. A plurality of finger-shaped recesses are formed on a top surface and front surface of the arm rests with the child's fingers receivable within the recesses. A sensor is positioned between the main toilet portion and the bowl with the bowl resting upon the sensor wherein upon the child contacting the finger-shaped recesses, the arm rests and recesses light up and make sounds and wherein upon bodily waste entering the bowl, the weight change of the bowl against the sensor automatically activates the CD player.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Inventor: Faith Sutton
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Publication number: 20110030134Abstract: A potty seat, liner system is provided wherein the seat liner (9) is supported in a receptacle (7) by resting in the contours of a pee deflector (79) and an indentation (81). The receptacle (7) rests inside a seat (5), which is supported by a base (3). Furthermore, the liner (9) can be removed and folded onto itself to enclose waste therein. When not used with the base (3), the seat (5) is provided with an adjustment mechanism to facilitate securing the seat (5) to any desired adult sized toilet seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: Optilife Products Inc.Inventor: David Dubiel
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Patent number: 7865980Abstract: A potty training system includes a base member having a substantially planer bottom surface and including a rubber coated bottom layer to maintain the system at a substantially stationary position during operating conditions. The base member further has a top surface that has an opening wherein a reservoir is removably positionable therein. An upper section connected to the lower section extends upwardly therefrom and has a plurality of slots for storing various objects. The system further includes a mechanism for playing an audio medium. A power source is connected to the playing mechanism and may include a rechargeable battery. The potty training system may further include at least one electronic device for providing audio sounds, a microprocessor connected to the at least one electronic device for controlling the operation thereof based upon an input provided by a user as well as a plurality of speakers connected to the microprocessor.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventors: Meletha R. Fuller, Monica L. Heath
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Publication number: 20100275362Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a portable toilet system. The system may include a portable toilet used in combination with a container and a privacy screen. Various components of the system may further be made of biodegradable materials to facilitate disposal of the system following use. The container of the system may be combined with a bioactive agent to disinfect microorganisms present within the system. The systems and methods of the present invention further provide a byproduct that may be used to enrich soil.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Stephen Biesinger, Graham Norris
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Publication number: 20100269250Abstract: A commode is provided comprising a hinged seat 104 having a rim surrounded by a recess and an aperture 500 under said hinged seat leading to two rollers 402, 404. The aperture 500 is adapted to receive a pan forming cartridge containing a commode liner comprising length of flexible tubular polymer material. The rollers 402,404 have a heat sealing element thereon arranged such that, in use, rotation of the rollers draws the tubular polymer material through the rollers and creates at least one seal therein so as to form a pouch for containing a user's excrement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Peter Wilson, Brian Winn, Mary Green, Bruce James Renfrew, Michael Phillips, James Williamson, Ken Poberezny, Shaun Phillips
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Publication number: 20100243011Abstract: A walking aid includes a support, a toilet seat, and a fixing member. The support has left and right frames, and a front frame interconnecting the left and right frames. The toilet seat is mounted pivotally on the support and has a seat plate defining a seat hole. The toilet seat is changeable between a stored position in which the seat plate is entirely supported by the front frame, and a use position in which the seat plate is supported by the left, right and front frames. The fixing member fixes the toilet seat to the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventor: Li-Hua LIN
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Patent number: 7779489Abstract: A potty bench includes a base supporting a potty seat, and a potty seat opening into the base formed in the potty seat. The potty seat opening has opposing forward and rearward ends. A basin is carried by the base underlying the potty seat opening to collect waste from the potty seat opening. A splashguard carried by the basin, which has a shield projecting through the potty seat opening at the forward end thereof from the basin and upwardly relative to the potty seat. The shield includes a urine deflecting face upwardly relative to the potty seat facing the rearward end of the potty seat opening for deflecting urine from above the potty seat into the basin through the potty seat opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Inventor: Rebecca M. Finell
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Patent number: 7770242Abstract: A collapsible potty comprises a one piece, rigid seat with a central hole through it. A pair of opposed tracks on the seat lower surface extend from front to rear. Left and right support panels are pivotally attached, by means of support hinge knuckles, to seat hinge knuckles on the seat left and right ends, respectively. Hinge pins engage hinge holes in the knuckles. The support panels are able to pivot from a folded position adjacent the seat lower surface, to an open position extending downward. A flexible, sealable waste bag hangs beneath the seat to receive waste. A tray has a plurality of hooks, arrayed around a central hole, that engage holes in the waste bag. The tray slides into the seat tracks to position the tray central hole directly beneath the seat central hole. A zip-lock closure seals the waste bag. A resilient locking arm on the seat hinge knuckle expands into a notch in the support hinge knuckle when the support panel is rotated into the open position, to hold the support panel open.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Inventor: Timothy L. Sell
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Publication number: 20100175178Abstract: A disposable sanitary waste receptacle includes a water impermeable bag member manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size. Such bag member has an opening at one end thereof and is removably disposable within a waste receiving portion of at least one of a potty chair, a toilet trainer, a bedpan, a commode, and a combination thereof such that such opening is held open for bodily waste to be deposited into such bag member. A securing mechanism is disposed around a perimeter of such opening for securing such bag member to such at least one of such potty chair, such toilet trainer, such bedpan, such commode, and such combination thereof. A disposable sanitary waste receptacle kit is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventor: DONNA K. MRUGALA
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Publication number: 20100154108Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Diana Dorfman Deutsch
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Patent number: 7712159Abstract: A potty training device for male and female toddlers that is adaptable to be used as a training urinal for male toddlers. The convertible potty and urinal training device can be used the same way as conventional training potties but, in addition and unlike conventional training potties, is easily converted to a training urinal to train male toddlers to urinate in the standing position. This invention is comprised of a front, back, and side walls on a base with legs having a opening in the floor center. A removable waste container is mounted beneath the base for collecting waste making it adaptable to be used as a urinal for male toddlers. A removable seat with a opening in its bottom section is mated on the top and side brims of the urinal section making it adaptable to be used the same way as a conventional training potty.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Inventors: Theory Stringer, Theartis Perry, Sr.
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Publication number: 20100058527Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a combination toilet and stool/table. This structure includes opposing and parallel front and rear walls, along with opposing and parallel side walls. The side walls are capable of folding so that the structure can be portable. A foldable seat is attached to the rear wall and is secured to the structure by securing tabs located along the top edge of the side walls and front wall. A bag for receiving waste, garbage and other items can be placed within the interior of the structure. Access to the bag is through an opening in the foldable seat. The foldable seat includes a lid that can be moved between an open position and a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventor: David W. Richardson
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Publication number: 20100050333Abstract: The portable toddler potty seat is a lightweight potty seat/chair on wheels with a retractable handle. The seat also includes a removable case pivotally attached to the back of the potty seat in which to store items necessary for a complete bathroom experience, such as wipes, plastic bags, hand sanitizer, first aid kit, etc. The pivotally attached case can be removed and placed in the passenger area of a vehicle, if desired, while the potty seat is placed in the rear of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Elizabeth M. Jenkins, Cordelia M. Payne
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Publication number: 20100043132Abstract: The present invention relates to a child's potty-training apparatus having a means to play audible recordings. The recordings can be college fight songs or cheers, professional sports team songs or cheers, crowd cheers, or car engine sounds. The potty-training apparatus of the invention can also be personalized by the application of appliqués, computer printouts, drawings, photographs, decals, stickers, trading cards and artwork.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: Varsity Baby, Inc.Inventor: Joseph Viglietta
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Patent number: 7665157Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Inventor: Diana Dorfman Deutsch
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Publication number: 20090255044Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventor: Daniel G. Pokorski
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Patent number: 7562400Abstract: A mobile equipment service device for use by non-ambulatory persons. The device can be a manually movable commode for permitting such persons to independently access a system to contain waste, seal the waste, prevent odors for emanating into the room, and permit later removal and disposal of the waste. The system may also introduce an odor absorbent material into the sealed area where the waste is retained. In a further embodiment, a programmable device, such as a commode, can be remotely operated by the person, increasing the person's ability to independently access and use the device by moving the device to and from that person, and then securing that device to permit safe use by those persons. Preferably, the programmable device is battery powered so as to be self-propelled. In addition, the device contains a data collection system that collects data on use, and transmits that data as directed to location.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2005Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Qua, Inc.Inventor: Margaret E. Graham
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Publication number: 20090165199Abstract: A portable toilet comprising: (a) a base adapted to support a weight of a user; (b) a seat positionable upon the base and adapted to support a weight of the user and including a hole through which waste may be passed by the user and (c) a waste receptacle permanently attached to the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventor: Nir Heumann
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Publication number: 20090158516Abstract: A carrying stool has a body, a bottom cover, an inner pail and a door. The body has a top, an open bottom, a rear wall, a rear opening and a top opening. The top opening is formed through the top of the body. The rear opening is formed through the rear wall of the body. The bottom cover is mounted on the open bottom. The inner pail is mounted in the top opening of the body. The body, the bottom cover and the inner pail combine to form a containing space that receives toilet paper. Furthermore, the door mounted in the rear opening of the body allows users to easily acquire the toilet paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventor: Chun-Chung Tsai
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Patent number: 7540041Abstract: The invention is a collapsible toilet made of sheet material, the toilet comprising holding side walls to which two edges of an annular seat surface are joined, and supporting side walls connecting the holding side walls and having upper edges forming a supporting periphery that supports the seat surface. In the seat surface a fold-line is arranged at an equal distance from the top edges of the holding side walls, said fold-line enabling folding the seat surface into the inner space when the holding side walls are moved towards each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Inventors: Péter Gara, Domonkos Hollósi
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Publication number: 20090094733Abstract: A folding commode, having two front legs and two back legs. Each front leg is connected to a respective one of the back legs by an arm so that one front leg, one back leg and one arm form a U-shaped side member. A front cross bar is removably connected between the front legs. The front legs pivot relative to the back legs. A rear cross bar is connected between the back legs. A back bar extends between and is removably attached to the back legs. A seat bracket is fixed to the front crossbar and is pivotably connected to the rear crossbar. A seat is releasably attached to the seat bracket. The front legs and the front crossbar are movable between a storage position and a use position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventor: Harvey Diamond
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Publication number: 20090019632Abstract: A portable toilet used in outdoor activities including driving, camping, and fishing, and in time of disasters such as earthquake is provided, which portable toilet can be provided inexpensively as the structure of the toilet seat portion to be installed on a pail can is very small and thus can be mass produced at low material cost. The portable toilet is convenient to carry around since the toilet seat portion can be accommodated in the pail can when not being used. The portable toilet includes a pail can 1 configuring a toilet bowl body, a stool accommodating plastic bag 2, and a pair of toilet seat configuring left half-body 11 and a right half-body 12 facing each other on the left and the right.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: Yamato System Company Ltd.Inventor: Kinji Mineo
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Publication number: 20080263756Abstract: A child potty includes a waste collector and a seat adapted to rest on the waste collector. The child potty can be placed in an aperture formed in a base when a lid mounted for movement on the base is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventor: Andrew W. Marsden
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Patent number: 7434276Abstract: A portable toilet and bathing chair comprises a seat of rectangular shape, having a central opening, handles on left and right edges, two positioning openings on an upper side close to a rear edge, two storing depressions in a lower side parallel to and close to the left and right edges, at least three projections on the lower side, and four fastening assemblies on the lower side close to four corners, a backrest of rectangular shape, movable to a folded state close to the lower side of the seat, having positioning holes which are in the folded state entered by the projections of the seat and a lower edge with two holding extensions that are inserted into the positioning openings of the seat, and four feet, in a mounted state mounted on the seat at the lower side thereof close to the four corners thereof and being removable therefrom, wherein for folding, the four feet are removed from the seat and stored in the storing depressions, and the backrest is brought into the folded state thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Eagle Health Supplies Inc.Inventor: Yu-Wen Cheng
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Publication number: 20080222785Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2005Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Franklin Irizarry-Lugo
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Publication number: 20080178379Abstract: The present invention relates to a height adjustable infant potty seat. Specifically, the present invention relates to an invertible height adjustable infant potty seat. In one embodiment, the present invention is a height adjustable infant potty seat comprising a potty seat portion shaped to receive a child thereon and receive human waste therein, an invertible shell having an outer face and protrusions thereon, the protrusions being located on the outer face at a position not equidistant from the top and bottom of the outer face, the protrusions adapted to receive and support the potty seat portion thereon at a first height, and the invertible shell being shaped such that it may be inverted to allow the potty seat to be supported by the protrusions at a second height. In one embodiment, protrusions form a flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventor: Dennis L. Davis
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Publication number: 20080168598Abstract: A foldable container for a toilet seat is fastened at a seat plate and comprises a side wall with pleats, allowing to fold said foldable container to a shape of a plate, so that a reduced volume thereof is attained.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2007Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventor: Yu-Wen Cheng
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Publication number: 20080141448Abstract: A layered device 1 is configured to be disposed on a side wall or base of a device for receiving urine from a user. The layered device 1 comprises a backing layer 3 configured to adhere to the side wall or base of the device for receiving urine. A printing layer 4 disposed over part or all of the backing layer 3. The printing layer 4 is configured to provide predetermined text and/or graphical images. The layered device 1 further comprises a printed heat activated screening layer disposed over the printing layer and configured to be transparent or substantially transparent in response to exposure to urine of at least a predetermined temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS OCEANIA PTY LTDInventors: Luke Berry, Robert Huxley
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Publication number: 20080092284Abstract: A pedestal support seat apparatus and method of use is disclosed that has disassembled and assembled states positioned adjacent to a surface includes a planar element having a lengthwise axis, a lengthwise side edge portion, and an oppositely disposed lengthwise side edge portion that define a planar element width. The planar element also has an end edge portion and an opposing end edge portion that define a planar element length. The planar element being substantially flexible between the oppositely disposed end edge portions and relatively substantially inflexible between the oppositely disposed lengthwise side edge portions. Also included is an end member that is sized and configured to removably engage the lengthwise side edge portion in the assembled state to form a substantially cylindrically shaped structure of the planar element defining an interior separate from an exterior environment, with the opposing lengthwise side edge portion adjacent to the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2006Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventor: Rodney Steven Cyr
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Patent number: 7334273Abstract: A portable collapsible potty has a seat that is supported on two wide hinged legs fitted with lever handles to effect a simple one step deployment of the unit into ready-for-use position. When collapsed, the unit may be contained in a decorative shell that disguises the function of the potty, presenting to the world the appearance of a purse or briefcase.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Inventor: Annie L. Thomas
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Publication number: 20080034489Abstract: A portable toilet includes a toilet seat having an opening formed in a seat member, a container disposed below the seat member and having a chamber aligned with the opening of the seat member, a number of arms attached to the outer peripheral portion of the seat member for supporting a number of base stakes and extension poles and for forming a frame, and a canvas covered on the frame for shielding the user and for forming an outdoor toilet and for allowing the portable toilet to be folded to a compact folding structure that is excellent for storing and transportation purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventor: Hui Yuan Chen
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Patent number: 7237278Abstract: The device 10 is a potty training device having a housing with a pivotal seat 14 positioned over a cavity 16 for receiving the waste material that is discarded by slidably removing the receptacle 18 that forms the base of the bowl-like cavity. The housing also provides shelf 24 or compartment space 20 for storage of items that can be used by the toddler or child 12. Also within the housing are electronic components for recording and playing a musical tune and/or audio clips. A pressure switch 30 positioned under the pivotal seat 14 causes a musical tune or prerecorded audio sequence to be played when the child sits on the pivotal seat 14. The user 12 can selectively record tune or audio clip to be played when the pressure switch 30 is engaged.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2004Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Inventor: Dara Scott
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Patent number: 7103926Abstract: A portable latrine includes an annular seat that has an opening formed therein and a lip formed with a perimeter of the opening that extends downwardly and orthogonally from a seat top surface. A biodegradable sack has an elastic open top end for fitting beneath the seat opening. The elastic outer edge is adaptable between extended and retracted positions and is seated against and on top of the lip for suspending and supporting the bag therefrom. Independently pivotal support legs have opposed ends that are positional adjacent to a seat bottom surface and on a ground surface, respectively. Hinges and clamps are conjoined to the seat bottom at opposed corners thereof. Each clamp is situated adjacent to its corresponding hinge. Straps are connected to selected hinges and include a D-ring conjoined thereto for receiving a backpack portion therethrough such that the latrine can be attached to the backpack.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2005Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Inventor: Kenneth E. Rasberry
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Patent number: 7073212Abstract: A training potty for toilet training a child having a base that sits on a ground surface having a cutout seat and a cavity. A substantially circular bowl is housed within the cavity of the base and easily removable from the base. The bowl has an outwardly extending lip and a top rim. An insertable disposable liner has an opening and an elastic band around the opening for holding the disposable liner circumventially around the top rim of the bowl until such time that the training potty has been used. The liner has a drawstring closure and a hook and loop fastener for easily removing and disposing of the liner. An interior surface of the liner has a specially designed moisture sensor panel for changing colors and patterns upon contact with liquid or solid waste.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Inventor: Jennifer Moffat
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Patent number: 6986173Abstract: An ultra-light weight portable toilet seat and supporting leg assemblies for backpacking, camping and travel use, comprised of a folding seat and multiple adjustable legs for height variation. The seat is comprised of a top surface and a bottom surface, a back section and a front section, and an open center. The multiple legs attach into the bottom section and angle downward to meet the ground. The bottom section of the seat has an interior space designed to receive the adjustable legs which when fully retracted will friction fit into place by the designed form. The back section and the front section are held together by a center axis to allow the seat to close, concealing the legs in a clamshell fashion. The portable toilet assembly can be used over a pre-dug hole or with the waste container.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2005Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Inventor: Thomas D. Hickey
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Patent number: 6948196Abstract: A multi-function portable lavatory apparatus is provided that may be used as a self-supporting portable seat in conjunction with a conventional toilet, as well as a minimal contact portable seat in conjunction with portable bathroom facilities that typically comprise a fixed toilet seat mounted directly upon a waste holding tank.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2004Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Inventor: Susan P. Hinton
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Patent number: 6941591Abstract: A three-in-one commode with waste diverting capability is disclosed for use by elderly or infirm people wherein the commode can interface with both a standard and an elongated toilet, yet provides the comfort and ease of use of an elongated size toilet seat for the users.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2002Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Tubular Fabricators IndustryInventors: Joseph Battiston, David Battiston
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Patent number: 6839918Abstract: A collapsible wheel chair with displaceable seat panels includes a first side frame member, a second side frame member, a seat frame, a first pivoting support member, a second pivoting support member, a first pair of wheels and a second pair of wheels. The first side frame member is retained relative to the second side frame member with the first and second pivoting members. One side of the seat frame is pivotally attached to one of the side frame members. The seat frame includes at least one seat section, which may each be independently raised or lower on one end thereof. The first pair of wheels are pivotally retained by the first and second side frame members. The second pair of wheels are pivotally retained by the first and second side frame members.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Inventor: Neil B. Jensen
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Patent number: 6829788Abstract: A toilet training assembly includes a stool comprising a panel and a plurality of legs that are attached to and extend downwardly from the panel. The panel has a centrally disposed aperture therein. A receptacle is removably mountable in the aperture. A back member is attached to a back edge of the stool. A pair of arms is attached to and extends forward from the back member. A motion detector is mounted in the peripheral edge of the aperture and is directed downwardly such that the motion detector detects material entering the receptacle. A processor is electrically coupled to the motion detector. A dispenser assembly for selectively dispensing candy is positioned in a first arm of the pair of arms. The assembly is operationally coupled to the processor so that the dispenser assembly is turned on when the motion detector detects motion.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2003Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Inventor: Patricia Allen
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Patent number: 6820288Abstract: A portable toilet, suitable in disasters, leisure activities, and others. The portable toilet includes a pail and a seat structure detachably mounted at the opening of the pail. The seat structure has a base, a seat and a cover. A metal ring band is detachably mounted to the pail with a fastener. Parallel metal stays protrude horizontally from the outer surface of the metal band ring. A hand grip is formed of an U-shaped metal pipe. The lower ends of each U-shaped metal pipe are securely fixed to ends of each parallel metal stay. The metal band ring of the hand grip is tightly banded around the pail with the fastener. The pipes stand upward from the right and left sides of the pail. When the user sits down on the seat or gets off therefrom, the user is supported with the hands holding the hand grips.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Fein CorporationInventor: Shingo Suitsu
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Patent number: 6782565Abstract: A multi-function portable lavatory apparatus is provided that may be used as a self-supporting portable seat in conjunction with a conventional toilet, as well as a minimal contact portable seat in conjunction with portable bathroom facilities that typically comprise a fixed toilet seat mounted directly upon a waste holding tankType: GrantFiled: February 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Inventor: Susan P. Hinton
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Publication number: 20040163167Abstract: A commode is disclosed having a specially configured pan that can be used as a splash guard when the commode is used in conjunction with a household toilet and the same configuration or shape can be used as a pail for a stand alone commode. In either case, the pan pan in intended for use with a commode seat having an elongated opening and thus has an upper opening that is generally rectangular in configuration. The pan also has a sloping front surface that directs the waste products rearwardly and downwardly to a circular bottom. The centerline of the circular bottom is displaced rearwardly with respect to the midpoint of the front to back length of the pan so that the pan can be used over a household toilet and the waste products are directed to the center of the receiving portion of that toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventor: Joseph Battiston
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Publication number: 20040133971Abstract: A modular toilet training aid comprises a main seat portion having a seat shaped as a toilet seat to allow a child to sit in the toilet seat. A removable receptacle housed within the seat portion is capable of receiving waste from a user sitting in the toilet seat. A plurality of removable ancillary components is atachably secured to the main seat portion by reatachable means. The ancillary components are replaceable by replacement ancillary components to allow a user to change the thematic display of the modular toilet training aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: Glinda Davis, Scott A. Tiano