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Personal hygiene device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-25
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1990-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A personal hygiene device has a housing to which a length of flexible air hose is attached. The housing has a switch controlled wiring system connected to an electrical supply and a valve controlled conduit system connected to a water supply. An electric heating element and fan in the housing when activated by the switch supplies warm filtered air to the air hose whereas a housing valve controls the passage of water to a flexible line. The flexible line and the air hose both are connected to a manually operated applicator which selectively discharges water and air for the purpose of personal hygiene.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Colucci
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K7/00; A47K7/08; E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; E03D9/08; E03D9/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A personal hygiene device characterized in that a housing is adapted for use with a commode, said housing having a valve controlled conduit system adapted for connection to a water supply, a switch controlled wiring system adapted for connection to an electric supply, said housing having an air fan powered by said wiring system, an air conduit from said fan to a receiver, a length of flexible hose attached to said receiver for conducting air from said receiver, said conduit system communicating with a flexible water line for carrying water from said conduit system, and a manually operated applicator attachment on the outer end of said flexible hose and said water line for selective discharge of air and water for purposes of personal hygiene.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A personal hygiene device characterized in that a housing is adapted for use with a commode, said housing having a valve controlled conduit system adapted for connection to a water supply, a switch controlled wiring system adapted for connection to an electric supply, said housing having an air fan powered by said wiring system, an air conduit from said fan to a receiver, a length of flexible hose attached to said receiver for conducting air from said receiver, said conduit system communicating with a flexible water line for carrying water from said conduit system, and a manually operated applicator attachment on the outer end of said flexible hose and said water line for selective discharge of air and water for purposes of personal hygiene.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A personal hygiene device, as set forth in claim 1, in which said air conduit has an electric heating element so that said applicator discharges warm air.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A personal hygiene device, as set forth in claim 1, in which said water supply is a hot and cold water source so that said applicator discharges a temperature range of water.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A personal hygiene device, as set forth in claim 1, in which said housing is mounted adjacent to said commode.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A personal hygiene device, as set forth in claim 1, in which said flexible water line is located interiorly of said flexible hose.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A personal hygiene device, as set forth in claim 1, in which said housing is integral with said commode.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A personal hygiene device, as set forth in claim 1, in which at least a second flexible hose is attached to said receiver.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A personal hygiene device, as set forth in claim 7, in which said receiver has a gate slidably received within a track so as to regulate the flow of air to one of said hoses.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |