US3810260A
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Hygienic apparatus
Assignee: SANI SEAT Inc
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Filing: 1972-07-10
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1992-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A hygienic apparatus comprised of a housing that is fixedly associated with a toilet having a seat, which housing contains a water container and an impeller assembly operable for directing a jet stream of water from the container through a nozzle located in the area of the toilet bowl beneath the seat and outwardly toward the opening in the seat. The water container includes a normally closed valve component that is opened when associated with the impeller assembly, and the apparatus has motor and pump means and self-contained energy means for powering the motor and pump.
Inventors
- 👤 F Lodi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:50
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; E03D9/08; A; A47; A47K; A47K7/00; A47K7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A hygienic apparatus for use on a toilet bowl having a seat thereon, a housing supported above said toilet bowl, a water container in said housing, a water dispensing element associated with said toilet bowl, conduit means connecting said container with the dispensing element, and a motorized impeller assembly in said housing connected in said conduit means for projecting a jet stream of water from said water dispensing element toward the toilet seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A hygienic apparatus for use on a toilet bowl having a seat thereon, a housing supported above said toilet bowl, a water container in said housing, a water dispensing element associated with said toilet bowl, conduit means connecting said container with the dispensing element, and a motorized impeller assembly in said housing connected in said conduit means for projecting a jet stream of water from said water dispensing element toward the toilet seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1, in which the housing is supported on the toilet bowl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus recited in claim 2, in which a mounting plate is secured to the toilet bowl and the housing is seated thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus recited in claim 3, in which the mounting plate includes hinge journals for the seat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1, in which the water container includes a normally closed outlet valve and the impeller includes means to open the valve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1, in which the water container is removably seated in the housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus recited in claiM 6, in which the housing has guide means to facilitate positioning of the container therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1, in which the dispensing element has a discharge nozzle disposed beneath the seat.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus recited in claim 8, in which the dispensing element comprises a spout integral with the housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus recited in claim 5, in which the open valve remains open until the container is removed from the housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1, wherein a power pack is contained in the housing for operating the motorized impeller.
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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) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |