U.S. patent application number 12/291577 was filed with the patent office on 2009-03-19 for multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free, environmentally friendly toilet.
Invention is credited to Robert D. Montgomery.
Application Number | 20090070924 12/291577 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38191886 |
Filed Date | 2009-03-19 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090070924 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Montgomery; Robert D. |
March 19, 2009 |
Multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet
Abstract
A toilet having improved flush capabilities, an electrical
system for foul air evacuation including bacterial filtration, a
storage compartment, a night-light, improved waste disposal, and
optional accessories for converting the toilet into a medical
work-station for ease of use by patients who may have special
requirements and/or needs.
Inventors: |
Montgomery; Robert D.;
(Reno, NV) |
Correspondence
Address: |
ROBERT D. MONTGOMERY
1685 WEST 12TH ST.
Reno
NV
89503
US
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Family ID: |
38191886 |
Appl. No.: |
12/291577 |
Filed: |
November 12, 2008 |
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11320202 |
Dec 28, 2005 |
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12291577 |
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Current U.S.
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4/347 |
Current CPC
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A47K 13/307 20130101;
E03D 9/10 20130101; E03D 9/052 20130101; E03D 11/08 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
4/347 |
International
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E03D 9/04 20060101
E03D009/04 |
Claims
1. A multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet in combination comprising: a toilet
housing having a water closet; a toilet seat; a toilet bowl; an
electrical system; a foul air evacuation system; and water flow
directional system; said water flow directional system
incorporating a standard draw and fill flush mechanism for filling
and emptying said water closet, said standard draw and fill flush
mechanism being interconnected and operated by a three position
handle having an off position, a vacuum position and a power flush
position, when said three position handle assumes said vacuum
position, said electrical system and said foul air evacuation
system are automatically actuated, said foul air evacuation system
when actuated draws air from around and within said toilet seat and
said toilet bowl, said foul air is then forcibly directed into a
vacuum blower mechanism, said vacuum blower mechanism including a
bacterial filter therein for filtering said foul air, said vacuum
blower mechanism forcibly directing the bacterial free foul air
there from into a waste disposal pipe interconnected to a sewer
line, when said three position handle assumes said power flush
position, said water flow directional system is automatically
actuated and any waste contained within said toilet bowl is
forcibly directed into said disposal pipe and then forcibly
directed there from into said sewer line.
2. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 1 further including a
storage compartment within said water closet.
3. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 1 further including a
toilet-plunger containment compartment.
4. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 3 further including a
Zip-Lock.TM. bag for containing said toilet-plunger.
5. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 1 further including a
night-light located externally on said water closet.
6. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 1 further including a
fixedly attached toilet roll receptacle/dispenser having a slidable
open/close protective cover to protect against any unsanitary
exposure.
7. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 1 wherein said water flow
directional system incorporating a standard draw and fill flush
mechanism further includes at least one water line interconnected
to a nozzle for forcibly dispensing water there from into said
waste disposal pipe.
8. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 1 further includes a
compartment for containment of a cleansing chemical that is
automatically discharged upon flushing into said toilet seat and
said toilet bowl for automatic cleansing thereof.
9. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 1 further includes an
optional waste destruction apparatus that is removably attached
onto said waste disposal pipe via a first coupling member and said
sewer line via a second coupling member, thus said optional waste
destruction apparatus is located yet removably attached in between
said waste disposal pipe and said sewer line.
10. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 9 wherein said optional
waste destruction apparatus comprising: a housing for containment
of either a removable slicer or a removable shredder.
11. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 9 further providing an
access door for accessing said optional waste destruction
apparatus.
12. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 1 further includes an
optional mounting ring for varying the height of said
multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet.
13. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 1 further includes an
externally mounted removable cap which when removed allows access
into an internal open passageway into said vacuum blower
mechanism.
14. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 13 further includes an
optional accessory for converting said toilet into a medical
workstation comprising: an adjustable arm assembly that is
removably attachable onto said internal open passageway when said
externally mounted removable cap has been removed, said adjustable
arm assembly being rotational between a horizontal position and a
vertical position, said adjustable arm assembly having a vacuum
inlet and a hot air outlet, said vacuum inlet being in open
communication with said vacuum blower mechanism, when said vacuum
blower mechanism is activated foul air surrounding said vacuum
inlet is forcibly drawn into said vacuum blower mechanism, said
adjustable arm assembly having a heater element and a blower
therein, said heater element having an on/off switch, said heater
element and said blower being in open communication with said hot
air outlet, and when said on/off switch is turned on said heater
element and said blower are automatically actuated resulting in hot
air being forcibly directed outwardly from said hot air outlet.
15. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 14 wherein said adjustable
arm assembly further includes a removably attached container for
containment of a medicinal member, said removably attached
container when attached is in line with said heater element said
blower and said hot air outlet, whereby said medicinal member is
automatically warmed when said heater element and said blower are
actuated.
16. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 17 wherein said medicinal
member is an ostomy flange.
17. The multifunctional odour-free, water-saving, clog-free,
environmentally friendly toilet of claim 15 wherein said adjustable
arm assembly further includes a removably attached adjustable
transparent shield, when said adjustable arm assembly is in said
horizontal position, said removably attached adjustable transparent
shield when manually positioned extends outwardly horizontally from
said adjustable arm assembly at a 90 degree angle and when said
adjustable arm assembly assumes said vertical position, said
removably attached adjustable transparent shield when manually
adjusted assumes a tilted stored position.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This is a division of application Ser. No. 11/320,202, filed
on Dec. 28, 2005, in the name of the name of the present inventor
of which is currently pending.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention relates in general to toilets but more
particularly to a multifunctional toilet having improved flush
capabilities, an electrical system for foul air evacuation
including bacterial filtration, a storage compartment, a
night-light, improved waste disposal, and optional accessories for
converting the toilet into a medical work-station for ease of use
by patients having special requirements and/or needs.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Toilets in general have existed for an extremely long period
of time and many varieties and options have been suggested and
taught within the known prior art. For example, some varieties
include macerators, foul air evacuation means, improved water
conservation means, automatic cleansing means, etc. All of which
have proven to be most useful but each have inherent disadvantages
and drawbacks that the present invention recognizes, addresses and
resolves in a manner heretofore not taught within the known prior
art.
[0004] Within the prior art, most toilets that include macerators
or the like are specifically designed for use within toilet
facilities located on marine vessels, motor homes, and the like.
The general purpose of which is to macerate waste materials from
the toilet so as to facilitate disposal thereafter before being
deposited into the water or other disposal site. Thus reducing
unsightly debris or pollution associated therewith. However, it
would be advantageous to provide an improved toilet having a waste
destruction apparatus that is usable with any conventional toilet
so as to destroy any debris being deposited therein. For example,
there are many items that are sometimes deposited into a toilet
including diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons, ostomy bags, etc. and
such items most often cause clogging of the system. More
importantly such items are very unsanitary and if not properly
disposed of can easily cause diseases and the like. Therefore it is
very important to have an environmentally safe and friendly means
for proper disposal thereof and which heretofore has not been
successfully achieved.
[0005] Furthermore, within the known prior art there have been
numerous attempts to provide foul air evacuation means, as foul air
associated with most toilet facilities is a real problem that must
be addressed and resolved. Such prior art attempts include
extremely complicated systems and are not cost effective or truly
functional. Within such systems the toilet facility must be
modified including additional piping, electricity outlets, venting,
expensive blowers, filters, motors, etc. More importantly such
systems heretofore all exhaust the foul s outwardly from within the
toilet facility into the outside air. This is truly not
advantageous as such foul air often contains bacteria and
microorganisms that are air-born and can easily cause serious
infection and diseases. Therefore this is clearly not a safe or
acceptable manner for foul air evacuation and such systems must be
recognized, addressed and eliminated from use for environmental
safety and health reasons. Also, none of the prior art toilets
address, recognize and/or resolve issues associated with users
having specific needs such as ostomy patients and the like.
[0006] Still further disadvantages and drawbacks associated with
the prior art include the fact that none are functional for use by
large individuals as none are variable in size, height and/or
adjustable for use by various users having unique needs.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0007] It is therefore a primary object of the present invention to
provide a new and improved multiuse/multifunctional toilet that has
numerous advantages and novel aspects that have not been
recognized, addressed and/or resolved within the known prior
art.
[0008] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
new and improved multiuse/multifunctional toilet that is useable by
various individuals each having unique or specialized needs.
[0009] Yet it is another object of the present invention is to
provide a new and improved multiuse/multifunctional toilet that is
environmentally friendly, conserves water, is -free and clog-free,
respectively.
[0010] Still a further object of the present invention is to
provide a new and improved multiuse/multifunctional toilet that
includes numerous options and/or accessories in combination that
heretofore have not been taught within the known prior art.
[0011] Other objects and advantages will be seen when taken into
consideration with the following drawings and specification.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] FIG. 1 is substantially an overview of the preferred
embodiment for the present invention.
[0013] FIG. 2 is substantially an overview of the electrical system
associated with the present invention.
[0014] FIG. 3 is substantially a perspective view showing
additional optional components.
[0015] FIG. 4 is substantially an overview of a second waste
destruction apparatus.
[0016] FIG. 5 is substantially a perspective overview of an
additional accessory item.
[0017] FIG. 6 is substantially a perspective overview of another
accessory associated with the accessory of FIG. 5.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Referring now in general to the drawings wherein like
characters refer to like elements throughout the various views.
With reference to FIG. 1, shown therein is the preferred embodiment
for the simplified present toilet (10). The toilet (10) is
substantially an odour-free, water-saving, clog-free
environmentally friendly toilet having the following components in
combination. The present toilet (10) includes standard components
such as associated with most of the prior art, namely a toilet
housing (12) having a water closet (14), a toilet seat (16) a
toilet bowl (18) and a standard draw and fill flush mechanism (20)
for filling and emptying the water closet (14). It is to be
understood the standard components (12, 14, 16, 18 & 20) are
well known within the prior art and thus the actual workings of
each are not taught herein. Also, each of the noted standard
components may be made from any suitable materials of engineering
choice typically associated therewith. However, each of the
standard components may be partially modified as will be seen with
the later defined specification.
[0019] Other components of toilet (10) include additional workings
not typically associated within the known prior art. For example,
toilet (10) further includes an electrical system (22) (depicted in
FIG. 2) and as depicted in FIG. 1 a foul air evacuation system
(24), a water flow directional system (26) and a three-position
handle (28) having an off position, a vacuum position and a power
flush position.
[0020] In function, when the three-position handle (28) assumes the
vacuum position, the electrical system (22) and the foul air
evacuation system (24) are automatically actuated. The foul air
evacuation system (24) when actuated draws air from around and
within the toilet seat (16) and the toilet bowl (18) via a first
set of multiple inlet ducts (30) located within the toilet seat
(16), a second set of multiple inlet ducts (32) located within the
toilet bowl (18), a first internal air directional chamber (34)
located within toilet seat (16) and a second internal air
directional chamber (36) located within the toilet bowl (18). The
foul air is then forcibly directed via vacuum blower inlet duct
(38) into a vacuum blower mechanism (40) having a bacterial filter
therein for filtering the foul air (not shown for clarity
purposes). Thereafter, the vacuum blower mechanism (40) forcibly
directs the bacterial free foul air there from via vacuum blower
outlet duct (42) into a waste disposal pipe (44) that is in open
communication with a sewer line inlet (46). Thereafter, when the
three-position handle (28) assumes the power flush position, the
standard draw and fill flush mechanism (20) and the water flow
directional system (26) are automatically actuated and any waste
contained within the toilet bowl (18) is forcibly directed into the
waste disposal pipe (44) and then forcibly directed there from into
the sewer line inlet (45). It can now be seen within the simplified
version of the present toilet (10) foul air is easily removed and
dispersed into the sewer system and any waste material deposited
into the toilet bowl (18) is easily removed and forcibly directed
into the sewer system depending on actuation and position of the
three-position handle (28).
[0021] The simplified version of toilet (10) as described above may
further include additional options each providing new and unusual
results not taught within the known prior art. For example, the
toilet (10) may also include a storage compartment (48) that is
located within the water closet (14) and may be used for
containment of any suitable items associated with a toilet and it's
use. Such items may include toilet paper, hand-wipes, cleaning
materials, etc. Yet a further option may be to include an
additional compartment (50) for containment of a toilet plunger
(52) as depicted in FIG. 3. It is well known that toilet plungers
are cumbersome, unsightly and not sanitary. Thus it would be most
advantageous to include a compartment for concealed storage
thereof. Also, the toilet plunger (52) may be contained within a
sanitary ZIPLOCK.TM. bag or the like and/or it may be of the
disposable type.
[0022] Yet another option for the present invention is to include a
novel fixedly attached toilet paper roll receptacle/dispenser (54)
depicted in FIG. 1. It is well known that toilet paper
roll/dispensers are usually attached onto a cabinet or other
surface closely positioned near the toilet. However, if the toilet
paper roll/dispenser were built onto the actual toilet itself this
would prove to be most advantageous. Thus the present toilet
provides a toilet paper roll receptacle/dispenser (54) formed
within/onto the housing (12) at a convenient easily accessible
position. Furthermore, the toilet paper roll receptacle/dispenser
(54) includes a slidable open/close cover that protects the toilet
paper roll from any unsanitary exposure.
[0023] Another important optional feature of the present invention
is to provide an improved system that greatly increases the flush
capabilities and results in a super flush. Whereby, the water flow
directional system (26), not only incorporates the standard draw
and fill flush mechanism (20) but also includes at least one water
line(s) that is/are interconnected to a nozzle(s) (56) for forcibly
dispensing water there from into the waste disposal pipe (44).
[0024] Still a further optional feature of the present toilet (10)
is to provide a night-light (58). It is to be noted any suitable
type of night-light may be incorporated depending on user and/or
engineering choice. The night-light may be associated and energized
by the electrical system (22) associated with FIG. 2 or it may be
battery operated such as the night-light depicted in FIG. 1. It is
to be noted the actual workings of the night-light are not taught
herein as night-lights and their associated components are well
known within the prior art. However, it is contended that the
preferred embodiment for the night-light is to include a motion
sensor (not shown for clarity purposes) therewith and also the
night-light is to be of the "soft glow" variety. This is most
important as when an individual awakens during the night it is
desirable to have soft lighting so as not to induce a wide-awake
situation as after using the toilet the individual will wish to go
back to sleep and if they are exposed to bright light during this
"sleepy state" sleeping thereafter may be most difficult. As
previously noted the night-light should also be a motion sensor so
as to automatically illuminate upon detection of movement within
the surrounding area of the bathroom and after movement ceases for
a pre-determined time, the night-light automatically turns off.
[0025] Yet an additional option for the toilet (10) of the present
application is to include a compartment (60) for containment of a
cleansing chemical, such as bleach or the like, that is
automatically discharged upon flushing into the toilet seat (16)
and the toilet bowl (18) for automatic cleansing thereof. More
importantly (due to gravity and increased flush power) the
cleansing chemical further aids to cleanse the waste destruction
apparatus (hereafter described) and keep, bacterial growth from
developing thereon.
[0026] A most important and novel feature of the present toilet
(10) is to include an optional waste destruction apparatus (62)
that is removably attached onto the waste disposal pipe (44) via a
first coupling member (64) and onto the sewer line inlet (45) via a
second coupling member (46). Thus the optional waste destruction
apparatus (62) is located yet removably attached in between the
waste disposal pipe (44) and the sewer line inlet (45). The waste
destruction apparatus (62) includes a housing (68) for attachment
thereon and containment of either a removable shredder (70) or a
removable slicer (72). Shredder (70) being depicted in FIG. 1 and
slicer (72) is depicted in FIG. 4. Both the slicer and shredder are
functional for substantial destruction of debris, but in use one or
the other may prove to be more functional for different types of
waste materials, such as diapers, tampons, menstrual pads, etc. It
is to be noted the actual workings of the shredder and slicer are
not taught herein as each are manufactured and available for
purchase within the field.
[0027] It is to be understood the slicer and shredder provide
different end results and therefore the end user has the option of
which apparatus is more suitable for their personal needs. For
example, the shredder is most convenient and functional for almost
complete destruction of biodegradable ostomy bags that are
currently available on the market. The shredder shreds the ostomy
bag and then disposes any remains into the sewer system thereafter.
Furthermore, the blades associated with the shredder (70) are
positioned at an appropriate angle so as to create a vacuum as well
as throwing the debris in a downward motion, resulting in more
flushing power which is then further assisted by the spray
nozzle(s) (56) for even more flushing power. Therefore, the new and
improved toilet (10) of the present invention provides an extremely
functional means for disposing and destroying "ostomy bags" and
this heretofore has not been available. Until now, ostomy bags
(even though they may be biodegradable) tend to clog most systems
and this is most inconvenient and even more importantly may cause a
health hazard.
[0028] Another very important object and advantage of the present
invention is to provide yet another optional accessory for
converting the toilet into a medical workstation for use by
patients having special needs. More importantly the accessory
medical workstation is especially useful for ostomy maintenance,
and the like. Thus, the previously taught toilet (10) also includes
an externally mounted removable cap (74) (depicted in FIGS. 3 &
5) which when removed allows access into an internal open
passageway (76) that is in open communication with the vacuum
blower mechanism (40). Whereby, the optional accessory may be
easily mounted thereon as follows.
[0029] Referring now to FIG. 5 wherein the above noted medical
workstation is depicted. The medical workstation substantially
includes an adjustable arm assembly that is removably attachable
onto the internal open passageway (76) when the externally mounted
removable cap (74) has been removed. Adjustable arm assembly is
rotational between a horizontal position and a vertical position
and further provides a vacuum inlet (78) and a hot air outlet (80)
with the vacuum inlet (78) being in open communication with the
vacuum blower mechanism (40). Whereby, when the vacuum blower
mechanism (40) is activated foul air surrounding the vacuum inlet
(78) is forcibly drawn into the vacuum blower mechanism (40).
Furthermore, the adjustable arm assembly may include a
heater/blower element (82) therein which is in open communication
with the hot air outlet (80). Whereby, when activated the
heater/blower element (82) provides hot air that is forcibly
directed outwardly from the hot air outlet (80). More importantly,
the adjustable arm assembly further includes a removably attached
adjustable transparent shield (84) and when the adjustable arm
assembly is in the horizontal position the removably attached
adjustable transparent shield (84) when manually positioned extends
outwardly horizontally from the adjustable arm assembly at
substantially a 90 degree angle and when the adjustable arm
assembly assumes the vertical position, the removably attached
adjustable transparent shield (84) when manually adjusted assumes a
tilted stored position.
[0030] The transparent shield (84) is very functional as this not
only allows the patient to easily perform the tasks in a hands-free
manner, less environment but this further allows the user to easily
view through the shield while the task is being performed and thus
further facilitates ease of use.
[0031] The last noted embodiment is very functional for patients
attending ostomy matters as this provides most unusual results.
Namely, the user can position themselves while on the toilet with
the adjustable shield located at a position of user choice.
Thereafter, when the foul air evacuation system is activated any
foul odours and/or bacteria are automatically easily removed in an
environmentally friendly manner. Furthermore, heat is provided and
utilized to warm the skin of the user that proves to be most
advantages. In use, it has been found the ostomy flanges and the
like adhere much better to the skin if the skin is warm when
applied and also reduces irritation associated with such. With this
in mind another novel feature of the present invention is to also
provide upon the adjustable arm a removably attached container (86)
for containment of a medicinal member. Whereby, the container (86)
when attached is in line with the heater/blower element (82) and
the medicinal member is automatically warmed when the heater
element and blower are actuated. It is to be noted different types
of medicinal members of user choice are optional. However, as
taught herein the medicinal member is an ostomy flange (88).
[0032] It can now be seen herein disclosed is a novel type of new
and improved toilet having numerous optional features that are
usable by everyone and/or individuals having special physical
needs.
[0033] Although the invention has been herein shown and described
in what is conceived to be the most practical and preferred
embodiment, it is recognized that departures may be made there from
within the scope and spirit of the invention, which is not to be
limited to the details disclosed herein but is to be accorded the
full scope of the claims so as to embrace any and all equivalent
devices and apparatuses.
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