U.S. patent application number 14/454743 was filed with the patent office on 2016-02-11 for bidet seats.
The applicant listed for this patent is George Yui. Invention is credited to George Yui.
Application Number | 20160040416 14/454743 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 55267012 |
Filed Date | 2016-02-11 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160040416 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Yui; George |
February 11, 2016 |
BIDET SEATS
Abstract
A bidet seat is disclosed that includes a body that forms a
sitting pedestal; a cavity formed within the body; a seat cover
that surrounds the cavity and is adapted to receive a sitting
person; and a water storage tank located outside of the body. The
water storage tank is fluidly coupled to a water inlet and a water
outlet, with the water inlet being fluidly coupled to an external
water line and the water outlet being fluidly coupled to a cleaning
nozzle housed within the cavity or a shower rose located outside of
the cavity. The water storage tank is configured to allow water
contained therein to increase in temperature to room temperature,
without using an electrical energy source. The water may then be
transferred to the cleaning nozzle or shower rose, with the
increased temperature of the water enhancing user comfort.
Inventors: |
Yui; George; (Toronto,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Yui; George |
Toronto |
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CA |
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Family ID: |
55267012 |
Appl. No.: |
14/454743 |
Filed: |
August 8, 2014 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
4/420.4 ; 4/321;
4/444 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E03D 9/08 20130101 |
International
Class: |
E03D 9/08 20060101
E03D009/08; A47K 13/28 20060101 A47K013/28 |
Claims
1. A bidet seat that comprises: (a) a body that forms a sitting
pedestal; (b) a cavity formed within the body; (c) a seat cover
that surrounds the cavity and is adapted to receive a sitting
person; and (d) a water storage tank located outside of the body,
wherein (i) the water storage tank is fluidly coupled to a water
inlet and a water outlet, (ii) the water inlet is fluidly coupled
to an external water line, (iii) the water outlet is fluidly
coupled to a cleaning nozzle housed within the cavity or a shower
rose located outside of the cavity, and (iv) the water storage tank
is configured to allow water contained therein to increase in
temperature to room temperature, without using an electrical energy
source.
2. The bidet seat of claim 1, wherein the water inlet is fluidly
coupled to a bottom half of the water storage tank, whereas the
water outlet is fluidly coupled to a top half of the water storage
tank.
3. The bidet seat of claim 2, wherein the water inlet is fluidly
coupled to a bottom quartile of the water storage tank, whereas the
water outlet is fluidly coupled to a top quartile of the water
storage tank.
4. The bidet seat of claim 3, wherein the water inlet comprises an
in-line water inlet switch and a pressure regulator.
5. The bidet seat of claim 4, wherein the water outlet comprises an
in-line water outlet switch.
6. The bidet seat of claim 5, which further comprises a
condensation pan that surrounds a bottom perimeter of the water
storage tank, wherein the condensation pan comprises a lip that is
configured to collect condensation that forms on an exterior
surface of the water storage tank.
7. The bidet seat of claim 6, wherein the water storage tank is
cylindrical.
8. The bidet seat of claim 6, wherein the water storage tank is
rectangular.
9. The bidet seat of claim 6, wherein the water storage tank houses
a series of heat exchanging tubes or heat exchanging plates which
are configured to hold and allow the water to increase in
temperature to room temperature, without using an electrical energy
source.
10. A bidet seat that comprises: (a) a body that forms a sitting
pedestal; (b) a cavity formed within the body; (c) a seat cover
that surrounds the cavity and is adapted to receive a sitting
person; and (d) a water storage tank located outside of the body,
wherein (i) the water storage tank is fluidly coupled to a water
inlet and a water outlet, (ii) the water inlet is fluidly coupled
to an external water line, (iii) the water outlet is fluidly
coupled to an interior area of the seat cover and a cleaning nozzle
housed within the cavity, and (iv) the water storage tank is
configured to allow water contained therein to increase in
temperature to room temperature, without using an electrical energy
source.
11. The bidet seat of claim 10, wherein the water inlet is fluidly
coupled to a bottom half of the water storage tank, whereas the
water outlet is fluidly coupled to a top half of the water storage
tank.
12. The bidet seat of claim 11, wherein the water inlet is fluidly
coupled to a bottom quartile of the water storage tank, whereas the
water outlet is fluidly coupled to a top quartile of the water
storage tank.
13. The bidet seat of claim 12, wherein the water inlet comprises
an in-line water inlet switch and a pressure regulator.
14. The bidet seat of claim 13, wherein the water outlet comprises
an in-line water outlet switch.
15. The bidet seat of claim 14, which further comprises a
condensation pan that surrounds a bottom perimeter of the water
storage tank, wherein the condensation pan comprises a lip that is
configured to collect condensation that forms on an exterior
surface of the water storage tank.
16. The bidet seat of claim 15, wherein the water storage tank is
cylindrical.
17. The bidet seat of claim 15, wherein the water storage tank is
rectangular.
18. The bidet seat of claim 15, wherein the water storage tank
houses a series of heat exchanging tubes or heat exchanging plates
which are configured to hold and allow the water to increase in
temperature to room temperature, without using an electrical energy
source.
19. A water storage tank for use in connection with a toilet or
bidet seat that comprises: (a) a tank that is configured to hold
water that includes an exterior surface and an interior surface;
(b) a water inlet that is configured to be fluidly coupled to an
external water line; (c) a water outlet that is configured to be
fluidly coupled to a cleaning nozzle or a shower rose; (d) at least
one baffle that is integrally connected with a top inside surface
of the water storage tank that stops short of a bottom inside
surface of the water storage tank; and (e) at least one baffle that
is integrally connected with the bottom inside surface of the water
storage tank that stops short of the top inside surface of the
water storage tank, wherein the water storage tank is configured to
allow water contained therein to increase in temperature to room
temperature, without using an electrical energy source.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The field of the present invention relates to bidet seats.
More specifically, the field of the present invention relates to
bidet seats and methods and devices that are used to control the
temperature of the water that is dispensed by such bidet seats.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Bidet seats are commonly used to cleanse oneself in a
bathroom environment (as an alternative to bathroom tissue). This
is particularly true among certain cultures and within certain
countries. Bidet seats operate to dispense a controlled amount of
water onto a person's anus to cleanse the area. This water is often
dispensed at cold temperatures, i.e., the temperatures that are
common for tap water. These cold temperatures can be discomforting
to a person, particularly during the winter months when the average
water temperature may drop considerably.
[0003] There have been bidet seats developed over the years that
purport to solve this problem by incorporating heating elements
into the bidet seats. The heating elements--which are powered
through an external electricity source--will operate to elevate the
temperature of the water prior to being dispensed on a person.
While such methods and devices have solved this problem to some
extent, there are significant drawbacks and problems associated
with such methods and devices. For example, incorporating such
heating elements into a bidet seat requires that an external
electrical source be coupled to the bidet seat, which can restrict
the location of a bidet seat. In addition, incorporating such
heating elements into a bidet seat significantly increases the cost
of a bidet seat, including both the cost to manufacture the bidet
seat and the energy costs associated with its continuous operation.
Still further, incorporating such heating elements into a bidet
seat increases the overall electromechanical complexity of the
bidet seat, which can lead to a greater incidence of breakdown and
repair costs.
[0004] In view of the foregoing, there is a continuing demand in
the marketplace for improved devices and methods for improving the
temperature of the water that is dispensed by a bidet seat--and for
improving the temperature and comfort of the bidet seat itself. As
the following will demonstrate, the present invention addresses
these (and other) demands in the marketplace.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] According to certain aspects of the invention, a bidet seat
is provided that includes a body that forms a sitting pedestal; a
cavity formed within the body; a seat cover that surrounds the
cavity and is adapted to receive a sitting person; and a water
storage tank located outside of the body. The invention provides
that the water storage tank is fluidly coupled to a water inlet and
a water outlet, with the water inlet being fluidly coupled to an
external water line (source) and the water outlet being fluidly
coupled to a cleaning nozzle housed within the cavity (or a
manually-operated shower rose located outside of the cavity). The
invention provides that the water storage tank is configured to
allow water contained therein to increase in temperature to room
temperature, without using an electrical energy source. That is,
within the water storage tank, the water will be allowed to
increase in temperature over time (relative to the colder
temperatures of tap water), and eventually achieve the same or
similar temperature as the surrounding environment. Accordingly,
the invention provides that the water may then be transferred from
the water storage tank and to the cleaning nozzle (or shower rose),
with the increased temperature of the water enhancing user
comfort.
[0006] As explained further below, the water inlet is preferably
coupled to a bottom half of the water storage tank, whereas the
water outlet is preferably coupled to a top half of the water
storage tank. More preferably, however, the water inlet will be
fluidly coupled to a bottom quartile of the water storage tank,
with the water outlet being fluidly coupled to a top quartile of
the water storage tank (or, alternatively, to the top surface of
the water storage tank). As explained herein, such configuration
ensures that the warmest water within the storage tank is dispensed
and used during operation, which also maximizes user comfort. The
invention provides that the water inlet includes an in-line water
inlet switch and a pressure regulator, and the water outlet
includes an in-line water outlet switch, which collectively operate
to control when, and the pressure at which, water is dispensed from
the cleaning nozzle (or shower rose).
[0007] According to further aspects of the invention, the bidet
seat may further comprise a condensation pan that surrounds a
bottom perimeter of the water storage tank. The condensation pan
will include a lip that is configured to collect condensation that
forms on an exterior surface of the water storage tank. The
invention provides that the water storage tank may exhibit a
cylindrical configuration or a rectangular configuration. Still
further, the invention provides that the water storage tank may
house a series of heat exchanging tubes or plates, which are
configured to hold and allow the water contained therein to
increase in temperature to room temperature, without the aid of an
electrical energy source. In such embodiments, the heat exchanging
tubes or plates increase the surface area with which the water
makes contact, which facilities an exchange of heat with the
surrounding environment.
[0008] According to yet further aspects of the invention, the
warmed water contained in the water storage tank may not only be
dispensed through the cleaning nozzle, the water may also be
funneled through an interior portion of a bidet seat cover (which
surrounds the cavity of the bidet seat). More specifically,
according to such aspects of the invention, the water outlet may
also be fluidly coupled to an interior area of the bidet seat
cover, such that the interior area of the bidet seat cover may
receive the warmed water as well, which operates to warm the bidet
seat cover to further enhance user comfort.
[0009] The above-mentioned and additional features of the present
invention are further illustrated in the Detailed Description
contained herein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0010] FIG. 1 is a diagram of a bidet seat of the present
invention, which includes a cylindrical water storage tank.
[0011] FIG. 2 is an enlarged portion "A" of FIG. 1 showing the
cleaning nozzle thereof.
[0012] FIG. 3 is a diagram of a bidet seat of the present
invention, which includes a rectangular water storage tank.
[0013] FIG. 4 is a diagram of a bidet seat of the present
invention, which includes a water storage tank that employs the use
of a series of heat exchanging tubes.
[0014] FIG. 5 is a diagram of a bidet seat of the present
invention, which includes a water storage tank that employs the use
of a series of heat exchanging plates.
[0015] FIG. 6A is a diagram of an alternative water storage tank
that may be used with the bidet seats of the present invention.
[0016] FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional diagram of the water storage
tank shown in FIG. 6A.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0017] The following will describe, in detail, several preferred
embodiments of the present invention. These embodiments are
provided by way of explanation only, and thus, should not unduly
restrict the scope of the invention. In fact, those of ordinary
skill in the art will appreciate upon reading the present
specification and viewing the present drawings that the invention
teaches many variations and modifications, and that numerous
variations of the invention may be employed, used and made without
departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.
[0018] The present invention provides a bidet seat that is fluidly
coupled to an external water storage tank. The water storage tank
will house a volume of water that may be transferred to a cleaning
nozzle located within the bidet seat, such that the dispensed water
may be used to cleanse oneself. The invention provides that the
water storage tank will operate as a heat sink or a heat exchanger,
such that water contained therein will be allowed to sit and warm
to room temperatures--prior to being used and dispensed through the
cleaning nozzle. This results in a warmer stream of water (relative
to the colder temperatures observed from tap water), which creates
a more comfortable experience for the user.
[0019] Referring now to FIGS. 1-5, the bidet seats of the present
invention generally comprise the following parts: a body 10 that
forms a sitting pedestal, a cavity 12 formed within the body 10, a
cleaning nozzle 14 housed within the cavity 12, a water storage
tank 16 located outside of the body 10, a fixed frame 18 that
encapsulates the water storage tank 16, a water inlet 20, a water
inlet switch 22, a pressure regulator 24, a water outlet 26, a
water outlet switch 28, (in some embodiments) a shower rose 30, (in
some embodiments) heat exchanging tubes 32, (in some embodiments)
heat exchanging plates 34, and a condensation pan 36.
[0020] Referring now to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the
bidet seats of the present invention may include a
cylindrically-shaped water storage tank 16, which is fluidly
coupled to the cleaning nozzle 14 housed within the cavity 12 of
the body 10. In other embodiments, however, the water storage tank
16 may be exhibit a rectangular dimension, such as with the water
storage tank 16 shown in FIG. 3. Preferably, the water storage tank
16 will include an interior volume that will hold a volume of water
that is sufficient for at least one round of cleaning, although the
interior volume may be configured to hold a volume of water that is
sufficient to deliver multiple rounds of cleaning.
[0021] The invention provides that the water storage tank 16
includes a water inlet 20 that is adapted to receive and be fluidly
coupled to an external water line, and a water outlet 26 that
fluidly connects the water storage tank 16 to the cleaning nozzle
14. In certain alternative embodiments, the invention provides that
the water outlet 26 fluidly connects to a movable and manually
adjustable shower rose 30, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, which may be
used to manually cleanse oneself (instead of using water that is
dispensed from a cleaning nozzle 14 within the cavity 12 of the
body 10). In such embodiments that employ the use of a shower rose
30, the invention described herein may be used in connection with
an existing bidet seat or toilet seat (which may not have an
aperture through which to dispose a cleaning nozzle 14).
[0022] In certain preferred embodiments, the invention provides
that the water inlet 20 is fluidly connected with and enters the
water storage tank 16 within the lower half of the water storage
tank 16, and preferably near the bottom of the water storage tank
16 (such as within the bottom quartile, when measured based on
internal volume, of the water storage tank 16). The invention
provides that the water inlet 20 is equipped with a water inlet
switch 22 and a pressure regulator 24, which are configured and
used to control the volume of water that is allowed to pass through
the water inlet 20 and into the water storage tank 16. More
specifically, the invention provides that after water exits the
water storage tank 16 through the water outlet 26, when the water
inlet switch 22 exists in an "open" position, it will permit the
flow of water into the water storage tank 16 to back-fill the water
that has exited the water storage tank 16. The pressure regulator
24 will be configured to terminate the flow of water once the water
storage tank 16 has reached its full capacity. In addition, the
invention provides that the pressure regulator 24 may be adjusted
to control the pressure at which water enters and exits the water
storage tank 16, which further controls the pressure at which water
is dispensed from the cleaning nozzle 14 or shower rose 30.
[0023] The invention provides that the water outlet 26 will
preferably be installed within the upper half of the water storage
tank 16, and preferably near the top of the water storage tank 16
(such as within the top quartile, when measured based on internal
volume, of the water storage tank 16). Alternatively, the invention
provides that the water outlet 26 may positioned and fluidly
coupled to the top surface of the water storage tank 16.
[0024] The invention provides that the water inlet 20 is installed
within the lower part of the external water storage tank 16, while
the water outlet 26 is installed within the upper part of the water
storage tank 16, so as to maximize the use of the warmest water
contained therein. That is, water that exhibits higher temperatures
will have lower densities than water that exhibits relatively lower
temperatures. When new water enters the water storage tank 16, it
will initially exhibit the colder temperatures of municipal tap
water. Installing the water inlet 20 into the lower part of the
water storage tank 16 keeps the water exhibiting relatively colder
temperatures near the bottom, such that the water that has achieved
warmer room temperatures (and exhibits lower densities) will move
towards the top of the water storage tank 16. As such, when the
water outlet 26 is located within the upper part of the water
storage tank 16, such configuration ensures that the water with the
relatively higher temperature is used and dispensed first, and thus
maximizes the user's comfort.
[0025] The invention provides that the water outlet 26 will be
fluidly connected with the cleaning nozzle 14, such that water that
exits the water storage tank 16 will travel through the water
outlet 26 and exit the cleaning nozzle 14. More particularly, the
invention provides that a water outlet switch 28 will be positioned
in-line with the water outlet 26 and configured to allow a user to
control the emission and volume of water that is allowed to leave
the water storage tank 16 and exit through the cleaning nozzle 14.
For example, when a user wishes to dispense water from the cleaning
nozzle 14 (or shower rose 30), the water outlet switch 28 may be
converted to an open position to allow the passage of such water.
When the user wishes to end the flow of water from the cleaning
nozzle 14 (or shower rose 30), the water outlet switch 28 may be
converted to a closed position to prevent the passage of water.
[0026] In addition, the invention provides that a bottom portion of
the water storage tank 16 will preferably include a condensation
pan 36 that is configured to collect condensation that may form on
the exterior surface of the water storage tank 16. The condensation
pan 36 will preferably comprise a lip that extends beyond the
bottom perimeter of the water storage tank 16, which is adapted to
receive and hold condensation that forms on the exterior walls of
the water storage tank 16 and drops or falls downwards into the
condensation pan 36 (where the collected water may be manually
emptied or allowed to evaporate). The invention provides that the
condensation pan 36 will prevent the surrounding floor from
becoming wet, which enhances the safety of the bidet seat insofar
as it prevents users from slipping and falling on a wet bathroom
floor.
[0027] In addition to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the invention
further encompasses additional types of water storage tanks 16. For
example, referring now to FIG. 4, the water storage tank 16 may
comprise an exterior fixed frame 18 that encapsulates the water
storage tank 16, which includes a series of winding and connected
heat exchanging tubes 32 that hold the water contained within the
water storage tank 16. The invention provides that the heat
exchanging tubes 32 will increase the amount of surface area with
which the water contained therein makes contact, which facilitates
a more efficient transfer of heat into the water, i.e., it will
enable the water to more quickly achieve room temperature. The
invention provides that the water inlet 20 will be fluidly coupled
to a first end of the heat exchanging tubes 32 (i.e., the point at
which the water enters the water storage tank 16), whereas the
water outlet 26 will be fluidly coupled to a second end of the heat
exchanging tubes 32 (i.e., the point at which the water exits the
water storage tank 16).
[0028] By way of yet another example, and referring now to FIG. 5,
the water storage tank 16 may comprise an exterior fixed frame 18
that encapsulates the water storage tank 16 (as described above),
which includes a series of heat exchanging plates 34. Similar to
the embodiment above, the heat exchanging plates 34 may be hollow
and adapted to receive and transfer water from the water inlet 20,
through the heat exchanging plates 34, and out the water outlet 26
of the water storage tank 16. As with the embodiment above, the
invention provides that the heat exchanging plates 34 will be
fluidly coupled to the water inlet 20 and water outlet 26--and will
increase the amount of surface area with which the water contained
therein makes contact, which facilitates a more efficient transfer
of heat into the water. In other embodiments, the water contained
within the water storage tank 16 will reside outside of (and in
between) the series of heat exchanging plates 34. In this
embodiment, the heat exchanging plates 34 will be comprised of a
material that will serve as a conduit and will transfer heat from
an area that is exterior to the water storage tank 16 and into the
interior portion of the water storage tank 16.
[0029] According to yet further preferred and alternative
embodiments of the present invention, the water storage tank 16 may
also be configured to be located behind the bidet (or toilet) and
positioned on the floor (or, alternatively, affixed to a wall). For
example, referring now to FIG. 6, the water storage tank 16 may
exhibit a variety of sizes and configurations, such as a
substantially rectangular, round, oblong, or multifaceted
configuration. In certain embodiments, the water storage tank 16
will exhibit a depth that is suitable to be positioned behind a
bidet (or toilet)--and potentially between the bidet (or toilet)
and a wall (or, as mentioned above, anchored to the wall). The
water storage tank 16 of such embodiments will comprise a water
inlet 20, water outlet 26, and the other features described
herein.
[0030] In addition, according to such embodiments, the water
storage tank 16 of FIG. 6 will comprise one or more baffles 42/44.
More specifically, for example, the water storage tank 16 may
include one or more baffles 42 that are integrally connected with a
top inside surface of the water storage tank 16 and/or one or more
baffles 44 that are integrally connected with a bottom inside
surface of the water storage tank 16. The baffles 42/44 will stop
short of the opposite interior side of the water storage tank 16,
so as to leave a gap or space for water to pass around the baffle
42/44. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the baffles 42/44 will preferably
be oriented to force injected water to move up-and-down (zigzag)
within the water storage tank 16, in order to move from the water
inlet 20 to the water outlet 26. This is achieved by alternating
between baffles 42 that are integrally connected with a top inside
surface of the water storage tank 16 and baffles 44 that are
integrally connected with a bottom inside surface of the water
storage tank 16. The invention provides that the baffles 42/44 will
serve to physically separate new water that enters the water
storage tank 16 through the water inlet 20 (which will be colder in
temperature), from the water that has already been warmed to room
temperature that will be pushed through the water storage tank 16
towards the water outlet 26. In other words, the baffles 42/44 will
serve to minimize the unwanted mixing of new cold water with the
water that has achieved warmer temperatures (near the water outlet
26). Still further, the invention provides that the baffles 42/44
will serve to provide additional support to the water storage tank
16 (and to counteract pressures that are imparted when new water is
injected into the water storage tank 16). The invention provides
that the baffles 42/44 may be formed through injection molding, die
casting, or metal/welding procedures.
[0031] With respect to installation of the devices described
herein, the invention provides that the external water storage tank
16 should be positioned in close proximity to the body 10 of the
bidet seat. Next, the water inlet 20 and water outlet 26 are
fluidly coupled to the water storage tank 16 (e.g., through a
threaded connection), with the water inlet switch 22 and water
outlet switch 28 being located in-line with the water inlet 20 and
water outlet 26, respectively. The other end of the water outlet
26--i.e., the end that is opposite of the end that is fluidly
connected to the water storage tank 16--may then be coupled to the
cleaning nozzle 14 and disposed through an aperture in the cavity
12 of the body 10. Alternatively, such other end of the water
outlet 26 may be fluidly coupled to the adjustable shower rose 30,
as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5. The other end of the water inlet
20--i.e., the end that is opposite of the end that is fluidly
connected to the water storage tank 16--may then be coupled to an
external water line (e.g., the municipal water line).
[0032] Referring now to FIG. 4, in certain alternative embodiments,
the invention provides that the warmed water contained in the water
storage tank 16 may not only be dispensed through the cleaning
nozzle 14, the water may also be diverted and funneled through an
interior portion of a bidet seat cover 40 (which surrounds the
cavity 12 of the body 10). More specifically, in certain
embodiments, the water outlet 26 may be fluidly coupled to an
interior area of the bidet seat cover 40, such that the interior
area of the bidet seat cover 40 may receive the warmed water as
well, which operates to warm the bidet seat cover 40 to enhance
user comfort. In such embodiments, water may be permitted to travel
through the interior area of the bidet seat cover 40 and then exit
through a port that is fluidly coupled to a pipe that transfers the
water from the interior area of the bidet seat cover 40 to the
cleaning nozzle 14. This way, water travels from the water storage
tank 16, through the water outlet 26 and through an interior area
of the bidet seat cover 40, whereupon the water exits and is
eventually dispensed from the cleaning nozzle 14.
[0033] The bidet seats, and related devices and methods, of the
present invention provide many advantages. For example, the
installation and operation of the bidet seat does not require
electrical heating or control equipment, which renders its
structure simple, cost-effective, and energy-efficient. Similarly,
the heat exchange process that occurs between the water storage
tank 16 and the external environment avoids the need for electrical
power, thereby reducing the cost to operate the bidet seats of the
present invention (and also conserves energy to provide
environmental benefits as well). In addition, the invention
provides that the water inlet switch 22 and water outlet switch 28
may be easily closed, thus permitting the water storage tank 16 to
be periodically disassembled and cleaned, sterilized, or replaced
as necessary. Still further, when the shower rose 30 is used, the
water storage tank 16 may be used in connection with existing bidet
seats, which decreases the costs to utilize the invention and
avoids the need to install a new bidet seat pedestal.
[0034] The many aspects and benefits of the invention are apparent
from the detailed description, and thus, it is intended for the
following claims to cover all such aspects and benefits of the
invention that fall within the scope and spirit of the invention.
In addition, because numerous modifications and variations will be
obvious and readily occur to those skilled in the art, the claims
should not be construed to limit the invention to the exact
construction and operation illustrated and described herein.
Accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents should be
understood to fall within the scope of the invention as claimed
herein.
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