US3591868A
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Commode structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-05
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A substantially all-plastic commode of simplified construction suitable for boats, homes or commercial installations. The commode is wall-mounted with a very compact pressure flushing tank recessed into the wall behind a shallow housing member. A minimum number of components are employed.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter K Owens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:19
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D11/00; E03D11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A substantially all-plastic commode comprising sealed pressurized flush tank means recessed into an adjacent wall structure, a plastic mounting panel secured to the exterior of the wall structure in covering relationship to the flush tank means and concealing the latter, and a plastic toilet supported bodily upon the plastic mounting panel and projecting forwardly thereof and having a bowl portion, the bowl portion of the toilet having a rear soil pipe connection and said plastic mounting panel having an opening for said connection, said bowl also adapted for connection with the sealed pressurized flush tank means through the same opening in said panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A substantially all-plastic commode comprising sealed pressurized flush tank means recessed into an adjacent wall structure, a plastic mounting panel secured to the exterior of the wall structure in covering relationship to the flush tank means and concealing the latter, and a plastic toilet supported bodily upon the plastic mounting panel and projecting forwardly thereof and having a bowl portion, the bowl portion of the toilet having a rear soil pipe connection and said plastic mounting panel having an opening for said connection, said bowl also adapted for connection with the sealed pressurized flush tank means through the same opening in said panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
121 words
The structure of claim 1, and said toilet comprising an interIor plastic bowl directly connected to the flush tank means and soil pipe, a separately formed outer shell for the bowl underlying the bowl and substantially enclosing it and having an open rear end and an open top, the open rear end of the shell joined to the front face of the mounting panel and the open top of the shell extending near the top margin of the bowl, a covering member secured integrally to the mounting panel and projecting forwardly thereof and conforming substantially in shape to the top rim of the bowl and covering the top rim and substantially abutting the top edge of said shell and joined thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 2, and a plastic seat cover assembly hinged to said covering member and adapted to be raised and lowered.
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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) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |