US3600719A
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Portable collapsible commode
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-02
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1990-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A portable collapsible or knockdown type of commode having a bottom section, a body section and a cover section. The body section is open at the top and bottom and is foldable between an open operative position and a flat inoperative position. In its open position, the bottom end of the body may be supported on the bottom with the cover overlying the upper end of the body. In its folded condition, the body may be stored completely within the bottom section and the cover section inserted over the bottom section to provide a flat package.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul F Karr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:13
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K11/00; A47K11/02; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A50/00; Y02A50/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A portable collapsible commode comprising a bottom section having a bottom wall and relatively short sidewalls extending upwardly from said bottom wall, a body section having four sidewalls and hingedly connected together and an open top and open bottom, two opposed sidewalls each having a fold line extending from the top to the bottom thereof and positioned medially of the other sidewalls whereby said body section may be selectively folded into a flat inoperative position and an open operative position, the lower end portions of said body section sidewalls being telescopically engageable within said bottom section sidewalls when said body section is in said open operative position, and the height of said body section sidewalls permitting insertion of said body section entirely within said bottom section when said body section is in said flat inoperative position, and a cover section having a top wall and relatively short sidewalls depending therefrom, the upper end portions of said body section sidewalls being telescopically engageable within said cover section sidewalls when said body section is in said open operative position, said cover section sidewalls fitting over said bottom section sidewalls to form an enclosure when said body section is inserted within said bottom section, and means in said cover section top wall defining a closable opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A portable collapsible commode comprising a bottom section having a bottom wall and relatively short sidewalls extending upwardly from said bottom wall, a body section having four sidewalls and hingedly connected together and an open top and open bottom, two opposed sidewalls each having a fold line extending from the top to the bottom thereof and positioned medially of the other sidewalls whereby said body section may be selectively folded into a flat inoperative position and an open operative position, the lower end portions of said body section sidewalls being telescopically engageable within said bottom section sidewalls when said body section is in said open operative position, and the height of said body section sidewalls permitting insertion of said body section entirely within said bottom section when said body section is in said flat inoperative position, and a cover section having a top wall and relatively short sidewalls depending therefrom, the upper end portions of said body section sidewalls being telescopically engageable within said cover section sidewalls when said body section is in said open operative position, said cover section sidewalls fitting over said bottom section sidewalls to form an enclosure when said body section is inserted within said bottom section, and means in said cover section top wall defining a closable opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A commode as set forth in claim 1 in which said last-named means includes an opening in said cover section top wall, and a cover hingedly connected to said top wall adjacent said opening and movable from a first position completely exposing said opening to a second position substantially sealing sad opening
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A commode as set forth in claim 2 including means resiliently maintaining said cover in said second position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A commode as set forth in claim 1 in which each of said sections is formed of plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A commode as set forth in claim 1 including cooperating means on said bottom section sidewalls and said foldable sidewalls of said body section for releasably maintaining said body section in said open operative position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
A commode as set forth in claim 1 in which said foldable sidewalls of said body section fold inwardly, and cooperating detent means are provided on said bottom section sidewalls and said body section sidewalls for releasably connecting the bottom section to the body section when the body section is telescopically inserted into said bottom section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
A commode as set forth in claim 6 in which said detent means includes at least one stud projecting inwardly from one of said bottom section sidewalls and at least one aperture adjacent the lower end of a body section sidewall for releasably receiving said stud.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
A commode as set forth in claim 5 in which said cooperating means includes a resilient tab on said oppoSed sidewalls and extending across said fold lines, said tabs being positioned exteriorly of said bottom section sidewalls when said body section is operatively positioned within said bottom section in its open position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A commode as set forth in claim 8 in which opposed sidewalls of said bottom section are provided with inwardly directed recesses for receiving said tabs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
A commode as set forth in claim 1 in which said opposed foldable sidewalls of said body section are provided with finger engageable openings along said fold lines, and one of said body section sidewalls having tabs struck therefrom with such tabs having oppositely directed portions for receiving a toilet tissue roll.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A commode as set forth in claim 1 in which said bottom section is provided with an upwardly directed groove at the intersection of the bottom and sidewalls thereof for frictionally receiving the lower end portions of said body section sidewalls.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
52 words
A commode as set forth in claim 1 in which said cover section is provided with a downwardly directed groove at the intersection of the top and sidewalls thereof for selectively frictionally receiving the upper end portions of said body section sidewalls and the upper end portions of said bottom section sidewalls.
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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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |