US3602921A
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Bidet attachment
Assignee: World Industries Inc
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Filing: 1970-05-06
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1990-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A bidet attachment for toilets which includes a hand-operated pump which is removably attached to the side of a toilet bowl and a bidet nozzle which is removably attached to the rear side of the toilet seat, the pump and nozzle being connected by a hose, and the pump being arranged to receive a removable, collapsible bag to provide a water supply. The hose is removable from the bidet nozzle for use with a douche tip.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry M Umann
- 👤 Joseph D Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:28
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; E03D9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A portable bidet attachment for toilets, comprising: a. a bidet nozzle; b. means for supporting the nozzle at the back side of a toilet bowl with the orifice thereof directed upwardly and forwardly; c. a manually operated pump and a portable source of water therefor disposed at one lateral side of the toilet bowl and connected to the nozzle whereby, on manipulation of the pump, water is discharged from the bidet nozzle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A portable bidet attachment for toilets, comprising: a. a bidet nozzle; b. means for supporting the nozzle at the back side of a toilet bowl with the orifice thereof directed upwardly and forwardly; c. a manually operated pump and a portable source of water therefor disposed at one lateral side of the toilet bowl and connected to the nozzle whereby, on manipulation of the pump, water is discharged from the bidet nozzle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A bidet attachment, as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. the bidet nozzle supporting means includes a removable clamp adapted for connection to the toilet seat on the underside thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
90 words
A bidet attachment, as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. the manually operated pump includes a vertically disposed cylinder, closed at its ends and having an inlet at its lower end and an outlet at its upper end, a portion reciprocal in the cylinder, and a pivotable shaft for operating the piston and extending horizontally through the cylinder and a lever arm adapted to be pivoted in a vertical plane by one seated on the toilet; b. and the water source is a refillable bag removably attached to the cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
A portable bidet attachment for toilets, comprising: a. a bidet nozzle; b. means for removably mounting the nozzle at the underside of the back side of a toilet seat; c. a hand-operated pump; d. means for removably mounting the pump at one lateral side of a toilet bowl; e. a refillable bag removably attachable to the underside of the pump; f. and a flexible hose connecting the pump to the nozzle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
A portable bidet attachment for toilets, comprising: a. a bidet nozzle; b. means for removably mounting the nozzle at the underside of the back side of a toilet seat; c. a hand-operated pump; d. means for removably mounting the pump at one lateral side of a toilet bowl; e. a refillable bag removably attachable to the underside of the pump; f. and a flexible hose connecting the pump to the nozzle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
A bidet attachment, as defined in claim 4, wherein: a. the nozzle-mounting means includes a pair of opposing hook members and a connecting elastomeric loop to cause the hook members to engage opposite edges of the toilet seat; b. and said nozzle depends from one of the hook members and includes an outlet orifice adapted to be directed upwardly and forwardly into the toilet bowl.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
A bidet attachment, as defined in claim 4, wherein: the pump-mounting means includes a bracket supporting the pump in an essentially vertical position, and having depending fixed clamp means, and a second clamp means movable to and from the fixed clamp means to grip the rim of a toilet bowl therebetween.
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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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |