US3654636A
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Portable bidet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-05
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1990-08-05
Abstract
Abstract The invention is directed to a bidet which may be readily detachably mounted on a conventional toilet bowl for the purpose of promoting the health and sanitation of a human individual.
Inventors
- 👤 Erno Restyanszki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:46
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; E03D9/08; E03D9/085; A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A device of the character described comprising a receptacle having a continuous channel brim adapted for support on the rim of a conventional toilet bowl, said receptacle having converging sloping front and back walls and opposing converging side walls which are joined and merged to define a rear area for accommodating the buttocks of a human individual and a frontal area having a medial rib dividing the same into a pair of means for supporting the thighs and a bottom wall provided with a drain, and said rib being provided with means whereby a liquid when connected to a source may be directed into and/or against the genital area of the body.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
112 words
A device of the character described comprising a receptacle having a continuous channel brim adapted for support on the rim of a conventional toilet bowl, said receptacle having converging sloping front and back walls and opposing converging side walls which are joined and merged to define a rear area for accommodating the buttocks of a human individual and a frontal area having a medial rib dividing the same into a pair of means for supporting the thighs and a bottom wall provided with a drain, and said rib being provided with means whereby a liquid when connected to a source may be directed into and/or against the genital area of the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
76 words
A bidet comprising a receptacle adapted for support upon a conventional toilet bowl structure, said receptacle being dished to provide a primary rear area for receiving the buttocks of a human individual and a pair of frontal areas for receiving the thighs, said receptacle also having a continuous inverted channel brim, and means carried by and projecting below said brim serving to locate and stabilize the position of said receptacle in relation to such a structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
A bidet comprising a receptacle adapted for support upon a conventional toilet bowl structure, said receptacle being dished to provide a primary rear area for receiving the buttocks of a human individual and a pair of frontal areas for receiving the thighs, said receptacle also having a continuous inverted channel brim, and means carried by and projecting below said brim serving to locate and stabilize the position of said receptacle in relation to such a structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
92 words
A bidet comprising a receptacle adapted for support upon a conventional toilet bowl structure, said receptacle being dished to provide a primary area for receiving the buttocks of a human individual and a pair of frontal areas for receiving the thighs, a spray nozzle disposed between said channel areas, a valve carried by said receptacle, and conduit means carried by and substantially concealed by said receptacle and connecting said spray nozzle and said valve, said valve being connectible with a source of liquid for controlling the flow of liquid through said nozzle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
92 words
A bidet comprising a receptacle adapted for support upon a conventional toilet bowl structure, said receptacle being dished to provide a primary area for receiving the buttocks of a human individual and a pair of frontal areas for receiving the thighs, a spray nozzle disposed between said channel areas, a valve carried by said receptacle, and conduit means carried by and substantially concealed by said receptacle and connecting said spray nozzle and said valve, said valve being connectible with a source of liquid for controlling the flow of liquid through said nozzle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The bidet defined in claim 3, in which said receptacle is provided with a drain and an outlet and said valve is connectible with said outlet so that the valve may control the flow of liquid to the nozzle or outlet for eventual flow to said drain.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bidet defined in claim 3, in which said receptacle is provided with a channel brim area and the conduit means and said valve are disposed therein for substantially concealing The same.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The bidet defined in claim 3, in which said receptacle is of a one-piece construction having a channel brim which is reinforced by a plurality of spaced ribs and webs, the latter being formed to facilitate mounting and stabilizing the receptacle on the bowl structure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
90 words
A bidet of the kind described comprising a receptacle adapted for mounting upon the rim of a conventional toilet bowl, having frontal area, first means carried by said frontal area whereby a liquid may be ejected rearwardly and upwardly, a second means carried by said receptacle and located in spaced relation to said first means whereby a liquid may be caused to flow in a direction substantially transverse to that of said first means, and a valve for controlling the flow of liquid to either said first or second means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
90 words
A bidet of the kind described comprising a receptacle adapted for mounting upon the rim of a conventional toilet bowl, having frontal area, first means carried by said frontal area whereby a liquid may be ejected rearwardly and upwardly, a second means carried by said receptacle and located in spaced relation to said first means whereby a liquid may be caused to flow in a direction substantially transverse to that of said first means, and a valve for controlling the flow of liquid to either said first or second means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The bidet defined in claim 7, in which said receptacle is provided with a continuous brim having bumpers which are formed to receive an inner portion of the rim of such a bowl for locating the receptacle in a predetermined stable position on the rim.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
97 words
The bidet defined in claim 7, in which said receptacle is formed to provide a rear concave area which is adapted to receive the buttocks of a human individual and the frontal area is divided into a pair of channels for receiving the thighs, said first means comprises a spray device which is located between said channels whereby the spray will be directed rearwardly and upwardly, said valve is housed in said receptacle, and conduit means communicatively connects said spray device and said valve whereby the latter may control fluid from a source to said spray device.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
51 words
The bidet defined in claim 7, in which said receptacle is provided with an inverted channel brim which is reinforced by a web provided with receiving means, and said conduit means is of a resiliently flexible character and press fitted into said receiving means for holding said conduit means in place.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
100 words
Bidet structure comprising a receptacle adapted to be mounted on a conventional toilet bowl, said receptacle having a rear concave area for receiving the buttocks of a human individual and a pair of frontal inclined channels for receiving the thighs of the individual, a spray device carried by said receptacle and located between said channels whereby the spray will be directed into the crotch area of the individual, a manual operable valve connectible with a source of liquid carried by said receptacle, and conduit means carried by said receptacle for establishing communicative relationship between said spray device and said valve.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
100 words
Bidet structure comprising a receptacle adapted to be mounted on a conventional toilet bowl, said receptacle having a rear concave area for receiving the buttocks of a human individual and a pair of frontal inclined channels for receiving the thighs of the individual, a spray device carried by said receptacle and located between said channels whereby the spray will be directed into the crotch area of the individual, a manual operable valve connectible with a source of liquid carried by said receptacle, and conduit means carried by said receptacle for establishing communicative relationship between said spray device and said valve.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
94 words
A device comprising a receptacle adapted to be mounted upon the rim of a conventional toilet bowl, said receptacle being provided with a drain having a removable plug therein, means whereby a liquid may be disposed into the receptacle so that the latter may be used as a sitz bath, said receptacle also being provided with means to direct a spray of liquid against the crotch area of a human individual after the plug is removed and the liquid dispensing means is rendered inoperative so that said device may be utilized as a bidet.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
94 words
A device comprising a receptacle adapted to be mounted upon the rim of a conventional toilet bowl, said receptacle being provided with a drain having a removable plug therein, means whereby a liquid may be disposed into the receptacle so that the latter may be used as a sitz bath, said receptacle also being provided with means to direct a spray of liquid against the crotch area of a human individual after the plug is removed and the liquid dispensing means is rendered inoperative so that said device may be utilized as a bidet.
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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) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |