US3733619A
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Ventilated toilet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-03
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1992-01-03
Abstract
Abstract A conventional toilet stool to which is hinged a seat that seals in the down position with the upper rim of the toilet stool. An exhaust vent extending through the toilet seat from the inner lower edge to the outer edge. A flexible hose is detachably connected to the discharge side of the vent. The other end of the flexible hose is connected to the intake side of an exhaust fan. The exhaust fan discharges directly or through a second flexible hose to some exterior location.
Inventors
- 👤 F Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:09
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; E03D9/04; E03D9/05; E03D9/052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
In the combination with a toilet stool having a seat, one side of which is hingedly mounted above the rim of the stool whereby the seat seals with the rim of the stool to prevent the passage of air between the seat and the rim of the stool, a ventilating apparatus comprising: a vent means extending from the inner lower edge of said seat rearwardly, outwardly and upwardly through said seat to the outer edge of said seat; a flexible tubing means detachably mounted at one end to said vent means at the outer edge of said seat; an air exhaust means, the intake side of said air exhaust means being operatively connected to the other end of said flexible tubing means and the exhaust side of said air exhaust means being operatively connected to an air discharge means whereby air is drawn from within said toilet stool and is discharged at a location remote from said toilet stool.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
In the combination with a toilet stool having a seat, one side of which is hingedly mounted above the rim of the stool whereby the seat seals with the rim of the stool to prevent the passage of air between the seat and the rim of the stool, a ventilating apparatus comprising: a vent means extending from the inner lower edge of said seat rearwardly, outwardly and upwardly through said seat to the outer edge of said seat; a flexible tubing means detachably mounted at one end to said vent means at the outer edge of said seat; an air exhaust means, the intake side of said air exhaust means being operatively connected to the other end of said flexible tubing means and the exhaust side of said air exhaust means being operatively connected to an air discharge means whereby air is drawn from within said toilet stool and is discharged at a location remote from said toilet stool.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 1 including a manually operable switch means for actuating the air exhaust means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the seat is generally thicker in cross section adjacent its hinged side so as to enclose the vent means and tapers to a thinner cross section adjacent its front side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the seat is hinged so that in the lowered configuration the bottom surface of said seat is substantially parallel to and in continuous contact with the rim of the toilet stool.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the lower inner edge of said seat tapers downwardly and radially outwardly from the inner periphery of said seat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the air exhaust means includes an exhaust fan.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
107 words
A toilet seat, one side of which is adapted to be hingedly mounted above the rim of a toilet stool, comprising: a vent means extending from the inner lower edge of said seat, rearwardly, outwardly and upwardly through said seat to the outer edge of said seat, said vent terminating at said outer edge in a conduit coupling portion adapted to detachably mount a flexible tubing means; and a substantially planar surface defining the lower side of said toilet seat and adapted to seal with the upper rim of a toilet stool to prevent the passage of air between the seat and the rim of the stool.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
107 words
A toilet seat, one side of which is adapted to be hingedly mounted above the rim of a toilet stool, comprising: a vent means extending from the inner lower edge of said seat, rearwardly, outwardly and upwardly through said seat to the outer edge of said seat, said vent terminating at said outer edge in a conduit coupling portion adapted to detachably mount a flexible tubing means; and a substantially planar surface defining the lower side of said toilet seat and adapted to seal with the upper rim of a toilet stool to prevent the passage of air between the seat and the rim of the stool.
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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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |