US3829906A
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Hospital patient care unit
Assignee: ALUMINUM PLUMBING FIXTURE
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Filing: 1973-01-08
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Granted: 1974-08-20
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Expires: 1993-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A hospital patient care unit is provided which consists of a folding toilet in a compact cabinet wherein the bowl of the toilet is removable so that the unit can be used either as a bedpan or in the normal manner. The unit is designed so that when it is closed, the bowl is automatically flushed and washed out and an interlock prevents opening the cabinet while the flushing operation is taking place.
Inventors
- 👤 Phee J Mc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:10
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D11/00; E03D11/12; E03D11/02; E03D11/025; E03D9/00; E03D9/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S4/00; Y10S4/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A hospital care unit comprising in combination: a. a cabinet, b. a door on said cabinet, said door having a horizontal hinge at the bottom thereof, c. a stop mounted between said cabinet and said door whereby said door can be opened outwardly and held in a horizontal position and folded upwardly into said cabinet into a vertical position wherein said door is flush with the front wall of said cabinet, d. a toilet seat hinged on said door by a bracket extending upwardly from said door whereby said toilet seat is spaced from said door and can be swung to a horizontal position or to a vertical position while said door is in the horizontal position, e. clamp means on said door, and f. a bedpan unit removably held by said clamp means whereby said bedpan can be used as a normal toilet or separated and used as a toilet elsewhere.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A hospital care unit comprising in combination: a. a cabinet, b. a door on said cabinet, said door having a horizontal hinge at the bottom thereof, c. a stop mounted between said cabinet and said door whereby said door can be opened outwardly and held in a horizontal position and folded upwardly into said cabinet into a vertical position wherein said door is flush with the front wall of said cabinet, d. a toilet seat hinged on said door by a bracket extending upwardly from said door whereby said toilet seat is spaced from said door and can be swung to a horizontal position or to a vertical position while said door is in the horizontal position, e. clamp means on said door, and f. a bedpan unit removably held by said clamp means whereby said bedpan can be used as a normal toilet or separated and used as a toilet elsewhere.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The patient care unit of claim 1 wherein flushing means is provided within said cabinet, said means being actuated by closing the door of the toilet unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The hospital patient care unit of claim 2 wherein an interlock is provided whereby said door is locked in the closed position whilE the unit is being flushed.
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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) | 1977-08-19 | 1978-02-18 | 1978-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-19 | 1982-02-18 | 1982-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-19 | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |