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US3914804A
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Bidet appliance
Assignee: Schrader Woodruff Enterprises
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Filing: 1974-10-18
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1994-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A bidet appliance mountable on a toilet bowl which utilizes water siphoned from the toilet tank. The appliance includes a water storage container which is heated and includes a pump for pumping the water to either a bidet nozzle extending into the toilet bowl area or to detachable douche or enema nozzles.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence O Schrader
- 👤 David D Woodruff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0233; A61M3/0254; A61M3/0258; A61M3/0245; E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; E03D9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A bidet assembly for use with a toilet having a bowl and water tank, comprising a housing having a water storage container therein, means mounting the housing to the toilet, a siphon tube extending into the container at one end and being adapted to extend over the top of the toilet tank at the other end for transferring water from the tank to the container, a pump associated with the container, spray means including a fluid conduit extending from the discharge side of the pump to the toilet bowl for directing spray into the area above the toilet bowl when the pump is operated, and float-operated valve means on the siphon for controlling the level of water in the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A bidet assembly for use with a toilet having a bowl and water tank, comprising a housing having a water storage container therein, means mounting the housing to the toilet, a siphon tube extending into the container at one end and being adapted to extend over the top of the toilet tank at the other end for transferring water from the tank to the container, a pump associated with the container, spray means including a fluid conduit extending from the discharge side of the pump to the toilet bowl for directing spray into the area above the toilet bowl when the pump is operated, and float-operated valve means on the siphon for controlling the level of water in the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus of claim 1 including heater means in the container for warming the water in the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus of claim 1 further including a bracket connected to the outside of the housing and adapted to be secured tO the bowl by the seat lugs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus of claim 2 further including connector means in the conduit for removably connecting an auxiliary tube to the pump for use with a douche or enema.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
Apparatus of claim 4 wherein the connector means is mounted inside the housing, the connector means including a chamber having a top wall with an opening therethrough for receiving the auxiliary tube, a flap inside the chamber extending across the opening to normally close the opening in response to water pressure inside the chamber, an inlet tube connected to the pump, the tube opening into the chamber directly below the opening in the top of the chamber, whereby an auxiliary tube can be inserted through the opening and flap into the inlet tube to direct water from the pump through the auxiliary tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein the housing includes a removable cover, and the water container includes a top wall spaced below the cover to form a storage shelf for the auxiliary tubes and nozzles when not being used.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus of claim 6 wherein the top wall of the container has an opening for receiving additives to the water in the container.
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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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |