US3919726A
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Water closet having a bowl and a wash means
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1974-12-04
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1994-12-04
Abstract
Abstract A self-cleaning water closet wherein either the bowl or a specially provided cabinet-type enclosure is pivotally movable between a first non-cleaning position and a second cleaning position. When in the cleaning position, the cabinet-type enclosure sealably encloses at least a portion of the bowl before washing begins.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley J Godwin
- 👤 Richard M Lund
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:54
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K13/00; A47K13/24; A47K13/30; A47K13/302; E; E03; E03D; E03D11/00; E03D11/12; E03D9/00; E03D9/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S4/00; Y10S4/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A water closet comprising: a base; a bowl attached to said base in fluid-flow communication with a sewer; a cabinet-type enclosure mounted in enclosing relationship to said bowl and dimensioned to receive said bowl; a plurality of spray means located within said cabinet-type enclosure, said spray means being adapted to distribute a washing liquid within said enclosure; water-handling means for supplying water to said spray means and for flushing of said water closet; and control means to effect flushing and cleaning of said water closet; said water closet being further defined in that at least one of said bowl or said cabinet-type enclosure is pivotally movable between a first position in which the bowl is ready for use and a second position in which the bowl is received within said cabinet-type enclosure in liquid-tight fashion for cleaning thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A water closet comprising: a base; a bowl attached to said base in fluid-flow communication with a sewer; a cabinet-type enclosure mounted in enclosing relationship to said bowl and dimensioned to receive said bowl; a plurality of spray means located within said cabinet-type enclosure, said spray means being adapted to distribute a washing liquid within said enclosure; water-handling means for supplying water to said spray means and for flushing of said water closet; and control means to effect flushing and cleaning of said water closet; said water closet being further defined in that at least one of said bowl or said cabinet-type enclosure is pivotally movable between a first position in which the bowl is ready for use and a second position in which the bowl is received within said cabinet-type enclosure in liquid-tight fashion for cleaning thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A water closet, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the bowl is movable upwardly from the first to the second position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A water closet, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said control means includes an interlock to allow for passing water to the spray means only when the water closet is in the second position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A water closet, as set forth in claim 2, wherein said spray means includes a rotatable spray arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A water closet, as set forth in claim 1, including a cleaning material dispenser adapted for receiving cleaning material and dispensing said cleaning material into said enclosure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
A water closet, as set forth in claim 2, wherein said bowl is connected to the sewer by a discharge line and a drain trap, said drain trap being connected at one end to the discharge line and at the other end to a discharge opening of the bowl, at least one of said connections being a swivel-type connection for providing movement between the first and second positions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A water closet, as set forth in claim 1, including heating means actuated by said control means for drying and sterilizing said bowl
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A water closet, as set forth in claim 2, wherein the enclosure includes heating means and control means for controllably washing, rinsing and drying said bowl.
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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) | 1978-11-17 | 1979-05-19 | 1979-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-17 | 1983-05-19 | 1983-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-17 | 1987-05-19 | 1987-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |