US3947898A
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Portable bidet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-16
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1994-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A portable bidet for use in conjunction with a conventional bathtub which is of simple construction and inexpensive to manufacture. Since the subject bidet is portable, it is not a permanent fixture in the bathroom and can therefore be used in existing bathrooms which have conventional bathtubs. According to the subject invention, the portable bidet is adapted, in use, to be supported in a conventional bathtub having a bottom and an outer sidewall. The bidet comprises an enclosure-forming body having an open bottom and a top, and means at said top defining a seat for a user. A support bracket is solid with said body in the general plane of said seat and projects away therefrom to be set, in use, on the top of said bathtub sidewall. A support leg is hingedly connected at one end to the body on a side thereof opposite said support bracket and adapted, in use, to rest by the other end on the bottom of said bathtub. The leg is of a size so as completely to close, in put-away position, said open bottom of said body.
Inventors
- 👤 Benoit Ducharme
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
290 words
A portable bidet adapted, in use, to be supported in a conventional bathtub having a bottom and a sidewall, said bidet comprising: a. an enclosure-forming body having a bottom with an opening therein, a top with an opening therein, and means at said top defining a seat for a user; b. a support bracket integral with said body and extending in the general plane of said seat to project away therefrom and to be set, in use, on the top of the bathtub sidewall, said support bracket including a slot which is configured to serve as both a carrying handle and hanging means; c. a support leg having a pivot means at one end and a foot portion at the other end, said pivot means being coupled between said one end of said leg and a side of said body opposite said support bracket, said leg being pivotal between a retracted position wherein the entirety of said leg adjoins said body and an extended position wherein said leg projects from said body and wherein said foot portion of said leg engages the bottom of the bathtub, the size and configuration of said leg corresponding to the size and configuration of said opening in said bottom of said body so that said leg entirely closes said opening when said leg is in said retracted position; d. a wash basin depending from said user's seat, said wash basin being entirely contained in said body spacedly therefrom; e. said basin, said body, and said leg defining an enclosed, interior space within said body; f. means for connecting said wash basin to a source of water, said water connection means being storable in said interior space when said portable bidet is not in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
290 words
A portable bidet adapted, in use, to be supported in a conventional bathtub having a bottom and a sidewall, said bidet comprising: a. an enclosure-forming body having a bottom with an opening therein, a top with an opening therein, and means at said top defining a seat for a user; b. a support bracket integral with said body and extending in the general plane of said seat to project away therefrom and to be set, in use, on the top of the bathtub sidewall, said support bracket including a slot which is configured to serve as both a carrying handle and hanging means; c. a support leg having a pivot means at one end and a foot portion at the other end, said pivot means being coupled between said one end of said leg and a side of said body opposite said support bracket, said leg being pivotal between a retracted position wherein the entirety of said leg adjoins said body and an extended position wherein said leg projects from said body and wherein said foot portion of said leg engages the bottom of the bathtub, the size and configuration of said leg corresponding to the size and configuration of said opening in said bottom of said body so that said leg entirely closes said opening when said leg is in said retracted position; d. a wash basin depending from said user's seat, said wash basin being entirely contained in said body spacedly therefrom; e. said basin, said body, and said leg defining an enclosed, interior space within said body; f. means for connecting said wash basin to a source of water, said water connection means being storable in said interior space when said portable bidet is not in use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A portable bidet as claimed in claim 1, including means both in said support leg and in said body cooperating to lock said leg over said opening in said bottom of said body when said leg is in said retracted position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
138 words
A portable bidet as claimed in claim 1: a. wherein said means for connecting said wash basin to a source of water includes a supply line and a flexible tube; b. including nozzle means in said wash basin; c. including a valve means communicating with said supply line and said flexible tube and interposed therebetween, one end of said supply line being connected to said nozzle, the other end being connected to said valve means, one end of said flexible tube being connected to said valve means, the other end of said flexible tube being connected to a source of water, whereby said nozzle produces a water spray which may be controlled by said valve means; d. including a drain in said wash basin and a drain pipe extending from said drain to effect drainage of water therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A portable bidet as claimed in claim 3, including a manifold integral with said top of said body, said manifold extending around said top opening and including a plurality of downwardly directed openings, a manifold supply tube extending from said valve means to said manifold to effect communication therebetween, whereby a flushing spray is obtained from said downwardly directed openings, which spray may be controlled by said valve means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A portable bidet as claimed in claim 4, wherein said valve means is mounted on said body and includes a manual control handle at the exterior of said body, whereby the user may control the flow of water to said manifold and nozzle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A portable bidet as claimed in claim 1, wherein said support bracket is one piece with said body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A portable bidet as claimed in claim 1, wherein said leg, when in said retracted position, is flush with said bottom of said body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A portable bidet as claimed in claim 1, wherein said foot portion of said leg includes friction means for grippingly engaging the bottom of the bathtub to prevent slippage of said leg.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |