US4044405A
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Target in a bowl or urinal to attract the attention of urinating human males
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-27
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1996-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A target fixedly connected to a urinal or toilet to attract the attention of human males.
Inventors
- 👤 Joel S. Kreiss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K17/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1452; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24736
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
In a toilet bowl or urinal the combination comprising: A target means to attract the attention of urinating human males to be wholly disposed within the bowl or urinal and to be permanently connected to the bowl or urinal; said target means being flexible prior to being non-removedly connected; said target being disposed in said bowl or urinal such that no part of said target extends outside of the volume partially enclosed by said bowl or urinal; and said target being void of moving parts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
In a toilet bowl or urinal the combination comprising: A target means to attract the attention of urinating human males to be wholly disposed within the bowl or urinal and to be permanently connected to the bowl or urinal; said target means being flexible prior to being non-removedly connected; said target being disposed in said bowl or urinal such that no part of said target extends outside of the volume partially enclosed by said bowl or urinal; and said target being void of moving parts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination in claim 1 wherein: the target comprises a first waterproof layer and a second adhesive layer which is not water soluble.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination in claim 2 wherein: the target is sufficiently flexible to conform to a surface which curves in at least two directions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination in claim 2 wherein: said waterproof layer completely encloses an intermediate member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination in claim 2 wherein: said first waterproof layer formed from one of a group of materials comprising natural rubber, synthetic rubber, polyolefin, polyester or polyvinyl.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination in claim 3 wherein: said second adhesive layer is formed from a base of one of a group of acrylic, synthetic rubber, rubber or any combination of them.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination in claim 5 in which said second adhesive layer is formed from a base of one of a group of acrylic, synthetic rubber, rubber or any combination of them.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein: said target comprises an intermediate member completely enclosed by said first waterproof layer and said second adhesive layer.
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) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |