US4062070A
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Toilet urine deflector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-01
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Granted: 1977-12-13
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Expires: 1996-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A toilet bowl system with a floating and self-rinsing deflector for receiving and noiselessly dispersing urine into the water located in the bottom of said toilet bowl.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul R. Prince
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:15
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A self-rinsing toilet bowl device for reducing urine stream noise and splash comprising: a free floating and unrestrained deflector for dispursing a urine stream quietly into the toilet bowl water, said deflector weighted for a specific gravity to cause said deflector to float substantially atop said toilet bowl water yet remain relatively low on the water surface for reduced splash; and said deflector having a substantially non-stick coating applied thereon, allowing the acceptable use of said, said deflector comprising a multifaceted object having at least twelve sides to produce a water wheel and water paddle effect to cause said deflector to track and follow said wine stream deflector anywhere within said toilet bowl.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A self-rinsing toilet bowl device for reducing urine stream noise and splash comprising: a free floating and unrestrained deflector for dispursing a urine stream quietly into the toilet bowl water, said deflector weighted for a specific gravity to cause said deflector to float substantially atop said toilet bowl water yet remain relatively low on the water surface for reduced splash; and said deflector having a substantially non-stick coating applied thereon, allowing the acceptable use of said, said deflector comprising a multifaceted object having at least twelve sides to produce a water wheel and water paddle effect to cause said deflector to track and follow said wine stream deflector anywhere within said toilet bowl.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said deflector is limited in size to the extent that said deflector is only sufficiently large to prevent entrapment in the drain of said toilet bowl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
A urine receiving system for reduced noise and splash, comprising: a flushable toilet bowl with water and a drain of predetermined size; a floating and unrestrained deflector for dispersing urine quietly into the water of said toilet bowl, said deflector having a size selected to inhibit entrapment in said drain during flushing, and coated to provide a substantially non-stick surface, said deflector comprising a multifaceted object having at least twelve sides to produce a water wheel and water paddle effect to cause said deflector to track and follow said urine stream.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
A urine receiving system for reduced noise and splash, comprising: a flushable toilet bowl with water and a drain of predetermined size; a floating and unrestrained deflector for dispersing urine quietly into the water of said toilet bowl, said deflector having a size selected to inhibit entrapment in said drain during flushing, and coated to provide a substantially non-stick surface, said deflector comprising a multifaceted object having at least twelve sides to produce a water wheel and water paddle effect to cause said deflector to track and follow said urine stream.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 3 wherein said deflector is weighted to insure that while said deflector does not inhibit flushing of the toilet, said deflector substantially minimizes secondary splash.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system of claim 4 wherein said deflector is shaped as a polyhedron, said facets allow passage of fluids during flushing of said toilet while the edges of said facets provide bracing means against the walls of said drain, and the passage of said fluids provides cleaning and self-rinsing of said deflector.
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) | 1980-12-12 | 1981-06-13 | 1981-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-12 | 1985-06-13 | 1985-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-12 | 1989-06-13 | 1989-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |