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US4069520A
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Electric bidet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-24
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1996-11-24
Abstract
Abstract My invention relates to a bidet, in combination of a divided water cabinet, top from bottom, and making use of a submerged, electrical pump for water power at the syringe. This bidet, having a seat on top of said cabinet, a waste water catch tank inside the top of said cabinet and a fresh water tank in the bottom of said cabinet, with means of emptying the one and of filling the other; this bidet being portable, but portability being only one of its many improvements as the following paragraphs and drawings will reveal.
Inventors
- 👤 R. Bert Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:24
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; E03D9/08; E03D9/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
A portable bidet comprising in combination: a. an integral hollow cylindrical structure having a bottom tank and a top tank, said top tank having an open end, said tanks both adapted to contain liquids; b. a fountain pipe extending upwardly from the bottom tank through the top tank having a distal end proximate the open end of said top tank; c. a basin structure mounted coaxially within said open end of said top tank, said basin structure having a concave bottom surface with a convex rise, said bottom surface having a hole defined therethrough coaxial with said convex rise, said fountain pipe extending through said hole, said basin structure also having an overflow port defined through its side whereby liquid may overflow from said basin into the top tank; d. a toroidal seating surface having an inside diameter less than that of said open end of the top tank, said seating surface mounted coaxially on said open end of said top tank; e. means for introducing a liquid into the bottom tank; f. electrical means for pumping the liquid contained in the bottom tank through said fountain pipe, to direct a spray of liquid upwardly from the distal end of said fountain pipe proximate the open end of said top tank, said liquid being captured by said basin structure and then overflowing into said top tank.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
A portable bidet comprising in combination: a. an integral hollow cylindrical structure having a bottom tank and a top tank, said top tank having an open end, said tanks both adapted to contain liquids; b. a fountain pipe extending upwardly from the bottom tank through the top tank having a distal end proximate the open end of said top tank; c. a basin structure mounted coaxially within said open end of said top tank, said basin structure having a concave bottom surface with a convex rise, said bottom surface having a hole defined therethrough coaxial with said convex rise, said fountain pipe extending through said hole, said basin structure also having an overflow port defined through its side whereby liquid may overflow from said basin into the top tank; d. a toroidal seating surface having an inside diameter less than that of said open end of the top tank, said seating surface mounted coaxially on said open end of said top tank; e. means for introducing a liquid into the bottom tank; f. electrical means for pumping the liquid contained in the bottom tank through said fountain pipe, to direct a spray of liquid upwardly from the distal end of said fountain pipe proximate the open end of said top tank, said liquid being captured by said basin structure and then overflowing into said top tank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bidet of claim 1 further including a valving means for controlling flow of liquid from said fountain pipe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The bidet of claim 1 wherein said convex rise in the bottom surface of said basin structure has a height equating that of the overflow port.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
The bidet of claim 2 wherein said means for introducing liquid into the bottom tank comprises a fill pipe communicating into said bottom tank, said fill pipe having a distal end extending above said open end of said top tank, through an annular space defined between the side of the top tank and the basin structure, whereby a liquid may be poured into said bottom tank.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
The bidet of claim 4 wherein said basin structure includes a circumferential lip structure integral with said toroidal seating surface engaging the open end of said top tank, said lip supporting said basin within said open end of the top tank, said lip structure having a pour spout cut therethrough, whereby, liquid in the top tank may be poured therefrom into an appropriate waste disposal facility.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The bidet of claim 5 wherein said circumferential lip structure and toroidal seating surface have a fill pipe hole cut therethrough for receiving said fill pipe, said fill pipe extending upwardly to a point flush with said seating surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
The bidet of claim 3 further including (i) a solid waste disposal port communicating through the bottom surface of said basin structure, into the top tank and (ii) a removable plug adapted to be received by said solid waste disposal port, whereby solid wastes may be emptied from the basin structure into the top tank.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The bidet of claim 1 wherein said electrical means for pumping liquid from said bottom tank comprises a submergible electrical motor driving a submergible liquid pump, said motor and pump being secured to said fountain pipe.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The bidet of claim 7 wherein the hollow cylindrical structure, fountain pipe, basin structure and toroidal seating surface are composed of moldable materials from the class consisting of fiberglass and plastics.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bidet of claim 7 wherein said distal end of said fountain pipe is adapted for receiving removable douching fixture.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
61 words
The bidet of claim 10 wherein said douching fixture comprises a hollow, conical nozzle having a plurality of holes defined through its circumferential surface, and being adapted for connection to the fountain pipe at its base, said conical nozzle being composed of soft resilient and pliable materials from the class consisting of vinyl plastics, synthetic and natural rubbers and silicon rubbers.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-23 | 1985-07-25 | 1986-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-23 | 1989-07-25 | 1990-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |