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US4069522A
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Baby commode
Assignee: HEIMESS HEINZ MESSMER HAUS BABYGLUCK
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Filing: 1976-04-27
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1996-04-27
Abstract
Abstract A commode for a child being a body formed by a central wall defining a pot and an outer wall spaced therefrom and including a repository attached or enclosed therein for toilet accessories.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Messmer
- 👤 Martin Schwab
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:52
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K11/00; A47K11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A portable child's commode, comprising an inner peripherally extending wall having a depending portion defining a central pot; an outer peripherally extending wall spaced from said inner wall in the lower regions thereof, said inner and outer walls being connected at their upper extremities to thereby form an anatomical seating ring, said inner and outer walls being formed so as to be cooperable to provide therebetween a pocket for releasable retention of selected toiletry articles; said outer wall terminating in a lower edge, said lower edge and the bottom of said pot defining a base adapted to rest upon a support surface for the commode; the said inner and outer walls being configured to provide a back rest to the rear of said central pot and an upwardly directed portion forwardly of said central pot to serve as a deflector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A portable child's commode, comprising an inner peripherally extending wall having a depending portion defining a central pot; an outer peripherally extending wall spaced from said inner wall in the lower regions thereof, said inner and outer walls being connected at their upper extremities to thereby form an anatomical seating ring, said inner and outer walls being formed so as to be cooperable to provide therebetween a pocket for releasable retention of selected toiletry articles; said outer wall terminating in a lower edge, said lower edge and the bottom of said pot defining a base adapted to rest upon a support surface for the commode; the said inner and outer walls being configured to provide a back rest to the rear of said central pot and an upwardly directed portion forwardly of said central pot to serve as a deflector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The commode according to claim 1, wherein said inner and outer walls comprise a unitary plastic injection molded part and said pocket is formed integrally therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The commode according to claim 1, wherein said outer wall is formed with an opening extending to the rear of said backrest for the withdrawal of said toiletry articles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The commode according to claim 1 including slots provided in said backrest adapted to receive a safety strap inserted within said slots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The commode according to claim 1, wherein said deflector is provided with at least one fastening hole for the mounting of a handle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The commode according to claim 5, wherein said handle is in the form of a bar, toy, animal or the like.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The commode according to claim 1, wherein recesses are formed along the sides of the outer wall to form hand grips.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The commode according to claim 1 including suction means are mounted to the underside of the central pot to selectively secure said body to a fixed support or floor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
The commode according to claim 1, wherein said outer wall is formed with a recess along its bottom edge, and includes a U-shaped bracket having two spaced legs adapted to resiliently enter said recess and embracing said outer wall, said bracket being adapted to receive a carrier for said body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The commode according to claim 9, wherein the recess has a width corresponding to the width of the bracket, said bracket being made by bending a flat member, and that the height of the recess matches approximately the thickness of the outer wall.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The commode according to claim 9, characterized in that the distance between the two legs of the bracket matches approximately the thickness of the outer wall.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The commode according to claim 9, wherein one leg of the bracket matches in its length approximately the height of the positioning wall within the area of the recess.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The commode according to claim 9, wherein a handle member is fastened to the bracket.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The commode according to claim 8, wherein one portion of the pocket is defined by a depending resilient side wall which serves as a clamping member for retention of the toiletry articles.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The commode according to claim 1, wherein said suction means is mounted on the lower portion of said central pot in spaced relation therewith.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The commode according to claim 15, including an adjusting lever pivotably mounted on said central pot and carrying said suction means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
52 words
The commode according to claim 16, including a rim member depending from said central pot, said lever being mounted on said rim member and said suction means being a deformable plate element dimensioned and configured to be recessed within said rim member when shifted by the lever into an upper storage position.
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) | 1981-01-23 | 1981-07-25 | 1982-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 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 |