US4140120A
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Portable bidet
Assignee: Meitec Fielders Inc
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Filing: 1975-03-03
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1995-03-03
Abstract
Abstract A portable bidet which includes a check valve and plug in its receptacle so that the receptacle which contains washing liquid can readily be restored to its original inflated shape after being constricted, to thereby allow speedy washing of the vagina.
Inventors
- 👤 Akira Yamauchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0233; A61M3/0254; A61M3/0262
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
In a portable bidet comprising a nozzle having a plurality of small holes therein and a receptacle connected to said nozzle such that when said receptacle is constricted fluid in said receptacle flows from said nozzle, the improvement comprising a check valve means including a tube passing through the wall of said receptacle, a tongue member hinged to the end of said tube within said receptacle, and a plug means for insertion into said tube means to thereby block said tube means wherein said check valve means enables the rapid expansion of said receptacle after constriction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
In a portable bidet comprising a nozzle having a plurality of small holes therein and a receptacle connected to said nozzle such that when said receptacle is constricted fluid in said receptacle flows from said nozzle, the improvement comprising a check valve means including a tube passing through the wall of said receptacle, a tongue member hinged to the end of said tube within said receptacle, and a plug means for insertion into said tube means to thereby block said tube means wherein said check valve means enables the rapid expansion of said receptacle after constriction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a portable bidet comprising a nozzle having a plurality of small holes therein and a receptacle connected to said nozzle such that when said receptacle is constricted fluid in said receptacle flows from said nozzle, the improvement comprising a check valve means in the wall of said receptacle said check valve means comprising a tube passing through the wall of said receptacle, a sphere within said tube said sphere being movable between first and second positions said first position allowing fluid to enter said receptacle through said tube and said second position preventing fluid from flowing from said receptacle through said tube, wherein said check valve means enables the rapid expansion of said receptacle after constriction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a portable bidet comprising a nozzle having a plurality of small holes therein and a receptacle connected to said nozzle such that when said receptacle is constricted fluid in said receptacle flows from said nozzle, the improvement comprising a check valve means in the wall of said receptacle said check valve means comprising a tube passing through the wall of said receptacle, a sphere within said tube said sphere being movable between first and second positions said first position allowing fluid to enter said receptacle through said tube and said second position preventing fluid from flowing from said receptacle through said tube, wherein said check valve means enables the rapid expansion of said receptacle after constriction.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |