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US4160295A
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Toilet shroud
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-23
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Granted: 1979-07-10
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Expires: 1997-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A covering for the outer portion of a toilet concealing the fixture below the rim of the bowl. The covering consists of a flexible material which can closely fit the countours of the fixture which is either washable or disposable. A plurality of hooks which removably attach to the rim of the fixture are placed at intervals and the covering is removably attached to the hooks.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J. Putyra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:28
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; A; A47; A47K; A47K13/00; A47K13/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A toilet shroud comprising: a. an elongated flexible washable material having an outer surface selected to present an aesthetic appearance and dimensioned to substantially cover the portion of a toilet between the floor and the rim of the bowl; b. re-useable attachment means including a grip portion to removably attach said material to said attachment means and a hook portion to attach said means to said toilet; c. said grip portion of said attachment means includes a U-shaped portion dimensioned to hold a portion of said flexible material; d. said flexible material is folded and tacked along one edge to form a loop for receiving the U-shaped portion of said attachment means; e. said hook portion of said attachment means includes a J-shaped portion adapted for attachment to the inner edge of a toilet bowl; and f. said attachment means is formed from a washable material having sufficient rigidity to support said elongated flexible material and sufficient resiliency so that said J-shaped portion can be sprung outwardly as it is forced over said toilet bowl rim and so that it will automatically return to its original shape or nearly so to cling tightly to said rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A toilet shroud comprising: a. an elongated flexible washable material having an outer surface selected to present an aesthetic appearance and dimensioned to substantially cover the portion of a toilet between the floor and the rim of the bowl; b. re-useable attachment means including a grip portion to removably attach said material to said attachment means and a hook portion to attach said means to said toilet; c. said grip portion of said attachment means includes a U-shaped portion dimensioned to hold a portion of said flexible material; d. said flexible material is folded and tacked along one edge to form a loop for receiving the U-shaped portion of said attachment means; e. said hook portion of said attachment means includes a J-shaped portion adapted for attachment to the inner edge of a toilet bowl; and f. said attachment means is formed from a washable material having sufficient rigidity to support said elongated flexible material and sufficient resiliency so that said J-shaped portion can be sprung outwardly as it is forced over said toilet bowl rim and so that it will automatically return to its original shape or nearly so to cling tightly to said rim.
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) | 1982-07-09 | 1983-01-08 | 1983-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-09 | 1987-01-08 | 1987-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-09 | 1991-01-08 | 1991-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |