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US4181985A
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Sanitary spray attachment for toilet bowl
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-20
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Granted: 1980-01-08
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Expires: 1998-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A spray attachment for connection to a conduit supplying water to a toilet bowl having a seat spaced above the bowl which includes a first valve controlling flow to the bowl and to a second valve from which extends a flexible tube passing under the toilet seat and having an upturned nozzle at its outward end centrally of the bowl. In a modification, the nozzle is connected to the tube by a swivel joint to bring the nozzle into and out of operating position in the toilet bowl.
Inventors
- 👤 Roberto R. Rius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:17
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; E03D9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A spray attachment for connection to a conduit supplying water to the tank of a toilet bowl having a seat spaced above the bowl, comprising a first valve connected to said conduit and controlling flow to said tank; a second valve receiving water from said conduit; a flexible tube having a portion passing between the upper part of said bowl and said seat and receiving water from said second valve; said flexible tube having an upwardly directed nozzle mounted on the outward end thereof substantially in the center of said bowl, in an operating position of the device, including a swivel joint pivotally attaching said nozzle to said flexible tubing for moving said nozzle into and out of said operating position, said swivel joint located and oriented such that the nozzle may be pivoted against an inner side of the said bowl when the nozzle is moved out of the said operating position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A spray attachment for connection to a conduit supplying water to the tank of a toilet bowl having a seat spaced above the bowl, comprising a first valve connected to said conduit and controlling flow to said tank; a second valve receiving water from said conduit; a flexible tube having a portion passing between the upper part of said bowl and said seat and receiving water from said second valve; said flexible tube having an upwardly directed nozzle mounted on the outward end thereof substantially in the center of said bowl, in an operating position of the device, including a swivel joint pivotally attaching said nozzle to said flexible tubing for moving said nozzle into and out of said operating position, said swivel joint located and oriented such that the nozzle may be pivoted against an inner side of the said bowl when the nozzle is moved out of the said operating 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) | 1983-01-07 | 1983-07-09 | 1984-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-07 | 1987-07-09 | 1988-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-07 | 1991-07-09 | 1992-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |