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US4391004A
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Spraying device for use in toilet bowls
Assignee: Aisin Corp
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Filing: 1982-05-07
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Granted: 1983-07-05
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Expires: 2002-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A rectal sprayer for use in toilets having a toilet bowl and toilet seat, which sprayer includes a spray deflecting member located at the side of the toilet bowl at a position to which a spraying head is retracted following use. When in the retracted position the spraying head confronts the deflecting member which is adapted to deflect water, sprayed thereat by the spraying head, back toward the spraying head to effect the cleaning thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Shinji Kawai
- 👤 Koichi Suzuki
- 👤 Yuji Yamaguchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:31
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; E03D9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A spraying device for use in toilets of the type having a toilet bowl and toilet seat, which rectal spraying device comprises: a spraying head for spraying water; means mounting said spraying head in the toilet bowl for moving said spraying head between a first spraying position underlying the anal or rectal area of an individual seated on the toilet seat, and a second spraying position located at the side of the toilet bowl; and a spray deflecting member mounted on the toilet bowl at said second spraying position for confronting said spraying head when said spraying head is moved to said second spraying position; water ejected from said spraying head at said second spraying position being deflected back toward said spraying head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A spraying device for use in toilets of the type having a toilet bowl and toilet seat, which rectal spraying device comprises: a spraying head for spraying water; means mounting said spraying head in the toilet bowl for moving said spraying head between a first spraying position underlying the anal or rectal area of an individual seated on the toilet seat, and a second spraying position located at the side of the toilet bowl; and a spray deflecting member mounted on the toilet bowl at said second spraying position for confronting said spraying head when said spraying head is moved to said second spraying position; water ejected from said spraying head at said second spraying position being deflected back toward said spraying head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A spraying device according to claim 1, in which said spray deflecting member is provided with at least one through-hole at a position which opposes said spraying head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A spraying device according to claim 1, in which said spray deflecting member is provided with a plurality of substantially parallel fins on the side thereof confronting said spraying head in said second spraying position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A spraying device according to claim 1, in which said spray deflecting member is replaceable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
100 words
A spraying device according to claim 1, in which said spray deflecting member comprises a plate having one end thereof fixedly mounted on the toilet bowl at the rear portion thereof and having the other end thereof extended into the toilet bowl at said second spraying position, said other end of said plate having first and second opposing wall members projecting downwardly into the toilet bowl for forming a downwardly open cavity, said spraying head being received within the cavity when moved to said second spraying position in such a manner that said spraying head opposes said first wall member.
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