Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Patent
1999-04-27
2000-02-22
Mullen, Thomas
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
340522, 340689, 340692, G08B 2300
Patent
active
060285206
ABSTRACT:
An annunciator for training individuals in toilet etiquette and sanitation. The annunciator has a small housing that hangs on the side of the toilet tank, is incorporated into the seat of the toilet or hangs from the flush handle of the toilet. The housing is preferably plastic and can be animal shaped, for example, like a frog. A sound module, batteries, internal sensors, controller and speaker are mounted in the housing and the controller is connected to the external sensors by electrical wires. A small light such as an LED can be included to indicate that the unit is working. The sensors detect a person near the toilet, the position of the toilet seat (lowered or raised), a person sitting on the seat, and operation of the flush handle. The controller decides what messages to play based on the sensed conditions. Additionally, the housing may contain a small separate tape player for music or prerecorded humorous sounds. The tape player is controlled by the annunciator to coordinate with any played messages. An on/off switch and volume control are also provided.
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Mullen Thomas
Siemens Terrance L.
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