Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Dry closets – Receptacle type
Reexamination Certificate
2004-08-30
2009-12-22
Nguyen, Tuan N (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Dry closets
Receptacle type
C004S465000, C004S476000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07634822
ABSTRACT:
A portable toilet apparatus configured for use with a toilet liner is disclosed. The toilet apparatus comprises a toilet basin, and a toilet seat removably fitted to the toilet basin. The toilet seat further includes retention means for retaining the toilet liner at least partially within the toilet basin. A combination changing and toileting station is also disclosed. The combination changing and toileting station comprises a toilet assembly, and a changing table assembly removably attached to toilet assembly. The toilet assembly and changing table assembly are adjustable between a first position for use as a changing table, and a second position for use as a toileting station. A method of using a toilet liner with a portable toilet apparatus is also disclosed. The method comprises positioning the toilet liner within the toilet basin such that a first portion of the toilet liner is secured by the retention means, removing the first portion of the toilet liner from the retention means following use of the toilet apparatus, and disposing of the toilet liner. The toilet liner may comprise a diaper with an elastic edge or gusset.
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WIPO International Search Report Dated Dec. 22, 2005, International Patent Application No. PCT/US2004/28381, 3 pages.
Hunton & Williams LLP
Nguyen Tuan N
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