Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Flush closet – Bowl
Utility Patent
1997-05-08
2001-01-02
Eloshway, Charles R. (Department: 3105)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Flush closet
Bowl
Utility Patent
active
06167577
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to toilet structures. More particularly, the present invention relates to a toilet bowl bidet attachment for rinsing a genital area of an individual
2. Description of the Prior Art
The use of toilet bowl strictures is known in the art. Specifically, toilet structures heretofore devices and utilized are known to consist of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations. A number of solutions have been proposed for a combination toilet bowl and bidet; none, however, are both retrofittable and connectable to both hot and cold water supplies.
Numerous innovations for Toilet Bidets have been provided in the prior art that are described as follows. Even though these innovations may be suitable for the specific individual purposes to which they address, they differ from the present invention as hereinafter contrasted.
In U.S. Pat. No. 5,495,625, titled Toilet Bowl Bidet Attachment, invented by Thayard A. McGuire, an attachment for rinsing the genital area of an individual is disclosed. The device includes a water supply assembly coupleable to hot and cold water supply lines and positionable in adjacency relative to a toilet. A nozzle conduit in fluid communication with the water supply assembly extends through an aperture in the toilet bowl to direct water onto the genital area of a user. The water supply assembly includes a pair of valves for hot and cold water. Each of the valves having a body with a hollow portion which receives respective toilet seat mounting bolts on opposing sides of the toilet bowl, and a handle extending from the valve body.
The present invention differs from the above described patented invention because the patented invention, while attaching to both hot and cold water sources requires an aperture in the toilet bowl. This aperture precludes easily retrofitting the patented invention to existing toilet bowls. Further, the patented invention, once installed is permanently located in the central front area. No provisions are made to for its removal.
In U.S. Pat. No. 5,452,483, tiled Bidet Apparatus for use in Toilet Fixtures, invented by Rafael J. Dizon, Jr. a bidet apparatus for use in toilet bowl of the type having a flush tank is disclosed. The apparatus defines a valve operated mechanism having a valve regulator, an associated valve seat housing, and a water conveyance block. The housing has a water leading hole in communication with a conveyance tube whose free end defines a directable spray nozzle. The block has an inlet and outlet passageways communicably connected through the leading hole. The inlet and outlet passageways are connected to the water supply source and the flush tank of the bowl, respectively. A mounting bracket for connection to the bowl is secured on the mechanism and laterally extends therefrom.
The present invention differs from the above described patented invention because the patented invention, is attached to a single water source. The patented invention positions the spray nozzle toward the rear of the toilet bowl and is rigidly mounted. The present invention mounts the spray nozzle on the side of the toilet bowl with provisions to rotate the spray nozzle into position in a central region of the toilet bowl. The spray is nested in the side of the toilet bowl until needed. The present invention is attached to both hot and cold water supplies. The present invention is attached to the side of the toilet bowl with a clamping bracket and a single locking screw.
In U.S. Pat. No. 5,287,566, titled Sanitary Bidet Conversion Kit for Conventional Toilet Bowls, invented by Teodoro C. Azada, a sanitary bidet conversion kit for conventional water closet flush toilets is disclosed. The kit includes a T-shaped pipe to be connected the toilet tank water supply, a nozzle mounted in an upward direction within the toilet bowl and a hose including a flow control valve connected between the T-shaped pipe and nozzle. The nozzle includes a cover pivotally mounted thereto which moves under the influence of gravity to cover the nozzle outlet when water flow through the nozzle is stopped.
The present invention differs from the above described patented invention because the patented invention, is attached to a single water source. The exhaust orifice is located in the rear of the toilet and has a cover biased by a spring in a closed position. Water pressure opens the cover. No spray orifice is disclosed other than the exit of water from a pipe end.
In U.S. Pat. No. 5,271,104, tiled Toilet Bidet, invented by Salvatore C. LaTora, a toilet bidet provides a cold water supply hose for attachment to an existing toilet's filler tube, may include a heating unit mounted to the side of the existing toilet tank, a water delivery hose leading to a bracket housing mounted on the rim of the existing toilet bowl, and a pivotable bidet arm directing the water upwards through a bidet nozzle towards the center of the toilet bowl. The heating unit is activated by a tank-mounted switching having a float switch or switch arm extending beneath the exiting toilet's float arm, so that each time the toilet is flushed, and the float arm falls with the dropping water level in the tank, the float switch or switch arm is depressed, thereby activating the heating unit.
The present invention differs from the above described patented invention because the patented invention, while attaching to a cold water source comprises a heating unit to provide hot water each time the toilet is flushed. The patented invention fastens to the mounting means for the toilet seat by a bracket. A pivot arm is mounted such that an axis of rotation is inclined slightly from vertical which biases the pivot arm to rotate toward the outside of the toilet bowl. The pivot arm is conveyed into an operating position by water pressure pushing against a splash plate. The patented invention is mounted by a bracket to the side of the toilet bowl.
Numerous innovations for Toilet Bidet have been provided in the prior art that are adapted to be used. Even though these innovations may be suitable for the specific individual purposes to which they address, they would not be suitable for the purposes of the present invention as heretofore described.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The prior art disadvantages are overcome by the present invention. The present invention is an easily retrofittable device that clamps to the side of the toilet bowl and connects to existing water lines located at the toilet bowl input and the vanity hot water line. The general purpose of the present invention is to provide a combination toilet and bidet apparatus and method which has advantages not anticipated by the prior art.
The present invention generally comprises an attachment to existing toilet bowls for rinsing the genital area of an individual. The inventive device includes a water coupling to both a hot and cold water supply. A mixing valve is provided to adjust the temperature of the output water. A bracket fastens the bidet to the rim of the toilet bowl. A spray wand having a nozzle on the operative end functions to deliver water and soap the genital area of an individual. The spray wand is biased by a spring to rest, in a retracted position, against the inside of the toilet bowl. When the user activates the bidet water flows to a thrust nozzle which functions to force the spray wand away from the toilet bowl side toward an operative position. A soap dispenser is further provided to dispense a soap from the bidet spray nozzle. The spray wand of the present invention retracts to the side of the toilet bowl when not in use.
The types of problems encountered in the prior art are a special purpose bidet is required which consumes valuable bathroom space and is considerably more expensive to purchase and install than the present invention.
In the prior art, unsuccessful attempts to solve this problem were attempted, namely: purpose built toilets with combined use having a single source of water, and conversion kits which are complex to install
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