CA1127803A - Toilet bowl - Google Patents
Toilet bowlInfo
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- CA1127803A CA1127803A CA386,065A CA386065A CA1127803A CA 1127803 A CA1127803 A CA 1127803A CA 386065 A CA386065 A CA 386065A CA 1127803 A CA1127803 A CA 1127803A
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- Prior art keywords
- bowl
- toilet bowl
- washroom
- person
- wheel chair
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
- E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
- E03D11/02—Water-closet bowls ; Bowls with a double odour seal optionally with provisions for a good siphonic action; siphons as part of the bowl
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- Toilet Supplies (AREA)
Abstract
A B S T R A C T
A washroom for the handicaped comprising a novel toilet bowl and said toilet bowl.
Such a toilet bowl comprises a first end defining a first seating position, a second end defining a second seating position and a base for fixing the bowl to a surface.
The washroom may also comprise a number of support bars allowing a confined to wheel chair person to move unto the bowl. A first such support bar extends over or near the second end while being generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bowl. One or two side bars may also be provided which extend along one side of the bowl while being generally parallel to the bowl.
A washroom for the handicaped comprising a novel toilet bowl and said toilet bowl.
Such a toilet bowl comprises a first end defining a first seating position, a second end defining a second seating position and a base for fixing the bowl to a surface.
The washroom may also comprise a number of support bars allowing a confined to wheel chair person to move unto the bowl. A first such support bar extends over or near the second end while being generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bowl. One or two side bars may also be provided which extend along one side of the bowl while being generally parallel to the bowl.
Description
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My invention relates to a novel a toilet bowl truly accessible for independent or non-independent confined to electric or conventional wheel chair people, as well as for the general public as well as the washroom comprising said toilet bowl.
It is a well known fact that public washrooms for the handicaped are not adequate for confined to wheel chair people. The only difference between general public wash-rooms and known washrooms for the handicaped is the extra space provided for the manoeuvring of the wheel chair and a bar placed on one side of the toilet bowl.
Once the confined to wheel chair person is in a prior art washroom for the handicaped it is a complicated, hazardous and undignified experience to place himself ~or herself) on to the conventional toilet bowl seat. This negative experience is also shared by the assistant of the non-independent confined to wheel chair person.
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My invention provides better access to the toilet bowl from a wheel chair. With the use of side bars and a `~ front bar, one can transfer his (or her) body on to the toilet bowl with greater ease. In this way most of the ; above mentioned hazard and difflculty are eliminated.
It may be used in public buildings, hospitals, institutions, homes for the elderly and does not require any ~ ,",,.~, ..
special plumbing system nor extra space or capital invest-ment when compared to conventional washrooms and toilet bowls.
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Such a toilet bowl comprises a first end defining a first seating position, a second and defining a second seating position and a base for fixing the bowl to a surface.
The washroom equipped with such a toilet can also comprise a first support bar extending over or near the second end while being generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bowl. One or two side bars may also be used which extend along one side of the bowl while being generally parallel to the bowl. These bars are provided to facilitate the movement of a handicaped person from a wheel chair unto the toilet bowl and vice versa.
One of said side bars may be removable to facilitate the movements of a person assisting the handicaped person.
' ~n the enclosed drawings:
Figure 1 is a front elevation of a prior art toilet for the handicaped;
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Fig~re 2 is a top plan view of one embodiement of my invention; and Figure 3 is an elevation partly in section of this embodiement.
' ~3LZ78~3 In the prior art public washrooms for the handicaped (such as the one shown in figure 1) a standard conventional toilet bowl (t~ is placed in a space which is of necessity larger than in conventional washrooms for the general public. Such extra space being required for the manoeuvring of a wheel chair (w). A bar (b) on the other side of the toilet bowl (t) i5 provided as a support to enable the ~- person to transfer himself (herself) unto the toilet bowl (t).
. 10 After entering into such a washroom the handicaped person must back-up his (or her) wheel chair (w) and park it on the side of the conventional toilet bowl (t~. He (or ;,~/ she) must then place the safety brakes of his (or her) wheelchair (t). Then he (or she) proceeds to the transfer of his (or her) body unto the toilet bowl (t). He (or she) must then lower his (or her) pants. He (or she) must then reach for the bar (b) on the other side of the toilet bowl (t) and try to use it as a support to lift his (or her) weight from the wheel chair (w) unto the toilet bowl (t). For many reasons, this is where things can and often do go wrong.
For example:
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- The bar (b) on the other side of the toilet bowl ~t) ;- 25 may be too far;
- There is an obstacle between the person in the wheel chair and the toilet bowl (t), which is the big ` wheel (e) of the wheel chair (w);
; 30 ~7~3~3 - When the person is trying to get his (or her) body on the toilet bowl (t), the front wheels (c) of the chair (w) may move in the opposite direction;
- Such person must have his (or her) pants lowered before manoeuvring his (or her) body unto the toilet bowl, which makes the transfer particularly hazardous.
Furthermore, after being seated on the toilet bowl (t) he (or she) is faced with a further problem of whipping himself (or herself). The space provided for this movement is not sufficient and makes it extremely difficult to do so while balancing on one arm supported on the bar (b). Then in order for the person to return to the wheel chair (w), (he or she) must reverse the same difficult and hazardous movements he (or she) used to get unto the conventional toilet bowl (t).
',' Similarly, in the case of non-independent confined to wheel chair persons it is very difficult for the assistant of such a person to help place him ~or her) unto the traditional toilet bowl.
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When a confined chair person enters a washroom ~ ;
emboding my invention (such as the washroom shown in figures
My invention relates to a novel a toilet bowl truly accessible for independent or non-independent confined to electric or conventional wheel chair people, as well as for the general public as well as the washroom comprising said toilet bowl.
It is a well known fact that public washrooms for the handicaped are not adequate for confined to wheel chair people. The only difference between general public wash-rooms and known washrooms for the handicaped is the extra space provided for the manoeuvring of the wheel chair and a bar placed on one side of the toilet bowl.
Once the confined to wheel chair person is in a prior art washroom for the handicaped it is a complicated, hazardous and undignified experience to place himself ~or herself) on to the conventional toilet bowl seat. This negative experience is also shared by the assistant of the non-independent confined to wheel chair person.
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My invention provides better access to the toilet bowl from a wheel chair. With the use of side bars and a `~ front bar, one can transfer his (or her) body on to the toilet bowl with greater ease. In this way most of the ; above mentioned hazard and difflculty are eliminated.
It may be used in public buildings, hospitals, institutions, homes for the elderly and does not require any ~ ,",,.~, ..
special plumbing system nor extra space or capital invest-ment when compared to conventional washrooms and toilet bowls.
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Such a toilet bowl comprises a first end defining a first seating position, a second and defining a second seating position and a base for fixing the bowl to a surface.
The washroom equipped with such a toilet can also comprise a first support bar extending over or near the second end while being generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bowl. One or two side bars may also be used which extend along one side of the bowl while being generally parallel to the bowl. These bars are provided to facilitate the movement of a handicaped person from a wheel chair unto the toilet bowl and vice versa.
One of said side bars may be removable to facilitate the movements of a person assisting the handicaped person.
' ~n the enclosed drawings:
Figure 1 is a front elevation of a prior art toilet for the handicaped;
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Fig~re 2 is a top plan view of one embodiement of my invention; and Figure 3 is an elevation partly in section of this embodiement.
' ~3LZ78~3 In the prior art public washrooms for the handicaped (such as the one shown in figure 1) a standard conventional toilet bowl (t~ is placed in a space which is of necessity larger than in conventional washrooms for the general public. Such extra space being required for the manoeuvring of a wheel chair (w). A bar (b) on the other side of the toilet bowl (t) i5 provided as a support to enable the ~- person to transfer himself (herself) unto the toilet bowl (t).
. 10 After entering into such a washroom the handicaped person must back-up his (or her) wheel chair (w) and park it on the side of the conventional toilet bowl (t~. He (or ;,~/ she) must then place the safety brakes of his (or her) wheelchair (t). Then he (or she) proceeds to the transfer of his (or her) body unto the toilet bowl (t). He (or she) must then lower his (or her) pants. He (or she) must then reach for the bar (b) on the other side of the toilet bowl (t) and try to use it as a support to lift his (or her) weight from the wheel chair (w) unto the toilet bowl (t). For many reasons, this is where things can and often do go wrong.
For example:
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- The bar (b) on the other side of the toilet bowl ~t) ;- 25 may be too far;
- There is an obstacle between the person in the wheel chair and the toilet bowl (t), which is the big ` wheel (e) of the wheel chair (w);
; 30 ~7~3~3 - When the person is trying to get his (or her) body on the toilet bowl (t), the front wheels (c) of the chair (w) may move in the opposite direction;
- Such person must have his (or her) pants lowered before manoeuvring his (or her) body unto the toilet bowl, which makes the transfer particularly hazardous.
Furthermore, after being seated on the toilet bowl (t) he (or she) is faced with a further problem of whipping himself (or herself). The space provided for this movement is not sufficient and makes it extremely difficult to do so while balancing on one arm supported on the bar (b). Then in order for the person to return to the wheel chair (w), (he or she) must reverse the same difficult and hazardous movements he (or she) used to get unto the conventional toilet bowl (t).
',' Similarly, in the case of non-independent confined to wheel chair persons it is very difficult for the assistant of such a person to help place him ~or her) unto the traditional toilet bowl.
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When a confined chair person enters a washroom ~ ;
emboding my invention (such as the washroom shown in figures
2 and 3) he (or she) approaches his (or her~ wheel chair (7) forward to the edge (8) of the platform (6), on which a toilet bowl (l) is affixed. In this way the person in the wheel chair (7) will find himself (or herself) partially centered over the edge of this toilet bowl (l), which will be situated between his (or her) legstt :: :
$3 If this person is of a masculine gender and wishes to urinate, he will move his wheel chair to the edge of the toilet bowl and urinate, this operation is facilitated by the shape of this new toilet bowl. On the other hand if the person in the wheel chair (7) wishes to sit on the new toilet bowl (1), he (or she) will use the side bars (2) and
$3 If this person is of a masculine gender and wishes to urinate, he will move his wheel chair to the edge of the toilet bowl and urinate, this operation is facilitated by the shape of this new toilet bowl. On the other hand if the person in the wheel chair (7) wishes to sit on the new toilet bowl (1), he (or she) will use the side bars (2) and
(3) to lift his (or her) weight on to the toilet seat which is in front of him (or her). This is a forward movement of approximately 30 centimeters. This operation may also be completed successfully by reaching out for the front bar (5) and pulling inwards.
Each of these operations allows the person to slide from the wheel chair (7) unto the toilet bowl (1) seat while keeping his (or her) pants on. When the person is comfort-ably seated on the toilet bowl (1), he (she) will prefer ably be in a position (10) where his (her) knees are higher ;; than the seat level. This situation simplifies the lowering of the pants while using the lateral bars for support. This novel toilet bowl and the space provided around the person ;`; also facilitates the execution of the movements to wipe himself (or hersel~) while being seated on the toilet bowl (l)o He (or she) may return to the wheel chair (7) by reversing the movements he (or she) used to get on the toilet bowlO
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In the case of a non-independent confined to wheel chair person (or child) a second person is usually required.
In such a case one of the bars (2) or (3) may be lifted. In the embodiement shown in figures 2 and 3 side bar 3 is rendered liftable by means of a flexible joint and pivot (~), It may thus be lifted to position (31) to give more ~L27~3~3 for the second person to manoeuvre.
It should be noted that this novel toilet bowl can also be used as any standard toilet bowl, by sitting in the regular position (9)~ As shown in figure 2, the shape of the new bowl is preferably symetrical . ,.
This new toilet bowl permits a safer, much less complicated and more dignified way to use public washrooms for most persons confined to wheel chairs. The cost of manufacturing this new type of toilet bowl could be the same - as the cost of manufacturing many conventional toilet bowls, and could be made using conventional processes and equipped with regular plumbing accessories.
; For example a water tank (11) for this new toilet bowl could be suspended in a corner of the room over the bowl (1). The space used by such a washroom, including the novel toilet bowl, the bars and a hand washbasin, as well as the space required to manoeuvre the wheel chair could be in . .
an area less than 2.80 square meters, or in a space of 1.90 square meters without the hand washbasin. A switch ~1~) may be placed on one of the bars (2) or (3) to start an alarm system ~13) outside the washroom in case of an emergency.
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Each of these operations allows the person to slide from the wheel chair (7) unto the toilet bowl (1) seat while keeping his (or her) pants on. When the person is comfort-ably seated on the toilet bowl (1), he (she) will prefer ably be in a position (10) where his (her) knees are higher ;; than the seat level. This situation simplifies the lowering of the pants while using the lateral bars for support. This novel toilet bowl and the space provided around the person ;`; also facilitates the execution of the movements to wipe himself (or hersel~) while being seated on the toilet bowl (l)o He (or she) may return to the wheel chair (7) by reversing the movements he (or she) used to get on the toilet bowlO
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In the case of a non-independent confined to wheel chair person (or child) a second person is usually required.
In such a case one of the bars (2) or (3) may be lifted. In the embodiement shown in figures 2 and 3 side bar 3 is rendered liftable by means of a flexible joint and pivot (~), It may thus be lifted to position (31) to give more ~L27~3~3 for the second person to manoeuvre.
It should be noted that this novel toilet bowl can also be used as any standard toilet bowl, by sitting in the regular position (9)~ As shown in figure 2, the shape of the new bowl is preferably symetrical . ,.
This new toilet bowl permits a safer, much less complicated and more dignified way to use public washrooms for most persons confined to wheel chairs. The cost of manufacturing this new type of toilet bowl could be the same - as the cost of manufacturing many conventional toilet bowls, and could be made using conventional processes and equipped with regular plumbing accessories.
; For example a water tank (11) for this new toilet bowl could be suspended in a corner of the room over the bowl (1). The space used by such a washroom, including the novel toilet bowl, the bars and a hand washbasin, as well as the space required to manoeuvre the wheel chair could be in . .
an area less than 2.80 square meters, or in a space of 1.90 square meters without the hand washbasin. A switch ~1~) may be placed on one of the bars (2) or (3) to start an alarm system ~13) outside the washroom in case of an emergency.
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Claims (11)
1. A toilet bowl having a first end defining a first seating position, a second end defining a second seating position and a base for fixing the bowl to a surface.
2. A toilet bowl as described in claim 1 wherein at least said first end, when viewed in side view, projects outwardly from the base to allow the seat portion of most known wheel chairs to extend partially over said first end.
3. A toilet bowl as described in claim 1 wherein at least said first end, when viewed in plan view, is generally "V" shaped.
4. A toilet bowl as described in claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein the widest portion of the bowl is narrow enough to allow a person of normal stature to move from said first end to said second end while in the seating position.
5. A washroom comprising:
a) a toilet bowl as described in claim l;
b) a first support bar extending over or near said second end while being generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said bowl to provide support for a handi-caped person wishing to move from a wheel chair into said second seating position.
a) a toilet bowl as described in claim l;
b) a first support bar extending over or near said second end while being generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said bowl to provide support for a handi-caped person wishing to move from a wheel chair into said second seating position.
6. A washroom comprising:
a) a toilet bowl as described in claim 3;
b) a first support bar extending over or near said second end while being generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said bowl to provide support for a handi-caped person wishing to move from a wheel chair into said second seating position.
a) a toilet bowl as described in claim 3;
b) a first support bar extending over or near said second end while being generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said bowl to provide support for a handi-caped person wishing to move from a wheel chair into said second seating position.
7. A washroom as described in claims 5 or 6 further comprising a platform surrounding at least partially said bowl, said platform being arranged so that a person of normal stature seated in the second position may remove his pants easily and to provide an abutment for the front wheels of a wheel chair.
8. A washroom comprising:
a) a toilet bowl as described in claim l;
b) a first side bar extending along one side of the said bowl while being generally parallel to said bowl and slightly higher than same to provide support for a handicaped person wishing to move from a wheel chair into said second seating position.
a) a toilet bowl as described in claim l;
b) a first side bar extending along one side of the said bowl while being generally parallel to said bowl and slightly higher than same to provide support for a handicaped person wishing to move from a wheel chair into said second seating position.
9. A washroom comprising:
a) a toilet bowl as described in claim 3;
b) a first side bar extending along one side of the said bowl while being generally parallel to said bowl and slightly higher than same to provide support for a handicaped person wishing to move from a wheel chair into said second seating position.
a) a toilet bowl as described in claim 3;
b) a first side bar extending along one side of the said bowl while being generally parallel to said bowl and slightly higher than same to provide support for a handicaped person wishing to move from a wheel chair into said second seating position.
10. A washroom as described in claim 8 or 9 wherein a second side bar is provided on the other side of the bowl and wherein one of said side bars is remove-able.
11. A washroom as described in claims 8 or 9 further comprising a platform surrounding at least partially said bowl, said platform being arranged so that a person of normal stature seated in the second position may remove his pants easily and to provide an abutment for the front wheels of a wheel chair.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA386,065A CA1127803A (en) | 1981-09-16 | 1981-09-16 | Toilet bowl |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA386,065A CA1127803A (en) | 1981-09-16 | 1981-09-16 | Toilet bowl |
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| CA386,065A Expired CA1127803A (en) | 1981-09-16 | 1981-09-16 | Toilet bowl |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4951328A (en) * | 1988-12-22 | 1990-08-28 | Promed Inc. | Swivel open bottom seat assembly for invalids |
| US5050248A (en) * | 1990-08-21 | 1991-09-24 | Carlo Olivero | Combination toilet and urinal |
| GB2476691A (en) * | 2009-09-30 | 2011-07-06 | Kishor Chandra Desai | Toilet for the disabled |
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1981
- 1981-09-16 CA CA386,065A patent/CA1127803A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4951328A (en) * | 1988-12-22 | 1990-08-28 | Promed Inc. | Swivel open bottom seat assembly for invalids |
| US5050248A (en) * | 1990-08-21 | 1991-09-24 | Carlo Olivero | Combination toilet and urinal |
| GB2476691A (en) * | 2009-09-30 | 2011-07-06 | Kishor Chandra Desai | Toilet for the disabled |
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