GB2340849A - Forward-sloping toilet/urinal - Google Patents

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GB2340849A
GB2340849A GB9818170A GB9818170A GB2340849A GB 2340849 A GB2340849 A GB 2340849A GB 9818170 A GB9818170 A GB 9818170A GB 9818170 A GB9818170 A GB 9818170A GB 2340849 A GB2340849 A GB 2340849A
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Irene Colquhoun
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D13/00—Urinals ; Means for connecting the urinal to the flushing pipe and the wastepipe; Splashing shields for urinals
    • E03D13/002—Urinals ; Means for connecting the urinal to the flushing pipe and the wastepipe; Splashing shields for urinals intended for use by women
    • 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
    • E03D11/025—Combined with wash-basins, urinals, flushing devices for chamber-pots, bed-pans, or the like
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D13/00—Urinals ; Means for connecting the urinal to the flushing pipe and the wastepipe; Splashing shields for urinals

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Abstract

A kidney-shaped toilet/urinal is mounted on a pedestal and is structured to slope forwards to assist with a comfortable posture.

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2340849 TOILETWRINAL The invention relates to the topic of toilet hygiene
and comfort - a design to compliment both requirements. 1 Ladies in general do not sit on public toilets due to personal hygiene factors, and find themselves forced to balance uncomfortably over the conventional toilet.
An object of this invention is to offer the option of a non-touch toilet facility, which is comfortable to use, assists in personal hygiene with the objective in mind to overcome female discomfort while using conventional public toilet facilities, whilst also enabling gentlemen to use the same facility as either a toilet or urinal.
Accordingly, this invention provides a surface mounted toilet, with a forward sloping kidney shaped seat which is positioned on a pedestal at a comfortable height for the user, enabling the legs to straddle the seat, whilst offering a hygienic facility with the main option of no skin contact, and comfortable to use. The two grab handles on either side of the pedestal assist the user to: maintain the non-touch position, for convenience and to assist the eldedy and people with disabilities.
In facilities such as Conference Halls, Exhibition Centres etc, where often there is an overflow of the one gender, toilet facilities which accommodate Toilet/Urinal may "Switch' to using both male and female facilities to accommodate the majority gender in question.
According to the present invention, Toilet/Urinal would be made of porcelain, polyester resin by means of a mould, or stainless steel, the latter to assist with vandal resistance in areas where vandalism is a problem. The grab handles, would preferably be of the same material as the pedestal toilet eg: Stainless Steel grab handles complimenting the stainless steel toilet or moulded grab handles for a moulded toilet.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
I" FIGURE 1 shows a front and side view of the whole Toilet/Urinal FIGURE 2 shows a side view of the whole Toilet/Urinal in a non-touch position.
FIGURE 3 shows a side view of the whole Toilet/Urinal in a louch' position.
FIGURE 4 shows a view of the sloping kidney shaped toilet seat.
FIGURE 5 shows a view of the internal working of Toilet/Urinal.
As shown in FIGURE 1, Toilet/Urinal is viewed from the side 1. is surface mounted, flush against the wall, Figure 1 emphases the extension in height compared to a conventional toilet. The toilet bowl slopes downwards 2. Which bears the kidney shaped toilet seat 3.
The grab handles 4. Situated either side of the pedestal are to assist with non-touch, comfort or for the elderly or people with disabilities.
FIGURE 2. shows a side view of the whole Toilet/Urinal in a non-touch position, with the assistance of using the grab handles 4. thus using the more hygienic stance.
FIGURE 3 shows a side view of the whole Toilet/Urinal in a sitting position, without the use of the grab handles 4.
FIGURE 4 shows a view of the sloping kidney shaped toilet seat 3. The kidney shaped toilet seat 3. Is shaped this way to allow easy access for legs to stand comfortably either side of the pedestal, and for comfort while standing, stooping or sitting.
FIGURE 5 shows a side view of the internal working of Toilet/Urinal, which is basically a standard toilet on a pedestal, situated at a higher level.

Claims (7)

1. A Toilet/Urinal comprises of a lavatory which is extended in height to accommodate an almost upright stature. A toilet chassis sits on the pedestal, and is structured to slope forwards to assist with a comfortable posture. The seat is forward sloping, and is Iddney shaped, which assists in accommodating the legs comfortably on both either side of the seat.
2. A ToiletfUrinal as in Claim 1 is positioned at this height to offir the option of a non-touch.
3. A Toilet/UrinaI as in Claim 1 and 2 is comfortable to those who wish to be seated on the Toilet/Urinal, and is comfortable for the elderly and those with disabilities.
4. A Toilet/Urinal as claimed in Claim 1 has a forward sloping Iddney shaped seat, wherein the user is able to straddle the seat comfortably.
5. A Toilet/Urinal as claimed in Claim 2 and 4 is designed to assist those who wish to use the non-touch option, by holding onto the grab handles on either side of the pedestal, to assist with balance and comfort.
6. A Toilet/Urinal as in Claim 1 2 3 4 and 5 is versatile, allowing the user to be either of the male or female.
7. A ToiletfUrinal subsequently as described herein with reference to Figures 12 3 4 and 5 of the accompanying drawing
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Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2215748A (en) * 1988-02-12 1989-09-27 Clive Charles Flowers Toilet bowl
GB2223042A (en) * 1988-09-26 1990-03-28 Frost F C Ltd Mounting assembly for wall hung sanitary ware
US4982455A (en) * 1988-05-12 1991-01-08 Carter Marjorie H Automatically concealed urinal

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2215748A (en) * 1988-02-12 1989-09-27 Clive Charles Flowers Toilet bowl
US4982455A (en) * 1988-05-12 1991-01-08 Carter Marjorie H Automatically concealed urinal
GB2223042A (en) * 1988-09-26 1990-03-28 Frost F C Ltd Mounting assembly for wall hung sanitary ware

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