GB2408270A - Lavatory seat sealing system - Google Patents
Lavatory seat sealing system Download PDFInfo
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- GB2408270A GB2408270A GB0327125A GB0327125A GB2408270A GB 2408270 A GB2408270 A GB 2408270A GB 0327125 A GB0327125 A GB 0327125A GB 0327125 A GB0327125 A GB 0327125A GB 2408270 A GB2408270 A GB 2408270A
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- lavatory
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- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 27
- 239000000443 aerosol Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 8
- 238000011010 flushing procedure Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 8
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims abstract 5
- 238000011109 contamination Methods 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 claims 2
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 claims 2
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 claims 2
- 239000005060 rubber Substances 0.000 claims 2
- 239000002023 wood Substances 0.000 claims 2
- 239000000853 adhesive Substances 0.000 abstract description 4
- 230000001070 adhesive effect Effects 0.000 abstract description 4
- 230000000284 resting effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000002265 prevention Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000012858 resilient material Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
- A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
- A47K13/24—Parts or details not covered in, or of interest apart from, groups A47K13/02 - A47K13/22, e.g. devices imparting a swinging or vibrating motion to the seats
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Abstract
A lavatory seat sealing system comprises a seal <B>13</B> integral to the lavatory seat <B>14</B> and a seal <B>10</B> integral to the lavatory lid <B>11</B> such that when the seat <B>14</B> and the lid <B>11</B> are lowered prior to flushing of the lavatory bowl with water, the emission of an aerosol containing air-bourne water droplets into the surrounding area is prevented or restricted. The seals <B>13</B> and <B>10</B> form integral parts of the seat <B>14</B> and lid <B>11</B> respectively by mould-forming, adhesive attachment or by attachment by mechanical means, the seal material is resilient and deforms under the weight of the seat <B>14</B> and lid <B>11</B>.
Description
1 2408270
DESCRIPTION
SEALING SYSTEM
This invention relates to the prevention or restriction of the emission of water droplets in an aerosol form from a lavatory bowl during the flushing of the lavatory bowl with water.
During flushing of the lavatory bowl with water, the turbulent flow of the water into the lavatory bowl. and the turbulent flow of water around the lavatory bowl, causes the creation of an aerosol containing air-borne water droplets. and the subsequent emission of the water droplets into the surrounding atmosphere.
The object of the present invention is to prevent or restrict the emission of the water droplets into the surrounding atmosphere. thereby preventing or minimising the contamination of the room environment. contamination of items or a nearby person by water droplets. or the inhalation of water droplets by a nearby person.
According to the present invention the sealing system comprises a seal integral to the lavatory seat that seals to the lavatory bowl, and a seal integral to the lavatory lid that seals to the lavatory seat such that when the lavatory seat and lid are lowered prior to flushing of the lavatory bowl with water. the emission of an aerosol containing air- borne water droplets to the surrounding atmosphere is prevented or restricted.
In one embodiment of the invention the seals torm an integral part of the lavatory seat and the lavatory lid by mould-forrning. adhesive attachment or attachment by mechanical means.
The seals are of a resilient material which will deform under the self:weight of the lavatory seat and self weight of the lavatory lid thereby creating a seal against the aerosol with air-borne water droplets and preventing or restricting the emission of air- borne water droplets to the surrounding atmosphere.
One embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Figure I is a plan view of the underside of the lavatory lid (Figure IA) and a plan view of the underside of the lavatory seat (Figure 1B) showing the locations of the seals.
Figure 2 is a side elevation of the lavatory bowl, the lavatory seat and the lavatory lid assembly showing the invention as an assembly.
Figure 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the sealing system assembly in the closed position and showing the components in the functional locations of the invention.
Referring to Figure 1A, the seal 10 is an integral component to the underside of the lavatory lid 11. In one embodiment of the invention the seal forms an integral part of the lavatory lid by mould-forming, adhesive attachment or attachment by mechanical means. for example in a groove in the underside of the lavatory lid. The lavatory lid has a hinge 19 in the same manner as a traditional lavatory lid.
Referring to Figure IB. the seal 13 is an integral component to the underside of the lavatory seat 14. In one embodiment of the invention the seal forms an integral part ol' the lavatory seat by mould-t'orrning adhesive attachment or attachment by mechanical means. for example in a groove in the underside ol'the lavatory seat. The lavatory seat has a hinge 15 in the same manner as a traditional lavatory seat.
Referring to Figure A. the assembly is shown with the lavatory lid I I and the lavatory seat 14 connected to the lavatory bowl 17 by a hinge pin 16. The lavatory lid 11 and the lavatory seat 14 can be raised or lowered using the hinge in the same manner as a traditional lavatory seat. While using the lavatory the lavatory seat 14 is in the lowered position with the seal 13 resting on the lavatory bowl 17. After use of the lavatory, the lavatory lid 11 is lowered onto the lavatory seat 14 with the seal 10 resting on the lavatory seat 14. thereby al'fecting a closing seal to the lavatory bowl 17 by the self-weight of the lavatory lid I I on the lavatory seat 14 and the self-weight of the lavatory seatl4 on the lavatory bowl 17. prior to flushing of the lavatory bowl with water.
Referring to Figure 3. the cross-sectional view shows the assembly in the closed position with the lid seal 10 sealing the lavatory lid 11 to the lavatory seat 14 and the seal 13 sealing the lavatory seat 14 to the lavatory bowl 17. When the lavatory is flushed with water the invention creates a seal or restriction against the aerosol containing air-borne water droplets thereby preventin_ or restricting the emission of airborne water droplets into the surrounding atmosphere. f
Claims (3)
1. A sealing system. comprising a seal between the lavatory lid and the lavatory seat and a seal between the lavatory seat and the lavatory bowl. such that the sealing system seals the lavatory bowl during flushing of the lavatory bowl with water.
0. A sealing system as claimed in Claim 1 that seals the lavatory bowl during flushing of the lavatory bowl with water and prevents or restricts the emission of air-borne water droplets in an aerosol form from the lavatory bowl.
3. A sealing system as claimed in any preceding claim whereby the seals are . made from plastics materials, rubber, wood, metal or a combination of these materials. A: :e
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3. A sealing system as claimed in Claim I that prevents or restricts the emission of air-borne water droplets in an aerosol form into the surrounding atmosphere thereby preventing or minimising the contamination of the room environment, contamination of items or a nearby person by the water droplets or the inhalation of water droplets by a nearby person.
4. A sealing system as claimed in Claim I where the seal between the lavatory seat and the lavatory bowl is an integral part of the lavatory seat and the seal between the lid and the lavatory seat is an integral part of the lavatory lid.
5. A sealing system as claimed in any preceding Claim whereby the seals are made from plastics materials. rubber. wood or metal. or trom a combination of these materials. r
Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows 1. A sealing system comprising: a lavatory lid a lavatory seat a lavatory bowl a seal between the lavatory lid and the lavatory seat a seal between the lavatory seat and the lavatory bowl, such that the sealing system seals the lavatory bowl during flushing of the lavatory bowl with water.
2. A sealing system as claimed in claim I wherein: the seal between the lavatory seat and the lavatory bowl is an integral part of the lavatory seat, and the seal between the lavatory lid and the lavatory seat is an integral part of the lavatory lid. :.
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0327125A GB2408270A (en) | 2003-11-21 | 2003-11-21 | Lavatory seat sealing system |
| US10/814,039 US20050138721A1 (en) | 2003-11-21 | 2004-04-01 | Lavatory seat sealing system |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0327125A GB2408270A (en) | 2003-11-21 | 2003-11-21 | Lavatory seat sealing system |
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| GB0327125D0 GB0327125D0 (en) | 2003-12-24 |
| GB2408270A true GB2408270A (en) | 2005-05-25 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB0327125A Withdrawn GB2408270A (en) | 2003-11-21 | 2003-11-21 | Lavatory seat sealing system |
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| US (1) | US20050138721A1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2408270A (en) |
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| US20090300835A1 (en) * | 2008-05-06 | 2009-12-10 | Philip Ralph Belpasso | Air flush system |
| US9169628B2 (en) * | 2013-04-26 | 2015-10-27 | Paul A Komorita | Apparatus for preventing overflows |
| US20140223655A1 (en) * | 2013-10-18 | 2014-08-14 | Sandra Eileen Dillard | Toilet system |
| US9265390B2 (en) * | 2013-10-18 | 2016-02-23 | Sandra Eileen Dillard | Toilet seal system |
| US20160029860A1 (en) * | 2014-07-29 | 2016-02-04 | William Pordy, MD | Toilet seat |
| USD859615S1 (en) | 2018-11-28 | 2019-09-10 | Charles P. Mills | Commode urine blocker |
| US20200245828A1 (en) * | 2019-02-01 | 2020-08-06 | Aristo Crapital LLC | Toilet Seal |
| FR3121692A1 (en) * | 2021-04-13 | 2022-10-14 | Aerstop Oy | Sanitary |
| US20220408988A1 (en) * | 2021-06-28 | 2022-12-29 | Kohler Co. | Sealed toilet seat and lid |
| CN216724367U (en) * | 2021-12-07 | 2022-06-14 | 科勒(中国)投资有限公司 | Toilet cover plate and toilet |
Citations (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1536773A (en) * | 1977-05-12 | 1978-12-20 | Blake & Sons Ltd | Water closet |
| DE19623331A1 (en) * | 1996-06-12 | 1997-12-18 | Walter Hommel | Method for operating a toilet flush system |
| WO1999029972A1 (en) * | 1997-12-05 | 1999-06-17 | Keramik Holding Ag Laufen | Water closet |
| CA2347273A1 (en) * | 2001-05-11 | 2002-11-11 | Kim Hong Min | System for directly venting odour air from toilet bowl |
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- 2003-11-21 GB GB0327125A patent/GB2408270A/en not_active Withdrawn
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Patent Citations (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1536773A (en) * | 1977-05-12 | 1978-12-20 | Blake & Sons Ltd | Water closet |
| DE19623331A1 (en) * | 1996-06-12 | 1997-12-18 | Walter Hommel | Method for operating a toilet flush system |
| WO1999029972A1 (en) * | 1997-12-05 | 1999-06-17 | Keramik Holding Ag Laufen | Water closet |
| CA2347273A1 (en) * | 2001-05-11 | 2002-11-11 | Kim Hong Min | System for directly venting odour air from toilet bowl |
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| US20050138721A1 (en) | 2005-06-30 |
| GB0327125D0 (en) | 2003-12-24 |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |