KR20110005859A - Potty - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a forty comprising a seating portion having an upper surface ergonomically shaped to receive the hips of the child when the forty is open. The seat includes a cavity for receiving feces from a child. The lid of the forty is configured to connect to the seat and form a seal therebetween when the forty is closed. Fixing means are provided to prevent relative movement between the lid and seat when the forty is closed. The seal is configured so that any excretion contained within the cavity is prohibited regardless of the orientation of the forty.

Description

Forty {POTTY}

The present invention relates to potty for young children, in particular portable potty for use when going out.

Conventional travel potties are known in the form of foldable devices that are configured to be very compact and light in weight so that they can be easily packed into a suitcase or even inserted into a changing bag. Such a device comprises a substantially flat angular seat component, to which a plurality of legs, typically four legs, are pivotably attached. In use, the legs are stretched down and a disposable bag is attached over the seating part. The child sits on the upper surface of the seating part and uses it like a normal potty. All feces are collected in the bag and the liquid is absorbed by the absorbent pad contained inside the bag. The bag is subsequently tied up and discarded at the convenience of the parent. The forty can then be folded back and packed.

The disadvantage associated with such a device is mainly that it feels quite heterogeneous for a child to use it because it is not similar to a typical Forty. In addition, such a device is significantly less stable than a normal forty, and children do not feel safe when trying to use it. In addition, it is at best questionable whether or not it is sanitary for human excrement to carry a thin plastic bag inside.

As an alternative device, a 'spill proof' device is provided which is provided with a two part plastic bowl with a loosely attached lid. Once used, the container must remain flat until it is possible to find a public toilet and clean the device. Such a device may have the advantage of being maintained in an automobile, for example, in which it can remain flat in the foot space. However, such a device is impractical to use without a car, and therefore is not portable, especially once used. While such devices avoid the use of plastic bags to contain feces, the other disadvantages described above, namely lack of stability and lack of familiarity, are still associated with these alternative devices.

It is desired to provide a travel potty that has a high degree of portability and solves the above-mentioned disadvantages.

According to the invention,

A seating portion having a top surface shaped to receive a child's hips when the forty is open, the seat including a cavity for receiving feces from the child,

A lid portion connectable to the seat, the lid portion configured to engage the seat portion to form a seal therebetween when the forty is closed;

Fastening means configured to press the lid towards the seat to prevent relative movement between them when the forty is closed, the sealing means being configured to prohibit the discharge of any excrement contained within the cavity regardless of the orientation of the forty Including, Forty is provided.

By providing a securely sealable forty, a stable platform for children is achieved with a versatile device that can be used anywhere even if no public toilet can be found to clean the device. In addition, there is no need to carry a thin bag containing human feces until a suitable disposal site is subsequently found. Once the forty is in the closed state, the forty's orientation can be changed without the risk of discharge of the feces. Thus, the forty can naturally be carried by a handle or other means using one hand. Alternatively, the used forty can be easily stored under the stroller or on the stroller handle. The forty can then be emptied and cleaned when it is safe, convenient and hygienic.

The sealing member may be located between the seating portion and the lid portion to effect the sealing formed therebetween when the forty is in the closed state, which sealing member may be provided as a compression sealing member.

The lid includes a compliant bung, which is configured to engage the interior surface of the cavity of the seating portion to form a seal therebetween when the forty is closed. The flexible stopper may comprise a flexible ring connected to the periphery of the core portion, the ring configured to deform upon contact with the inner surface of the cavity to form a lip seal therebetween. The flexible stopper may comprise a plurality of flexible rings, each ring being connected in parallel with the other ring, or each ring, onto the core portion, each ring being configured to deform upon contact with the inner surface of the cavity. Form a multi lip seal.

The lid portion can be pivotally connected to the seating portion. The lid can be detached from the seat.

The securing means may comprise one or more releasable latch mechanisms. Alternatively, the fastening means may comprise a strap. The strap may be tied around the forty or may have a buckle, clasp or ratchet mechanism.

The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 shows a travel potty in an open state.
2 is a cross-sectional view of the lid portion of the forty of FIG.
3 illustrates the forty of FIG. 1 in a closed state.
4A and 4B are cross-sectional views of an alternative lid 5 of Forty.
5 shows an alternative sealing means comprising a strap.

1 shows a travel potty 10 comprising a seat 15 and a lid 20. The seating portion 15 includes an upper surface 25 that is ergonomically designed to allow a child to sit comfortably thereon. The cavity 30 is formed in a seat 15 having an opening in the top surface 25. The upper surface 25 and the cavity 30 are preferably formed of an integrally molded material, for example a molded plastic material, to provide a soft side that helps to clean. The cavity 30 is configured to receive the feces of a child sitting on the upper surface 25 of the seating portion 15 of the forty 10.

The shape of the top surface 25 is similar to the shape of a conventional forty so that it may be familiar to any child wishing to use the device 10. In particular, a raised portion 35 is provided in the front region of the upper surface 25. The lift 35 is configured to act as a means to cause urine to deflect into the cavity when the forty 10 is used by a young boy.

In the first embodiment, the lid portion 20 is connected to the seating portion 15 via a hinge 40. Thus, the lid portion 20 can be pivotally rotated onto the seating portion 15 so that the forty 10 can be closed. As shown in FIG. 1, the lid 20 includes a protruding core 45 with a flexible stopper 50 mounted thereon. As shown in greater detail in FIG. 2, the flexible plug 50 includes one or more flexible rings 55 positioned around the periphery of the plug 50. In this embodiment, three flexible rings 55 are shown, but a single ring 55 may be sufficient. In fact, if the stopper 50 is formed of a suitable flexible material, it may be desirable to omit the flexible ring 55 to provide a smooth surface that may be easier to clean.

A fastening means or fastening means 60 is provided between the lid portion 20 and the seating portion 15. The movable latch portion 60a provided on the lid portion 20 is pressed onto and engaged with the stationary receiving portion 60b provided on the seating portion 15. The fastening means 60 serves to fix the forty 10 in a closed state. The release mechanism, here the button 65, is shown in FIG. 3 showing the forty 10 in the closed state. When the button 65 is pressed, the movable latch portion 60a is displaced to disengage from the accommodating portion 60b, thereby releasing the fastening means 60.

3 also shows how the handle 70 is preferably connected to the forty 10 on the seat 15. The handle 70 is preferably located on the peripheral surface of the forty 10 so that the forty can be easily carried by a child. In addition, the handle 70 is preferably large enough to hang the forty 10 over the handle of the baby carriage.

In operation, once the forty 10 is used, the lid 20 may be brought into contact with the seating 15 to close the forty 10. The peripheral portion of the flexible stopper 50 is pressed to contact the inner surface of the cavity 30, and the latch portions 60a and 60b are coupled to each other. When the flexible ring 55 is present on the stopper 50, the rings 55 are each deformed to provide a lip seal against the interior surface of the cavity 30. In the embodiment shown, three such rings 55 are provided so that once the lid 20 is in contact with the seat 15, multiple lip seals are provided to the interior surface of the cavity 30.

In other embodiments, the lid or seat may have one or more circumferential sealing parts located around its periphery as shown in FIG. 4. Such a sealing component, for example an O-ring seal 80a (FIG. 4A) or a compression seal 80b (FIG. 4B), is configured to be in contact with the corresponding peripheral region of each of the opposing seats or lids. A forty comprising a circumferential sealing component may additionally include a flexible stopper, but need not be.

In other embodiments, the lid may be completely removable from the seating portion of the forty in use, but may be in contact with and secured thereto after use. This structure is particularly useful when Forti is additionally used around the house because the seating hole alone is less bulky in daily use.

The lid can be secured to the seat using two or more latching mechanisms, or alternatively, an adjustable strap 85 is provided to maintain contact between the lid and the seat as shown in FIG. 5. Can be used. Such a strap can be tied around a forty, or alternatively, the strap can include a buckle 90, claw or ratchet mechanism. Recess 95 is preferably formed within the outer surface of the forty to prevent movement of the strap, and positioning bracket 100 may also be used to reinforce the position of the strap or each strap.

After potty training, potty 10 provides a convenient, hygienic, and desirable choice for all parents traveling with or with children.

Because the forty 10 is a rugged device suitable for daily use, it provides parents with the choice of having one device rather than having a separate forty for each use at home and on the move.

A recess or other flat portion may be provided on the outside of the lid 20, the seat 15, or both. Character illustrations or drawings can be applied to these parts to further increase the crush on Forty 10 to the child. Alternatively, you can decorate the entire outer surface differently to produce the same effect.

Each of these aforementioned advantages inspires a child's 'ownership' for Forty. As a result, forty training of the child is less cumbersome / stressed, making forty training easier.

In summary, the traveling forty 10 is configured to appear to the child as a rugged device that can be transported around, and indeed, may depict a character in a child's favorite book, thus possessing a sense of possession of the forty 10. Increasingly, it can therefore inspire children to use forty 10. In addition, the potty 10 can be easily carried when going out, and the child happily uses the potty 10, and once used, the contents remain inside the potty 10 until a convenient time for discarding feces and washing the potty. It is a practical device for parents because it can be surely retained.

Claims (10)

Forty,
A seating portion having a top surface shaped to receive a child's hips when the forty is open, the seat including a cavity for receiving feces from the child,
A lid portion connectable to the seat, the lid portion configured to engage the seat portion to form a seal therebetween when the forty is closed;
Fastening means configured to press the lid towards the seat to prevent relative movement between them when the forty is closed, the sealing means being configured to prohibit the discharge of any excrement contained within the cavity regardless of the orientation of the forty Containing
forties. The method of claim 1,
A sealing member positioned between the seating portion and the lid portion for executing a seal formed therebetween when the forty is closed
forties. The method of claim 2,
The sealing member is a compression sealing member
forties. 4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The lid portion includes a flexible stopper configured to engage the inner surface of the cavity of the seating portion and form a seal therebetween when the forty is closed.
forties. The method of claim 4, wherein
The flexible stopper includes a flexible ring connected to the periphery of the core portion of the stopper, the ring configured to deform upon contact with the inner surface of the cavity to form a lip seal therewith.
forties. The method of claim 5,
The flexible stopper includes a plurality of flexible rings, each ring connected in parallel with each other or each ring onto the core portion, each ring configured to deform upon contact with the inner surface of the cavity, thereby sealing multiple lip To form
forties. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The lid is pivotally connected to the seat
forties. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Lid is removable from seat
forties. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The securing means includes a latch
forties. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The fixing means includes a strap
forties.

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