RU2658273C2 - Toilet seat cover - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: toilet accessories.

SUBSTANCE: there is provided a toilet seat cover comprising a top sheet of material and a bottom sheet of material, coupled at two of their coupling edges, which are opposing outer edges. Toilet seat can be placed between the top and bottom sheets and between the opposing outer edges. Top and bottom sheets comprise respective hole portions, which are aligned to form a central opening of the cover. Said central opening is aligned with the opening of the toilet seat when the toilet seat is received between the top and bottom sheets. Top and bottom sheets further comprise one or more fastening strips formed from those portions of the top and bottom sheets that are torn off to form the central opening.

EFFECT: present disclosure relates broadly to a toilet seat cover and a method of manufacturing a toilet seat cover.

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Description

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

The present invention generally relates to a toilet seat cover and a method for manufacturing said cover.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

As a rule, flush toilets contain a bowl-shaped part (or toilet bowl) into which, for example, waste products enter. The bowl has a hole bounded by a rim. The rim can be covered with a hygiene / toilet seat, providing greater comfort for the user sitting on it. Typically, the toilet seat is pivotally attached to the edge of the rim, which allows the seat to be placed over the rim to sit on the bowl if necessary. In another case, when there is no need to use a seat, it can be lifted or tilted over the rim to a raised position, essentially perpendicular to the opening of the bowl, and can also be leaned against the surface of the wall or flush toilet bowl.

However, toilet seats may be dirty or dirty, discouraging users from sitting down or even touching the seats. For example, a seat covering a rim may be stained with males who urinate while standing. Moreover, since the seat is usually connected to one end of the rim by means of a swivel joint, the area around the loop is often stained with secretions, such as urine, remaining after men who urinate while standing, and, as a rule, are difficult to wash.

Users may also be at risk of catching an infection or contagious disease due to exposure to invisible contaminants such as bacteria and / or fungi, other than obvious stains and dirt, such as from previous user's secretions. In public toilets, the risks increase.

Some companies use the work of cleaning women to clean each toilet seat immediately after use. However, hiring an appropriate number of cleaners during the maximum frequency of using the toilet can be an expensive and impractical solution. Moreover, when cleaning the surface of the seat, cleaners may not use any antiseptics or disinfecting chemicals.

Seeing a dirty toilet seat, some users prefer to clean the seat using, for example, aerosol disinfecting chemicals and toilet paper, or washing the bowl with water using a hose. However, this takes time to clean. In addition, the user incurs additional costs and spends some effort. Therefore, almost none of the users even tries to clean the seat. Even if users try to clean the seats, they usually do not have professional skills, which can lead to inadequate cleaning of the seats and / or excessive waste of paper, detergents, etc. used during cleaning. In addition, when cleaning is done by users, bacteria and fungi can remain that are not visible to the naked eye, and thus the user is still exposed to these contaminants.

Some users may use disposable coatings that can be laid directly on the seats. These coatings typically contain a sheet of paper in the form of toilet seats. Typically, these sheets are not thick enough to reduce production costs and can be easily torn if handled improperly, especially if disposable coatings become wet, for example, due to contact with a wet toilet seat or urine left over from a previous user. In addition, paper disposable coatings, as a rule, do not completely cover the toilet seats, if their size is smaller than the size of these seats. Therefore, users must lay several pieces of these coatings on top of each other in order to completely cover the seats, as well as to ensure sufficient coating thickness. This ineffective protection leads to additional costs. Moreover, these sheets do not lie properly on the toilet seats and slide off when the user sits on them.

Thus, there is a need to create a cover for the toilet seat and a method of manufacturing the specified coating, which would eliminate or at least reduce the consequences of one or more of the above disadvantages.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toilet seat cover comprising a top sheet of material; a lower sheet of material that is connected at two of its connecting edges to said first sheet, said two connecting edges being opposite outer edges; while between the upper and lower sheets and between the opposite outer edges of the specified coating, you can insert a toilet seat; the upper and lower sheets contain corresponding portions for forming a hole that are aligned with the formation of the center hole of the cover, wherein said hole can substantially exactly coincide with the hollow portion or hole of the toilet seat when this seat is inserted between the upper and lower sheets.

The toilet seat cover further comprises a valve pivotally attached to the side of the central hole; said valve may pass through the opening of the toilet seat when the seat is inserted between the upper and lower sheets.

At least one of the upper and lower sheets may contain one or more perforations, upon breaking which receive the corresponding section for the formation of holes.

Valve formation can be achieved by rupturing perforations.

At least one of the upper and lower sheets may contain one or more additional perforations, upon rupture of which a valve of a reduced size is obtained.

The valve may be articulated near the front edge of the coating.

Each of the top and bottom sheets may contain liquid-permeable material.

At least one of the top and bottom sheets may contain liquid impervious material.

At least one of the upper and lower sheets may comprise an inner layer of material and an outer layer of material, the outer layer being the outer part of the coating.

The inner layer may contain liquid impervious material.

The outer layer may contain absorbent material.

The top and bottom sheets may have a rectangular shape.

The bottom sheet may be further connected to the top sheet at one or more of its other edges, each of which corresponds to a connecting edge; each other said edge is spaced apart from the corresponding connecting edge so that together they form a sleeve into which one of the branches of the horseshoe-shaped toilet seat enters.

Other edges may be bonded to each other substantially along respective boundaries to form a ring.

The bottom sheet can be further connected to the top sheet at its front edge, while the coating further has a receiving opening through which the seat can be inserted.

The bottom sheet may also have an additional hole located between the center hole and the edge of the receiving hole, with the additional hole extending substantially between opposing outer edges.

Each of the top and bottom sheets may further comprise peripheral portions that extend beyond the surface of the toilet seat inserted into the cover and which can be bent and positioned under the toilet seat.

The bottom sheet may also have one or more additional holes, which, when the toilet seat is located between the upper and lower sheets, provide interaction with one or more engaging elements made on this seat.

Peripheral sections may have one or more receiving holes, which when bending these sections and the location of the toilet seat between the sheets provide interaction with one or more engaging elements made on this seat.

The top sheet may further have an extension portion, so that the top sheet is substantially longer than the bottom sheet.

The top sheet can be 450 mm longer than the bottom sheet.

The extension part may have one or more additional holes designed to interact with one or more additional engaging elements made on the flushing tank or supporting wall in order to hold the extension part close to the specified tank or said wall.

The extension portion may have one or more additional perforations, upon rupture of which provide the formation of the specified one or more additional holes.

The extension portion may include a pocket, into which the loose end of the toilet seat lid enters.

The top or bottom sheet may further comprise one or more mounting strips.

Said one or more fixing strips may, respectively, comprise an integral end connected to the upper or lower sheet; and a free end that can pass through the opening of a portion of the toilet seat and over the top sheet or under the bottom sheet so that a substantially loop is formed around the portion of the toilet seat.

The non-separable end may be attached at a location along the perimeter of the central hole, near one of the outer edges.

The free end may be torn from another location located along the perimeter of the Central hole, near the opposite outer edge.

The upper or lower sheet may additionally have perforations for the formation of fastening strips, at break, providing the formation of the specified one or more strips.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a coating for a toilet seat, comprising: providing a top sheet of material and a bottom sheet of material; the connection of the bottom sheet with the top sheet at two connecting edges of the bottom sheet, while these edges contain opposite outer edges; the formation of appropriate sections for the formation of holes in the upper and lower sheets; and combining these areas with the formation of a Central hole of the coating; however, the Central hole can essentially exactly coincide with the hole of the toilet seat, when the specified seat is inserted into the cover.

The method may further include the formation of a valve pivotally attached to the side of the Central hole; said valve may pass through the opening of the toilet seat when the seat is inserted between the upper and lower sheets.

The method may further include the formation of one or more perforations made in at least one of the upper and lower sheets; moreover, when these perforations are torn, an appropriate section is obtained for forming a hole.

As a result of rupture of the perforations, valve formation can be ensured.

The method may further include the formation of one or more additional perforations in at least one of the upper and lower sheets; moreover, when these perforations break, a valve of a reduced size can be obtained.

The formation of the valve may include the formation of a valve pivotally attached near the front edge of the coating.

The method may further include using a liquid permeable material for each of the top and bottom sheets.

The method may further include using a liquid impervious material for at least one of the top and bottom sheets.

The method may further include creating an inner layer of material and an outer layer of material for at least one of the upper or lower sheets, the outer layer being the outer part of the coating.

The method may further include using a liquid impervious material for the inner layer.

The method may further include using absorbent material for the outer layer.

The method may further include creating a top and bottom sheets of a rectangular shape.

The method may further include joining one or more other edges of the bottom sheet with the top sheet, wherein each of these other edges corresponds to a connecting edge; each specified other edge is separated from the corresponding connecting edge in such a way that together they form a sleeve into which one of the branches of the horseshoe-shaped toilet seat enters.

The method may further include bonding the other edges substantially along respective boundaries to form a ring.

The method may further include connecting the leading edge of the bottom sheet to the top sheet and forming, at the open edge of the receiving hole, through which the seat can be inserted.

The method may also include forming an additional hole in the bottom sheet located between the central hole and the edge of the receiving hole, with the additional hole extending substantially between opposing outer edges.

The method may further include creating peripheral sections on the upper and lower sheets, wherein said sections extend beyond the surface of the toilet seat inserted into the coating; and the formation of peripheral areas that can be bent and placed under the toilet seat.

The method may further include creating holes in the bottom sheet, which, when the toilet seat is located between the top and bottom sheets, ensures alignment with the engaging elements located on this seat.

The method may further include creating receiving holes in at least the bottom sheet, providing when the toilet seat is inserted, it engages with the engaging elements located on the seat.

Creating a top sheet of material may include creating a top sheet with an extension portion, such that the top sheet is substantially longer than the bottom sheet.

Creating a top sheet of material may include creating a top sheet that is 450 mm longer than the bottom sheet.

The method may also include the creation of one or more additional holes located on the extension part and providing interaction with one or more additional engaging elements made on the flushing tank or supporting wall in order to hold the extension part close to the specified tank or specified wall.

The method may also include the creation of one or more additional perforations located on the extension part and at break providing the formation of these one or more additional holes.

The method may further include creating a pocket located on the extension part, while the inside of the pocket engages or the loose end of the toilet seat cover enters into it.

The method may further include creating one or more mounting strips on the top or bottom sheet.

The creation of one or more fastening strips on the upper or lower sheets may include connecting the inextricable end of one of these strips with the upper or lower sheet; and the formation of the free end of one of the fastening strips, which can pass through the opening of the toilet seat and over the top sheet or under the bottom sheet, so that essentially a loop is formed around the part of the toilet seat.

The connection of the inseparable end of one of the fixing strips can be provided at a location along the perimeter of the central hole, near one of the outer edges.

The formation of the free end may include the separation of the specified end from another location located along the perimeter of the Central hole, near the opposite outer edge.

The method may further include the creation of one or more perforations for the formation of fastening strips, at break, providing the formation of these strips.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Exemplary embodiments of the invention will become more clear and obvious to specialists in this field of technology after reading the description below, made as an example and with reference to the drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a flush toilet according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 2a shows a disassembled cover for a toilet seat according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 2b is a plan view of an assembled toilet seat cover according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 2c is a bottom view of an assembled toilet seat cover according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of a flush toilet according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 4a shows a disassembled cover for a toilet seat according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 4b is a plan view of an assembled toilet seat cover according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 4c is a bottom view of an assembled toilet seat cover according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 5 shows a disassembled cover for a toilet seat according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 6 depicts a disassembled cover for a toilet seat according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 7a shows a disassembled cover for a toilet seat according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 7b shows a disassembled cover for a toilet seat in use, according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of the upper and lower sheets of an unassembled cover for a toilet seat, showing typical approximate dimensions of said sheets according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 9a shows a disassembled cover for a toilet seat according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 9b is a perspective view of an assembled toilet seat cover according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 9c is another perspective view of an assembled toilet seat cover in use, according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 10 shows the back of the upper and lower sheets of an unassembled cover for a toilet seat, showing typical approximate sizes of said sheets according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a method for manufacturing a toilet seat cover according to an exemplary embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As used herein, the words “bonded” or “bonded” refer to a coating directly bonded or bonded by one or more accessories, unless otherwise indicated.

According to the description, sheets include sheets of material suitable for use as described herein.

Moreover, the term “in essence”, as used in this description, means, inter alia, the expressions “completely” or “completely”, etc. In addition, expressions such as "comprising," contains "and the like are referred to in non-limiting formulations, since they broadly include elements / components listed after these expressions, among other components not specifically listed. Moreover, expressions such as “about”, “about” and the like used in the document usually mean an acceptable spread, for example, +/- 20%, +/- 10%, +/- 5% of the indicated value, or a deviation of 4% or 3%, or 2%, or 1% of the specified value.

In addition, in this description, some values may be presented in limit values. Values for the endpoints of a range reflect the preferred range. It is assumed that the specified range covers and represents all possible sub-ranges, as well as individual numerical values included in this range. That is, the extreme points of the range should not be interpreted as hard boundaries. For example, indicating a range from 1% to 5% means specific subranges from 1% to 2%, from 1% to 3%, from 1% to 4%, from 2% to 3%, etc., as well as individual values within the range, such as 1%, 2%, 3%, 4% and 5%. The meaning of the above applies to any depth / latitude range.

In FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a flush toilet 100 according to an exemplary embodiment. The flush toilet 100 comprises a cup-shaped portion 102 (or toilet bowl 102) into which, for example, waste products enter. The bowl 102 has an opening 104 formed by its periphery or rim 106.

The toilet seat 110 is pivotally attached to the rim 106 at the rear or pivotally attached end 108. If necessary, the toilet seat 110 can be placed on top of the rim 106. This position may be called the working position. The toilet seat 110 has an annular or circular shape, is formed with a hole 112, and substantially completely closes the rim 106 when applied over said rim. If there is no need to sit on the toilet, the opposite or front end 114 of the seat 110, substantially diametrically opposed to the pivotally connected end 108, can be lifted from the rim 106, moving the specified seat to the raised / vertical position, so that the seat 110 is essentially perpendicular to the opening of the bowl 102 (as shown in Fig. 1). This provision can be called a non-working position. In some embodiments, the seat 110 in the upright position may rest on the surface of the wall or flush toilet bowl 100.

If necessary, sit on the toilet, the user sits on the seat 110, turning away from the surface of the wall or tank flush toilet 100, so that the back of the user is facing the specified wall or tank. In this case, the rear or pivotally attached end 108 of the toilet seat 110 is proximal to the wall surface or flush cistern, while the front end 114 is the distal end of the specified seat relative to the wall surface or flush cistern.

In an exemplary embodiment, the seat 110 is pivotally connected to the bowl 102. In alternative embodiments, the seat can be connected to the bowl by alternative means. For example, the seat can be rotated or rotated in a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane of the surface of the bowl rim, between the working position in which the seat essentially covers the bowl rim and the idle position in which the seat is not resting on the bowl.

In FIG. 2a shows a disassembled cover for a toilet seat according to an exemplary embodiment. The coating 200 comprises a first or upper sheet 202 and a second or lower sheet 204. The upper and lower sheets 202, 204 are substantially rectangular in shape and are connected to each other or sealed at two side edges, for example, the outer side edges 206a, 206b, which are diametrically opposite. The edges of the upper and lower sheets 202, 204 connected to each other are called connecting edges.

In FIG. 2b is a plan view of an assembled toilet seat cover 200 according to an exemplary embodiment. In FIG. 2b, the image of the bottom sheet 204 is partially darkened. At the unsealed edge 208, along which the upper and lower sheets 202, 204 are not connected to each other, a receiving opening 210 of the coating 200 is formed. As shown in FIG. 2b, the seat (see position 110 in FIG. 1) can be inserted through the inlet 210, so that the toilet seat 110 enters the cover 200 between the upper and lower sheets 202, 204 and between the opposite side edges 206a, 206b. Thus, the cover 200 acts as a cover for the seat 110 inserted therein.

In an exemplary embodiment, the seat 110 is pivotally connected to the toilet bowl (not shown in Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b) at the pivotally attached end 108. Thus, the seat 110 is inserted into the cover 200 first at the front end 114.

FIG. 2b provides a clearer illustration of the position of the seat 110 inside the cover 200 when the specified seat is held inside the cover. It is understood that when a cover 200 is used and the toilet seat 110 is covered with it, this seat may not be visible when viewed from above.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 2b, the leading edge 212 of the cover 200 opposite the receiving opening 210 is preferably sealed (that is, the upper and lower sheets 202 and 204 are connected together) so that the toilet seat 110 is inserted or removed from said cover through the unsealed edge 208 where the receiving hole. As a result, it is possible to provide predominantly simple pulling of the cover 200 over the seat 110, since when the seat is inserted into this cover, the sealed edge 212 prevents the front end 114 of the seat from extending beyond the specified edge.

The upper and lower sheets 202, 204, respectively, comprise portions 214a, 214b for forming an opening (Fig. 2a), so that the coating 200 has a central opening 216 (Fig. 2b) formed by these portions (Fig. 2a). The central opening 216 is positioned so that it is substantially aligned with or within the opening 112 of the toilet seat 110 when using the cover (i.e., when the seat 110 is inserted into the cover 200). The central hole 216 is smaller than the hole 112 of the toilet seat 110.

Compared to prior art single coverings, an exemplary embodiment advantageously involves a more secure grip on the toilet seat 110 when the seat is inserted into the cover 200. The prior art single coverings are located solely on the upper surface of the toilet seat and do not adhere firmly to the surface of the seat. Single coverings of the prior art often slide or shift as a result of the movement of air that occurs when the user approaches and tries to sit on the specified single cover lying on the upper surface of the toilet seat. In contrast, an exemplary embodiment of the invention allows the seat to be inserted into the cover and placed between its sheets, thereby providing a more secure fit of the cover to the seat.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b, a central hole 216 is not formed in advance. Instead, the upper and lower sheets 202, 204 have perforations 218a, 218b, respectively, which mark or form tear-off parts. When the perforations 218a, 218b are destroyed by the user, the tear-off parts may fall out, forming corresponding sections 214a, 214b to form a central opening 216 of the coating 200. In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b, the central hole 216 is not previously formed. It will be appreciated that in alternative exemplary embodiments, a central hole 216 may be formed at the time of manufacture of the coating and before use. This can be convenient in that the user can sit on the cover for the seat, for example, cover 200, immediately after the introduction of the toilet seat, for example, without having to break the perforations 218a, 218b.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b, perforations 218a, 218b are not made around the entire perimeter of portions 214a, 214b. In fact, the corresponding perimeter portions 220a, 220b of the portions 214a, 214b do not have perforations. Thus, when the user breaks or destroys the perforations 218a, 218b, the tear-off parts form flaps 222a, 222b hanging on the perimeter parts 220a, 220b without perforations, portions 214a, 214b.

In an exemplary embodiment, the valves 222a, 222b (Fig. 2b) are hingedly attached near the edge 212. That is, parts 220a, 220b that do not have perforations are located near the edge 212. The edge 212 marks the leading edge of the cover 200 located near the front end of the seat 110. When using the cover 200 in conjunction with the toilet seat 110 and when the specified seat is placed over the toilet bowl (for example, bowl 102 in FIG. 1), valves 222a, 222b may pass through the Central hole 216 and the hole 112 of this seat in the bowl (for example, bowl 102 in Fig. 1) flush toilet (for example, toilet 100 in Fig. 1). Thus, the valves 222a, 222b cover or cover a portion of the inner wall of the toilet bowl (e.g., bowl 102 in FIG. 1). In particular, since the valves 222a, 222b are located near the front edge 212, the front inner wall of the toilet bowl 102 (FIG. 1) can be lined with said valves. Advantageously, the valves 222a, 222b provide a barrier preventing contact of the body parts of the man with the front inner wall of the toilet bowl 102 (Fig. 1) when the user is sitting on the toilet, thereby protecting him from being affected by infection pathogens and / or sewage on the inside the walls of the specified bowl.

It should be understood that although for the exemplary embodiments depicted in FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b, two flaps 222a and 222b are shown, formed on both the upper and lower sheets 202, 204, the valve can be formed on only one lower sheet 204. Perforations on the upper sheet 202 can be formed around the perimeter of the portion 214 to form holes so that the tear-off portion of the top sheet 202 is completely detached from said sheet. Alternatively, the valve can only be formed on the top sheet 202, while the tear-off portion of the bottom sheet 204 can be completely detached.

In FIG. 2c is a bottom view of the assembled toilet seat cover 200 according to an exemplary embodiment. In an exemplary embodiment, the seat 110 is made with hooks 116 (not shown in Fig. 1) located on the lower side of the specified seat. The drawing also shows the upper and lower sheets 202, 204, the unsealed edge 208, the receiving hole 210, the opposing side edges 206a, 206b, the leading edge 212 and the central opening 216 of the coating 200, which are described with reference to FIG. 2b. Valves 222a and 222b, which are depicted in FIG. 2b, in FIG. 2c are not shown so as not to complicate the illustration, but it is understood that said valves are present.

In addition, in FIG. 2c shows the underside of the toilet seat 110. The seat 110 is located inside the cover 200, between the upper and lower sheets 202, 204 and between the opposite side edges 206a, 206b. The drawing also shows the pivotally connected end 108, the front end 114 and the hole 112 of the seat 110 described with reference to FIG. 2b. Like FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c provides a clearer illustration of the position of the seat 110 within the cover 200 when used. It should be understood that when viewed from below, when using the cover 200, when it covers the seat 110, this seat may be invisible.

On the back of the seat 110 there are hooks 116 protruding from the bottom surface of the specified seat. It should be understood that the back of the toilet seat is the side that contacts or faces the toilet bowl when the seat is lowered. The cover 200 further has holes 224 located on the lower surface of the cover 200 and aligned with the hooks 116 when the cover 110 covers the seat 110 (i.e., the seat 110 is inserted into the cover 200).

The cover 200 further has receiving holes 226 located on the peripheral portions of the cover 200. The peripheral portion of the cover 200 is an area in which the upper and lower sheets 202, 204 extend beyond the surface area of the toilet seat inserted into the cover, so that between the sheets in this area no seat. When the seat is embedded inside the cover, the peripheral portions of the cover 200 can be folded along fold lines 230 towards the hooks 116. When the peripheral portions of the cover 200 are folded, the hooks 116 can also engage receiving holes 226, further securing the cover 200 to the seat 110.

The presence of hooks 116 on the underside of the toilet seat 110 may provide enhanced attachment of the cover 200 to the seat through holes 224 when the specified seat is inserted into the cover. Advantageously, the presence of hooks can further prevent a slight displacement of the cover 200 around the seat 110 when the user sits on the toilet seat, since the hooks 116 located on the underside of the specified seat interact with the holes 224, preventing the cover 200 from being displaced relative to the seat 110. Thus, hooks 116 operate as engaging elements.

In addition, the attachment of the cover 200 to the seat 110 is further improved when the peripheral portions of the cover 200 are bent and located under the seat 110, for example, so that the receiving holes 226 also engage with the hooks 116.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b and FIG. 2c, receiving holes 226 are formed in both the upper and lower sheets 202, 204, such that the holes are substantially aligned when the cover 200 is assembled, that is, the upper and lower sheets 202, 204 are aligned. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the receiving holes 226 can be made only in the bottom sheet 204.

In alternative exemplary embodiments, the openings 224 and / or receiving holes 226 formed in one or both of the upper and / or lower sheets may be tear-offs resulting from the separation of perforations, as described for sections 214a, 214b. Holes 224 and / or receiving holes 226 can also be formed in the form of valves, which are hingedly connected to the upper and / or lower sheets 202, 204 and are not completely separated from these sheets.

The use of valves in some exemplary embodiments can advantageously reduce production and material costs associated with the manufacture of the coating, since the tear-off parts do not need to be thrown away if they are not completely disconnected from the top and bottom sheets. In addition, the need to clean the toilet can be reduced, since the use of valves can reduce the frequency of clogging with tear-off parts.

It should be understood that in alternative exemplary embodiments, the openings and / or receiving holes may already be formed during the manufacturing process and before use, so that for their formation the user does not need to break any perforations.

It is understood that the size of the cover for the toilet seat depends on the size of the toilet seat for which the coating is intended. For a toilet seat, the size of which is approximately 365 mm by 420 mm, the cover for this seat may have a size of approximately 395 mm by 450 mm.

In addition, it should be understood that the size of the central opening of the toilet seat cover also depends on the opening of the toilet seat. Too large a central opening may not provide the function of preventing dirty water from splashing in the toilet bowl and contact with the user during the application of the coating. A center hole that is too small can cause the user to sit in the exact position when using the toilet, so as not to contaminate the toilet seat cover. Typically, the diameters of the central opening of the coating for the toilet seat are approximately 180 mm by 220 mm for the toilet seat having a hollow portion, or an opening whose diameters are approximately 220 mm by 260 mm.

In FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of a flush toilet 300 according to an exemplary embodiment. The flush toilet 300 includes a cup-shaped portion 302 (or toilet bowl 302) into which, for example, waste products are received. Bowl 302 has an opening 304 defined by the periphery or rim 306 of said bowl.

The toilet seat 310 is pivotally attached to the rim 306 at the rear or articulated end 308. If necessary, the toilet seat 310 can be put on top of the toilet over the rim 306. This position can be called the working position. The toilet seat 310 has a horseshoe shape, so that it contains two branches or shoulders 316 extending from the pivotally connected end 308, forming a U-shape around the opening 312. The toilet seat 310 closes the rim 306 substantially completely when applied over said rim, with the exception of open the space between the shoulders 316. If there is no need to sit on the toilet, the opposite or front end 314 of the seat 310, essentially diametrically opposite the articulated end 308, can be lifted from the rim 306, p remeschaya said seat to a raised / vertical position so that the seat 310 is substantially perpendicular to the opening of the bowl 302. This position can be called the non-operating position. In some embodiments, the seat 310 in the upright position may rest on the surface of the wall or flush toilet bowl 300. In FIG. 3, the toilet seat 310 is shown between the working and raised positions.

If necessary, sit on the toilet, the user usually sits on the seat 310, turning away from the surface of the wall or tank flush toilet 300, so that the back of the user is facing the specified wall or the specified tank. While the rear or pivotally attached end 308 of the toilet seat 310 is proximal to the wall surface or flush cistern, while the front end 314 is the distal end of the specified seat relative to the wall surface or flush cistern.

In an exemplary embodiment, the seat 310 is pivotally connected to the bowl 302. In alternative embodiments, the seat can be connected to the bowl by other means. For example, the seat can be rotated or rotated in a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane of the surface of the bowl rim, between the working position in which the seat essentially covers the bowl rim and the idle position in which the seat is not resting on the bowl.

In FIG. 4a shows a disassembled cover for a toilet seat according to an exemplary embodiment. The coating 400 comprises a first or upper sheet 402 and a second or lower sheet 404. The upper and lower sheets 402, 404 are substantially rectangular in shape and are connected to each other or sealed at two side or outer edges 406a, 406b that are diametrically opposed. The edges of the upper and lower sheets 402, 404 connected to each other are called connecting edges.

In FIG. 4b is a plan view of an assembled toilet seat cover 400 according to an exemplary embodiment. In FIG. 4b, the image of the bottom sheet 404 is partially darkened. At the unsealed edge 408, along which the upper and lower sheets 402, 404 are not connected to each other, a receiving opening 410 of the coating 400 is formed. As shown in FIG. 4b, the seat (see position 310 in FIG. 3) can be inserted through the inlet 410 so that the toilet seat 310 extends inside the cover 400 between the upper and lower sheets 402, 404 and between the opposite side edges 406a, 406b. Thus, the cover 400 acts as a cover for the seat 310 inserted into it.

In an exemplary embodiment, the seat 310 is pivotally connected to the toilet bowl (not shown in Fig. 4a and Fig. 4b) at the pivotally attached end 308. Thus, the seat 310 enters the cover 400 first at the front end 314. The front end 314 is essentially diametrically opposite the fixed end 308.

FIG. 4b provides a clearer illustration of the position of the toilet seat 310 when said seat is held inside the cover. It is understood that when a cover 400 is used and the seat 310 is covered with it, this seat may not be visible when viewed from above.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 4b, the leading edge 412 of the cover 400 located opposite the receiving opening 410 is sealed (that is, the upper and lower sheets 402 and 404 are connected together) so that the toilet seat 310 is inserted or removed from said cover through the unsealed edge 408 where the receiving hole. As a result, it is possible to provide predominantly simple pulling of the cover 400 over the seat 310, since when the seat is inserted into this cover, the sealed edge 412 may prevent the front end 414 of the seat from going beyond the specified edge.

The upper and lower sheets 402, 404, respectively, contain portions 414a, 414b for forming an opening (Fig. 4a), so that the coating 400 has a central hole 416 (Fig. 4b) formed by these portions (Fig. 4a). The central hole 416 is positioned so that it is substantially aligned above or inside the hole 312 of the toilet seat 310 when using the cover 400 (that is, when the seat 310 is inserted into the cover 400).

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 4a and FIG. 4b, the central hole 416 is not formed in advance. Instead, the upper and lower sheets 402, 404 have perforations 418a, 418b, respectively, which mark or form tear-off parts. When the user ruptures or ruptures the perforations 418a, 418b, the tear-off parts may fall out, forming corresponding sections 414a, 414b to form a central opening 416 of the coating 400.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 4a and FIG. 4b, perforations 418a, 418b are not made around the entire perimeter of portions 414a, 414b. In fact, the respective perimeter portions 420a, 420b of the sections 414a, 414b are not perforated and are difficult to rupture or break, for example, by the user. Thus, when the user breaks or damages the perforations 418a, 418b, the tear-off parts form flaps 422a, 422b hanging on the perimeter parts 420a, 420b without perforations, portions 414a, 414b.

In an exemplary embodiment, the valves 422a, 422b (Fig. 4b) are hingedly attached near the edge 412. That is, parts 420a, 420b that do not have perforations are located near the edge 412. The edge 412 marks the leading edge of the cover 400 located near the front end of the seat 310. When using the cover 400 in conjunction with the toilet seat 310 and when the specified seat is placed on top of the toilet bowl (for example, bowl 302 in FIG. 3), valves 422a, 422b may pass through a central hole 416 and a hole 312 of the seat into the bowl (for example, bowl 302 in FIG. 3) of a flush toilet (eg, toilet 300 in FIG. 3). Thus, valves 422a, 422b cover or cover a portion of the inner wall of the toilet bowl (e.g., bowl 302 in FIG. 3). In particular, since the valves 422a, 422b are located near the front edge 412, the front inner wall of the toilet bowl 302 (in FIG. 3) can be lined with said valves. Advantageously, the valves 422a, 422b provide a barrier to prevent the body parts of the man from contacting the front inner wall of the toilet bowl 302 (in FIG. 3) when the user is sitting on the toilet, thereby protecting him from being affected by infection pathogens and / or from sewage on the inside walls of said bowl.

It should be understood that although for the exemplary embodiments depicted in FIG. 4a and FIG. 4b, two valves 422a and 422b are shown, a valve can be formed on only one bottom sheet 404. Perforations on the top sheet 402 can be made around the perimeter of the portions to form an opening, so that the tear-off portion of the top sheet 402 is completely detached from the sheet. Alternatively, the valve can only be formed on the top sheet 402, while the tear-off portion of the bottom sheet 404 can be completely detached.

In an exemplary embodiment, in addition to bonding along the lateral or outer edges 406a, 406b, the upper and lower sheets 402, 404 are also connected to each other or sealed along the inner edges 424a, 424b. Each inner edge 424a, 424b is disposed between a corresponding outer edge 406a, 406b and a central hole 416, and preferably substantially parallel to a corresponding outer edge 406a, 406b. When the top and bottom sheets 402, 404 of the cover 400 are connected together along the inner edges 424a, 424b and the outer edges 406a, 406b, corresponding sleeves (portions between each inner edge and the outer edge) are formed into which a corresponding shoulder or branch 316 of the horseshoe seat 310 is inserted toilet bowl. That is, one arm or branch 316 of the horseshoe-shaped toilet seat 310 may enter each sleeve. Each sleeve may have a substantially tubular shape. Thus, the inner edge 424a, 424b is separated from the corresponding outer edge 406a, 406b, forming the corresponding sleeves, the width of which is sufficient to receive the shoulder or branch 316 of the horseshoe-shaped seat 310.

It is understood that the size of the cover for the toilet seat depends on the size of the toilet seat for which the coating is intended. For a toilet seat whose size is approximately 365 mm by 420 mm, the cover for this seat has a size of approximately 395 mm by 450 mm.

In addition, it should be understood that the size of the central opening of the toilet seat cover also depends on the opening of the toilet seat. Too large a central opening may not provide the function of preventing dirty water from splashing in the toilet bowl and contact with the user during the application of the coating. A center hole that is too small can cause the user to sit in the exact position when using the toilet, so as not to contaminate the toilet seat cover. Typically, the diameters of the central opening of the coating for the toilet seat are approximately 180 mm by 220 mm for the toilet seat having a hollow part, or an opening whose diameters are approximately 220 mm by 260 mm.

In addition, for a horseshoe-shaped toilet seat, the width of the cover sleeves for a given seat depends on the size of the shoulders or branches of that seat. As a rule, for a horseshoe-shaped toilet seat, the shoulders or branches of which have a width of about 70 mm, each cover sleeve for a given seat can have a width of about 100 mm.

In an exemplary embodiment, the length of the bonded inner edges 424a, 424b is less than the length of the outer edges 406a, 406b, so that when the seat 310 enters the cover 400, the inner edges 424a, 424b are essentially inside the opening 312 of the seat 310.

In an alternative exemplary embodiment, the inner edges may be joined to form a closed circle or an oval ring surrounding the central hole 416. That is, the inner edges of the upper and lower sheets may be joined substantially along the edges of the edges and around the central hole 416.

The presence of sleeves for receiving the corresponding shoulder or branch 316 of the toilet seat 310 can advantageously provide a more reliable fit of the cover 400 to the specified seat. In addition, the sleeves can reduce the possibility of slipping to the side of the cover 400 when a toilet is placed over the seat 310, in which part of the seat is visible through the central opening 416.

In other words, the connected inner edges 424a, 424b advantageously provide additional sealing of the shoulders or branches 316 of the toilet seat, so that the sewage or dirt present on said shoulders or branches does not leak out of the inner edges 424a, 424b and their contact with the user of the seat.

In addition, in an exemplary embodiment in which the inner edges are connected to form a closed circle or an oval ring surrounding the central hole 416, sealing on the inner edges can advantageously further prevent the user's secretions from entering between the sheets 402, 404 of the coating 400 when used in conjunction with the seat toilet bowl. In particular, when using the toilet seat cover 400, there is no gap between the seat and the bottom sheet 404. In this way, accidental ingress of the user's discharge onto the lower surface of the landing portion of the lower sheet 404 can be prevented.

In FIG. 4c is a bottom view of the assembled toilet seat cover 400 according to an exemplary embodiment. In an exemplary embodiment, the seat 310 is made with hooks 318 located on the lower side of the specified seat. The drawing also shows the upper and lower sheets 402, 404, the unsealed edge 408, the receiving hole 410, the opposing side or outer edges 406a, 406b, the leading edge 412 and the central opening 416 of the coating 400, which are described with reference to FIG. 4b. Valves 422a and 422b shown in FIG. 4b, in FIG. 4c are not shown so as not to complicate the illustration.

In addition, in FIG. 4c shows the underside of the toilet seat 310. The toilet seat 310 is located inside the cover 400, between the upper and lower sheets 402, 404 and between the opposite side edges 406a, 406b. The shoulders or branches 316 of the horseshoe-shaped toilet seat 310 are held within the sleeves formed by the inner edges 424a, 424b and the outer edges 406a, 406b. The drawing also shows the articulated end 308, the front end 314 and the hole 312 of the toilet seat 310, described with reference to FIG. 4b. Like FIG. 4b, image of the toilet seat 310 in FIG. 4c gives a clearer picture of the position of the specified seat when used inside the cover 400. It should be understood that when viewed from below, when using the cover 400, when they cover the toilet seat 310, this seat may not be visible.

On the reverse side of the toilet seat 310, there are hooks 318 protruding from the bottom surface of said seat. It should be understood that the back of the toilet seat is the side that contacts or faces the toilet bowl when the seat is lowered. The cover 400 further has holes 428 located on the lower surface of the cover 400 and aligned with the hooks 318 when the cover is applied over the seat 310 (i.e., the seat 310 is inserted into the cover 400).

The coating 400 further has receiving holes 426 located at the peripheral portions of the coating. The peripheral portion of the cover 400 is an area in which the upper and lower sheets 402, 404 extend beyond the surface area of the toilet bowl inserted into the seat cover, so that there is no seat between the sheets in this area. When the seat is embedded inside the cover, the peripheral portion of the cover 400 can be folded along fold lines 430 toward the hooks 318 located on the underside of the seat 310. When the peripheral sections of the cover 400 are folded, the hooks 318 can also engage the receiving holes 426, further securing the cover 400 on seat 310.

The presence of hooks 318 on the underside of the toilet seat 310 may provide enhanced attachment of the cover 400 to the specified seat through holes 428 when the seat 310 is inserted into the cover. Advantageously, the presence of hooks can further prevent a slight movement of the cover 400 around the seat 310 when the user sits on the toilet seat, since the hooks 318 located on the underside of the specified seat interact with the holes 428, preventing the cover 400 from being shifted relative to the seat 310. Thus, the hooks 318 operate as engaging elements.

In addition, the attachment of the cover 400 to the seat 310 is further improved when the peripheral portions of the cover are bent so that the receiving holes 426 also engage with the hooks 318.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b and FIG. 4c, receiving holes 426 are formed in both the upper and lower sheets 402, 404, such that the holes are essentially aligned when the cover 400 is assembled, that is, the upper and lower sheets 402, 404 are aligned. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the receiving holes 426 can only be performed on the bottom sheet 404.

In alternative exemplary embodiments, the openings 428 and / or receiving holes 426 formed in one or both of the upper and / or lower sheets may be tear-offs resulting from the separation of perforations, as described for the hole forming portions 414a, 414b. Holes 428 and / or receiving holes 426 can also be formed in the form of valves, which are hingedly connected to the upper and / or lower sheets 402, 404 and are not completely separated from these sheets.

The use of valves in some exemplary embodiments can advantageously reduce production and material costs associated with the manufacture of the coating, since the tear-off parts do not need to be thrown away if they are not completely disconnected from the top and bottom sheets. In addition, the need to clean the toilet can be reduced, since the use of valves can reduce the frequency of clogging with tear-off parts.

In FIG. 5 shows a disassembled toilet seat cover 500 according to an exemplary embodiment. Coating 500 is similar to coating 200 described with reference to FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b and FIG. 2c, but the portions of the coating 500 for forming a hole differ in appearance. The hole-forming portions 502a and 502b are of different shapes and essentially include two portions. The portions 502a and 502b of the hole contain additional perforations 504a, 504b, which allow you to change the size of the valve (already formed). Other components such as top and bottom sheets, holes, edges, etc. Coatings 500 are not described or depicted so as not to complicate the explanation.

In exemplary embodiments shown, for example, in FIG. 2b and FIG. 4b, valves (for example, indicated by the numbers 222a, 222b and 422a, 422b of the positions in Fig. 2b and Fig. 4b, respectively) are formed when perforations are broken (for example, indicated by the numbers 218a, 218b and 418a, 418b of the positions in Fig. 2b and Fig. 4b, respectively). Thus, the size of the valves (for example, indicated by the numbers 222a, 222b and 422a, 422b of the positions in Fig. 2b and Fig. 4b, respectively) is limited by perforations (for example, indicated by the numbers 218a, 218b and 418a, 418b of the positions in Fig. 2b and Fig. 4b, respectively) formed essentially around the perimeter of the portions to form the hole.

As shown in FIG. 5, additional perforations 504a, 504b can completely disconnect the respective portions 506a, 506b (darkened in FIG. 5) located opposite the respective rotary ends 508a, 508b, and remove them from the toilet seat cover 500. This allows you to effectively resize the formed valves (for example, parts 510a, 510b). In particular, the valves (e.g., portions 510a, 510b) formed in the coating 500 are comparatively smaller than the valves formed in the coating 200 shown in FIG. 2a. As a result, it is possible to preferentially reduce the size of the valve, due to the fact that when the cover is placed over the lowered seat, the valve corresponding to the size of the entire area for forming the hole (as in Fig. 2a) can come into contact with water in the toilet bowl.

It should be understood that the water in the toilet bowl can be infected, for example, by pathogens and microbes that can be transmitted to the valve when it comes in contact with this water. Water containing infectious substances can leak through the valve towards the seated user. Moreover, a contaminated valve having a comparatively larger size is more difficult to manipulate when removing the used toilet seat cover.

In FIG. 6 shows a disassembled toilet seat cover 600 according to an exemplary embodiment. Coating 600 is similar to coating 200 described with respect to FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b and FIG. 2c, and among other things, has an additional hole 606 made in the bottom sheet 604. An additional hole is not provided in the upper sheet 602. An additional hole 606 is located in the bottom sheet 604, between the unsealed edge / edge 608 from the side of the receiving hole and extends essentially between the opposite outer side edges. Other components of the coating 600, such as holes, edges, etc. not described or depicted so as not to complicate the explanation.

An additional hole 606 made in the lower sheet 604 of the coating 600 can advantageously prevent user emissions from entering between the sheets 602, 604 of the coating in use. In particular, by using the toilet seat cover 600, the sagging of the bottom sheet 604 can be minimized, or the gap between the toilet seat and said sheet can be minimized. In this way, accidental ingress of user emissions onto the lower surface of the seating portion of the lower sheet 604 can be prevented.

In FIG. 7a shows an exploded toilet seat cover 700 according to an exemplary embodiment. Coating 700 is similar to coatings 200 and 500 described with respect to FIG. 2a - FIG. 2c and FIG. 5, respectively. The coating 700 comprises an upper sheet 702a and a lower sheet 702b, respectively, containing perforations 706a and 706b, providing a central opening and a valve. In an exemplary embodiment, the opposing outer lateral edges and the front end of the upper and lower sheets 702a and 702b are soldered or connected to each other to form an assembled toilet seat cover 700, although in FIG. 7a, these edges are shown separated so as not to complicate the illustration.

Compared to the toilet seat cover 500 described with reference to FIG. 5, the upper sheet 702a further comprises an extension portion 708 extending from the rear edge or edge 710 from the receiving hole side of the upper sheet 702a, so that the sheet is longer than the lower sheet 702b. Other components of the cover 700, such as those described for other embodiments of the toilet seat cover (for example, the cover 200, 400 shown in Fig. 2b, Fig. 2c and Fig. 4b, Fig. 4c), are not described or not shown so as not to complicate the illustration.

In an exemplary embodiment, the top sheet 702a is approximately 450 mm longer than the bottom sheet 702b. The extension portion 708 of the upper sheet 702a may be leaned against, for example, a flush toilet bowl or surface of a supporting wall.

In FIG. 7b is a perspective view of a coating 700 according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7b, the extension portion 708 of the upper sheet 702a is leaned against, for example, a toilet flush cistern or a supporting wall surface 716. The extension portion 708 may have one or more holes 712, which can be formed as a result of rupture of the perforations 704 (see FIG. 7a), like, for example, the holes 426/428 described above with respect to FIG. 4s In an exemplary embodiment, the flush toilet bowl or surface 716 of the abutment wall comprises hooking devices 714 (e.g., hooks) that cooperate with holes 712 to fasten or hold the extension portion 708 of the top sheet 702a against, for example, said flush reservoir or surface of the abutment wall.

The extension portion 708 may advantageously cover an increased area of the toilet. It should be understood that the area near the pivotally attached end 718 of the toilet seat 720 may be stained with urine left behind by men who urinate standing up and is difficult to wash. Advantageously, the extension portion 708 can more reliably cover the back of the toilet seat, especially at the pivotally attached end of the toilet seat 720 (for example, the end 718 in FIG. 7b) on which said seat is connected to the rim of the bowl.

As shown in FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b, the bottom sheet 702b further comprises fixing strips 722a, 722b. The fastening strips 722a, 722b are formed from additional perforations (or perforations for forming the fastening strips) made in the bottom sheet 702b and 732 after formation (that is, when the additional perforations are torn), these strips have corresponding continuous ends 724a, 724b associated with the bottom sheet 702b and the free ends 726a, 726b.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b, the inseparable ends 724a, 724b of the fastening strips 722a, 722b are connected to the bottom sheet 702b in a position offset from the lateral edge of the sheet, providing lateral connecting edges of the coating 700, while the free ends 726a, 726b are torn from the bottom sheet 702b and extend to opposite side connecting edge of the cover 700.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 7b, when using the cover 700, when the toilet seat 720 is located between the upper and lower sheets 702a, 703b, the free ends 726a, 726b of the fastening strips 722a, 722b are passed through the hole 728 of the specified seat and the central hole 730 formed in the cover 700 (in particular top sheet 702a), and extend or extend in a radial direction from the center of the hole 728 and the central hole 730 (see arrows indicated by the position numbers 734a, 734b), essentially towards the respective inseparable ends 724a, 724b, so that in the working position pezhnye strips 722a, 722b form substantially a loop around the seat 720 and the toilet are not an obstacle or obstruction in the bore 728 and the central opening 730. Thus, the fastening strips 722a, 722b advantageously allows to fix or attach the cover 700 to the seat 720 the toilet.

Moreover, the mounting strips 722a, 722b advantageously allow the upper and lower sheets 702a, 702b to be connected, between which the toilet seat 720 is located, so that contaminants, such as urine or other undesirable substances, cannot flow from the toilet seat 720 between the toilet sheets towards the user.

In addition, the fastening strips 722a, 722b may also be applicable to the horseshoe-shaped toilet seat cover. In this embodiment, the additional step of sealing the inner edges is not required (for example, the edges 424a, 424b in FIG. 4b), since the strips 722a, 722b provide for the fastening of the inner edges, bypassing in a loop around the seat. This can advantageously reduce the cost and complexity of the manufacturing process for making a toilet seat cover.

In FIG. 8 shows exemplary typical dimensions of the upper and lower sheets 702a, 702b of the toilet seat cover 700 of FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b. As shown in FIG. 8, the size of the bottom sheet 702b is approximately 450 mm by 395 mm. The upper sheet further comprises an extension portion, so that said sheet is longer than the lower sheet and its size is 900 mm by 395 mm. The Central hole 728 (after its formation), made in the upper and lower sheets, has an oval shape with a size of 260 mm by 215 mm. Each fastening strip 722a, 722b (after its formation) has a size of approximately 340 mm by 60 mm, so that the strips respectively extend substantially over the entire width of the coating 700. It should be understood that the dimensions indicated in FIG. 8 are for illustrative purposes only.

In the exemplary embodiments shown in FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b, fixing strips 722a, 722b are formed on the bottom sheet 702b. It will be appreciated that in alternative exemplary embodiments, fixing strips 722a, 722b may be formed in one or both of the upper and lower sheets 702a, 702b, without departing from the scope of the invention described in the broadest sense and by way of example. The scope of the invention is not limiting or not limited to the specific dimensions mentioned.

It should be understood that one or more of the holes 712 shown in FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b are optional, and that the extension portion 708 can be leaned against the flushing cistern or surface of the abutment wall, or the friction clutch element, without using any engaging devices that interact with these holes to create additional fastening means.

Moreover, it should be understood that in addition to supporting, for example, on a flushing cistern or the surface of the supporting wall, the extension portion 708 can also be thrown over the toilet seat cover.

In FIG. 9a shows a disassembled toilet seat cover 900 according to an exemplary embodiment. Coating 900 comprises an upper sheet 902a and a lower sheet 902b. In the assembled state of the coating 900, the upper and lower sheets 902a, 902b are brazed or connected to each other along the respective outer side edges 904, 906 and the front end 908 of these sheets. In order not to complicate the illustration, the opposing outer lateral edges 904, 906 and the front end 908 of the upper and lower sheets in FIG. 9a are shown divided.

In FIG. 9b is a perspective view of an assembled coating 900 according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9b, the outer lateral edges 904, 906 and the front end 908 of the upper and lower sheets 902a, 902b are brazed to each other when the cover 900 is in the assembled state.

As shown in FIG. 9a and FIG. 9b, an unsealed edge or end 910 provides a receiving opening (not shown in Fig. 9a and Fig. 9b), so that through the specified opening of the coating 900, between the upper and lower sheets 902a, 902b and the opposite outer side edges 904 and 906 can be inserted toilet seat inside the specified cover. Thus, the cover 900 acts as the shell into which the seat is inserted. In order not to complicate the illustration, in FIG. 9a and FIG. 9b the toilet seat is not shown.

In FIG. 9c shows an alternative perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a cover 900 used in conjunction with a toilet seat 940. Seat 940 shown in FIG. 9c is inserted through the inlet 918 of the cover 900, so that said seat is located inside the cover. The toilet seat 940 is partially shown (in dashed lines) to illustrate the position of the seat inside the cover 900, it being understood that the seat inserted into the cover 900 can be hidden from view.

Like coating 200 described with respect to FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, the upper and lower sheets 902a, 902b of the coating 900 contain perforations 912 (see Fig. 9a) that define or form tear-off parts, so that when the perforations 912 (see Fig. 9a) are torn, for example, by the user, in the upper and lower sheets 902a, 902b receive tear-off parts forming a central hole 916 in the coating 900 (see Fig. 9b and Fig. 9c). In an exemplary embodiment, the central hole 916 is not formed during the manufacturing process of the coating, but before use, the user breaks the perforation, forming the specified hole. It should be understood that in alternative exemplary embodiments, a central hole 916 may be formed during the manufacturing process and before using the coating.

In exemplary embodiments, perforations 912 are not formed around the entire perimeter of the central hole 916 (see Fig. 9a and Fig. 9b). Instead, portions 922 (Fig. 9a) of the perimeter of the central hole do not have perforations, so that when the perforations break, a valve, for example, 924 (Fig. 9c), which opens near the front end 908, is formed. Valve 924 passes through the central hole 916 and the hole toilet seat 940 into the flush toilet bowl (for example, the bowl at position number 100 in FIG. 1). Thus, the valve can cover or cover part of the inner wall of the toilet bowl.

In an exemplary embodiment, additional perforations 926 are made in the upper and lower sheets 902a, 902b of the coating 900 (similar to the additional perforations 504a, 504b described in relation to Fig. 5), allowing to change (or reduce) the size of the formed valve 924 (Fig. 9c) so that the size of said valve does not correspond to the total size of the portion for forming a hole or a central hole. Advantageously, when using the coating, this feature can prevent the oversized valve from contacting with water inside the toilet bowl.

As shown in FIG. 9b and FIG. 9c, the coating 900 further comprises fixing strips 928a, 928b. The fixing strips 9282a, 928b are formed of additional perforations 930 (or perforations for forming the fixing strips) (see Fig. 9a) made in both the upper and lower sheets. After the formation of the fastening strips 928a, 928b (that is, when the additional perforations 930 are broken), these strips have corresponding non-detachable ends 932a, 932b associated with the coating, and free ends 934a, 934b.

In the exemplary embodiments shown in FIG. 9a, FIG. 9b and FIG. 9c, the fixing strips 928a, 928b extend substantially transverse to the diameter of the center hole. The fixing strips 928a, 928b are formed essentially of parts of the upper and lower sheets 902a and 902b torn to form a central hole 916. The fixing strips 928a, 928b are connected to the upper and lower sheets 902a, 902b at the respective inseparable ends 932a, 932b at a location located along the perimeter of the central hole 916 and near one of the outer side edges 904, 906. The fastening strips 928a, 928b extend substantially transverse to the central hole so that the free ends 934a, 934b are disconnected at another location, essentially straight opposite the attached end and located along the perimeter of the Central hole 916, near the opposite outer lateral edge 906, 904.

In an exemplary embodiment, the fixing strip 928a is connected to the coating 900 at the non-tearable end 932a, at a location along the perimeter of the central hole 916 and near the outer side edge 906 of the coating. The fastening strip 928a is formed from a strip-separated portion forming a central hole 916 and thus the length of the strip is substantially equal to the diameter of the hole. The fastening strip 928a has a free end 934a that is torn off at a different location, which is located near the opposite lateral edge 904 along the perimeter of the central hole 916 and substantially opposite the non-detachable end 932a.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 9b and FIG. 9c, when using the cover 900, when the toilet seat 940 (FIG. 9c) is located between the upper and lower sheets 902a, 902b, the free ends 934a, 934b of the fastening strips 928a, 928b are guided through the opening of the specified seat and the central hole 916 formed in the specified coating (in particular, top sheet 902a), and extend or extend radially from the center of the hole and the center hole 916 (see arrows at position numbers 936a, 936b), essentially in the direction of the outer lateral edge 904, 906, located near the corresponding the tear end 932a, 932b, so that in the working position, the fastening strips 928 form essentially a loop around the toilet seat part 940 and are not an obstacle or obstruction in the seat opening and the central hole 916. Thus, the fastening strips 928a, 928b advantageously allow fixing or attaching a cover 900 to the toilet seat 940, so that said seat does not substantially fiddle inside the cover.

Moreover, like the fixing strips 722a, 722b (described above with respect to Fig. 7a, Fig. 7b), the fixing strips 928a, 928b mainly allow the upper and lower sheets 902a, 902b to be connected, between which the toilet seat 940 is located, so that the dirt for example, urine or other undesirable substances from the toilet seat 940 cannot leak between the sheets and reach the user.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 9a, FIG. 9b, FIG. 9c, each of the fastening strips 928a, 928b comprises an upper fastening strip and a lower fastening strip, which are formed from the upper and lower sheets 902a, 902b, respectively. It should be understood that in FIG. 9b and FIG. 9c, on which the fastening strips 928a, 928b are hinged or bent over the toilet seat 940 and the cover 900, only the lower fastening strip is visible. With this configuration, the user can sit on the cover 900, with the fixing strips 928a, 928b located between the user and the cover. Alternatively, the fastening strips 928a, 928b may be hinged or bent under the toilet seat 940 and cover, therefore, when the user sits on the cover 900, the fastening strips are threaded or loop, passing under this cover, so that these strips are located between the cover 900 and a toilet rim (for example, rim 106 in FIG. 1).

It should be understood that regardless of whether the fastening strips 928a, 928b form a loop above or below the cover 900, when the user sits on the specified cover, he also presses the strips. Therefore, the seat 940 can be fixed inside the cover 900.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 9a, FIG. 9b and FIG. 9c, the upper sheet 902a further comprises an extension portion 914 extending from the rear edge or edge 938 from the receiving hole side of the upper sheet 902a, so that the sheet is longer than the lower sheet 902b. In an exemplary embodiment, the top sheet 902a is approximately 450 mm longer than the bottom sheet 902b. Like the above-described extension portion 708 (FIG. 7b), the extension portion 914 can advantageously cover an increased area of the toilet bowl. It should be understood that the area around the articulated end of the toilet seat may be stained with urine left after men who urinate while standing and are difficult to wash. Advantageously, the extension portion 914 can more reliably cover the back of the toilet seat and protect the user, especially at the articulated end of the toilet seat, on which said seat is connected to the rim of the bowl.

In the exemplary embodiments shown in FIG. 9a, FIG. 9b and FIG. 9c, the extension portion 914 comprises a pocket 942 located on the elongated or distal end of the cover 900. As shown in FIG. 9c, pocket 942 may engage or receive inside a given pocket the free or loose end of the lid 944 of the toilet seat 940, so that the extension portion 914 can be fastened to the lid 944. It should be understood that the position of the pocket 942 depends on the typical height of the toilet seat cover. In exemplary embodiments, pocket 942 has a depth of about 100 mm to 120 mm (see reference numeral 948 in FIG. 9c).

In an exemplary embodiment, the extension portion 914 may further have one or more holes 946 similar to the holes 712 described above with respect to FIG. 7b. Holes 946 can interact with engaging devices (for example, hooks), which are located, for example, on the surface of the supporting wall or flush cistern, allowing the extension part 914 to be fastened, respectively, to the flushing cistern of the toilet bowl or surface of the supporting wall.

In an exemplary embodiment, the holes 946 are formed as a result of rupture of the perforations, or the holes 946 can be pre-made during the manufacturing process. Moreover, in exemplary embodiments, the openings 946 are located on the pocket 942. It should be understood that the position of the openings 946 is not limited to the specific location depicted in the drawings.

In FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the upper and lower sheets 902a, 902b. In addition, in FIG. 9a, FIG. 9b and FIG. 9c shows exemplary typical dimensions of the upper and lower sheets 902a, 902b of the toilet seat cover 900. As shown in FIG. 10, the size of the bottom sheet 902b is approximately 450 mm by 395 mm. The top sheet further comprises an extension portion 914, so that said sheet is longer than the bottom sheet, having a size of 900 mm by 395 mm. The central hole 916 (after its formation), made in both the upper and lower sheets, has an oval shape with a size of 260 mm by 215 mm. Each fastening strip 98a, 928b (after its formation) has a size of about 215 mm by 60 mm, so that it extends substantially along the entire width of the central hole 916. The extension portion 914 includes a pocket 942 located on the elongated or distal end of the top sheet 902a. The depth of the pocket 942 is approximately 100 mm. Perforations are made on the pocket 942 to form holes 946 having a diameter of about 10 mm.

It should be understood that the dimensions indicated in FIG. 8 are for illustrative purposes only.

It is understood that the pocket 942 and one or more of the holes 946 shown in FIG. 9c are made as an option, and the extension portion 914 can be leaned against the flushing cistern or the surface of the supporting wall, or to an element for frictional engagement, without using any engaging devices interacting with holes 946 to create additional fastening means.

Moreover, it should be understood that in addition to supporting, for example, a flushing cistern or the surface of the supporting wall, the extension portion 914 can also rest on the toilet seat cover.

According to exemplary embodiments, coatings (for example, indicated by the numbers 200, 400, 700 and 900 positions in Fig. 2b, Fig. 2c, Fig. 4b, Fig. 4c, Fig. 7a, Fig. 7b, and Fig. 9a, Fig. 9b, Fig. 9c, respectively) have a substantially rectangular shape and essentially straight edges. In particular, the outer lateral edges (e.g., the edges 206a, 206b, 406a, 406b and 904, 906) extend from edge to edge of the longitudinal boundaries of the coating (e.g., coatings 200, 400, 700 and 900), while the receiving opening (Ref. 210, 410, 918) and leading edges (key 212, 214, 908) extend from edge to edge of the transverse / or latitudinal borders of the coating. It should be understood that in alternative embodiments, the coating may take other forms, including round or oval, but not only. Therefore, as indicated above, the edges can be rounded, without going beyond the scope of the invention described in the broadest sense and as an example.

Moreover, it should be understood that although in exemplary embodiments, reference is made to the side and front edges that are located at the ends of the coating or sheets, the edges may be internal to the main part of the coating or each sheet. That is, the edges connected to each other are described as external edges (for example, 406a, 406b in FIG. 4b). However, it should be understood that the connection can be made at other edges, such as at least part of the edges of the hole (for example, pos. 216, 416 in Fig. 2b, Fig. 4b, respectively).

In some exemplary embodiments, the coating (for example, keys 200 and 400 in FIG. 2c and FIG. 4c, respectively) further comprises peripheral portions that can be bent and located under the toilet seat (for example, seat 110 and 310 in FIG. 2c and Fig. 4c, respectively). When the peripheral sections are bent, hooks (for example, hooks 116 and 318 in Fig. 2c and Fig. 4c, respectively) made on the toilet seat further interact with the receiving holes (for example, holes 226 and 426 in Fig. 2c and Fig. 4c , respectively). In alternative embodiments, the toilet seat may be hookless and there may be no receiving holes. In these embodiments, the peripheral areas of the coating can still be bent and located (or tucked in) under the seat when it is in the working position, providing additional fixation of the coating on the seat and giving stability to the coating.

Thus, exemplary embodiments of the invention may provide a toilet seat cover. The coating may provide a more effective means of protecting the user from the toilet seat, as it can fit snugly (or be taut) surrounding the seat. In addition, with the preferred openings (for example, the openings 224, 428 shown in Fig. 2c and Fig. 4c, respectively), an improved fastening can be provided. Moreover, the fastening can be further improved by the presence of additional receiving holes (for example, holes 226, 426 shown in Fig. 2c and Fig. 4c, respectively).

In addition, the coating according to exemplary embodiments of this application can be disposable, so that if necessary, you can lay a fresh coating on top of the toilet seat. As a result, a predominantly clean, fresh surface is provided that the user can sit on at any time if necessary to use the toilet. When you have finished using the toilet, the seat cover can be easily removed for disposal.

In some exemplary embodiments, the top and bottom sheets (e.g., pos. 202, 204, 402, 404, 702a, 702b and 902a, 902b in Fig. 2a, Fig. 2b, Fig. 2c, Fig. 4a, Fig. 4b, Fig. 4c, Fig. 7a, Fig. 7b, and Fig. 9a, Fig. 9b, Fig. 9c, respectively) of coatings (for example, pos. 200, 400, 700 and 900 in Fig. 2b, Fig. 2c, Fig. 4b, Fig. 4c, Fig. 7a, Fig. 7b, and Fig. 9a, Fig. 9b, Fig. 9c, respectively) are made of waterproof materials so that liquids cannot penetrate or seep through the covers applied over the seats toilet bowl. For example, waterproof materials may be polymer based films, oiled paper, etc.

In some exemplary embodiments, the top and bottom sheets (e.g., pos. 202, 204, 402, 404, 702a, 702b and 902a, 902b in Fig. 2a, Fig. 2b, Fig. 2c, Fig. 4a, Fig. 4b, Fig. 4c, Fig. 7a, Fig. 7b, and Fig. 9a, Fig. 9b, Fig. 9c, respectively) of coatings (for example, pos. 200, 400, 700 and 900 in Fig. 2b, Fig. 2c, Fig. 4b, Fig. 4c, Fig. 7a, Fig. 7b, and Fig. 9a, Fig. 9b, Fig. 9c, respectively) are made of permeable materials. This may be advantageous when disposing of coatings in water-filled tanks, flush toilets, etc.

In some exemplary embodiments, the top and bottom sheets (e.g., pos. 202, 204, 402, 404, 702a, 702b and 902a, 902b in Fig. 2a, Fig. 2b, Fig. 2c, Fig. 4a, Fig. 4b, Fig. 4c, Fig. 7a, Fig. 7b, and Fig. 9a, Fig. 9b, Fig. 9c, respectively) may be a multilayer sheet. That is, each sheet comprises an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner layer being in contact with the toilet seat when laid on top or covering the seat, while the outer layer is located on the upper side of the cover. For example, the outer layer of the top sheet is in contact with the user during use. In one embodiment, the inner or inner layer comprises a waterproof or waterproof material that prevents liquids from seeping or penetrating through the toilet seat covers, and the outer layer is made of a wet or absorbent layer that may be more comfortable for the user sitting on it, because, usually a softer material. In addition, the absorbent layer can absorb perspiration of the user, which can provide a more comfortable feeling for the user sitting on the toilet. As an example, the absorbent material may be non-woven material and materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, non-woven, paper, cotton, etc., and the waterproof materials may be a polymer based film, oiled paper, etc. P.

In some exemplary embodiments, the top and bottom sheets (e.g., keys 202, 204, 402, 404, 702a, 702b and 902a, 902b in Fig. 2a, Fig. 2b, Fig. 2c, Fig. 4a, Fig. 4b, Fig. 4c, Fig. 7a, Fig. 7b, and Fig. 9a, Fig. 9b, Fig. 9c, respectively) can be formed from a single layer sheet of material that is bent so that the fold forms one of the connecting edges (for example, pos. 206a, 206b, 212 and 406a, 406b, 412 in Fig. 2a, Fig. 2b, Fig. 2c, Fig. 4a, Fig. 4b, Fig. 4c, respectively, or 802 in Fig. 8).

In exemplary embodiments, hooks (e.g., hooks 116, 318, 714 shown in Fig. 2c, Fig. 4c and Fig. 7b) can be replaced by any other suitable engaging elements or means, for example, a holding clip, post or pin, etc. .p. without going beyond the scope of the invention. In addition, although two engaging elements, two holes, and two receiving holes are described herein, it will be appreciated that any number of these components may be provided for attaching the coating. Moreover, the hooks or corresponding engaging elements can be detachable so that they can be easily attached and removed from the toilet seat (such as a conventional toilet seat), or from the flush cistern or wall surface, respectively.

An exemplary method for creating a cover for a toilet seat is as follows. At the first stage, the permeable and waterproof layers of the material are bonded to each other by means of glue or other bonding materials, forming a single sheet. Further, the material of the glued single sheet is bent in the form of a sheath and soldered along the lateral edges (and, if necessary, along the front edge), using a heat-gluing machine, an ultrasonic machine, or sewing devices, etc. The receiving opening (for example, opening 210, 410 or 918 shown in Fig. 2b, Fig. 4b and Fig. 9c, respectively) is not glued and left open. If desired, a pocket 942 (Fig. 9c) can be formed, for example, using a heat-gluing machine, an ultrasonic machine or sewing accessories, and the like. Then the cover for the toilet seat is sent to punch perforations (for example, perforations 218a, 418a, 912 shown in Fig. 2a, Fig. 4a and Fig. 9a, respectively), providing the formation of a section of the central hole (for example, pos. 214a, 414a on Fig. 2a and Fig. 4a, respectively), as well as perforations, providing holes (for example, holes 224a, 428a, 912 shown in Fig. 2c and Fig. 4c, respectively), and receiving holes (for example, holes 226, 426 shown in Fig. 2c and Fig. 4c, respectively, Other perforations also form such as perforations, which allow for the modification or reduction of the size of the valve (for example, perforations 926 shown in Fig. 9a) or the formation of fixing strips (for example, perforations 930).

For the horseshoe-shaped coating (e.g., coating 400 shown in Figs. 4a, 4b and 4c), an additional step of bonding the inner edges (e.g., the edges 424a, 424b shown in Fig. 4b) is performed by heat bonding, ultrasonic bonding or threading and etc.

It should be understood that according to the exemplary embodiments described herein, holes or parts formed as a result of rupture of perforations can be formed during the manufacturing process of a toilet seat cover. That is, instead of the formation of perforations (in the upper and / or lower sheets) torn by the user, cuts can already be made during the manufacturing process. For example, the hole forming portions 214a, 214b shown in FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b can be cut out during the manufacturing process of the toilet seat cover, so that valves 222a, 222b are formed, without the need for any perforations that subsequently need to be torn by the user.

However, it should be understood that cutting out different sections to form a hole, etc. can lead to softening of the cover structure, which is difficult to use when pulling on the toilet seat. Thus, the creation of perforations, subsequently torn by the user, can simplify the placement of the coating on top of the toilet seat, before further breaking the desired perforations after the seat has been inserted into the coating.

In FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a method for manufacturing a toilet seat cover 1100 according to an exemplary embodiment. At 1102, an upper sheet of material and a lower sheet of material are created. At step 1104, the bottom sheet is connected to the top sheet at two connecting edges of the bottom sheet, which contain opposite outer edges. At 1106, corresponding portions are formed on the upper and lower sheets to form a hole. At 1108, the respective portions for forming an opening are aligned to form a central opening of the cover, the central opening being substantially the same as the opening of the toilet seat when the seat is inserted into the cover.

Specialists in the art will understand that in specific embodiments, various changes and / or modifications can be made without departing from the essence and scope of the invention described in the broadest sense. Thus, these embodiments should be considered illustrative in all respects, and not limiting.

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1. A cover for a toilet seat comprising an upper sheet of material, a lower sheet of material connected to the upper sheet at two of its connecting edges, which are opposed outer edges, while between the upper and lower sheets and between said opposite outer edges, the coating may be a toilet seat is inserted, the upper and lower sheets containing corresponding portions for forming a hole, combined with the formation of the Central hole of the coating, which can be essentially compatible scheno with hole toilet seat when the seat is inserted between upper and lower sheets, the upper or bottom sheet further comprises one or more fastening strips formed substantially from those parts of the upper and lower sheets which were cut off to form the central opening. 2. The coating according to claim 1, further comprising a valve pivotally attached to the side of the central hole, wherein said valve can pass through the opening of the toilet seat when the seat is inserted between the upper and lower sheets. 3. The coating according to claim 1, in which at least one of the upper and lower sheets has one or more perforations, upon rupture of which a corresponding section is obtained for forming an opening. 4. The coating according to claim 3, in which the perforations are made with the formation of the valve when they break. 5. The coating according to claim 4, in which at least one of the upper and lower sheets contains one or more additional perforations, which are made to ensure the formation of a valve of a reduced size when they break. 6. The coating according to claim 2, in which the valve is pivotally attached near the front edge of the coating. 7. The coating according to claim 1, in which each of the upper and lower sheets contains a liquid-permeable material. 8. The coating according to claim 1, in which at least one of the upper and lower sheets contains a material that does not allow liquid. 9. The coating according to claim 1, in which at least one of the upper and lower sheets contains an inner layer of material and an outer layer of material, while the outer layer is the outer part of the coating. 10. The coating according to claim 9, in which the inner layer contains a material that does not allow liquid. 11. The coating according to claim 9, in which the outer layer contains absorbent material. 12. The coating according to claim 1, in which the upper and lower sheets are rectangular. 13. The coating according to claim 1, in which the bottom sheet is additionally connected to the top sheet at one or more of its other edges, each of which corresponds to a connecting edge, each specified other edge being spaced from the corresponding connecting edge so that together they form a sleeve to enter one of the branches of the horseshoe-shaped toilet seat. 14. The coating of claim 13, wherein said other edges are connected to each other substantially along respective boundaries to form a ring. 15. The coating according to claim 1, in which the bottom sheet is additionally connected to the top sheet at its front edge, and the coating has a receiving hole through which the seat is inserted. 16. The coating according to claim 1, in which the bottom sheet has an additional hole located between the Central hole and the edge of the receiving hole and extending essentially between opposite outer edges. 17. The coating according to claim 1, in which each of the upper and lower sheets contains peripheral sections that extend beyond the surface of the toilet seat inserted into the cover and which can be bent and placed under the toilet seat. 18. The coating according to claim 17, in which the bottom sheet additionally has one or more holes that, when the toilet seat is located between the top and bottom sheets, interact with one or more engaging elements made on this seat. 19. The coating according to claim 17, in which the peripheral sections have one or more receiving holes, which when bending these sections and the location of the seat in the coating interact with one or more engaging elements made on the seat. 20. The coating of claim 1, wherein the upper sheet further comprises an extension portion, such that the upper sheet is substantially longer than the lower sheet. 21. The coating according to claim 20, in which the top sheet is 450 mm longer than the bottom sheet. 22. The coating according to claim 20, in which the extension part has one or more additional holes designed to interact with one or more additional engaging elements made on the drain tank or supporting wall, to hold the extension part close to the specified tank or wall. 23. The coating according to p. 22, in which the extension part contains one or more additional perforations, upon rupture of which the specified one or more additional holes are formed. 24. The coating of claim 20, wherein the extension portion comprises a pocket for accommodating an unsecured end of the toilet seat lid inside. 25. The coating according to claim 1, wherein said one or more fastening strips, respectively, comprises a continuous end connected to the upper or lower sheet, and a free end that can pass through the opening of the toilet seat and over the top sheet or under the bottom sheet essentially forming a loop around a portion of the toilet seat. 26. The coating of claim 25, wherein the non-detachable end is attached at a location along the perimeter of the central hole, near one of the outer edges. 27. The coating according to claim 25, in which the free end is torn from another location located along the perimeter of the Central hole, near the opposite outer edge. 28. The coating according to p. 25, in which the upper or lower sheet further comprises perforations for the formation of fastening strips, made to ensure the formation of one or more of these strips at break.

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