US20140165274A1

US20140165274A1 - Inner Toilet Shield

Info

Publication number: US20140165274A1
Application number: US13/715,645
Authority: US
Inventors: Christophe Ward
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-12-14
Filing date: 2012-12-14
Publication date: 2014-06-19

Abstract

Inner toilet shield devices are disclosed which facilitate hygienic usage of toilets are disclosed. In an aspect, an inner toilet shield device comprises a shield portion and an adhesive strip. The adhesive strip is attached to a first side of the shield portion and is configured to attach the inner toilet shield device to a toilet. The shield portion may be constructed of glossy, sterile paper and is configured to attach, via the adhesive strip, to a top front portion of a toilet and form a barrier between the inner surface of a toilet bowl and a user of the toilet.

Description

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

At least one feature of the present disclosure pertains to hygiene devices. Many men have experienced a time when they had to sit and use the bathroom to have a bowel movement. And most men either tuck or hold down their penis to prevent direct skin to inner toilet contact. Men have expressed how disgusted they feel when it happens at home and at a public restroom. There have been attempts at solving this problem but the materials used were thin tissue, which is too fragile to within too much movement or pressure. In addition, a tissue material is susceptible to liquids, easily soaking through. Devices in accordance with the present disclosure should be provided in public restrooms, such as those in airports, public parks, pubic community centers, or restrooms in private businesses, such as restaurants and even at home. By utilizing the devices in accordance with the present disclosure, men will now be able to have a fully hands free experience while having a bowel movement without the worry of coming into contact with the inside of the toilet.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In an aspect, inner toilet shield devices made in accordance with the present disclosure is a solution to the problems that men have been plagued with for centuries. When men sit on the toilet they are forced to hold down their penis to prevent it from touching the inside of the toilet. The inner toilet shield device is a sheet of glossy paper that forms a shield with an adhesive strip that can temporarily attach itself to a toilet seat. The present invention relates to sanitary toilet seat covers and more particularity to a front shield foldable over the inside of the front center of the toilet.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top view of an inner toilet shield device, according to an aspect of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an inner toilet shield device in use, according to an aspect of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an inner toilet shield device as it is flattened, according to an aspect of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of an inner toilet shield device and its top portion (2) is folded downward (6), according to an aspect of the present disclosure

FIG. 5 is a left side view of an inner toilet shield device and its top portion (2) is folded downward, according to an aspect of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a rear view of an inner toilet shield device as it is flattened, according to an aspect of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an inner toilet shield device as it is in use, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. The lower portion (5) hangs inside the toilet to shield the toilet user from skin to inner toilet contact.

FIG. 8 is a top view of an inner toilet shield device as it would look in use on the toilet seat with its top portion (1) folded over 90 degrees, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. The lower larger portion (5) then forms to the shape of the inside of the toilet.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring now to the invention in more detail, in FIG. 1 is a top view of an inner toilet shield device, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. It is made of a single sheet of glossy paper and when not in use is naturally flat.
In further detail when the inner toilet shield device is in use on the toilet the top portion is attached by an adhesive strip on the rear of the inner toilet shield device, which can be seen in FIG. 5 and the lower larger portion folds over into the front center of the toilet. The bendable paper forms to the shape of the toilet seat forming a shielded barrier between the user and the toilet.
Referring now to FIG. 3 an inner toilet shield device is shown when flattened or in its packaging will lay flat, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. This is the front view of the shield and when the foldable portion (1) of the top half (2) is bent to a 90 degree angle in the direction of the arrow so that it can be placed on the front of the toilet seat.
FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are views of an inner toilet shield device is shown with its top portion bent completely inward. It is a very thin sheet of paper.
In further detail FIG. 6 shows a rear view of the invention. The portion of the shield that goes inside the toilet (5), there will be multiple sized shields because of the varying water levels but each shield will be sized to adapt to the different water levels. The top portion (2) will be secured to the toilet seat by an adhesive strip (6) while in use temporarily.
In further detail of FIG. 8 shows how the invention looks when it is in use without the presence of the toilet in the drawings. The lower portion (5) bends to form the inside of the toilet seat.
In an aspect, inner toilet shield device is a piece of glossy finished paper cut into a rectangular shape. The rectangle is then cut approximately 3 inches from the top of the sheet on both sides about 2½ inches into the center. The sheet is also bent in at a 90-degree angle where the slits are on the reverse side of an inner toilet shield device where an adhesive strip with a protective plastic cover will be placed. When placed on the toilet properly the inner toilet shield device will protect a man from unintended contact with the inner lip of a toilet.
In an aspect, an inner toilet shield device comprises a thin paper and a thin adhesive strip. A glossy antiallergic paper (1) cut into a rectangle into two sections, a smaller top to serve as wings and the lower larger portion to serve as the shield between the person and the inner toilet seat. The shield, disposable after use, is bagged by the user in a waste basket. On the top of the smaller portion (2), the rear side is where the adhesive strip is lined. The smaller portion is foldable over the inside of the front center part of the toilet.
The inner toilet shield device provides a shield that goes into the toilet and when the appropriate size is used will stop short of the water line. The paper is sturdy so it is not easily destroyed when used and its glossy finish prevents it from becoming soaked. The device is positioned on the front part of the toilet seat and held in place with an adhesive strip to secure its position while in use.
This invention is unique in its use because it is specifically designed for the use of men and was developed specifically for protection from the inside of a toilet. The advantages of the present invention include, without limitation, a device which is portable and exceedingly easy to transport. It is easy to place this in houses or public areas mounted to restroom stalls.
While certain exemplary embodiments have been described and shown in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that such embodiments are merely illustrative of and not restrictive on the broad invention, and that this invention is not to be limited to the specific constructions and arrangements shown and described, since various other modifications may occur to those ordinarily skilled in the art.

Claims

1-18. (canceled)

2. An inner toilet shield device, comprising:

a shield portion configured to fold over a lip of a toilet bowl and cover a portion of an inner surface of the toilet bowl; and

an adhesive strip connected to a first side of the shield portion and configured to attach to the lip of the toilet bowl;

wherein the shield portion is configured to form a hygienic barrier between the inner surface of the toilet bowl and a toilet user.

3. The inner toilet shield device of claim 1, wherein the shield portion is a flexible rectangular member.

4. The inner toilet shield device of claim 1, wherein the shield portion is configured to lay flat prior to use.

5. The inner toilet shield device of claim 4, wherein the shield portion is foldable between a storage position and a use position;

wherein, in the storage position, the shield portion is flat; and

wherein, in the use position, the shield portion is folded 90 degrees.

6. The inner toilet shield device of claim 1, wherein the shield portion comprises a first shield portion and a second shield portion, the first shield portion connecting to the adhesive strip and the second shield portion is configured to extend downward in the toilet bowl;

wherein a second shield portion length is chosen to prevent contact between the second shield portion and water contained in the toilet bowl.

7. The inner toilet shield device of claim 1, wherein the shield portion is constructed of a sterile material.

8. The inner toilet shield device of claim 1, wherein the shield portion is water-resistant.

9. An inner toilet shield device, comprising:

a shield portion configured to fold over a toilet seat front portion, further configured to cover a portion of an inner surface of a toilet bowl; and

an adhesive strip connected to a first side of the shield portion and configured to attach to the front portion of the toilet seat front portion;

10. The inner toilet shield device of claim 9, wherein the shield portion is a flexible rectangular member.

11. The inner toilet shield device of claim 9, wherein the shield portion is configured to lay flat prior to use.

12. The inner toilet shield device of claim 11, wherein the shield portion is foldable between a storage position and a use position;

wherein, in the storage position, the shield portion is flat; and

wherein, in the use position the shield portion is folded 90 degrees.

13. The inner toilet shield device of claim 9, wherein the shield portion comprises a first shield portion and a second shield portion, the first shield portion connecting to the adhesive strip and the second shield portion is configured to extend downward in the toilet bowl;

14. The inner toilet shield device of claim 9, wherein the shield portion is constructed of a sterile material.

15. The inner toilet shield device of claim 9, wherein the shield portion is water-resistant.

16. An inner toilet shield device, comprising:

a shield portion configured to fold over a lip of a toilet bowl and cover a portion of an inner surface of the toilet bowl, the shield portion comprising:

a first shield portion; and

a second shield portion; and

an adhesive strip connected to a first side of the first shield portion and configured to attach to the lip of the toilet bowl;

wherein the second shield portion is configured to extend downward in the toilet bowl;

wherein a second shield portion length is chosen to prevent contact between the second shield portion and water contained in the toilet bowl;

wherein the shield portion is constructed of a sterile, water-resistant material; and