US2428462A - Portable flush-type commode - Google Patents

Description

l. LEVIN Oct. 7, 1947.

TYPE COMMODE Filed June 2, 1945 PORTABLE FLUSH- 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 I a m w W 3 .M MN My In ventor Isadore .Leqzrv Patented Oct. 7, l9fl7 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 18 Claims.

The present invention relates to an improved multiple purpose water closet of a portable, readily available type which is such as to lend itself adaptable for ready and practical use in hospitals, clinics, sick rooms and the like, this in a manner to effectively accommodate bedridden, as well as convalescing and occasional, patients.

More specifically, and in carrying out the preferred principles of the invention, I contemplate the adoption and use of a readily maneuverable and handily operable flush-type water closet of a convertible form in that it functions to embody the needs and facilities of a bed pan on the one hand, and a stool-high, regular toilet bowl or hopper, on the other hand.

In reducing to practice a demonstrative and preferred embodiment of my inventive ideas, I have in mind the provision of a simple, expedient and practicable structural assembly incorporating such facilities as meet the needs of the user, this with the greatest degree of convenience, with a maximum of utility from a standpoint of adaptability and safety, and with a minimum of inconvenience and embarrassment to all concerned.

Stated with greater particularity, and briefly and comprehensively visualized, the structure adopted comprises a readily rollable and shiftable carriage characterized by a base, a vertically liftable and lowerable especially designed bowl supported on and above the base, a pedestal-like stand on the base for supporting the bowl in its lowermost or normal down position, and suitably coordinated ways and means for satisfactorily and effectively flushing and emptying said bowl.

Another and more specific phase of the invention has to do with the adoption and use of a bowl possessed of individual shape and appearance in order to provide a desirable water trap and seal, the trap and associated flushing means being disposed and located on one longitudinal side of the bowl, whereby to permit said bowl to be elevated in relation to the base, disposed in a position overlying the mattress of a bed, and adjusted with requisite nicety and safety to a usable position practicable and convenient for a bedridden patient.

Novelty is also predicated upon a bowl which can be placed over the mattress of a bed to take the place of a bed pan, the mouth thereof being provided with an integral water-circulating and distributing flush-rim, the under side of said bowl being so fashioned and designed as to properly and satisfactorily coact with the mattress, and

' 2 means being provided whereby the bowl is tiltable laterally in respect to the longitudinal dimension of the bed to render it substantially self-leveling, as it were.

The foregoing are some of the outstanding and cardinal features and objects of the invention. It will be understood, however, that other aims, purposes and resulting advantages will become more readily apparent from the accompanying description, drawings and concluding claims.

In the accompanying drawings, wherein like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the various views:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of a portable water closet constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention and showing the same as a regular toilet ready for use when placed alongside a bed or any other convenient place in the sick room.

Figure 2 is a view based on Figure 1, but showing the manner in which the bowl is elevated and positioned over one edge portion of a bed mattress, where it may be conveniently used as a bed-pan by the occupant of the bed.

Figure 3 is atop plan view of the assemblage with the toilet seat omitted.

Figure 4 is a section on the plane of the line 44 of Figure 3, looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 5 is a View, partly in section and partly in elevation, showing the mechanical, manually regulated means for lifting and lowering the bowl.

Figure 6 is an enlarged fragmentary detailing View, this taken approximately on the plane of the line 6-8 of Figure 3.

Briefly, and by way of introduction to the detailed description, I deem it advisable to summarize the invention, structurally and functionally, as having to do with a dual purpose water closet characterized by a bodily shiftable mobile base provided with a perpendicularly raisable and lowerable flush-rim equipped bowl. The bowl is shaped internally and externally to accommodate requirements for proper use in both so-called. high and low positions. A flush valve equipped hose or conduit is employed to sup-ply water, under ressure, to the bowl and said conduit is of elongated form and connects at one end with the bowl and at an opposite end with a conventional source of supply, In addition, there is a second conduit connected in communication with the bowl, this by way of an intervening trap, and the second conduit is, in turn, adapted for connection with a conventional soil pipe. Both conduits are Vantage.

flexible and are of substantial length so. as to permit the bowl and base, as a unitary assemblage, to be freely shifted about from place to place in the room and employed at selected points of Appropriate means is interposed be- 5 tween the base and the bowl so as to move the latter toward and from the base, this in a manner to permit the bowl to be elevated and lowered to assume predetermined low and high positions for, selective use as a squat-type regulation toilet, on the one hand, and as an elevated bedpan, on the other hand.

Referring now to the drawings by distinguishing reference numerals, and reference being had primarily to the assembly views (Figs. 1 to 3, m elusive) I would direct attention first-to the supporting means, generally speaking. This comprises what may be referred to as aportable base plate 15. Ihis head has the general shape and curvature shown in the drawings. The purpose of the stand l3 will be brought out in the follow ing description. The base plateis also provided with a suitable lifting and lowering device which may be conveniently referred to, generally speaking, as a jack IS, the latter arranged and constructed to attach to and raise and lower the bowl ll. As shown to advantage in Figure 5, thismeans 16 comprises a tubular standard E8 of predetermined dimensions, this attached to and rising from an appropriate foundation socket IS on the base plate. The standard. serves to accommodate a reciprocatory toothed rack bar" 20 Whose lower end 2| extends downwardly through and beyond the base plate, this as shown in Figure 1. In connection with the latter arrangement, it is to be pointed out that when the rack bar is in this down position, it serves to rest on the floor and steady'and virtually anchor the entire carriage against slipping. A suitable cap 22 is mounted atop the upper en'do-f the rack bar and is provided with an L-shaped bracket including a depending arm 23 and a horizontal companion arm 24, the latter embodying a fulcruming element 25 of general cylindrical cross-sectional form, as seen in Figure 6. The other parts associated therewith will be revealed as the description proceeds.

Reference being continued in Figure 5, it will be seen that 26 designates an appropriate gear housing or box, this to accommodate a cog 21' in mesh with the teeth of the rack bar, said cog 0 operated by a worm 28 and said worm being controlled by an appropriately mounted and located hand crank 29.

Referring now to the aforementioned flushtype bowl [1, this is of suitable material and dimensions, the latter being somewhat standard as compared to regulation flush-type toilets. The bowl is, of course, of comparatively light weight stock but sufiiciently sturdy to serve the purposes for which is here intended. It is characterized 7 by a comparatively shallow receptacle having an ovate integral combination flush rim and seat 39 surrounding its mouth portion. The flush-rim $0 is of usual hollow form and serves as a watercirculating and distributor element 3! and- .the

' 4 under or inner flange is provided with suitably spaced distributing orifices or ports 32, as usual, to effectively flush the bowl. As brought out in Figure 3, it will be noted that the accessories and appliances for flushing and emptying the bowl, instead of being at one end, as is customary in water closets, are on one side, thatis, to the right in Figure 3 and intermediate the longitudinal dimensions of said bowl, The preferred arrangement comprises. a block-like formation, denoted at 33, the same being provided with a valved fixture 34 of any suitable type with a valve control handle 35 and a, pipe connection 35 to accommo date a union 3? to which a flexible conduit, of rubber or equivalent materials, 38 is connected; This is the water supply hose or conduit and is connected at its intake end with an appropriate wall v alve or supply device 39 with a'rgulating and cut-off valve 30. In this connection, it is to be understood that materials,'and parts, aremoreor less standard in thestructure asis called for,instandardplumbing. supplies, and

llay noclaimito the. standardparts, but only.

to the, structural details, and, combinations. as broughtout in the attending-claims.

Before describing thepther appliances, I-would returnto Figure, ofthedrawings showing the bowlconstruction, from. which it willbe noted that thedepending. bodyportionof the so-called blockor mount, that, is, the portion indicated at M in Figure 4, cooperates with the associated;

und l g end zz ndefin ne awater trap o more or lessstandard type, this for pooling thewater and also r naintaiming the usual waterseal indicated at 43. The discharge sideof thewaterr p s r v d d t a pple 3; t accom odate arelatively large soil hos or conduit M, h t er i n g ed Wi th fitt ng 45. which in turn is connected Wiiih the soil pipe (notshown) It mightbe stated that these conduits 5. 4 tia a Prop r ame e sand materials and lengths. T s epen s ha rt cularu w ieh he ebe los f s o be t. hus

I. do n t es v o be. imite es esrmat ri l a and proportions. V I

Referring fu th r ethe ewl; es re o stress h ise d k e imatiq eotthati s o a the left hand end portion 5 6: is relatively shallow,

ee e ri em ee o t bni bous tapering form, as at 41, and merges nicely intothe water trap; Thus in end View, as shown inFig pan overthep mattress 58 on the bedf as brought. out in. Figure 2. Y

Themount or mockeeii provided on one sidei with ahinging knuckle or sheath 5t (seeFigs 3, 5 .and 6, particularlyfixthis embracing the aforementionedffulcirumingjoint or element 25 Z carriedbythe liftingandloweringJack [6. Thus, the bowl is attachedtothe jack; and-the jack tothe-carriages Moreover,- the point oi. connec' T tion'between the bowl and thejack is suchas to-allo-w thebowl to havetiltablelandrocking motion, that is,. self-leveling. adjustment in a. horizontal plane above and in relation to the longitudinal dimensionsof the ihattresadd- Asta v i i'ee i f r n 5! issprgv 'de n connected withthe arms-24=and bowl tognaintainhe. d arer qeea j alan e,

Finally, there is an optional toilet seat 52 which is provided, this being hingedly mounted on said mount 33 and being swingable from left to right, that is, in a position outwardly beyond the margin of the said mattress when the structure is in the position seen in Figure 2.

I might add, too, that a short leg 5d (see Figs. 1 and 2) may be provided, this being rigidly attached to the gooseneck trap 52 and being adapted to rest on the base plate when the bowl is in the down position seen in Figure 1. This part adds to the stability of the structure, obviously.

It is a matter of common knowledge that the use of bed pans in hospitals is one of the varieties of obnoxious problems met by doctors, nurses and attendants, and yet facilities have not, as yet, been provided, to my knowledge, whereby the attendants can be geared to handle the situations with the requisite sense of proportion and nicety. The vital functions of patients, especially those who are motivated by a sense of agitated embarrassment, are elementary factors, but are nevertheless highly important to all concerned to avoid the inconveniences suffered by those who meet and try in vain to cope with them. I have considered it the part of wisdom to openly approach this subject of somewhat singular silence which is, apparently, a non-controversial subject due to the disturbed attitudes of all who are confronted by it. Thus,.I have evolved a portable water closet which can be moved from place to place in a room, shoved beneath the bed when not in use, placed alongside the bed or elsewhere in the room when desired for use as a regular toilet, as seen in Figure 1, or shifted around and brought into place and employed as an elevated toilet or so-called flush-type bed pan when employed in the position illustrated in Figure 2 of the drawmgs.

Considering the anxieties of the patients and the serenity which attends a convertible, portable, multiple-purpose toilet of this type, I believe that it is of incalculable service. However, it is not the purpose of the present patent application to dwell upon commercial aspects or to cover the obvious needs and purposes of a structure of this character.

As previously pointed out, I do not consider it essential to stress the valves, cocks, hose connections and other fittings which might be considered as constituting standard hardware and plumbers supplies. What I am interested in is that which is covered in the accompanying claims.

This carriage-supported water closet will aptly fulfill the general requirements of a room appliance of this type. It can be readily wheeled about and carted from place to place, shoved beneath the bed or into a closet to be out of the way, can be maneuvered and employed between beds, utilized alongside the bed, and what is most important, can be wheeled into position near the bed, after which the patient can swing and bring it into use and thereafter push it out of the way, as conditions require. In other words, due to the mobility of the carriage and the flexible accommodation possibilities of the hose connections, it lends itself admirably well to serve the patient and relieve nurses and attendants of what would otherwise be endless and disconcerting chores.

I desire to stress that phase of the invention which I consider to be an innovation, that is, the ready availability of the device in that it can be moved toward and from the bed at the proper elevation, swung over the bed and used, then swung 6". out of the way and shifted to a place where it will be positioned when not needed for use.

Further, and although the flushing facilities herein shown and described pertain to suitable hose-type conduits and supply and discharge pipes, it is obvious that, if necessary, a regular flush tank could be used. For that matter, even an overhead tank for gravity flushing would come, it is believed, within the purview of the inventive concept.

It is a matter of moment too to touch upon the fact that plumbing requirements and codes, varying in different localities, will, of course, have to be complied with. I have not attempted to comprehend these various contingencies because they do not necessarily enter the picture, as it were. However, I deem it advisable to mention that the discharge hose might well be wrapped with a suitable winding of a resilient coil-type, this of metal or other materials, and may be of a predetermined pattern or shape to keep the hose toward the soil pipe in a definite sloping and downward inclination at all times whether the closet is in an up position over the bed or in a low position as a beside-the-bed closet. And too, other fittings and facilities may be necessary. For example, it might even be required that a spring drum winding cylinder be employed for keeping the hose-conduits under control at all times. My claims are to be interpreted keeping in mind these relevant factors.

Also, it will be noted (Figure 4) that the under side, part ll, of the mount provides the desired overhang which is so' important in concentrating and directing the outgoing flush water and minimizing undesirable splashing of the buttocks. By regulating the discharge ports and jets in the flushing rim to avoid objectionable cross-currents and by shunting and funnelling the outgoing mass into the trap means, undesirable swirling and splashing will be virtually eliminated, much to the pleasure and comfort of the user.

It is also a matter of moment that the structure herein shown and described lends itself adaptable as a substitute for an already installed toilet. For instance, it may be employed to replace a fixed toilet in a bath-room such as is provided adjacent to a bed in a hospital room; and, in so doing, the already existing plumbing facilities may be used without substantial alterations, and the flexible conduits may be operatively connected to such existing facilities. Thus, the improved portable toilet may be kept in the bathroom and conveniently wheeled out, when needed, into the adjoining hospital room and used either as (A) a regular toilet beside the bed, or (B) a bed-pan over the bed, or (C) replaced and used as a regular toilet in the bath-room.

A careful consideration of the foregoing description in conjunction with the invention as illustrated in the drawings will enable the reader to obtain a clear understanding and impression of the alleged features of merit and novelty sufficient to clarify the construction of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Minor changes in shape, size, materials and rearrangement of parts may be resorted to in actual practice so long as no departure is made from the invention as claimed.

I claim:

1. In a portable water closet of the class described, a mobile carriage comprising wheelsupported base means, a stand fixedly mounted on said base means and comprising a vertical mamas;

post -and an adapter. plate atop. said post; a .bowl,-. said bowl being adapteditofit andsit removably;

on said adapter plate, said-bowl being. provided withflushing means withinconvenient operating; reachof the user, said bowl being'further provided with a; rigid. depending .leg adapted ,to. rest on said base means when the. bowl is'in its lower-- most position, and a jack structure mounted'on said base means and:connected with said bowl:

for raising and lowering same at;wil1.

2; In. a. portablewater closet of theeclass. described, a portable.carriageicomprising a base, a, stand zfixedly mounted on said. base andv com:

prising an upright'and. an adapter plate atopsaid. upright, a. bowl, said bowl being. adapted. to sit:

removably on said adapter plate, saidbowl being providedwith patient-controlled flushing. means within convenient operatingreach of the user, said ,bowlibeing further provided with a depending leg adapted to rest on said base whenthe bowl is in its lowermostposition, and averticalt jack: structure mounted: on and rising perpendicularly. from said base and connected directly withathe underside. of said bowlfor raisingand.

lowering the bowl at will, said bowl being-rocks ablyv mounted for limited tiltingon the upper portion of said jack structure.

3; As anew article of manufactureandias a component part of an assemblage o-fithe class de.-, scribed, a. toilet bowl provided witha standardtype flushing rim, being. providedon one. side with awater trap, and s-aidtrap located intermediate the ends of said side, and being further provided with a mount for a. valved hose, said mount being, situated directly. above and con-t nected with said water trap, a toilet seat, means hingedlymounting said .toiletseaton said mount, and tthe. under side of said bowl being of downwardly. and. outwardly sloping bulbous form to.

render the bowl somewhat wedge-shapedinend elevation and such as to be conveniently inserted wedged between the patient andbedmattressto facilitate bed use.

4; In adual'purpose water. closet construction oixathe classv described, a bodily shiftab'lebase, a perpendicularly 'raisable. and lowerableicommode' bowl onsaid base, a fiushvalve equipped conduitfor supplying water under pressure. to said bowl, said conduit being of elongated flexible.

iorm..and adaptedto be connected'to a conventionalsource of supply, a second conduit. also connected to said bowl andiadaptedfor connec-v tion to a soil pipe, said second conduitsalso being. flexible, and bothofsaid conduits beingof sub stantial length to permitthe bowl to be freelyshifted about from place to place in the room and.

employed foruse at selected'points of vantage, means interposed between" andconnected with the base and bowl for moving the latter towardi andi-from the. base, whereby to permit saidibowl to be. elevated and lowered to assume predetermined horizontal low and highv positions ior: selective use as a regulartoilet'on the onehand movable in perpendicular line towardand from 3 the base means, said b'owl embodying a flushingrim and trap, said I bowl being further provided withia fiushvalve, a. flexible. water. supply-hose connected. at1'one end, to the flush valve. andi adapted. for. connection at its; opposite end to-.a.. regulation source of water supply, a bowl empty-e inghose, said hose zbeingv of, flexible type and being: connected at one end to said. trap; the opposite; end; of 7 said last.- named. hose being adapted; for connection with a. conventional soil pipe, and! lifting andlowering means interposed between. the bowl and base means and adapted-1 to posi tion-the bowlinan elevatedposition ioruse-over: a bed as. a .bed' pan andalso adapted-tolowen' the:bowltoapredetermined low position-for use asa'regultwrtoilet-type commode.

6. The structure specified. in. claim- 5-, said;

bowl being. tiltably mounted on said liftingand: lowering means for convenientzhandling whenemployed as. a bed'pan, and -the contour of saidi bowl-beingfiexternally such as to provide sloping; surfaces andto render the. bowl somewhatwedge shapediin general'design andtappearanceanwto component.part of a portable fiush-typ'e-com mode structure. of the class described; aneelongated .relativelyshallow flush rim equipped bowl; said bowl being substantially: ovate in topplan:

:; View. and'the underneath surfaces, constitutingwith a lateral extension, said extensionembody I ing a depending trap, the base of the trap oc-i cupying' a. plane well' below. said bowl-bottom, whereby to provide. an abutment engageable. with, the bed mattressin a manner to check and .limit thefoverhangdof the bowl.

8; As. a new productof manufacture and a;

- component part of aportable flush-typecom mode structure ofthe class'described, an elon' gated relatively shallow flush rim equipped bowl, said bowl being substantially ovate-in topplan View and the underneath-surfaces constituting the bottom: ofsaid bowlbeing; tapered transversely andat right angles: to the longitudinal dimension and-defining outwardly and down: wardly sloping portions so contouredas to-provide a wedgedike bowl-bottom, said bowl also being fashioned solelyon one longitudinal side and;-at

a-- point intermediate the opposite rounded end portions with a lateral extension, said extension embodying a depending trap including an, in-

ternal goose-neck passage defining a-self sealingtrap and said trap having its entrance located".

to one side andat a'point spaced away from the users bu-ttocks so as to effectively empty the bowl and to prevent back-splashing of outgoing water;- and fecal matter. V I V 9-. As a new-product of manufacture, and" as acomponent part of-- aportable; flush ty pe com mode construction ofthe classdescribed, anelongated relatively shallow seat" rim equipped bowl; said "bowl being approximately ovate intop plan View; said bowl being; quiteshallow along one longitudinal'side and gradually deepening and tapering toward the opposite longitudinalside, the'ia-tter side being; provided intermediate-its end-s with-an extension; including-- a trap having; a portion overhangingthe entrance to said'trap;

9.. and flush valve means mounted on said extension and cooperable with the deep side of the bowl and the underlying trap, the construction of the extension and trap being such that the trap entrance lies outwardly of the rim at said latter side and beneath said overhanging portion, whereby to prevent splashing of the buttocks of a person using the commode.

10. A dual purpose water closet of the class described comprising a portable base structure, an elongated commode bowl mounted on and movable toward and from said base structure, said bowl having a flushing rim and a water trap, a valved water supply hose operatively connected to said bowl and communicating with the latter by way of said flushing rim, a bowl emptying and discharging hose connected with said trap, said discharging hose being'adapted for connection with a soil pipe, and a stationary stand of predetermined vertical height fixedly mounted on said base structure for coaction with the bottom of the bowl to steady and maintain same in a low regular toilet position.

11. A dual purpose water closet of the class described comprising a portable base structure, an elongated commode bowl mounted on and movable toward and from said base structure, said bowl having a flushing rim and a water trap, a valved water supply hose operatively connected to said bowl and communicating with the latter by way of said flushing rim, a bowl emptying and discharging hose connected with said trap, said discharging hose being adapted for connection with a soil pipe, and a stationary stand of predetermined vertical height fixedly mounted on said base structure for coaction with the bottom of the bowl to steady and maintain same in a low regular toilet position, together with bowl hoisting and lowering means on said base structure and connected with said bowl for hoisting the latter from said stand and then up to a position where it may be situated alongside and over a bed mattress to be used as a bed-pan by a bedridden patient.

12. In a water closet of the class described, a portable support, an elongated commode bowl, means operatively mounting said bowl on said support, said bowl being provided with a laterally inturned marginal water delivering, circulating, and bowl-flushing rim; a lateral, block-like mount formed on one longitudinal side of said b'OWl and situated at a point intermediate the end portions of said bowl, said mount having a passage communicating with said rim and the underneath portions thereof being fashioned into a discharge equipped anti-splash trap.

13. In a water closet of the class described, a portable support, an elongated commode bowl, means operatively mounting said bowl on said support, said bowl being provided with a laterally inturned marginal water delivering, circulating and bowl-flushing rim; a lateral, block-like mount formed on one longitudinal side of said bowl and situated at a point intermediate the end portions of said bowl, said mount having a passage communicating with said rim and the underneath portions thereof being fashioned into a discharge integral patient-seating and bowl-flushing rim; a trap provided on one side of said bowl, said trap being located intermediate opposite transverse ends of said bowl, said trap embodying a lateral outstanding mount, said mount being adapted to accommodate and support a side-hinged toilet seat and flush valve and hose means, said mount being located directly above and connected with said water trap, and a toilet seat hingedly fastened on said mount and swingable in a direction at right angles to the longitudinal axis of said bowl. r 15. In a dual purpose water closet construction of the class described, a bodily shiftable base, a perpendicularly raisable and lowerable flushrim equipped bowl, a pedestal means on said base interposed between the base and the bowl and. adapted to support the bowl when the latter is in a low position for use, a flush valve equipped conduit for supplying water under pressure to said bowl by way of said flush rim, said conduit being of elongated flexible form and adapted to be connected to a conventional source of supply, fecal matter and flush-water discharge means provided in said bowl, a second conduit connected to said discharge means and adapted for connection with a soil pipe, said second conduit also being flexible, and both of said conduits being of substantial length to permit said base and bowl to be freely shifted from place to place in the room and employed for use at selected points of vantage, and mechanical means having coacting parts connected with said base and bowl respectively for raising and lowering the bowl, whereby to permit said bowl to be elevated and lowered to assume predetermined horizontal low and high positions for selective sitting and bed usage.

16. A portable dual purpose water closet adapted to be substituted for and to replace a standardtype toilet and usable within the confines of a bath-room as a regular toilet, usable as a regular toilet outside of the bath-room and beside a bed, and further usable asa bed-pan when placed over and above a bed and comprising a portable bodily movable base having relatively fixed pedestal means, a bowl resting normally and firmly on said pedestal means and occupying a plane which facilitates its use by one in a customary sitting posture, said bowl being liftable from said pedestal means and then capable of use as a bed-pan, a conduit for supplying water under flushing pressure to said bowl, said conduit being operatively connected to the bowl and being adapted for connection with a conventional source of water supply, a bowl emptying conduit connected with the bowl and adapted for connection to a conventional soil pipe, both of said conduits being of flexible form and of substantial length to permit the base and bowl to be freely shifted from place to place, means on said bowl and operable by the user for controlling the operation and use of said water supply conduit, and flush rim and toilet seat means embodied in said bowl.

17. As a new article of manufacture as well as a component part of a portable flush-type commode of the class described, an elongated relatively shallow flush-rim equipped bowl provided on one longitudinal side and at a point intermediate opposite transverse ends with a water trap, further provided with supporting means situated above said trap, said supporting means having a Water passage communicating with said fiush rim, Water inlet means on said supporting means connected with said pase sage and t-adaptedzto supply water undergpressure to:the bowlby Way of saidaflush-rim, water control means :onisaid supporting :means and cooperable with said water inlet means, means connected .With saidtrapufonemptying the-trap into azsoilflpipenatoilet seatconforming in shape to the :zfiush rim son said .gbowl, .rsaid :ltollet? seat :be'ing hingedly 'attached on :one side intermediate its end-s tossaid supportingzmeans, whereby ;to perhavinga marginalrdischarge opening on one side for :eflluent passage of fecalvmatter and flush water, and furtheriprovided 'with an internal Water receiving, circulating :and :bowl flushing rim, said-rim having flu'sh=water issuing. ports located to concentrate andidirect the waterljets towardand through said discharge opening, a conduit'connected with andfforrsupplying water under flushing pressure to said -rim, saidconduit being of elongated flexible form and vadapted .to be operatively connectedutoa conventional source of watervsupply,:aseccnd conduit: also operatively connected :at its intake tend'to said-discharge opening and adapted iforz'operati've drainage communication with waste fmean's, jsaid fsecond conduit "also being flexible, both ;ofrsaid "conduits being of substantial .ilength ito' "permit the :bowl to :be:lifted'freely and bodily shitftedfabout from placeito place, and mechanical-means interposed between said bowl :"and supporting im'eansiand embodying parts physically 'associ'able with ssaid bowl 'and base -.resp'ectively, :said :means being adapted ior'iraising, lowering rand/or positioning said bowl over abed and for lowering sai'dibowl to 1a..:regular'toil'et leve1, whereby it may thus be used asca bedpantin the;raisedpositioni-and as a. regular toilet in "the -lowered position.

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