WO1997038176A1 - Improvements in personal waste receptacles (floor insert) - Google Patents
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- WO1997038176A1 WO1997038176A1 PCT/AU1996/000188 AU9600188W WO9738176A1 WO 1997038176 A1 WO1997038176 A1 WO 1997038176A1 AU 9600188 W AU9600188 W AU 9600188W WO 9738176 A1 WO9738176 A1 WO 9738176A1
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- receptacle
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- user
- seat means
- waste receptacle
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
- E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
- E03D11/02—Water-closet bowls ; Bowls with a double odour seal optionally with provisions for a good siphonic action; siphons as part of the bowl
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
- E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
- E03D11/12—Swivel-mounted bowls, e.g. for use in restricted spaces slidably or movably mounted bowls; combinations with flushing and disinfecting devices actuated by the swiveling or sliding movement of the bowl
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- This invention relates to personal waste receptacles and more particularly discloses an improved form of toilet or water-closet which assists in the evacuation of the user's bowel.
- Conventional toilets typically comprise a flushable pan or bowl which is located below and in front of a water cistern.
- the rim of the bowl and overlying seat are substantially horizontal and arranged so that the user sits in a generally upright position with feet on the floor, thighs horizontal and back straight at about 90 degrees to the thighs. It is an established medical fact however that such position is not particularly conducive to evacuation of the bowls.
- a waste receptacle for receiving the evacuated contents of a user's bowel, said receptacle having a front, a rear, a base and a seat means for supporting the user's buttocks over said receptacle, the base of said receptacle being adapted for placement into an aperture or depression in the toilet room floor whereby the seat means may be sloped downward toward said rear and is at a height which constrains the user to adopt the aforementioned squat-like posture with the knees drawn up toward the chest and
- said base is formed with a lip which overlies the edge of said aperture or depression to stabilise the
- the lowermost surface of the base be formed to provide a flat bearing surface whereby the receptacle may be stood on a floor for display or storage purposes.
- Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a waste receptacle according to this concept.
- Figure 2 shows a front view of the waste receptacle of figure 1
- Figures 3 and 4 show side views of the waste receptacle when installed in the inclined and horizontal positions respectively.
- FIGS 5 and 6 are side views of the waste
- the toilet 1 shown in this case comprises a pan 2 and sewer connection 3 with the water cistern, seat and cover being omitted in figures 1 to 4 for simplicity of illustration.
- the upper rim 4 of the pan or bowl is sloped downwardly toward the rear 5 at an angle in figure 3 of about 10 degrees. Other angles of slope however may also be used.
- the base 6 is shaped for placement into a depression or aperture 7 in the toilet floor 8 and is supported in this position by a lip or ridge 9 which extends around the base part way up from the bottom. This overlies the edge of the depression 7 and ensures a stable mounting and support for the toilet.
- the rim 4 When the bowl is placed into the floor in this manner say for example to a depth "A" of about 180 mm the rim 4 is lowered sufficiently that a user is constrained to adopt the aforementioned squat-like position.
- the invention is not limited to any specific degree of inset into the floor as this may be changed according to design preference or the requirements of the user.
- concrete fill 10 may be inserted under the rear lip of the bowl to raise it above the floor surface to provide a substantially hori2ontal rim 4 if desired.
- the lip 9 is at an angle which is not horizontal to either the base or the rim 4. This allows the installer to set the bowl in a position so that the rim can be either horizontal to the floor or at an angle causing the rim to be inclined
- the bottom section of the bowl extends forward to form a built-in footrest 15.
- the lowermost surface of the toilet receptacle is formed into a flat bearing surface 11 of sufficient size to provide a stable support when the toilet is placed on a floor for display or storage.
- a user 12 is constrained to raise his thighs 13 relative to his buttocks 14 and assume a slightly doubled up or squat-like posture as shown. It has been found through extensive experimentation by the inventor that such posture substantially eases the emptying of the bowl which otherwise with persons of all ages can be a particularly slow and often unsuccessful ordeal to the extent that their health is adversly affected.
- the invention is not restricted to any specific mode of operation it is believed that the squat-like posture required when using the toilet enables the sphincter and puberectalis muscles which control the opening and closing of the bowl to relax. Therefore less exertion if any is needed to cause a bowl movement. This in turn reduces the chances of constipation, cancer of the colon, haemorrhoid development and other related ailments.
- the slope of the toilet bowl rim is not limited to any particular value so long as it is sufficient to provide the required squatting posture while at the same time not causing undue discomfort or instability for the user.
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Priority Applications (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AUPN0870A AUPN087095A0 (en) | 1995-02-01 | 1995-02-01 | Improvements in personal waste receptacles (floor inset) |
AU42040/96A AU673128B2 (en) | 1995-02-01 | 1996-01-18 | Improvements in personal waste receptacles (floor inset) |
PCT/AU1996/000188 WO1997038176A1 (en) | 1995-02-01 | 1996-04-03 | Improvements in personal waste receptacles (floor insert) |
AU50971/96A AU5097196A (en) | 1996-04-03 | 1996-04-03 | Improvements in personal waste receptacles (floor insert) |
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AUPN0870A AUPN087095A0 (en) | 1995-02-01 | 1995-02-01 | Improvements in personal waste receptacles (floor inset) |
AU42040/96A AU673128B2 (en) | 1995-02-01 | 1996-01-18 | Improvements in personal waste receptacles (floor inset) |
PCT/AU1996/000188 WO1997038176A1 (en) | 1995-02-01 | 1996-04-03 | Improvements in personal waste receptacles (floor insert) |
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WO1997038176A1 true WO1997038176A1 (en) | 1997-10-16 |
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Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2005080700A1 (en) * | 2004-02-20 | 2005-09-01 | Zdravko Jovic | Toilet bowl enabling a deep squat sitting |
DE10305335B4 (en) * | 2002-03-22 | 2005-12-15 | Udo Hanschmann | Adjustable toilet device |
EP1972729A2 (en) * | 2007-03-12 | 2008-09-24 | Bronzini S.R.L. | Sanitary article, in particular a toilet, designed to permit a physiologically correct position for defecation even for elderly or disabled persons |
Citations (7)
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GB567702A (en) * | 1944-01-10 | 1945-02-27 | Frank Stanley Otway | Improvements in and relating to water closet pans |
FR1035882A (en) * | 1951-04-18 | 1953-09-01 | Device forming bidet and w. vs. | |
FR1306690A (en) * | 1961-09-05 | 1962-10-19 | Sanitary bowl | |
GB2039565A (en) * | 1979-01-12 | 1980-08-13 | Lee M | Lavatory pan and seat |
GB2208121A (en) * | 1987-06-17 | 1989-03-01 | Elaine Margaret Gormley | Combined toilet and washing apparatus |
GB2215748A (en) * | 1988-02-12 | 1989-09-27 | Clive Charles Flowers | Toilet bowl |
AU7034494A (en) * | 1994-04-22 | 1995-11-02 | William Adamson | Improvements in personal waste receptacles |
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- 1996-04-03 WO PCT/AU1996/000188 patent/WO1997038176A1/en active Application Filing
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Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB567702A (en) * | 1944-01-10 | 1945-02-27 | Frank Stanley Otway | Improvements in and relating to water closet pans |
FR1035882A (en) * | 1951-04-18 | 1953-09-01 | Device forming bidet and w. vs. | |
FR1306690A (en) * | 1961-09-05 | 1962-10-19 | Sanitary bowl | |
GB2039565A (en) * | 1979-01-12 | 1980-08-13 | Lee M | Lavatory pan and seat |
GB2208121A (en) * | 1987-06-17 | 1989-03-01 | Elaine Margaret Gormley | Combined toilet and washing apparatus |
GB2215748A (en) * | 1988-02-12 | 1989-09-27 | Clive Charles Flowers | Toilet bowl |
AU7034494A (en) * | 1994-04-22 | 1995-11-02 | William Adamson | Improvements in personal waste receptacles |
Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE10305335B4 (en) * | 2002-03-22 | 2005-12-15 | Udo Hanschmann | Adjustable toilet device |
WO2005080700A1 (en) * | 2004-02-20 | 2005-09-01 | Zdravko Jovic | Toilet bowl enabling a deep squat sitting |
EP1972729A2 (en) * | 2007-03-12 | 2008-09-24 | Bronzini S.R.L. | Sanitary article, in particular a toilet, designed to permit a physiologically correct position for defecation even for elderly or disabled persons |
EP1972729A3 (en) * | 2007-03-12 | 2010-03-24 | Bronzini S.R.L. | Sanitary article, in particular a toilet, designed to permit a physiologically correct position for defecation even for elderly or disabled persons |
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