WO2006014778A2 - Appareil portable d'hygiene personnelle - Google Patents

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WO2006014778A2
WO2006014778A2 PCT/US2005/025907 US2005025907W WO2006014778A2 WO 2006014778 A2 WO2006014778 A2 WO 2006014778A2 US 2005025907 W US2005025907 W US 2005025907W WO 2006014778 A2 WO2006014778 A2 WO 2006014778A2
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Jose De Alba
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
    • E03D9/08—Devices in the bowl producing upwardly-directed sprays; Modifications of the bowl for use with such devices ; Bidets; Combinations of bowls with urinals or bidets; Hot-air or other devices mounted in or on the bowl, urinal or bidet for cleaning or disinfecting
    • E03D9/085—Hand-held spray heads for bidet use or for cleaning the bowl

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  • the invention relates generally to the field of personal hygiene and, more particularly, to a handheld apparatus for cleansing parts of a person's body.
  • a bidet is a well-known apparatus for cleansing the underside of a person's torso.
  • the bidet includes a basin wherein a nozzle provides an upward fountain of water. The person positions herself over the basin and turns on the water to cause the water to be directed to the underside of the torso, thus cleansing the appropriate part of the body.
  • the apparatus includes a handle having a fluid supply inlet and a fluid supply outlet, and a tube coupled to the fluid supply outlet of the handle to enable the flow of a first fluid through a nozzle coupled to one end of the tube and the flow of a second fluid through an opening on the surface of the tube, wherein the handle enables the user to direct the flow of the fluids to the underside of the user's torso for proper cleansing.
  • Figure 1A is a perspective view of a handheld apparatus for personal hygiene for use with a standard toilet system, according to one embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 1 B is a perspective view of a handheld apparatus for personal hygiene for use with a standard toilet system, according to an alternate embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the handheld apparatus, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the handheld apparatus, according to an alternate embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of the handheld apparatus, according to another alternate embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 5 is a sectional view of the handheld apparatus, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a water supply and heating apparatus used with the handheld apparatus, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG 1A is a perspective view of a handheld apparatus for personal hygiene for use with a standard toilet system, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • a handheld apparatus 101 is coupled to a water supply and heating device 103 through a flexible tube 102.
  • the handheld apparatus 101 and the water supply and heating device 103 will be described in further detail below in connection with Figures 2-6.
  • the apparatus 101 is used in conjunction with a standard toilet including a toilet seat 105 and a toilet water tank 104.
  • the water supply and heating device 103 is mounted in close proximity to the standard toilet and is coupled to the toilet water tank 104 via a water supply adaptor and pressure control device 110, such as, for example, a T-shaped adaptor device 110.
  • a water supply adaptor and pressure control device 110 such as, for example, a T-shaped adaptor device 110.
  • One or more fluids such as, for example, water, air, and/or disinfectant fluid flow from the device 103 through the flexible tube 102 and through the apparatus 101 to enable the cleansing of the user's genital and anal body areas.
  • a storage receptacle (not shown) may be mounted in close proximity to the toilet water tank 104 and the toilet seat 105 to enable the user to store the apparatus 101 within the storage receptacle when not in use.
  • the apparatus 101 may be used in other environments, such as, for example, for cleansing of patients in hospitals, or for cleansing of one's body areas in connection with a shower.
  • the apparatus 101 is coupled to the water supply and heating device 103, which resides in the vicinity of such environments, such as in the patients' rooms or in the vicinity of a shower.
  • FIG. 1B is a perspective view of a handheld apparatus for personal hygiene for use with a standard toilet system, according to an alternate embodiment of the invention.
  • the apparatus 101 may be directly coupled to the toilet tank 104 via the flexible hose 102 and the pressure control device 110 such as, for example, a T-shaped adaptor device.
  • the pressure control device 110 such as, for example, a T-shaped adaptor device.
  • a storage receptacle 112 is mounted in close proximity to the toilet water tank 104 and the toilet seat 105 and enables the user to store the apparatus 101 within the storage receptacle 112 when not in use.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the handheld apparatus 101 , according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the apparatus 101 includes a handle 210 coupled to a hollow tube 220, the tube 220 having a spray nozzle 230 at one end and an opening 231 situated on the surface of the tube 220.
  • the tube 220 is made out of plastic material.
  • the tube 220 may be constructed out of any one of a number of known solid materials.
  • the handle 210 is a pistol grip handle having a number of successive concave regions, of which regions 213, 214 are shown in Figure 2, to accommodate the fingers of a user and to enable an ergonomic grip of the handle 210.
  • the handle 210 further includes a fluid supply inlet 211 at one end, the fluid supply inlet 211 being coupled to the flexible hose 102 shown in Figure 1 , and a fluid supply outlet 212 coupled to the hollow tube 220.
  • the handle 210 is made out of plastic material.
  • the handle 210 may be constructed out of any one of a number of known solid materials.
  • the handle 210 further includes one or more valves 215, such as, for example, one or more spring-loaded valves, that enable the user to control the flow of the fluids through the tube 220, as described in further detail below.
  • the tube 220 has a substantially horizontal section 221 coupled to the supply outlet 212 of the handle 210 and configured to enable the user to rest the apparatus 101 on the rim of the toilet seat 105, a substantially vertical midsection 222 configured to extend downwardly into the bowl of the toilet seat 105, and a hook-shaped end section 223 coupled to the spray nozzle 230 and pointing upwardly to the opening of the toilet seat 105, which receives the underside of the user's torso, such as, for example, the genital and anal areas of the user.
  • the spray nozzle 230 is configured to accommodate various water pressures and optional water spraying patterns.
  • the spray nozzle 230 accommodates a stream-type spraying pattern.
  • the spray nozzle 230 may accommodate a shower-type spraying pattern.
  • the spray nozzle 230 may accommodate a pulsing-type spraying pattern.
  • the spray nozzle 230 is adaptable to perform multiple functions and enables the user to select among the multiple water spraying patterns.
  • the spray nozzle 230 may be configured to include an optional air drying sprayer tip.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the handheld apparatus, according to an alternate embodiment of the invention.
  • the apparatus 301 includes a handle 310 having a spherical shape and containing the spring-loaded valves 315 positioned on the same circumferential area of the handle 310.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of the handheld apparatus, according to another alternate embodiment of the invention. As illustrated in Figure 4, in another alternate embodiment, the apparatus 401 includes a handle 410 having a rectangular shape.
  • Figure 5 is a sectional view of the handheld apparatus, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the handle 210 includes two spring-loaded valves, a first valve 215 and a second valve 216.
  • the valve 215 controls the flow of a first fluid through a first inner tube 225 residing within the hollow tube 220, such as, for example, the flow of water generated by the water supply and heating device 103.
  • a first inner tube 225 residing within the hollow tube 220, such as, for example, the flow of water generated by the water supply and heating device 103.
  • one end of the first inner tube 225 is coupled to the water supply and heating device 103 through the flexible hose 102 and the other end communicates with the exterior via the spray nozzle 230.
  • the first inner tube 225 is coupled to the water tank 104 through the flexible tube 102 and the pressure control device 110.
  • the valve 216 controls the flow of a separate second fluid such as, for example, the flow of a disinfectant fluid, from the same water supply and heating device 103.
  • a separate second fluid such as, for example, the flow of a disinfectant fluid
  • the disinfectant fluid flows between the inner walls of the hollow tube 220 and the inner tube 225, such that the fluid exiting the tube 220 through the opening 231 is directed towards the spray nozzle 230, thus disinfecting the spray nozzle 230 after use.
  • the handle 210 further includes an O-ring sealer 241 configured to prevent the water from leaking back into the hollow spaces between the inner walls of the hollow tube 220 and the inner tube 225 when valve 215 is activated and, alternatively, when valve 216 is activated.
  • the apparatus 101 further includes a second O-ring sealer 242, located at the connection between the tube 220 and the spray nozzle 230, and configured to prevent water from leaking into the sprayer nozzle tip 230 when valve 216 is activated.
  • a second O-ring sealer 242 located at the connection between the tube 220 and the spray nozzle 230, and configured to prevent water from leaking into the sprayer nozzle tip 230 when valve 216 is activated.
  • the apparatus 101 is configured to enable the user to control the flow of a third fluid, such as, for example warm or cold air or deodorant fluid, through the hollow tube 220, as described in further detail below.
  • a third fluid such as, for example warm or cold air or deodorant fluid
  • the user retrieves the apparatus 101 from the storage receptacle.
  • the user manually inserts the tube 220 into the toilet seat 105 using the handle 210 and positions the tube 220 such that the spray nozzle 230 points upwardly towards the genital and anal areas of the user.
  • the user presses the spring-loaded valve 215 and activates the flow of water through the inner tube 225 and the spray nozzle 230 to cleanse the exposed areas of the body.
  • the water supply and heating device 103 may heat the water to a predetermined temperature. Alternatively, the water may be provided at room temperature.
  • the handle 210 enables the user to modify the angle of the tube 220 and the nozzle 230 and to allow movement of the apparatus 101 , thus allowing thorough cleaning of the genital and anal areas of the user.
  • the user depresses the valve 215 and presses the valve 216 to activate the flow of water or disinfectant fluid through the hollow tube 220.
  • the disinfectant fluid 226 flows through the opening 231 and onto the spray nozzle 230 to disinfect the nozzle 230 for subsequent use.
  • the user depresses the valve 216 and activates the flow of air or other third fluid through the hollow tube 220 from the water supply and heating device 103.
  • the air flows through the nozzle 230 and enables the user to dry the cleansed body areas.
  • the water supply and heating device 103 heats the air to a predetermined temperature and supplies the heated air to the apparatus 101. Alternatively, the air may be supplied at room temperature.
  • the user may store the apparatus 101 in the storage receptacle 112 located in the vicinity of the toilet seat
  • the storage receptacle 112 such as, for example, a holster device, may be attached to the water tank 104 of the standard toilet, to the wall, or to the water supply and heating device 103.
  • FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a water supply and heating apparatus used with the handheld apparatus, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the device 103 includes a heater tank 510 to allow controlled heating of the water fluid and to supply the warm water to the apparatus 101 via the first inner tube 225 and a blow dryer device 520 to allow controlled heating of the air fluid and to supply the warm air to the apparatus 101 via the flexible tube 102.
  • the heater tank 510 and the blow dryer device 520 are well known in the art and coupled together through a switching device 530.
  • the switching device 530 enables the user to activate and deactivate manually the flow of air or other third fluid to the apparatus 101.
  • the device 103 further includes a disinfectant fluid receptacle (not shown) to supply disinfectant fluid to the apparatus 101.

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La présente invention concerne un appareil portable d'hygiène personnelle. Cet appareil comprend une poignée possédant une entrée d'alimentation de fluide et une sortie d'alimentation de fluide et, un tube couplé à la sortie d'alimentation de fluide de la poignée de façon à permettre l'écoulement d'un premier fluide à travers une buse couplée à une extrémité du tube et l'écoulement d'un second fluide à travers une ouverture sur la surface du tube, la poignée permettant à l'utilisateur de diriger l'écoulement des fluides en dessous de sa ceinture pour une nettoyage correct.
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