WO2015142282A1 - A toilet seat cover - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates broadly to a toilet seat cover and a method of manufacturing a toilet seat cover.
- Flush toilets typically comprise a bowl portion (or toilet bowl) which receives e.g. waste.
- the bowl portion has an opening which is defined by the rim of the bowl portion.
- the rim can be overlaid with a sanitary/toilet seat.
- the toilet seat is typically hinged to an end of the rim, to allow the seat to be laid over the rim when sitting is desired.
- the seat can be lifted or rotated off the rim into an erect position substantially perpendicular to the opening of the bowl, and may be rested, against a wall surface or water tank of the flush toilet.
- toilet seats may be soiled or dirty which discourage users from sitting on or to even come into contact with the seats.
- a seat laid over the rim may be soiled by a standing male user.
- the area about the hinge is often soiled by waste e.g. urine * left behind by standing male users, and which is typically difficult to remove.
- cleaners may be employed to attempt to clean each toilet seat as soon as it is used. However, this may be a costly and non-practical way of matching number of cleaners to peak period usage of toilets. Moreover, cleaners may not have applied any antiseptic agents or sterilizing chemicals to clean the surface of the seat.
- Some users may use disposable covers which may be placed on the seats directly.
- seat covers typically comprise a sheet of paper shaped like toilet seats.
- Such sheets are typically of inadequate thickness for manufacturing cost effectiveness and may break easily when not handled properly, particularly when the disposable covers are wet, as a result of e.g. a wet toilet seat or urine from a previous user.
- the paper disposable covers generally do not fit well on toilet seats as they are smaller in size compared to the toilet seats. As such, users have to lay a few pieces of such paper disposable cover, on top of each other in order to cover the seats completely, and also to provide sufficient thickness. This inefficient coverage results in additional cost incurred, Further, such sheets do not rest properly on toilet seats and tend to slip when the user sits on it.
- a toilet seat cover comprising a top sheet of material; a bottom sheet of material, the bottom sheet coupled to the top sheet on two coupling edges of the bottom sheet, said two coupling edges are opposing outer edges; said cover capable of receiving a toilet seat between the top and bottom sheets and between the opposing outer edges; and the top and bottom sheets comprise respective hole portions, said respective hole portions aligned to form a central opening of the cover; said central opening capable of being aligned substantially with a hollow portion of the toilet seat when the toilet seat is received between the top and bottom sheets.
- the toilet seat cover may further comprise a flap hinged from a side of the central opening; said flap being capable of extending through the hollow portion of the toilet seat when the toilet seat is received between the top and bottom sheets.
- At least one of the top and bottom sheets may comprise one or more perforations for forming the respective hole portion when the perforations are torn.
- the perforations may allow the flap to be formed when the perforations are torn,
- At least one of the top and bottom sheets may comprise one or more additional perforations for reducing a size of the flap, when the one or more additional perforations are torn.
- the flap may be hinged proximate a front edge of the cover.
- the top and bottom sheets may each comprise a fluid permeable material. At least one of the top and bottom sheets may comprise a fluid impermeable material. At least one of the top and bottom sheets may comprise an internal layer of material and an external layer of material, the external layer being exterior of the cover.
- the internal layer may comprise a fluid impermeable material.
- the external layer may comprise an absorbent material.
- the top and bottom sheets may be rectangular in shape,
- the bottom sheet may be further coupled at one or more other edges of the bottom sheet to the top sheet, each said other edges corresponding to a coupling edge; each said other edge disposed from the corresponding coupling edge such that each other edge and respective coupling edge forms a sleeve for receiving one fork of a horseshoe shaped-toilet seat.
- the other edges may be joined together substantiall along respective perimeters to form a ring.
- the bottom sheet may be further coupled to the top sheet on a front edge of the bottom sheet; and the cover further comprises a mouth for allowing the seat to be inserted through.
- the bottom sheet may further comprise an additional opening positioned between the central opening and a mouth edge, said additional opening extending across substantiall the opposing outer edges.
- the top and bottom sheets may each further comprise peripheral areas extending beyond a surface area of a received toilet seat, capable of being folded and disposed under the toilet seat.
- the bottom sheet may further comprise one or more apertures for cooperating with one or more engaging members provided on the toilet seat when the toilet seat is received between the top and bottom sheets.
- the peripheral areas may comprise one or more receiving apertures for engaging with one or more engaging members provided on a received toilet seat, when the peripheral areas are folded.
- the top sheet may further comprise an extension, such that the top sheet is substantially longer than the bottom sheet.
- the top sheet may be 450mm longer than the bottom sheet
- the extension may comprise one or more further apertures for cooperating with one or more further engaging members provided on a water tank or supporting wall to retain the extension against the water tank or supporting wall.
- the extension may comprise one or more further perforations for forming the one or more further apertures when torn.
- the extension may comprise a pocket for receiving an unhinged end of a toilet seat lid within the pocket.
- the top or bottom sheet may further comprise one or more fastening strips.
- the one or more fastening strips may respectively comprise a coupled end coupled to the top or bottom sheet; and a free end capable of extending through the hollow portion of the toilet seat and over the top sheet or under the bottom sheet suGh that a loop is substantially formed around a portion of the toilet seat.
- the coupled end may be coupled at a position along a perimeter of the central opening, proximate one of the outer edges.
- a method of manufacturing a toilet seat cover comprising providing a top sheet of material and a bottom sheet of material; coupling the bottom sheet to the top sheet on two coupling edges of the bottom sheet, said two coupling edges comprising - opposing outer edges; forming respective hole portions on the top and bottom sheets; and aligning the respective hole portions to form a central opening Of the cover; said central opening capable of being aligned substantially with a hollow portion of a toilet seat when the toilet seat is received by the cover.
- the method may further comprise forming a flap hinged from a side of the central opening; said flap being capable of extending through the hollow portion of the toilet seat when the toilet seat is received between the top and bottom sheets.
- the method may further comprise forming one or more perforations on at least one of the top and bottom sheets; said one or more perforations for forming the respective hole portion when the perforations are torn.
- the perforations may allow the flap to be formed when the perforations are torn.
- the method may further comprise forming one or more additional perforations on at least one of the top and bottom sheets; said one or more additional perforations allow a size of the flap to be reduced when the one or more additional perforations are torn.
- Forming the flap may comprise forming the flap hinged proximate a front edge of the cover.
- the method may further comprise providing a fluid permeable material for each of the top and bottom sheets.
- the method may further comprise providing a fluid impermeable material for at least one of the top and bottom sheets.
- the method may further comprise providing for at least one of the top or bottom sheets, an internal layer of material and ah external layer of material, the external layer being exterior of the cover.
- the method may further comprise providing a fluid impermeable material for the internal layer.
- the method may further comprise providing an absorbent material for the external layer.
- the method may further comprise providing rectangular-shaped top and bottom sheets.
- the method may further comprise coupling one or more other edges of the bottom sheet to the top sheet, each said other edges corresponding to a coupling edge; each said other edge disposed from the corresponding coupling edge such that each other edge and respective coupling edge forms a sleeve for receiving one fork of a horseshoe shaped-toilet seat.
- the method may further comprise joining the other edges together substantially along respective perimeters to form a ring.
- the method may further comprise coupling a front edge of the bottom sheet to the top sheet; and forming a mouth on an uncoupled edge for allowing the seat to be inserted through.
- the method may further comprise forming an additional opening between the central opening and a mouth edge on the bottom sheet, said additional opening extending across substantially the opposing outer edges.
- the method may further comprise providing peripheral areas on the top and bottom sheets, said peripheral areas extending beyond a surface area of a received toilet seat; and forming the peripheral areas for being folded and disposed under the toilet seat.
- the method may further comprise providing apertures on the bottom sheet, said apertures for aligning with engaging members provided on the toilet seat when the toilet seat is received between the top and bottom sheets.
- the method may further comprise providing receiving apertures on at least the bottom sheet for engaging with engaging members provided on a received toilet seat.
- Providing a top sheet of material may comprise providing a top sheet with an extension such that the top sheet is substantially longer than the bottom sheet.
- Providing a top sheet of material may comprise providing a top sheet that is 450mm longer than the bottom sheet.
- the method may further comprise providing one or more further apertures on the extension for cooperating with one or more further engaging members provided on a water tank or supporting wall to retain the extension against the water tank or supporting wall.
- the method may further comprise providing one or more further perforations on the extension for forming the one or more further apertures when the further perforations are torn.
- the method may further comprise providing a pocket on the extension for engaging or receiving an unhinged end of a toilet seat lid within the pocket.
- the method may further comprise providing one or more fastening strips on the top or bottom sheet.
- Providing the one or more fastening strips on the top or bottom sheets may comprise coupling a coupled end of one of the fastening strips to the top or bottom sheet; and providing a free end of one of the fastening strips capable of extending through the hollow portion of the toilet seat and over the top sheet, or under the bottom sheet such that a loop is substantially formed around a portion of the toilet seat.
- Coupling the coupled end may comprise coupling the coupled end of one of the fastening at a position along a, perimeter of the central opening, proximate one of the outer edges.
- Providing a free end- may comprise providing the free end cut from an other position along, the perimeter of the central opening, proximate an opposing one of the outer edge.
- the method may further comprise providing one or more fastening strip perforations for forming the one or more fastening strips when torn.
- Figure 1 is a schematic side view of a flush toilet in an example embodiment.
- Figure 2a is an exploded view of a toilet seat cover in an example embodiment.
- Figure 2b is a top view of the assembled toilet seat cover in an example embodiment.
- Figure 2c is a bottom view of the assembled toilet seat cover in an example embodiment.
- Figure 3 is a schematic side view of a flush toilet in an example embodiment.
- Figure 4a is an exploded view of a toilet seat cover in an example embodiment
- Figure 4b is a top view of the assembled toilet seat cover in an example embodiment..
- Figure 4c is a bottom view of the assembled toilet seat cover in an example embodiment.
- Figure 5 shows an exploded view of a toilet seat cover in an example embodiment.
- Figure 6 shows an exploded view of a toilet seat cover in an example embodiment.
- Figure 7a is an exploded view of a toilet seat cover in an example embodiment.
- Figure 7b is an exploded view of an example embodiment of a toilet seat cover in use. .
- Figure 8 is a top view of the top and bottom sheets of an unassembled toilet seat cover showing the exemplary approximate dimensions of the top and bottom sheets in an example embodiment.
- Figure 9a is an exploded view of a toilet seat cover in an example embodiment.
- Figure 9b is a perspective view of an example embodiment of an assembled toilet seat cover.
- Figure 9c is an alternative perspective view of an example embodiment of an assembled toilet cover in use.
- Figure 10 is an underside view of the top and bottom sheets of an unassembled toilet seat cover showing the exemplary approximate dimensions of the top and bottom sheets in an example embodiment. '
- Figure 11 is, flow chart illustrating a method for manufacturing a toilet seat cover in an example embodiment.
- Coupled or “connected” as used in this description are intended to cover both directly connected or connected through one or more intermediate means, unless otherwise stated.
- sheets refer to sheets of material suitable for use as herein described.
- terms such as “about”, “approximately” and the like whenever used typically means a reasonable variation, for example a variation of +/- 20% of the disclosed value, a variation of +/- 10% of the disclosed value, a variation of +/- 5% of the disclosed value, or a variance of 4% of the disclosed value, or a variance of 3% of the disclosed value, or a variance of 2% of the disclosed value or a variance of 1% of the disclosed value.
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic side view of a flush toilet 100 in an example embodiment.
- the flush toilet 100 comprises a bowl portion (or toilet bowl) 102 which receives e.g. waste.
- the bowl portion 102 comprises an opening 104 defined by a periphery or rim 106 of the bowl portion 102.
- a toilet seat 110 is hinged at a rear or hinged end 108 to the rim 106.
- the toilet seat 110 may be deployed to be laid over the rim 106 when sitting is desired. This may be termed the deployed position.
- the toilet seat 110 is annular or ring-shaped with a hollow portion 112. and covers the rim 106 substantiall completely when deployed to be laid over the rim 106.
- an opposing or front end 114, substantially diametrically opposite the hinged end 108, of the seat 110 may be lifted off the rim 106 to move the seat 110 into an erect/vertical position, such that the seat 110 is substantially perpendicular to the opening of the bowl 102 (as shown in Figure 1). This may be termed the undeployed position.
- the seat 110 may be rested against a wall surface or water tank of the flush toilet 100 when in the erect position.
- a user sits on the toilet seat 110 facing away from the wall surface or water tank of the flush toilet 100, such that the user's back faces the wall surface or water tank.
- the rear or hinged end 108 of the toilet seat 110 is proximate the wall surface or water tank, while the front end 1 4 is the distal end of the toilet seat 110 from the wall surface or water tank.
- the seat 110 is hinged to the bowl 102.
- the seat may be coupled to the bowl via alternative means.
- the seat may be swivelled or rotated in a planar direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the rim surface of the bowl between the deployed position - where the seat substantially covers the rim of the bowl, and an undeployed position - where the seat is not covering the bowl.
- Figure 2a shows an exploded view of a toilet seat cover in an example embodiment.
- the seat cover 200 comprises a first or top sheet 202 and a second or bottom sheet 204.
- top and bottom sheets 202, 204 are substantially rectangular in shape and are coupled together or sealed at two side edges, for example outer side edges 206a, 206b such that the two side edges 206a, 206b are diametrically opposite each other.
- the edges of the top . and bottom sheets 202, 204 that are coupled together are termed coupling edges.
- FIG 2b shows a top view of the assembled toilet seat cover 200 in an example embodiment.
- view of the bottom sheet 204 is partially obscured.
- a mouth 210 of the cover 200 is formed.
- a seat (compare 110 of Figure 1) can be inserted through the mouth 210 such that the toilet seat 110: is received within the cover 200 between the top and bottom sheets 202, 204 and between the opposing side edges 206a, 206b.
- the cover 200 functions as an envelope for receiving the seat 110 as an insert.
- the toilet seat 10 is hinged to the toilet bowl (not shown in Figures 2a and 2b) at ' the hinged end 108.
- the toilet seat 110 is inserted into the cover 200 at the front end 114 first.
- the toilet seat 1 10 is shown in Figure 2b to more clearly illustrate the position of the toilet seat 1 10 within the seat cover 200, when the toilet seat 110 is held within the seat cover 200. It will be appreciated that when the seat cover 200 is in use and covers the toilet seat 10, the toilet seat 1 0 may not be visible from the top view.
- a front edge 212 of the cover 200 opposite the mouth 210 is preferably sealed (i.e. the top and bottom sheets 202 and 204 are coupled together), such that the toilet seat 1 10 is inserted or removed from the cover 200 via the unsealed mouth edge 208.
- This may advantageously allow the cover 200 to be easily pulled over the seat 110 as the sealed edge 212 prevents the front end 1 14 of the toilet seat 110 from extending past the edge 212 when the seat 110 is inserted into the cover 200.
- the top and bottom sheets 202, 204 respectively comprise hole portions 214a, 214b ( Figure 2a) such that the cover 200 comprises a central opening 216 (Figure 2b) formed by the hole portions 214a, 214b ( Figure 2a).
- the central opening 216 is positioned such that it is substantially aligned over or within the hollow portion 112 of the toilet seat 110, when the cover 200 is in use (i.e. the seat 110 is inserted into the cover 200).
- the central opening 216 is smaller than the hollow portion 12 of the toilet seat 110.
- the example embodiment advantageously provides a more secure fit oyer the toilet seat, when compared with the single sheeted covers of the prior art.
- the single sheeted covers of the prior art are merely placed on top of a surface of the toilet seat and will not be firmly secured onto the surface of the seat.
- the single sheeted Covers of the prior art are often shifted or displaced by air movement when users come near to try and sit on a single sheeted cover lying on top surface of the toilet seat.
- the example embodiment allows the seat to be inserted into and sandwiched by the cover, thus allowing the cover to provide a more secure fit over the seat.
- the central opening 216 is not formed prior to use.
- the top and bottom sheets 202, 204 respectively comprise perforations 218a, 218b which outline or define cut out portions.
- the cut out portions may be moved to form the respective hole portions 214a, 214b, which form the central opening 216 of the cover 200.
- the central opening 216 is not formed prior to use. It will be appreciated that in alternative example embodiments, the central opening 216 may be formed at the time of production, and prior to use. This may provide convenience to the user in that the user can sit on the seat cover e.g. 200 immediately after inserting the toilet seat, without having to e.g. tear the perforations 2 8a, 218b.
- the perforations 218a, 5 218b are not formed completely around the perimeter of the hole portions 214a, 214b.
- respective sections 220a, 220b of the perimeter of the hole portions 214a, 214b are not perforated.
- the cut out portions form flaps 222a, 222b hinged at the sections 220a, 220b of the perimeter of the hole portions 214a, 214b which are not perforated.
- the flaps 222a, 222b are hinged proximate the edge 212. That is, the sections 220a, 220b that are not perforated are proximate the edge 212.
- the edge 2 2 is termed a front edge of the cover 200 for being proximate the front end of the seat 10.
- the flaps 222a, 222b may extend through the central opening 216 and the hollow portion 12 of the toilet seat 0, into the bowl portion (e.g. 102 of Figure 1) of the flush toilet (e.g. 100 of Figure 1).
- the flaps 222a, 222b thus line or cover a section of the interior wall of the toilet bowl (e.g. 102 of Figure 1).
- the front interior wall of the toilet bowl 102 ( Figure 1) may be lined with the flaps 222a, 222b.
- the flaps 222a, 222b provides a barrier to prevent a male user's body part from coming into contact with the front interior wall of the toilet bowl 102 ( Figure 1) when the user is seated, thus protecting the user from contamination caused by germs and/or dirt on the interior walls5 of the toilet bowl.
- FIG. 2a and 2b shows two flaps 222a and 222b formed on both the top and bottom sheets 202, 204
- the flap may be formed on only the bottom sheet 204.
- the perforations on the top0 sheet 202 may form completely around the perimeter of the hole portion 214a such that the cut out portion of the top sheet 202 is detached completely from the top sheet 202.
- a flap may be formed only on the top sheet 202, while the cut out portion of the bottom sheet 204 may be detached completely.
- Figure 2c shows a bottom view of the assembled toilet seat cover 200 in an example embodiment.
- the seat 0 is provided with hooks 116 (not visible in Figure 1) on an underside of the seat 110.
- top and bottom sheets 202, 204, unsealed edge 208, mouth 210, opposing side edges 206a, 206b, front edge 212, and central opening 216 of the cover 200 as described in the accompanying description for Figure 2b are also shown.
- the flaps 222a, 222b as shown in Figure 2b have been omitted in Figure 2c for ease of illustration, but will be understood to be present.
- Figure 2c also shows the underside of the toilet seat 110.
- the toilet seat 110 is received within the cover 200, between the top and bottom sheets 202, 204 and between the opposing side edges 206a, 206b.
- the hinged end 108, front end 114, and hollow portion 112 of the toilet seat 110 as described in the accompanying description for Figure 2b are also shown.
- the toilet seat 110 is shown in Figure 2c to more clearly illustrate the position of the toilet seat 110 within the seat cover 200 when in use. It will be appreciated that when the seat cover 200 is in use and covers the toilet seat 110, the toilet seat 1 10 may not be visible from the bottom view.
- the underside of the toilet seat 110 comprises hooks 116 protruding from the underside of the toilet seat 1 0.
- the underside of a toilet seat is the side of the toilet seat which is in contact with or facing the toilet bowl when the seat is deployed.
- the cover 200 further comprises apertures 224 positioned on the underside of the cover 200 and aligned with the hooks 116 when the cover 200 is fitted over the seat 110 (i.e. the seat 110 is inserted into the cover 200).
- the cover 200 further comprises receiving apertures 226 on peripheral areas of the cover 200.
- a peripheral area of the cover 200 is an area where the top and bottom sheets 202, 204 extend beyond a surface area of a received toilet seat such that the sheets do not sandwich the received seat.
- the peripheral areas of the cover 200 may be folded along folding lines 230 towards the hooks 1 16.
- the hooks 1 16 may further engage the receiving apertures 226 to additionally secure the cover 200 onto the seat 110.
- Providing the hooks 1 16 on the underside of the toilet seat 1 10 may allow the cover 200 to be more secured to the toilet seat 110 via the apertures 224 when the toilet seat 1 10 is inserted into the cover 200.
- this may further prevent the cover 200 from easily shifting about the seat 110 when a user is seated on the toilet seat, ;as the hooks 116 on the underside of the toilet seat 110 cooperates with the apertures 224 to prevent the cover 200 from moving relative to the seat 110.
- the hooks 116 function as engaging members.
- the receiving apertures 226 are formed on both the top and bottom sheets 202, 204, such that they are substantially aligned when the cover 200 is assembled i.e. the top and bottom sheets 202, 204 are aligned.
- the receiving apertures 226 may be provided only on the bottom sheet 204.
- the apertures 224 and/or receiving apertures 226 formed on one or both the top and/or bottom sheets may be cut out portions which are cut out from perforations similar to those as described for the hole portions 214a, 214b.
- the apertures 224 and/or receiving apertures 226 may also be formed as aperture flaps, such that they are hinged to the top and/or bottom sheets, and are not completely detached from the top and/or bottom sheets 202, 204.
- flaps in some example embodiments may advantageously save manufacturing and material costs of the cover as the cut out portions need not be disposed off if they are not fully detached from the top and bottom sheets.
- the toilet may require less cleaning as the occurrence of littering of the cut out portions may be reduced through the use of flaps.
- the apertures and/or receiving apertures may already be formed during manufacturing, and prior to use, such that a user does need to tear any perforations in order to form the apertures and/or receiving apertures.
- the size of the toilet seat cover is based on the size of the toilet seat it is intended for.
- the toilet seat cover may measure about 395mm by 450mm.
- the size of the central opening of the toilet seat cover is also based on the hollow portion of the toilet seat.
- a central opening that is too large may not serve the function of preventing soiled water in the toilet bowl from splashing out and coming into contact with a user when in use.
- a central opening that is too small may require a user to sit in a precise position to utilise, such that the toilet seat cover is not soiled.
- the central opening of the toilet seat cover measures about 180mm by 220mm across its diameters for a toilet seat having a hollow portion measuring about 220mm by 260mm across its diameters.
- Figure 3 shows a schematic side view of a flush toilet 300 in an example embodiment.
- the flush toilet 300 comprises a bowl portion (or toilet bowl) 302 which receives e.g. waste.
- the bowl portion 302 comprises an opening 304 defined by a periphery or rim 306 of the bowl portion 302.
- a toilet seat 310 is hinged at a rear or hinged end 308 to the rim 306.
- the toilet seat 310 may be deployed to be laid over the rim 306 when sitting is desired. This may be termed the deployed position.
- the toilet seat 310 is horseshoe-shaped such that it comprises two forks or arms 316 extending from the hinged end 308 to form a U-shape around a hollow portion 312.
- the toilet seat 310 covers the rim 306 substantially completely when deployed to be laid over the rim 306 except for the space break between the arms 316.
- an opposing or front end 314, substantially diametrically opposite the hinged end 308, of the seat 310 may be lifted off the rim 306 to move the seat 310 into an erect/vertical position such that the seat 310 is substantially perpendicular to the opening of the bowl 302. This may be termed the undeployed position:
- the seat 310 may be rested against a wall surface or water tank of the flush toilet 300 when in the erect position.
- Figure 3 shows the toilet seat 310 in between the deployed and the erect positions.
- a user When sitting is desired, a user typically sits on the toilet seat 310 facing away from the wall surface or water tank of the flush toilet 300, such that the user's back faces the wall surface or water tank.
- the" rear or hinged end 308 of the toilet seat 310 is proximate the wall surface or water tank, while the front end 31 is the distal end of the toilet-seat 310 from the wall surface or water tank.
- the seat 310 is hinged to the bowl 302.
- the seat may be coupled to the bowl via alternative means.
- the seat may be swivelled or rotated in a planar direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the rim surface of the bowl between the deployed position - where the seat substantially covers the rim of the bowl, and an undeployed position - where the seat is not covering the bowl.
- FIG 4a shows an exploded view of a toilet seat cover in an example embodiment.
- the seat cover 400 comprises a first or top sheet 402 and a second or bottom sheet 404.
- the top and bottom sheets 402, 404 are substantially rectangular in shape and are coupled together or sealed at two side or outer edges 406a, 406b such that the two side edges 406a, 406b are diametrically opposite each other.
- the edges of the top and bottom sheets 402, 404 that are coupled together are termed coupling edges.
- FIG 4b shows a top view of the assembled toilet seat cover 400 in an example embodiment.
- view of the bottom sheet 404 is partially obscured.
- a mouth 410 of the cover 400 is formed.
- a seat (compare 310 of Figure 3) may be inserted through the mouth 410, such that the toilet seat 310 is received within the cover 400, between the top and bottom sheets 402, 404 and between the opposing side edges 406a, 406b.
- the cover 400 functions as an envelope for receiving the seat 310 as an insert.
- the toilet seat 310 is hinged to the toilet bowl (not shown in Figures 4a and 4b) at the hinged end 308.
- the toilet seat 310 is inserted into the cover 400 at the front end 314 first.
- the front end 314 is substantially diametrically opposite the hinged end 308.
- the toilet seat 310 is shown in Figure 4b to more clearly illustrate the position of the toilet seat 310 within the seat cover 400, when the toilet seat 310 is held within the seat cover 400. It will be appreciated that when the seat cover 400 is in use and covers the toilet seat 310, the toilet seat 310 is may not be visible from the top view.
- a front edge 412 of the cover 400 opposite the mouth 410 is sealed (i.e. the top and bottom sheets 402 and 404 are coupled together), such that the toilet seat 310 is inserted or removed from the cover 400 via the unsealed mouth edge 408.
- This may advantageously allow the cover 400 to be easily pulled over the seat 310, as the sealed edge 412 may prevent the front end 314 of. the toilet seat 310 from extending past the edge 412 when the seat 310 is inserted into the cover 400.
- the top and bottom sheets 402, 404 respectively comprise hole portions 414a,
- the central opening 416 is not formed prior to use.
- the top and bottom sheets 402, 404 respectively comprise perforations 418a, 418b which outline or define cut out portions.
- the cut out portions may be moved to form the respective hole portions 414a, 414b, which form the central opening 416 of the cover 400.
- the perforations 418a, 418b are not formed completely around the perimeter of the hole portions 414a, 414b.
- respective sections 420a, 420b of the perimeter of the hole portions 414a, 414b are not perforated and cannot be easily torn or broken by a e.g. user.
- the cut out portions form flaps 422a, 422b hinged at the sections 420a, 420b of the perimeter of the hole portions 14a, 414b hich are not perforated.
- the flaps 422a, 422b are hinged proximate the edge 412. That is, the sections 420a, 420b which are not perforated are proximate the edge 412.
- the edge 412 is termed a front edge of the cover 400 for being proximate the front end of the seat 310.
- the flaps 422a, 422b may extend through the central opening 416 and the hollow portion 312 of the toilet seat 310, into the bowl portion (e.g. 302 of Figure 3) of the flush toilet (e.g. 300 of Figure 3).
- the flaps 422a, 422b thus line or cover a section of the interior wall of the toilet bowl (e.g. 302 of Figure 3).
- the front interior wall of the toilet bowl 302 ( Figure 3) may be lined with the flaps 422a, 422b.
- the flaps 422a, 422b provides a barrier to prevent a male user's body part from coming into contact with the front interior wall of the toilet bowl 302 ( Figure 3) when the user is seated, thus protecting the user from contamination caused by germs and/or dirt on the interior walls of the toilet bowl.
- the flap may be formed on only the bottom sheet 404.
- the perforations on the top sheet 402 may form completely around the perimeter of the hole portions such that the cut out portion of the top sheet 402 is detached completely from the top sheet 402.
- a flap may be formed only on the top sheet 402, while the cut out portion of the bottom sheet 404 may be detached completely.
- the top and bottom sheets 402, 404 are also coupled or sealed together at inner edges 424a, 424b.
- Each inner edge 424a, 424b is located between a respective outer edge 406a, 406b and the central opening 416, and is preferably substantially alongside the respective outer edge 406a, 406b.
- respective sleeves portions between each inner edge and outer edge
- each sleeve may receive one arm or fork 316 of the horseshoe shaped toilet seat 310.
- Each sleeve may be substantially tubular in shape.
- the inner edge 424a, 424b is located a distance away from the respective outer edge 406a, 406b, to form respective sleeves that are of sufficient width to receive an arm or fork 316 of the horseshoe shaped toilet seat 310.
- the size of the toilet seat cover is based on the size of the toilet seat it is intended for. For a toilet seat size measuring about 365mm by 420mm in size, the toilet seat cover may measure about 395mm by 450mm.
- the size of the central opening of the toilet seat cover is also based on the hollow portion of the toilet seat.
- a central opening that is too large may not serve the function of preventing soiled water in the toilet bowl from splashing out and coming into contact with a user when in use.
- a central opening that is too small may require a user to sit in a precise position to utilise, such that the toilet seat cover is not soiled.
- the central opening of the toilet seat cover measures about 180mm by 220mm across its diameters for a toilet seat having a hollow portion measuring about 220mm by 260mm across its diameters.
- the width of the sleeves of the toilet seat cover are based on the size of the arms or forks of the horseshoe shaped toilet seat.
- the sleeves of the toilet seat cover may each have a width of about 100mm.
- the coupled inner edges 424a, 424b are shorter in length than the outer edges 406a, 406b such that when the seat 310 is received in the cover 400, the inner edges 424a, 424b are substantially within the opening hollow portion 312 of the seat 310.
- the inner edges may be joined to form a complete circle or oval ring surrounding the central opening 416. That is, the inner edges may be coupled for the top and bottom sheets substantially around the perimeter of the edges and about the central opening 416.
- the provision of sleeves for receiving a respective arm or fork 316 of the toilet seat 310 may advantageously allow the cover 400 to be fitted more securely to the toilet seat 310. Additionally, the sleeves may reduce the possibility of the cover 400 slipping on its side when fitted over the toilet seat 310 such that part of the seat 300 is exposed via the central opening 416.
- the coupled inner edges 424a, 424b further advantageously seals the arms or forks 316. of the toilet seat such that dirt or stains on the arms or forks 316 is prevented from seeping past the inner edges 424a, 424b, and coming into contact with a user using the seat.
- the sealing in the inner edges may additionally advantageously prevent droppings of a user from being caught between the sheets 402, 404 of the cover 400, when the toilet seat cover 400 is in use.
- the toilet seat cover 400 when the toilet seat cover 400 is in use, there is no gap between the toilet seat and the bottom sheet 404. Droppings from a user may thus be prevented from being unintentionally deposited onto the underhanging portion of the bottom sheet 404.
- Figure 4c shows a bottom view of the assembled toilet seat cover 400 in an example embodiment.
- the seat 310 is provided with hooks 318 on an underside of the seat.
- top and bottom sheets 402, 404, unsealed edge 408, mouth 410, opposing side or outer edges 406a, 406b, front edge 412, and central opening 416 of the cover 400 as described in the accompanying description for Figure 4b are also shown.
- the flaps 414a, 414b as shown in Figure 4b has been omitted in Figure 4c for ease of illustration.
- Figure 4c also shows the underside of the toilet seat 310.
- the toilet seat 310 is received within the cover 400, between the top and bottom sheets 402, 404 and between the opposing side edges 406a, 406b.
- the arms or forks 316 of the horseshoe- shaped toilet seat 310 are held within sleeves defined by the inner edges 424a, 424b and outer edges 406a, 406b.
- the hinged end 308, front end 314, and hollow portion 312 of the toilet seat 310 as described in the accompanying description for Figure 4b are also shown.
- the toilet seat 310 is shown in Figure 4c to more clearly illustrate the position of the toilet seat 310 within the seat cover 400 when in use. It will be appreciated that when the seat cover 400 is in use and covers the toilet seat 310, the toilet seat 310 may not be visible from the bottom view.
- the underside of the toilet seat 310 comprises hooks 318 protruding from the underside of the toilet seat 310. It will be appreciated that the underside of a toilet seat is the side of the toilet seat which is in contact with or facing the toilet bowl when the seat is deployed.
- the cover 400 further comprises apertures 428 positioned on the underside of the cover 400 and aligned with the hooks 3 8 when the cover 400 is fitted over the seat 310 (i.e. the seat 310 is inserted into the cover 400).
- the cover 400 further comprises receiving apertures 426 on peripheral areas of the cover 400.
- a peripheral area of the cover 400 is an area where the top and bottom sheets 402, 404 extend beyond a surface area of a received toilet seat such that the sheets do not sandwich the received seat.
- the peripheral area of the cover 400 may be folded along folding lines 430 towards the hooks 318 on the underside of the toilet seat 310.
- the hooks 318 further engage the receiving apertures 426 to additionally secure the cover 400 onto the seat 310.
- Providing the hooks 318 on the underside of the toilet seat 310 may allow the cover 400 to be more secured to the toilet seat 310 via the apertures 428 when the toilet seat 310 is inserted into the cover 400.
- this may further prevent the cover 400 from easily shifting about the seat 310 when a user is seated on the toilet seat, as the hooks 318 on the underside of the toilet seat 3 0 cooperates with the apertures 428 to prevent the cover 400 from moving relative to the seat 310.
- the hooks 318 5 function as engaging members.
- the receiving apertures 426 are formed on both the top and bottom sheets 402, 404, such that they are substantially aligned when the cover 400 is assembled i.e. the top and bottom sheets 402, 404 are aligned.
- the receiving 15 apertures 426 may be provided only on the bottom sheet 404.
- the apertures 428 and/or receiving apertures 426 formed on one or both the top and/or bottom sheets may be cut out portions which are cut out from perforations similar to those as described for the hole 0 portions 414a, 414b.
- the apertures 428 and/or receiving apertures 426 may also be formed as aperture flaps, such that they are hinged to the top and/or bottom sheets, and are not completely detached from the top and/or bottom sheets 402, 404.
- FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of a toilet seat cover 500 in an example embodiment.
- the toilet seat cover 500 is similar to the toilet seat cover 200 described in Figure 2a, 2b and 2c, but with hole portions which are different in design.
- the hole portions 502a and 502b are of a different shape, and are substantially comprising of two portions.
- the hole portions 502a and 502b comprise additional perforations 504a, 504b which allow the size of the flap (when formed) to be modifiable:
- Other components such as the top and bottom sheets, apertures, edges, etc. , of the toilet seat cover 500 are not described or shown for ease of illustration.
- the flaps e.g. numerals 222a, 222b and 422a, 422b in Figures 2b and 4b respectively
- the perforations e.g. numerals 218a, 218b and 418a, 418b of Figures 2a and 4a respectively
- the size of the flaps are therefore defined by the perforations (e.g. numerals 218a, 218b and 418a, 418b of Figures 2a and 4a respectively) formed substantially around the perimeter of the hole portions.
- the additional perforations 504a, 504b may allow respective portions 506a, 506b (shaded in Figure 5) opposite the respective hinged ends 508a, 508b to be completely detached and removed from the toilet seat cover 500.
- the flaps (e.g. portion 510a, 510b) formed in the toilet seat cover 500 are comparatively smaller than the flaps formed in the toilet seat cover 200 shown in Figure 2a.
- This may advantageously allow the size of the fla to be reduced, as a flap that is the size of the entire hole portion (as in Figure 2a) may result in the flap coming in to contact with the water within a toilet bowl when the cover is placed over a deployed toilet seat.
- the water in the toilet bowl may be contaminated with e.g. germs and bacteria and should the water come into contact with the flap, the flap may be contaminated.
- the contaminated water may seep towards a seated user via the flap.
- a contaminated flap of a relatively larger size may be more difficult to handle.
- FIG 6 shows an exploded view of a toilet seat cover 600 in an example embodiment.
- the toilet seat cover 600 is similar to the toilet seat cover 200 described in Figure 2a, 2b and 2c, and further comprises an additional opening 606 in the bottom sheet 604.
- the additional opening is not present on the top sheet 602.
- the additional opening 606 is positioned on the bottom sheet 604, between the unsealed/ mouth edge 608 and extending across substantially the opposing outer side edges.
- Other components of the toilet seat cover such as the apertures, edges, etc., of the toilet seat cover 600 are not described or shown for ease of illustration.
- the additional opening 606 on the bottom sheet 604 of the toilet seat cover 600 may advantageously prevent droppings of a user from being caught between the sheets 602, 604 of the cover 600, when the toilet seat cover 600 is in use.
- underhang for the bottom sheet 604 may be minimised, or a gap between the toilet seat and the bottom sheet 604 may be minimised. Droppings from ' a user may thus be prevented from being unintentionally deposited onto the underhanging portion of the bottom sheet 604.
- Figure 7a shows an exploded view of a toilet seat cover 700 in an example embodiment.
- the toilet seat cover 700 is similar to the toilet seat covers 200 and 500 described in Figures 2a-c and 5 respectively.
- the toilet seat cover 700 comprises a top sheet 702a, and a bottom sheet 702b, respectively comprising perforations 706a and 706b for allowing the central opening and flap to be formed.
- the opposing outer side edges and the front end of the top and bottom sheets 702a, 702b are sealed or coupled together to form the assembled toilet seat cover 700, although they are shown to be separated in Figure 7a for ease of illustration.
- the top sheet 702a further comprises an extension 708 extending from the rear or mouth edge 710 of the top sheet 702a, such that the top sheet 702a is longer than the bottom sheet 702b.
- Other components of the toilet seat cover 700 such as those as described in other example embodiments of the toilet seat cover (e.g. numerals 200, 400 in Figures 2b, 2c and 4b, 4c) are not described or shown for ease of illustration.
- top sheet 702a is about 450mm longer than the bottom sheet 702b.
- the extension 708 of the top sheet 702a can be draped over an e.g. water tank of the toilet or supporting wall surface.
- Figure 7b shows a perspective view of the toilet seat cover 700 in an example embodiment.
- the extension 708 of the top sheet 702a is draped over an e.g. water tank of the toilet or supporting wall surface 716.
- the extension 708 ma comprise of one or more apertures 712 which may be formed by tearing perforations 704 (see Figure 7a), similar to the e.g. apertures 426/428 described in Figure 4c above.
- the water tank or supporting wall surface 716 comprises engaging means 714 (e.g. hooks) which coope/ate with the apertures 712 to secure or retain the extension 708 of the top sheet 702a against the e.g. water tank or supporting wall surface.
- the extension 708 can advantageously allow a larger area of the toilet to be covered. It will be appreciated that the area about the hinged end 718 of the toilet seat 720 may be soiled by urine left behind by standing male users, and which is difficult to remove.
- the extension 708 can advantageously more adequately coyer the rear portion of a toilet seat, particularly at the hinged end (e.g. numeral 718 in Figure 7b) of the toilet seat 720, where the seat 720 is connected to the rim of the bowl.
- the bottom sheet 702b further comprises fastening strips 722a, 722b.
- the fastening strips 722a, 722b are formed from further additional perforations (or fastening strip perforations) 732 in the bottom sheet 702b and are such that when formed (i.e. when the further additional perforations are torn), the fastening strips 722a, 722b comprise respective coupled ends 724a, 724b coupled to the bottom sheet 702b and free ends 726a, 726b.
- the coupled ends 724a, 724b of the fastening strips 722a, 722b are coupled to the bottom sheet 702b at a position offset from the side edge of the bottom sheet 702b for forming the side coupling edges of the cover 700, while the free ends 726a, 726b are cut from the bottom sheet 702b and extends to an opposite side coupling edge of the cover 700.
- the free ends 726a, 726b of the fastening strips 722a, 722b extends through the hollow portion 730 of the toilet Seat 720 and the central opening 728 formed in the toilet seat cover 700 (specifically the top sheet 702a), and is pulled or extended radially away from the center of the hollow portion 726 and central opening 728 (see arrows referenced by numerals 734a, 734b)i substantially in the direction of the respective coupled ends 724a, 724b, such that the fastening strips 722a, 722b, when deployed, form substantially a loop around a portion of the toilet seat 720 and do not impede or block the hollow portion 728 and central opening 730.
- the fastening strips 722a, 722b can thus advantageously allow the toilet seat cover 700 to be secured or fastened to the toilet seat 720.
- the fastening strips 722a, 722b can further advantageously allow the top and bottom sheets 702a, 702b to be bound together, with the toilet seat 720 therebetween, such that waste e.g. urine or other undesirable matter cannot seep between the sheets from the toilet seat 720 to the user.
- the fastening strips 722a, 722b may be also used in a toilet seat cover for a horseshoe-shaped toilet seat.
- an additional step of sealing the inner edges is not required as the fastening strips 722a, 722b provide sealing of the inner edges, when they are looped around the toilet seat. This can advantageously lower cost and complexity in the manufacturing process of the toilet seat cover.
- Figure 8 shows the approximate exemplary dimensions of the top and bottom sheets 702a 702b of the toilet seat cover 700 of Figures 7a and 7b.
- the bottom sheet 702b measures about 450mm by 395mm.
- the top sheet further comprises the extension such that it is longer than the bottom sheet and measures 900mm by 365mm.
- the central opening 728 (when formed) in both the top and bottom sheets is an oval that measures 260mm by 215mm.
- the fastening strips 722a, 722b (when formed) each measures about 340mm by 60mm, such that they respectively extend across substantially the width of the toilet seat cover 700. It will be appreciated that the dimensions provided in Figure 8 are for illustrative purposes only.
- the fastening strips 722a, 722b are formed on the bottom sheet 702b. It will be appreciated that in alternative example embodiments the fastening strips may be formed in one or both of the top and bottom sheets 702a, 702b, without departing from the scope of the invention as broadly and exemplarily described. The scope of the invention are not limited or restricted by the specific dimensions mentioned.
- the one or more apertures 712 as illustrated in Figures 7a and 7b are optional and that the extension 708 may be draped over the water tank or supporting wall surface or element for frictional engagement, without any engaging means for cooperating with the apertures 712 to provide additional securing means.
- extension 708 may also be draped over a lid of a toilet seat.
- FIG 9a shows an exploded view of a toilet seat cover 900 in an example embodiment.
- the toilet seat cover 900 comprises a top sheet 902a and a bottom sheet 902b.
- the top and bottom sheets 902a, 902b are sealed or coupled together at respective outer side edges 904, 906 and the front end 908 of the top and bottom sheets 902a, 902b.
- the opposing outer side edges 904, 906 and the front end 908 of the top and bottom sheets are shown to be separated in Figure 9a for ease of illustration.
- Figure 9b shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of the assembled toilet seat cover 900.
- the outer side edges 904, 906 and the front end 908 of the top and bottom sheets 902a, 902b are sealed together when the toilet seat cover 900 is assembled.
- an unsealed edge or end 910 allows a mouth (not shown in Figures 9a and 9b) to be formed such that a toilet seat can be inserted through the mouth of the seat cover 900, and received within the cover 900, between the top and bottom sheets 902a, 902b, and between the opposing side edges 904 and 906.
- the cover 900 functions as an envelope for receiving the seat as an insert.
- the toilet seat is not shown in Figures 9a and 9b for ease of illustration.
- Figure 9c shows an alternative perspective view of an example embodiment of the toilet seat cover 900 when used with a toilet seat 940.
- the toilet seat 940 has been inserted through the mouth 918 of the toilet seat cover 900 such that the toilet seat 940 is received within the cover 900.
- the toilet seat 940 is partially shown (with broken lines) to illustrate the position of the toilet seat 940 within the toilet seat cover 900 and it will be appreciated that the toilet seat 940 may not be visible when it is received in the toilet seat cover 900.
- the top and bottom sheets 902a and 90b of the cover 900 comprise perforations 912 (see Figure 9a), which outline or define cut out portions such that when the perforations 912 (see Figure 9a) are broken by e.g. the user, hole portions are made in the top and bottom sheets 902a, 902b to form a central opening 916 (see Figures 9b and 9c) in the cover 900.
- the central opening 916 is not formed during manufacturing and the user tears the perforation to form the central opening 916 prior to use. It will be appreciated that in alternative example embodiments, the central opening 916 may be formed at the time of production, and prior to use. .
- the perforations 912 are not formed completely around the perimeter of the central opening 916 (see figure 9a and 9b). Instead, sections 922 ( Figure 9a) of the perimeter of the central opening are not perforated such that a flap e.g. 924 ( Figure 9c), which hinges proximate the front end 908, is formed when the perforations are torn.
- the flap 924 extends through the central opening 916 and the hollow portion of the toilet seat 940, into the bowl portion of the flush toilet (e.g. 100 of Figure 1 ). The flap can thus line or cover a section of the interior wall of the toilet bowl.
- additional perforations 926 (similar to the additional perforations 504a, 504b as.
- the cover 900 further comprises fastening strips 928a and 928b.
- the fastening strips 928a, 928b are formed from further additional perforations (or fastening strip perforations) 930 (see Figure 9a) on both the top and bottom sheets.
- the fastening strips 928a, 928b comprise respective coupled ends 932a, 932b coupled to the cover and free ends 934a, 934b.
- fastening strips 928a, 928b extend across, substantially, a diameter of the central opening.
- the fastening strips 928a ( 928b are formed substantially from portions of the top and bottom sheets 902a and 902b which have been cut out to form the central opening 916.
- the fastening strips 928a, 928b are coupled to the top and bottom sheets 902a, 902b at respective coupled ends, 932a, 932b at a position along the perimeter of the central opening 916, proximate one of the outer side edges 904, 906.
- the fastening strips 928a, 928b extend across, substantially, the central opening such that the free ends 934a, 934b are cut from an other position along the perimeter of the central opening 916 which is substantially opposite the coupled end, proximate an opposing outer side edge 906, 904.
- the fastening strip 928a is coupled to the cover 900 at a coupling end 932a, at a position along the perimeter of the central opening 916 and proximate the outer side edge 906 of the cover 900.
- the fastening strip 928a is formed from a stripped portion cut to form the central opening 916 and thus has a length of substantially the diameter of the central opening 916.
- the fastening strip 928a has a free end 934a which is cut from an other position along the perimeter of the central opening which is substantially opposite the coupled end 932a, proximate an opposing side edge 904.
- the free ends 934a, 934b of the fastening strips 928a, 928b extends through the hollow portion of the toilet seat and the central opening 916 formed in the toilet seat cover 900 (specifically the top sheet 902a), and is pulled or extended radially away from the center of the hollow portion and central opening 916 (see arrows referenced by numerals 936a, 936b), substantially in the direction of the outer side edge 904, 906 proximate the respective coupled end 932a, 934b, such that the fastening strips 928 when deployed, form substantially a loop around a portion of the toilet seat 940 and do not impede or block the hollow portion and central opening 916.
- the fastening strips 928a, 928b can thus advantageously allow the toilet seat cover 900 to be secured or fastened to the toilet seat 940, such that the toilet seat 940 does not move about substantially within the toilet seat cover 900. Similar to the fastening strips 722a, 722b (described above in Figures 7a, 7b), the fastening strips 928a, 928b can further advantageously allow the top and bottom sheets 902a, 902b to be bound together, with the toilet seat 940 therebetween, such that waste e.g. urine or other undesirable matter cannot seep between the sheets from the toilet seat 940 to the user.
- each one of the fastening strips 928a, 928b comprise of a top fastening strip and a bottom fastening strip, formed from the top and bottom sheets 902a, 902b respectively. It will be appreciated that in Figures 9b and 9c as the fastening strips 928a, 928b are looped or folded over the toilet seat 940 and cover 900, only the bottom fastening strip is visible. In such an arrangement, a user may sit on the cover 900, with the fastening strips 928a, 928b therebetween.
- the fastening strips 928a, 928b may be looped or folded under the toilet seat 940 and cover, such that the user may sit on the cover 900 with the fastening strips 928a, 928b tucked or looped under the cover 900 such that the fastening strips 928a, 928b are between the cover 900 and the rim of the toilet (e.g. 106 of Figure 1 ). It will be appreciated that regardless of whether the fastening strips 928a, 928b are looped over or under the cover 900, a user will still be applying pressure on the strips when sitting on the cover 900. As such, the seat 940 can be secured within the cover 900. .... . .... . . ..
- the top sheet 902a further comprises an extension 914 extending from the rear or mouth edge 938 of the top sheet 902a, such that the top sheet 902a is longer than the bottom sheet 902b.
- top sheet 902a is about 450mm longer than the bottom sheet 902b.
- the extension 914 can advantageously allow a larger area of the toilet to be covered. It will be appreciated that the area about the hinged end of the toilet seat may be soiled by urine left behind by standing male users, and which is difficult to remove.
- the extension 914 can advantageously more adequately cover the rear portion of a toilet seat and shield the user, particularly at the hinged end of the toilet seat, where the seat is connected to the rim of the bowl.
- the extension 914 comprises a pocket 942, located at an extended or far end of the cover 900.
- the pocket 942 is capable of engaging or receiving a free or unhinged end of a lid 944 of a toilet seat 940 within, such that the extension 914 can be secured to the lid 944, It will be appreciated that the position of the pocket 942 is based on a typical height of a toilet seat cover. In the example embodiments, the pocket 942 is about 100-120mm deep (see reference numeral 948 in Figure 9c).
- the extension 914 may further comprise one or more apertures 946 similar to the apertures 712, described in Figure 7b above.
- the apertures 946 are capable of cooperating with engaging means (e.g. hooks) comprised on e.g. the supporting wall surface or water tank, to secure the extension 914 against the water tank of the toilet or supporting wall surface accordingly.
- the apertures 946 is formed by tearing perforations or the apertures 946- ma be pre-cut during manufacturing. Further, in the example embodiments, the apertures 946 are positioned on the pocket 942. It will be appreciated that the position of the apertures 946 are not limited to the specific location shown.
- Figure 10 shows the underside view of the top and bottom sheets 902a, 902b. Approximate exemplary dimensions of the top and bottom sheets 902a 902b of the toilet seat cover 900 of Figures 9a, 9b and 9c are also shown.
- the bottom sheet 902b measures about 450mm by 395mm.
- the top sheet further comprises the extension 914 such that it is longer than the bottom sheet and measures 900mm by 395mm.
- the central opening 916 (when formed) in both the top and bottom sheets is an oval that measures 260mm by 215mm.
- the fastening strips 928a, 928b (when formed) each measures about 215mm by 60mm, such that they respectively extend across substantially the width of the central opening 916.
- the extension 914 comprises the pocket 942 at the extended or far end of the top sheet 902a.
- the pocket 942 measures about 100mm in depth. Perforations for forming apertures 946 are positioned on the pocket 942 and measure about 10mm in diameter.
- the extension 914 may also be draped over the lid of a toilet seat.
- the covers e.g. numerals 200, 400, 700 and 900 in
- Figures 2b, 2c, 4b, 4c , 7a, 7b and 9a, 9b, 9c respectively) have been shown to be substantially rectangular in shape, with substantially straight edges.
- the outer side edges e.g. 206a, 206b, 406a, 406b and 904, 906
- the mouth (210, 410, 918) and front edges (212, 214, 908) extend across a transversal/or latitudinal perimeter of the covers.
- the cover may be of alternative shapes including, but not limited to, round or oval shapes.
- the edges 5 as mentioned above may be curved without departing from the scope of the invention as broadly and exemplarily described.
- edges may 10 be interior to the main body of the cover or each sheet. That is, the edges coupled together are described as being outer edges (e.g. 406a, 406b of Figure 4b). However it will be appreciated that the coupling may alternatively be performed on other edges, such as at at least a portion of the edges of the opening (e.g. 2 6, 4 6 of Figures 2b, 4b respectively).
- the cover (e.g. numerals 200 and 400 in Figure 2c and 4c respectively) further comprises peripheral areas which can be folded and disposed under the toilet seat (e.g. numerals 0 and 310 in Figure 2c and 4c respectively).
- hooks e.g. numerals 116 and 318 0 in Figure 2c and 4c respectively
- the toilet seat may not comprise the hooks and the receiving apertures may be absent.
- the peripheral areas of the cover may still be folded and disposed (or tucked) under the seat when the seat is deployed, to additionally 5 secure the cover onto the seat, and to add stability to the cover.
- Example embodiments of the present application may therefore provide a cover for covering a toilet seat.
- the cover may more effectively shield a user from the toilet seat, as it may be securely fitted (or pulled) enveloping the toilet seat.
- the securing may be enhanced.
- the cover in the example embodiments of the present application may be disposable, such that a fresh toilet seat cover may be fitted over the seat as and when it is desired. This advantageously provides a clean, fresh surface for a user to sit on each time the use of the toilet is desired.
- the seat cover may be easily removed for disposal, when use of the toilet is completed.
- the top and bottom sheets (e.g. numerals 202, 204, 402, 404, 702a, 702b and 902a, 902b in Figures 2a, 2b, 2c, 4a, 4b, 4c, 7a, 7b and 9a, 9b, 9c respectively) of the covers (e.g. numerals 200, 400, 700 and 900 in Figures 2b, 2c, 4b, 4c, 7a, 7b and 9a, 9b, 9c respectively) are made of impermeable materials such that fluids are prevented from permeating or seeping through the seat covers when placed over toilet seats.
- the impermeable materials may be polymer-based films, oil-coated paper, etc.
- the top and bottom sheets (e.g. numerals 202, 204, 402, 404, 702a, 702b and 902a, 902b in Figures 2a, 2b, 2c, 4a, 4b, 4c, 7a, 7b and 9a, 9b, 9c respectively) of the covers (e.g. numerals 200, 400, 700 and 900 in Figures 2b, 2c, 4b, 4c, 7a, 7b and 9a, 9b, 9c respectively) are made of permeable materials. This may be advantageous in situations of disposal in wet bins, flush toilets etc.
- the top and bottom sheets may be a multiple-layer sheet. That is each sheet comprises an internal layer and an external layer, wherein the internal layer is in contact with the toilet seat when it is placed over or envelopes the toilet seat, while the external layer is on the exterior of the cover. For example, an external layer of a top sheet contacts a user when in use.
- the interior or internal layer comprises an impermeable or water proof material which prevents the fluids from seeping or permeating through the seat covers and the exterior layer is made of a permeable or an absorbent layer which can be more comfortable for a user to sit on, as the absorbent layer is generally of a softer material.
- the absorbent layer can absorb perspiration from the user, which can allow a more comfortable sitting experience for the user.
- the absorbent material may be non-woven material and may be material such as polyethylene-based material, polypropylene, non-woven, paper, cotton, etc, and the impermeable materials may be polymer-based film, oil-coated paper, etc.
- the top and bottom sheets e.g. numerals 202,
- 204, 402, 404, 702a, 702b and 902a, 902b in Figures 2a, 2b, 2c, 4a, 4b, 4c, 7a, 7b and 9a, 9b, 9c respectively) may be formed from a single sheet of material that is folded over such that the fold forms one of the coupled edges (e.g. numerals 206a, 206b, 212 and 406a, 406b, 412 in Figures 2a, 2b, 2c and 4a, 4b, 4c respectively, or numeral 802 in Figure 8).
- the hooks may be replaced with any other suitable engaging members or means e.g. a retaining clip, post or stub, etc, without departing from the scope of the invention.
- suitable engaging members e.g. a retaining clip, post or stub, etc.
- the hooks or suitable engaging member may also be detachable such that they may be easily attached to and removed from the toilet seat (such as a conventional toilet seat) or from the water tank or wall surface accordingly.
- An exemplary method for forming a toilet seat cover is as follows. As a first step, permeable and impermeable layers of material are bonded together to form a single sheet by means of glue or any adhesive materials. Next, the bonded single sheet material is folded into an envelope shape, and sealed at the side edge (and front edge, if desired) using a hot sealing machine, ultrasonic machine or sewing means etc. The mouth (e.g. 210, 410 or 918 of Figure 2b, 4b and 9c respectively) is not sealed and kept open. Optionally, the e.g. pocket 942 ( Figure 9c) may be formed using hot sealing machine, ultrasonic machine or sewing means etc. Next, the toilet seat cover is sent for the punching of perforations (e.g.
- an additional step of sealing the inner edges e.g. 424a, 424b of Figure 4b via e.g. heat sealing, ultrasonic sealing, or thread sealing etc. is performed.
- the openings or portions formed as a result of torn perforations in the example embodiments described herein may be formed during the production of the toilet seat cover. That is, instead of forming perforations (on the top and/or bottom sheets) which is to be torn by a user, cuts may already be made during the manufacturing. For example, the hole portions 214a, 214b of Figure 2a and 2b may be cut during manufacturing of the toilet seat cover such that the flaps 222a, 222b are formed, without the need to form any perforations which have to be later torn by the user.
- FIG 11 shows a flow chart illustrating a method 1 00 of manufacturing a toilet seat cover in an example embodiment.
- a top sheet of material and a bottom sheet of material are provided.
- the bottom sheet is coupled to the top sheet on two coupling edges of the bottom sheet, said two coupling edges comprising opposing outer edges.
- respective hole portions on the top and bottom sheets are formed.
- the respective hole portions are aligned to form a central opening of the cover, said central opening capable, of being aligned substantially with a hollow portion of a toilet seat when the toilet seat is received by the cover.
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