WO2019118575A1 - Siège de nettoyage de cuvette de toilettes - Google Patents

Siège de nettoyage de cuvette de toilettes Download PDF

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WO2019118575A1
WO2019118575A1 PCT/US2018/065172 US2018065172W WO2019118575A1 WO 2019118575 A1 WO2019118575 A1 WO 2019118575A1 US 2018065172 W US2018065172 W US 2018065172W WO 2019118575 A1 WO2019118575 A1 WO 2019118575A1
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toilet bowl
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Behnam Heydari
Douglas LEAVITT
Verne MYERS
Chris HELMSTETTER
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As Ip Holdco, Llc
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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

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  • the present invention relates generally to devices, systems, and methods for cleaning a toilet. Specifically, the present invention relates to a toilet bowl cleaning seat that includes a cleaning system in the toilet seat.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat can have the appearance of a conventional toilet seat.
  • a toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly may include a toilet seat and a cleaning system coupled to the toilet seat.
  • the cleaning system may include a nozzle assembly and a cleaning compartment.
  • the nozzle assembly is configured to move from a first position to a second position to clean a toilet bowl.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly may include a cleaning system housing. In the first position, the nozzle assembly is substantially inside the cleaning system housing and in the second position, the nozzle assembly is proximate the toilet bowl. The nozzle assembly may further clean the toilet seat.
  • the nozzle assembly is configured to move by fluid pressure.
  • the cleaning system housing may be a component of the toilet seat and integrated into a profile of the toilet seat.
  • the cleaning system housing may be located at a neck of the toilet seat.
  • a nozzle of the nozzle assembly is directed to the toilet bowl.
  • the nozzle assembly is located on a toilet seat lid and the nozzle assembly is configured to move through rotation about an axis.
  • the nozzle assembly may include a dispersal head coupled to a telescoping member, the dispersal head may be configured to move through rotation about an axis.
  • the cleaning system may include a device configured to mix a cleaning detergent with water to form a cleaning solution and supply the cleaning solution to the nozzle assembly.
  • the device may be a venturi or a pump coupled to a mixer.
  • a cleaning system may include a cleaning system housing, a cleaning compartment configured to store a cleaning detergent, and a nozzle assembly coupled to the cleaning compartment and a water source.
  • the nozzle assembly is configured to extend from a retracted position to an extended position within a toilet.
  • the cleaning system may include a mixer and a pump configured to supply the cleaning detergent from the cleaning compartment to the mixer.
  • the cleaning system may include a valve configured to supply water from the water source to the mixer.
  • the retracted position is substantially within the cleaning system housing and the extended position is within a toilet bowl of a toilet.
  • the nozzle assembly is actuated from the retracted position to the extended position by a fluid pressure of water, the cleaning detergent, or both water and cleaning detergent.
  • the nozzle assembly is configured to deliver a solution of water and the cleaning detergent to a rotating nozzle for cleaning a surface of a toilet bowl.
  • the nozzle assembly further cleans a toilet seat.
  • the cleaning system may include a device configured to supply the cleaning detergent to the nozzle assembly and a valve configured to supply water from the water source to the nozzle assembly.
  • the device may be configured to mix the cleaning detergent and the water to form a cleaning solution and the cleaning solution may be delivered to the nozzle assembly.
  • a toilet having a nozzle assembly may include an outer tubular member, an inner tubular member received within the outer tubular member, and a nozzle coupled to a distal end of the inner tubular member, the nozzle is directed to a surface of the toilet.
  • the nozzle assembly is configured to move from a retracted position to an extended position. In the retracted position, a distal end of the inner tubular member is substantially aligned with a distal end of the outer tubular member such that the nozzle is located beneath a portion of a housing. In the extended position, the distal end of the inner tubular member is spaced longitudinally from the distal end of the outer tubular member such that the nozzle is located within an area of a toilet bowl.
  • a method for cleaning a toilet bowl may include activating a pump of a cleaning system to supply a cleaning detergent to a mixer, deactivating the pump and activating a valve for a first predetermined time, wherein water is supplied to the mixer during the first predetermined time, supplying a mixed solution of the water and the cleaning detergent to a nozzle assembly, deactivating the valve for a second predetermined time, wherein the mixed solution is allowed to remain on an interior surface of a toilet bowl during the second predetermined time, and activating the valve for a third predetermined time, wherein water is supplied to the nozzle assembly during the third predetermined time to rinse the mixed solution from the interior surface of the toilet bowl.
  • FIG. 1 A shows a perspective view of a toilet having a toilet bowl cleaning seat in a closed position, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. IB shows a perspective view of the toilet of FIG. 1 A where the seat is in an open position, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 1C shows one side view of the toilet of FIG. 1 A.
  • FIG. ID shows another side view of the toilet of FIG. 1 A.
  • FIG. IE shows a cross-sectional view of the seat and toilet of FIG. 1A.
  • FIG. 2A shows a top view of a cleaning system of the toilet bowl cleaning seat of
  • FIG. 1A is a diagrammatic representation of FIG. 1A.
  • FIG. 2B shows a perspective view of the cleaning system of FIG. 2A.
  • FIG. 2C shows another perspective view of the cleaning system of FIG. 2 A.
  • FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the seat and toilet of FIG. 1A.
  • FIG. 4 shows a top view of the toilet bowl cleaning seat of the toilet of FIG. 1 A.
  • FIG. 5 A shows a partial perspective view of the toilet of FIG. 1 A with a cleaning compartment open.
  • FIG. 5B shows a partial perspective view of the toilet of FIG. 1 A with a battery compartment open.
  • FIG. 6A shows a perspective view of a toilet bowl cleaning seat in an open position with a lid nozzle in an extended position, according to another embodiment.
  • FIG. 6B shows a perspective view of the seat of FIG. 6A in a closed position.
  • FIG. 6C shows an expanded view of the nozzle of FIG. 6B.
  • FIG. 7A shows a perspective view of another toilet having a toilet bowl cleaning seat in an open position with another lid nozzle, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 7B shows a perspective view of the seat of FIG. 7A in a closed position, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 7C shows a cross-sectional view of the toilet of FIG. 7B and showing a spray path, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 8A shows a perspective view of another toilet having a toilet bowl cleaning seat in an open position with spray from the seat, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 8B shows a perspective view of the seat of FIG. 8 A in a closed position, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 8C shows a cross-sectional view of the toilet of FIG. 8 A and showing a spray path, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 9A shows a perspective view of another toilet having a toilet bowl cleaning seat in an open position with spray from the back, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 9B shows a perspective view of the toilet of FIG. 9A with a nozzle in an extended position, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 9C shows a cross-sectional view of the toilet of FIG. 9A and showing a spray path, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 shows a partial cross-sectional view of a nozzle for a toilet bowl cleaning seat, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 A shows a perspective view of a toilet having a toilet bowl cleaning seat with another nozzle, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 IB shows a partial perspective view of the toilet of FIG. 11 A in the open position and with the cleaning compartment open.
  • FIG. 12 shows a schematic view of the outer components of a toilet bowl cleaning seat, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 13A shows a schematic view of the internal components of a toilet bowl cleaning seat, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 13B shows a schematic view of operational modes of a toilet bowl cleaning seat, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 14A shows a schematic view of the internal components of a toilet bowl cleaning seat, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 14B shows a schematic view of operational modes of a toilet bowl cleaning seat, according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • the present invention relates to a toilet cleaning seat and, more particularly, a toilet bowl cleaning seat, also referred to as a toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly may have the appearance and function of a normal, conventional toilet seat.
  • a cleaning system is integrated into the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly can function as normal from the user’s perspective during use of the toilet by raising and lower the lid, and raising and lowering the seat.
  • the cleaning system may be inconspicuously integrated into a conventional toilet seat design and function.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly may be an original install or may replace an existing toilet seat.
  • it is a standalone aftermarket toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly that, in addition to functioning as a normal toilet seat, it is equipped to clean the toilet bowl by delivering preset amounts of detergent or cleaning fluid or cleaning solution into the inner ceramic surfaces of the toilet, including the rim, under the rim and the bowl, and around the water line in the bowl.
  • the cleaning solution may act as a disinfectant agent before it gets washed away with an optional rinse cycle or a normal toilet flush.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly may help clean the toilet and/or seat by delivering a preset amount of detergent, cleaning solution, sanitizer, or other fluid, onto the inner ceramic surfaces of the toilet bowl, a top surfaces of the rim, and/or to the lower surfaces of the toilet seat and the toilet seat lid.
  • the fluid may be allowed to soak on the surfaces before the system rinses the fluid away during a rinse cycle or during a normal toilet flush ( e.g . a flush during user operation of the toilet).
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly may be coupled to a toilet tank water inlet, water line, or toilet tank to supply water to the cleaning system.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly may be battery operated to control the electromechanical components and mechanically operated using fluid power.
  • the cleaning solution may be stored in a separate reservoir inside the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly of the present disclosure may be operated remotely or with a button.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly Various configurations of the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly are contemplated in accordance with the principles of the invention.
  • One aspect of the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly is that it integrates all the necessary components for storing, delivering and controlling the cleaning agent inside the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly, it can be installed on a toilet of choice and it is inconspicuously integrated into the seat.
  • Various seat configurations are contemplated as will be discussed with reference to the figures, one aspect of which is placement and configuration of the components to distribute the cleaning solution including by various nozzle assemblies and nozzle positions.
  • the nozzles may be directed toward the toilet, the bowl and/or the seat, and the nozzles may be directed away from the user.
  • the cleaning system may be intended for use when the toilet is not in use by the user.
  • a toilet 10 is shown having a toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 including an integrated cleaning system 22 with a nozzle assembly 26.
  • Toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 is shown having a toilet seat 18 and a toilet seat lid 20.
  • FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of the toilet 10 having the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 installed on the toilet 10.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 may include a cleaning system 22 for cleaning a toilet bowl 14, an underside of the toilet seat 18, and/or an underside of the toilet seat lid 20.
  • the toilet 10 may include the toilet bowl 14 and a toilet tank 16.
  • the toilet 10 may be any toilet, including, but not limited to a wash down toilet, a siphonic toilet, or a wall hung toilet, etc.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 may be provided with the toilet 10 or may be provided separately, such as, for example, as an aftermarket product. [0045]
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 may be attached to the toilet 10 in a known manner, such as, for example, with a toilet seat attachment assembly (not depicted).
  • the toilet seat attachment assembly may be a conventional assembly, such as one that mounts through seat post holes in the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 using bolts and nuts (not depicted), although other mounting members are contemplated.
  • the toilet seat 18 may be circular or elongated, although other shapes are contemplated.
  • the toilet seat lid 20 may be shaped to complement and/or substantially cover the toilet seat 18.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 may be coupled to a neck area of the base including the toilet bowl 14.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 may be coupled to other portions or parts of the toilet 10.
  • toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 is shown with the toilet seat 18 and toilet seat lid 20 in a raised position.
  • toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 may include a cleaning system 22 with a cleaning system housing 24.
  • the cleaning system housing 24 may hold components for cleaning the toilet bowl 14 as will be described in more detail to follow.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 may also include a nozzle assembly 26.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may extend from the cleaning system housing 24 at a location near the rear of the toilet bowl 14 (the rest position 60) into the toilet bowl 14 (to the operating position 62).
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may include an outlet, which may be a nozzle 32.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may extend the nozzle 32 to a space within the toilet bowl 14.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may extend to a point prior to the center point of the toilet bowl 14. Although, depicted as mounted to a neck area of the base of the toilet bowl 14, the cleaning system 22 may be mounted to other portions of the toilet. When mounted in alternative locations, it may be appreciated that the nozzle assembly 26 may extend from the cleaning system housing 24 into the area of the toilet to be cleaned, such as lower in the toilet bowl 14 or elsewhere in the toilet 10. In some embodiments, the nozzle assembly 26, including the dispersal head 33 may be fixed or retractable. The nozzle assembly 26 and dispersal head 33 may be coupled to other locations on the toilet 10, the toilet seat 18, the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 and/or the toilet bowl 14.
  • FIG. 1C shows a side view of the toilet 10 further showing the inconspicuous integration of the cleaning system 22 into the seat.
  • the toilet seat 18 has a contoured upper surface.
  • the toilet seat lid 20 may have a contoured lower surface.
  • the contoured surfaces of the toilet seat 18 and toilet seat lid 20 may be complementary such that the toilet seat lid 20 rests on the toilet seat 18 when in the closed position.
  • the contoured surfaces of toilet seat 18 and toilet seat lid 20 may slope gradually from a rear of the toilet toward a front the toilet 10.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 may also include a battery compartment 28 received in the cleaning system housing 24, as discussed in more detail with respect to FIG. 5B.
  • FIG. 1D a side view of toilet 10 opposite of the side view of
  • FIG. 1C shows a cleaning compartment 30 received in the cleaning system housing 24 of the cleaning system 22.
  • the cleaning compartment 30 may include a refillable bottle or container, a disposable bottle or container, and/or a reservoir for storing a cleaning solution, cleaning detergent, cleaning fluid, or disinfecting fluid.
  • the cleaning compartment 30 may be removable.
  • the cleaning compartment 30 may slide relative to the cleaning system housing 24.
  • the cleaning compartment 30 may be removable such that the cleaning solution or other fluid may be replenished in the reservoir and/or the
  • refillable/disposable container may be removed and refilled or replaced.
  • the cleaning solution may be replenished by pouring additional cleaning solution into the reservoir of the cleaning compartment 30 or by providing a filled bottle of cleaning solution into the cleaning
  • the cleaning compartment 30 may be disposable and may be removed to be replaced with a previously filled second cleaning compartment 30.
  • the battery compartment 28 and cleaning compartment 30 are depicted and described as being slidable with respect to the cleaning system housing 24, it will be appreciated that the compartments may be moveable and/or removable from the cleaning system housing 24 in other manners, such as, with a hinged door or cover, a track and wheel arrangement, or a pop out compartment, etc.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may include the outlet, such as nozzle 32.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may include a telescoping member 34 received within the cleaning system housing 24. At the end of telescoping member 34 may be provided the nozzle 32.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may be arranged such that in a retracted position 60, the telescoping member 34 and nozzle 32 are received entirely in the cleaning system housing 24. In an extended position 62, the telescoping member 34 may protrude into the toilet bowl 14 for cleaning a designated area to be cleaned, such as the toilet bowl 14.
  • the designated area to be cleaned may include the toilet seat 18 and/or a top of the rim of the toilet 10.
  • the telescoping member 34 may extend into the toilet bowl 14 at any number of positions, including a position where the nozzle 32 and the optional dispersal head 33 are substantially in the middle of the toilet bowl 14. [0051] As may be appreciated from FIG. 1E (and as shown in FIG. 2B), the telescoping member 34 may include at least an inner tubular member 50, an outer tubular member 48, and a biasing member (not visible). The biasing member may be, for example, a spring. A distal end of the telescoping member 34 has an outlet for the fluid passing through the telescoping member 34.
  • this outlet is in the form of the nozzle 32.
  • the nozzle 32 may be located at a distal end of the inner tubular member 50.
  • a dispersal head 33 may be located at a distal end of the inner tubular member 50 and proximate the nozzle 32.
  • the dispersal head 33 may be in the path of fluid exiting from the nozzle 32 and distribute the fluid to the designated area to be cleaned.
  • the dispersal head 33 may include a nozzle head that rotates.
  • the dispersal head 33 may be a plastic spinning head.
  • Various configurations for distributing and spraying the fluid out of the distal end of the telescoping member 34 for purposes of cleaning the toilet bowl 14 are contemplated.
  • the biasing member In a rest position, the biasing member provides an opposing force to the inner tubular member 50 thus holding it within the outer tubular member 48 and in the substantially retracted position 60.
  • fluid for example, cleaning detergent, water, or a mixture of both
  • pressure builds up within the telescoping member 34 and forces the inner tubular member 50 out of the outer tubular member 48 defeating the opposing force of the biasing member.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 is now in the substantially extended position 62 within the area of the toilet 10 to be cleaned.
  • the cleaning system 22 is shown with an upper housing portion of the cleaning system housing 24 removed. As shown in the exposed top view of FIG. 2A, the cleaning system 22 may include the cleaning system housing 24 which may contain the components of the cleaning system 22. The cleaning system 22 may include the battery compartment 28 and the cleaning compartment 30.
  • the cleaning system 22 may include a valve 36, such as a shut-off solenoid valve.
  • the cleaning system 22 may include a regulator 38.
  • the cleaning system 22 may include a mixer 40.
  • the mixer 40 may receive water from the cleaning compartment 30 via a pump 42.
  • the mixer 40 may receive water from a water inlet 44.
  • the mixer 40 may mix water from the water inlet 44 and cleaning detergent from the pump 42 and supply the mixture to the nozzle assembly 26.
  • the electromechanical components, such as the valve 36, regulator 38, mixer 40, and/or pump 42 may be operated and controlled by the batteries provided in battery compartment 28. No external power and/or external electrical wiring is needed.
  • the placement and arrangement of the components of the cleaning system 22 may be provided to result in a low profile configuration for inconspicuous integration into the toilet seat 18. Operation of the cleaning system 22 may be explained with reference to FIG. 13 A, to be discussed in more detail.
  • FIG. 2B a perspective view of the cleaning system 22 is shown with the upper housing portion removed.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 is shown.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 is configured for providing effective access to the areas to be cleaned yet not to interfere with the conventional use of the toilet seat by a user.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may be movable into and out of use and non-use positions.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 is provided with the telescoping member 34.
  • the telescoping member 34 may include a base 46, the outer tubular member 48, the inner tubular member 50, and the biasing member (not depicted).
  • the base 46 may be coupled or secured to the cleaning system housing 24.
  • the base 46 may be a stationary, tubular member for housing the outer tubular member 48.
  • the outer tubular member 48 may be slidably received within the base 46 and the inner tubular member 50 may be slidably received within the outer tubular member 48.
  • the biasing member may be, for example, a spring.
  • the biasing member may provide a biasing force to the inner tubular member 50 to maintain a normally retracted position of the inner tubular member 50 within the outer tubular member 48.
  • the nozzle 32 may further include the dispersal head 33 which may be a rotating nozzle head.
  • the nozzle 32 may be coupled to a distal end of the inner tubular member 50 (FIG. 1E).
  • the outer diameter of the inner tubular member 50 may be smaller than an inner diameter of the outer tubular member 48.
  • An outer diameter of the outer tubular member 48 may be smaller than an inner diameter of the base 46.
  • the inner tubular member 50 may be received within the outer tubular member 48 and the outer tubular member may be received in the base 46.
  • the telescoping member 34 may be actuated such that the inner tubular member 50 extends from a retracted position within the outer tubular member 48 to an extended position where the nozzle 32 is positioned in an area of the toilet to be cleaned, such as, for example, an area of the toilet bowl 14 (FIG. IE).
  • One such manner to actuate the nozzle assembly 26 from the retracted position to the extended position is hydropower, such as fluid pressure as previously described.
  • the base 46 may not move during operation of the cleaning system 22, but rather may operate as a connection point to the cleaning system 22.
  • a plurality of apertures 52 may be provided in a rear of the cleaning system housing 24 for securing an upper housing portion thereto with a plurality of fasteners (not shown).
  • the upper housing portion may conceal or substantially conceal the components of the cleaning system 22.
  • the cleaning system housing 24 may include a nozzle housing 54 (FIG. 2B in phantom; FIG. 3 in cross-section) for covering and/or protecting the nozzle 32 when the telescoping member 34 is in the retracted position.
  • FIG. 2C a perspective view of the cleaning system 22 may be seen with the upper housing portion removed.
  • the cleaning system housing 24 may include apertures 56a for receiving fasteners 56f for securing the cleaning system housing 24 to the toilet 10 (FIG. IB). Although other methods of coupling the cleaning system housing 24 to the toilet 10 are contemplated. Alternatively, although depicted and described as being located in the neck of the toilet, the cleaning system housing 24 may be coupled elsewhere to the toilet 10.
  • the battery compartment 28 may receive batteries 58, for example, the battery compartment 28 may receive four batteries, although other quantities of batteries are contemplated.
  • the cleaning system housing 24 may be provided with an upper housing portion, such as a cover, to provide a profile of the cleaning system 22 that substantially conforms and/or complements with the toilet seat 18, toilet seat lid 20, and toilet 10 (FIGS. IB and 3).
  • the cleaning system 22 may have two or more positions.
  • the first position may be a rest position 60.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may be retracted such that the inner tubular member 50 is substantially retracted into the outer tubular member 48.
  • the inner tubular member 50 may be retained in the outer tubular member 48 with a biasing member, such as, for example, a spring.
  • the rest position 60 is out of the way of the user.
  • the nozzle 32 (and dispersal head 33, if provided) may be located beneath the nozzle housing 54.
  • the nozzle 32 may be substantially inside or hidden within the nozzle housing 54.
  • the second position may be an operating position 62.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 In the operating position 62, the nozzle assembly 26 may be extended such that the inner tubular member 50 is substantially extended out of outer tubular member 48 and into the designated area of the toilet 10 to be cleaned.
  • the extension of the nozzle assembly 26 may be accomplished with fluid pressure, as previously described.
  • the fluid pressure may counteract the biasing force of the biasing member to allow for the inner tubular member 50 to move toward the operating position 62. Fluid pressure may also allow for the rotation of the dispersal head 33.
  • the nozzle housing 54 may be coupled, connected, or otherwise secured to the cleaning system housing 24 and/or the upper housing portion of the cleaning system housing 24.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may extend forward toward a center of the toilet bowl 14 and downward into the toilet bowl 14. That is, the rest position 60 may be located near a rear of the toilet bowl 14 and near a top of the toilet bowl 14. As the nozzle assembly 26 is actuated to the operating position 62, the nozzle assembly 26 may extend laterally forward from the rear toward the middle of the toilet bowl 14. The nozzle assembly 26 may additional extend from near the top of the toilet bowl 14 and/or bottom of the toilet seat 18 downward into a lower portion of the toilet bowl 14, such as near the rim channel 66.
  • cleaning detergent is supplied from the cleaning compartment 30 via the pump 42 to the mixer 40.
  • Water may be admitted to the mixer 40 through the water inlet 44 via the regulator 38 and valve 36.
  • the liquid pressure of the mixed solution from the mixer 40 may cause the telescoping member 34 to extend toward the operating position 62 in an area of the toilet 10 to be cleaned, such as an area of the toilet bowl 14 (FIG. 3).
  • the fluid pressure may defeat the biasing member and move the inner tubular member 50 of the telescoping member 34 from the rest position 60 to the operating position 62 (FIG. 3).
  • the mixed solution flows through the telescoping member 34 to the nozzle 32.
  • the mixed solution then exits the nozzle 32 to clean the toilet bowl 14.
  • the nozzle 32 may direct fluid for cleaning.
  • the fluid pressure of the mixed solution may cause the dispersal head 33 to rotate, such as rotating 360°, to direct and/or spray fluid around the toilet bowl 14 in a circular pattern.
  • the dispersal head 33 may have an opening or openings.
  • Various configurations are contemplated for dispensing the fluid depending upon the desired coverage, direction and flow of the fluid.
  • the designated areas of the toilet 10 to be cleaned may be areas and/or surfaces of the toilet bowl 14, such as, for example, the underside 64 of the top of the toilet bowl 14, the rim channel 66, an upper or lower surface or a top of the rim, and an inner surface 68 of the toilet bowl 14.
  • the areas of the toilet 10 to be cleaned may be areas and/or surfaces such as, for example, the underside surface of the toilet seat 18 and/or an underside surface of the toilet seat lid 20.
  • the cleaning system 22 may further include a rinse cycle.
  • a rinse cycle water is admitted through water inlet 44, however it is not mixed with a cleaning detergent from cleaning compartment 30. Instead, the water is provided to the nozzle assembly 26 and the pressure of the water extends the nozzle assembly 26 from the rest position 60 to the operating position 62 (FIG. 3) for rinsing debris or a cleaning detergent from the cleaned surfaces.
  • the operating position 62 is shown a particular distance into the toilet bowl 14, the distance of the operating position 62 may be longer or shorter.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may be operated from fluid pressure. Thus, it may operate when cleaning detergent, disinfectant, deodorizer, water, or other liquid, or any combination of the foregoing liquids are supplied to the nozzle assembly 26.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may be actuated with mechanical or electromechanical means, such as, for example, with a motor, gear, and/or cam system.
  • the fluid flowing into the inner tubular member 50 may have two functions. First, the fluid may operate to move the inner tubular member 50 from a retracted position to an extend position. Second, the fluid may operate to clean and/or rinse a designated area of the toilet bowl 14.
  • FIG. 4 a top view of the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 is shown.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may be seen to extend into an area of the toilet 10 to be cleaned.
  • the area of the toilet 10 to be cleaned may be an area within the toilet bowl 14 (FIG. IE).
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may extend into an area of the toilet seat 18, as viewed from the perspective of the top view of the toilet seat 18 in FIG. 4.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may extend any number of distances so long as the distance selected is capable of supplying the desired fluids or cleaning liquids to the area to be cleaned.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may extend any distances such as 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 or beyond 1/2 of the way into the space as viewed from the perspective in FIG. 4.
  • FIG. 4 shows the nozzle assembly 26 extending about 1/4 of the way into the space.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 also extends downwardly into the toilet bowl 14 as shown in FIG. 3 and that extent and direction may vary in accordance with the principles of fluid delivery into the toilet bowl 14 for purposes of cleaning.
  • the length and directionality of the nozzle assembly 26 may be selected to achieve the desired distance and directionality at which the nozzle assembly 26 extends into the area to be cleaned, preferably, in the toilet bowl 14. Any of these distances and/or locations may correspond to the operating position 62 (FIG. 3).
  • FIG. 5A a perspective view of the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly
  • the cleaning compartment 30 may be a cleaner bottle or a reservoir.
  • the cleaning compartment 30 may be disposable or refillable or reusable.
  • the cleaning compartment 30 may slide with respect to the cleaning system housing 24.
  • a user may remove the cleaning compartment 30 to replace it with a subsequent cleaning compartment 30.
  • the cleaning compartment 30 is reusable or refillable, a user may remove the cleaning compartment 30 and fill it with a cleaning detergent from a detergent supply and insert the cleaning compartment 30 back into the cleaning system housing 24.
  • the cleaning compartment 30 may be capable of holding any fluid needed to clean an area of the toilet, for example, a cleaning detergent, a disinfectant, a deodorizer, etc.
  • FIG. 5B a perspective view of the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly
  • the battery compartment 28 may include batteries or other power source to control the electromechanical components, such as, for example, but not limited to the valve 36 (FIG. 2A), the regulator 38 (FIG. 2A), the mixer 40 (FIG. 2A), and/or the pump 42 (FIG. 2A).
  • the battery compartment 28 may be removable and may slide with respect to the cleaning system housing 24. To insert or replace batteries, a user may slide the battery compartment 28 out of the cleaning system housing 24, remove old, inoperable batteries (if necessary) and insert new batteries into the compartment.
  • the battery compartment 28 may provide a housing for other ways of providing power to the cleaning system 22. As previously discussed, the battery compartment 28 and/or the cleaning compartment 30 may be removed from the cleaning system housing 24 in a manner other than sliding.
  • cleaning system 22 may be actuated automatically from a preprogrammed schedule and/or manually by a user.
  • the cleaning system 22 may be actuated automatically after a toilet flush by a user during the normal course of toilet use (e.g. , when the user has used the toilet to discharge waste).
  • the cleaning system 22 may be actuated automatically by a program outside of the normal course of toilet use by a user.
  • the user may actuate the cleaning system 22 with a button located on the toilet 10 or the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 1.2.
  • the user may actuate the cleaning system 22 remotely with a control or with a remote computer application (e.g. a smart phone or tablet).
  • the cleaning system 22 may be actuated by a remote signal, such as a wireless, radio, or Bluetooth signal.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 112 may be the same or similar to the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12, except that the nozzle assembly 126 may extend downward from the toilet seat lid 120.
  • the nozzle assembly 126 may include a spray nozzle 132.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 112 may include the nozzle assembly 126 located within a groove or recess 172 of the toilet seat lid 120 of the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 112.
  • the spray nozzle 132 may be attached to a connecting member 134.
  • the connecting member 134 may allow the spray nozzle 132 to be rotated from a position retracted within the lid (FIG.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 112 may include a cleaning system 122.
  • the components of the cleaning system 122 may be the same or similar as deeming system 22.
  • the cleaning system 122 may have a battery compartment 128 and a cleaning compartment 130.
  • fluid pressure provided via hose 170 may extend the nozzle assembly 126 from the retracted position 160 to the extended position 162 (FIG. 6C), similar to the manner in which nozzle assembly 26 is extended.
  • the nozzle assembly 126 When the cleaning system 122 is not in use, the nozzle assembly 126 may initially be in a retracted position 160 within the toilet seat lid 120 of the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 112. The nozzle assembly 126 may be stored in a recess 172 provided in the toilet seat lid 120. When the cleaning system 122 is in use, the nozzle may be rotated from the retracted position 160 to the extended position 162 (FIG. 6C). The nozzle assembly 126, once extended, may deliver a cleaning detergent, cleaning solution, or water to an area to be cleaned, similar to the method described with relation to cleaning system 22. The area to be cleaned may be an area and/or surface of the interior of the toilet bowl (not depicted) and/or an area and/or surface of the toilet seat 118.
  • the nozzle assembly 126 may deliver the cleaning solution or other fluid to a rim of the toilet bowl, an inner side wall of the toilet bowl, or a sump area of the toilet bowl.
  • One manner to extend the nozzle assembly 126, as previously described with relation to nozzle assembly 26 is hydropower, such as fluid pressure. Although other manners to extend the nozzle assembly 126 are contemplated, such as for example, by a motor.
  • FIGS. 7A-7C perspective views of an alternate toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 1012 are shown.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 1012 may be the same or similar to the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12, except that the nozzle assembly 1026 may be located on a lower surface of a toilet seat lid 1020.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 1012 may include a toilet seat 1018.
  • the nozzle assembly 1026 may include a spray nozzle 1032, which may be a rotating spray nozzle.
  • the nozzle assembly 1026 may include a peristaltic pump.
  • the toilet 1000 may include a toilet bowl 1014 and a toilet tank 1016.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 1012 may include a reservoir 1030 in a neck of the base of the toilet bowl 1014.
  • the reservoir 1030 may include a cover 1080.
  • the cover 1080 may allow access to the reservoir.
  • the reservoir 1030 may be filled and/or refilled with any cleaning or disinfecting fluid by opening the cover 1080.
  • the reservoir 1030 may be disposable.
  • the toilet seat lid 1020 may include a supply line 1082.
  • the supply line 1082 may be integral with the toilet seat lid 1020.
  • the supply line 1082 may be a flexible tubing inserted into a channel of the toilet seat lid 1020.
  • the supply line 1082 may connect an outlet (not shown) of the reservoir 1030 to the nozzle assembly 1026 for delivery of a fluid, such as a cleaning fluid or solution, to the toilet bowl 1014.
  • FIG. 7C depicts the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 1012 in operation dispersing the solution of water and cleaning detergent to an inner surface of the toilet bowl 1014.
  • One such manner to actuate the nozzle assembly 1026 is hydropower, such as fluid pressure as previously described with relation to nozzle assembly 26. Although other manners to extend the nozzle assembly 1026 are contemplated.
  • FIGS. 8A-8C perspective views of an alternate toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 10012 are shown.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 10012 may be the same or similar to the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12, except that the nozzle assembly 10026 may include one or more nozzles 10032 on or within the toilet seat 10018.
  • the one or more nozzles 10032 may be a plurality of nozzles 10032 located on a lower surface of a toilet seat 10018 of the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 10012.
  • the one or more nozzles 10032 may be spray nozzles. Although four nozzles 10032 are depicted, more or fewer nozzles may be provided.
  • the one or more nozzles 10032 may be actuated to move about the lower surface of the toilet seat 10018 such that the location of the one or more nozzles 10032 may be changed.
  • a user or program may select the location of the one or more nozzles 10032 for each cleaning cycle of the toilet 10000 to locate the one or more nozzles 10032 in the area of the toilet 10000 to be cleaned.
  • the one or more nozzles 10032 may be located at a plurality of locations along the lower surface of the toilet seat 10018.
  • the nozzles 10032 may be located circumferentially around the toilet seat 10018.
  • the nozzles 10032 may be located such that they are located symmetrically about a center line of the toilet seat 10018.
  • the nozzles 10032 may be located such that they are equally spaced around the circumference of the toilet seat 10018.
  • the nozzles 10032 may be located as desired, such as another pattern or randomly spaced around the circumference of the toilet seat 10018.
  • the nozzles 10032 may be located such that an entire interior surface of the toilet bowl 10014 is covered with the cleaning solution.
  • FIG. 8B a perspective view of the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly
  • the reservoir 10012 is shown and may include a reservoir 10030 in a neck of the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 10012.
  • the reservoir 10030 may be filled with a cleaning detergent or disinfecting fluid.
  • the reservoir 10030 may be removeable from a recess in the neck of the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 10012. In this manner the reservoir 10030 may be replaced with another reservoir filled with the same fluid or a different fluid such that the reservoir 10030 is disposable.
  • the reservoir 10030 may also include a cap. The cap may be removed to allow filling or refilling of the reservoir through a port (not shown) such that the reservoir 10030 is reusable.
  • the reservoir 10030 may be filled or refilled while located in the recess of the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 10012 or when removed from the recess. [0069] Referring again to FIG.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 10012 may include one or more supply lines 10082.
  • the one or more supply lines 10082 may be integral with the toilet seat 10018 and may correspond to the one or more nozzles 10032.
  • the one or more supply lines 10082 may be a flexible tubing inserted into a channel of the toilet seat 10018.
  • the one or more supply lines 10082 may connect an outlet (not shown) of the reservoir 10030 to the one or more nozzles 10032 for delivery of a cleaning fluid to the toilet bowl 10014.
  • the one or more nozzles 10032 may deliver a cleaning solution to an interior of the toilet bowl 10014.
  • FIGS 9A-9C a perspective view of a toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly installed on a toilet 10 is shown.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly may be the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 may include a supply line 82 connected to a water supply line 90 which feeds the toilet tank 16. Alternatively, the supply line 82 may be connected directly to the toilet tank 16 or to another water source.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12 may include an actuator 92 on the cleaning system housing 24 for initiating a cleaning cycle.
  • the actuator 92 may be a push button.
  • the cleaning system 22 may be operated automatically or remotely.
  • FIGS. 9B and 9C depict the cleaning system 22 in operation.
  • the nozzle assembly 26 may be in the extended position due to fluid pressure of the fluid supplied to the area of the toilet bowl 14 to be cleaned.
  • the outlet or nozzle 32 and/or dispersal head 33 may operate to disperse the cleaning solution on the interior surfaces of the toilet bowl 14 and/or the underside of the toilet seat 18.
  • One such manner to actuate the nozzle assembly 26 from the retracted position to the extended position is hydropower, such as fluid pressure as previously described. Although other manners to extend the nozzle assembly 26 are contemplated.
  • FIG. 10 partial cross-sectional view of an alternate a toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 212 is shown.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 212 may be the same or similar to the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12, except that nozzle assembly 226 extends in a curved manner into an area of a toilet bowl 214 to be cleaned.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 212 may include the nozzle assembly 226 located below the toilet seat (not shown).
  • the nozzle assembly 226 may include a connecting member 234 and a nozzle 232.
  • the nozzle 232 may be a rotating nozzle.
  • the connecting member 234 may allow a nozzle 232 of the nozzle assembly 226 to be extended downward from a position 260 retracted beneath the toilet seat to a position 262 extended into an area of the toilet bowl 214 to be cleaned.
  • hydropower such as fluid pressure as previously described with relation to nozzle assembly 26.
  • other manners to extend the nozzle assembly 226 are contemplated, such as for example, by a motor.
  • FIGS. 11 A and 11B a perspective view of an alternate toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 312 of a toilet 310 is shown.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 312 may be the same or similar to the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 12, except that the nozzle assembly 326 may extend downward into an area to be cleaned of the toilet bowl 314.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 312 may include the nozzle assembly 326 located within a toilet seat 318 of the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 312.
  • the nozzle assembly 326 may include a nozzle 332 attached to a connecting member 334.
  • the connecting member 334 may allow the nozzle 332 to be extend from a position retracted within the toilet seat 318 (not depicted) to a position extended past the toilet seat 318 of the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 312 (FIG.
  • the nozzle 332 may be a rotating nozzle.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly 312 may include cleaning system 322.
  • the cleaning system 322 may include a cover (not depicted) over a recess 390 which houses components of the cleaning system 322.
  • the nozzle assembly 326 may be substantially retracted into a nozzle housing 354.
  • the nozzle assembly 326 once extended, may deliver a cleaning detergent, water, or other fluid to the toilet bowl 314 of the toilet 310.
  • the nozzle assembly 326 may deliver the cleaning fluid to a rim of the toilet bowl 314, to the interior surface of the toilet bowl 314, and/or to an underside of the toilet seat 318 or toilet lid 320.
  • One manner to actuate the nozzle assembly 326 from the retracted position to the extended position is hydropower, such as fluid pressure as previously described with relation to nozzle assembly 26.
  • hydropower such as fluid pressure as previously described with relation to nozzle assembly 26.
  • other manners to extend the nozzle assembly 326 are contemplated, such as for example, by a motor.
  • FIG. 12 a schematic of a toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly is shown.
  • the schematic shows that embodiments of the various toilet bowl cleaning seat assemblies may be combined or interchanged without departing from the invention.
  • the access to the battery compartment and the cleaning detergent compartment may be provided in the side or the top of the upper housing portion or base cover 370 of the cleaning system housing.
  • the nozzle may be provided in the toilet lid 372, the toilet seat 374, the lower housing portion or base 376 of the cleaning system housing, or other components of the toilet.
  • the various nozzle assemblies may incorporate features of the other embodiments and may be actuated in the same or similar manners, such as, for example, fluid pressure.
  • toilet bowl cleaning seat assemblies may be combined into a single embodiment to achieve cleaning of a designated area to be cleaned in a toilet, such as a toilet bowl.
  • cleaning fluid may be pumped with pump 400 from the cleaner tank 402 to a mixer 404.
  • water may be supplied from a water inlet 406 via a check valve 408, a regulator 410, and/or solenoid valve 412 to the mixer 404.
  • the mixer 404 may combine the water and cleaning fluid from the cleaner tank 402, such as cleaning or disinfecting detergent, and supply the solution to the nozzle assembly 414.
  • the nozzle assembly 414 may be configured in accordance with the principles of the invention and may include any of the foregoing nozzle assemblies to distribute the mixed water and cleaning fluid to clean the toilet bowl or other designated area of a toilet.
  • FIG. 13B depicts an exemplary cleaning procedure.
  • the pump and valve are off, or not actuated and the cleaning system is not actuated.
  • the pump is turned on, but the valve remains off, and only cleaning detergent is supplied to the mixer.
  • the pump is tinned off, and the valve is turned on for a first predetermined time X, to add water to the mixer and initiate a cleaning cycle through the nozzle assembly as previously described.
  • the pump remains off and the valve is also turned off for a second predetermined time Y.
  • the solution is allowed to soak on the surfaces of the toilet.
  • the valve is turned on for a predetermined time Z and only water is supplied to the nozzle assembly to rinse the cleaning detergent from the surfaces of the toilet.
  • the predetermined times X, Y, and Z may be selected by the user to initiate a daily clean or a deep clean (such as a weekly, biweekly, or monthly clean).
  • the amount of time spent injecting cleaner and soaking the toilet surfaces may affect the cleaning ability of a particular cycle.
  • the predetermined times X, Y, Z may be altered at any time to provide the desired and personalized cleaning procedure.
  • the predetermined times X, Y, Z may be seconds, although other time units are contemplated, such as microseconds, minutes, or hours. It may be appreciated that the order of the foregoing steps may be altered to achieve a customized or optimal cleaning cycle.
  • FIG. 14 A a schematic of an actuation system for a toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly is shown.
  • the pump 400 and mixer 404 may be replaced with a venturi 500.
  • water may be supplied from a water inlet 506 via a solenoid diverter valve 512 to the venturi 500.
  • cleaning fluid may be admitted from the cleaner tank 502 to the venturi 500 through a check valve 516.
  • the water supplied through the solenoid diverter valve 512 may create a negative pressure ih the venturi 500. The negative pressure may pull or such the cleaner out of the cleaner tank 502 and into the venturi 500.
  • the water and cleaning fluid from the cleaner tank 502, such as cleaning or disinfecting detergent, may be mixed in the venturi 500 during operation of the assembly.
  • the venturi 500 may then supply the mixed solution to the nozzle assembly 514.
  • the nozzle assembly 514 may be configured in accordance with the principles of the invention and may include any of the foregoing nozzle assemblies to distribute the mixed water and cleaning fluid to clean the toilet bowl or other designated area of a toilet. Control of the solution from the venturi 500 to the nozzle assembly 514 may be performed with a check valve 518.
  • FIG. 14B depicts an exemplary cleaning procedure.
  • the solenoid diverter valve 512 may be off, that is both openings 1 and 2 of the valve 512 may be closed. At this point, the cleaning system is not actuated.
  • the first opening 1 is opened, opening 1 may lead to the venturi 500.
  • the second opening 2 (directly to the nozzle assembly 514) may remain closed.
  • This first time period T may represent the mixing (in the venturi 500) and the cleaning portion of the cycle.
  • the time period T may be about 15 seconds, although other time periods are contemplated.
  • the solenoid valve 512 may again be closed such that both the first opening 1 and the second opening 2 are closed.
  • the second time period U may represent the time where the cleaning solution is allowed to soak on the surfaces of the toilet.
  • the second time period U may be about 1 minute, although other time periods are contemplated.
  • the solenoid valve 512 is turned on such that the second opening 2 is open and the first opening 1 is closed. This allows water to rinse the cleaning solution from the surfaces of the toilet.
  • the solenoid valve 512 may be turned on for a third time period V. During the third time period V, only water is supplied to the nozzle assembly 514 to rinse the cleaning detergent from the surfaces of the toilet.
  • the time period V may be about 1 minute, although other time periods are contemplated.
  • the solenoid valve 512 may be shut off such that both openings 1 and 2 may be closed. This represents the cleaning cycle in the off position until again actuated, either automatically or manually.
  • the predetermined times T, U, and V may be selected by the user to initiate a daily clean or a deep clean (such as a weekly, biweekly, or monthly clean).
  • the amount of time spent injecting cleaner and soaking the toilet surfaces may affect the cleaning ability of a particular cycle.
  • the predetermined times T, U, and V may be altered at any time to provide the desired and personalized cleaning procedure.
  • the predetermined times T, U, and V may be seconds, although other time units are contemplated, such as microseconds, minutes, or hours. It may be appreciated that the order of the foregoing steps may be altered to achieve a customized or optimal cleaning cycle.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly of the present disclosure may, for example, help clean the toilet, deliver a preset amount of detergent or cleaning solution into the inner ceramic surfaces of the toilet (including the rim, on top of the rim, under the rim, and the bowl) and around the water line in the bowl.
  • the cleaning solution may act as a disinfectant agent before being washed away with an optional rinse cycle or a normal toilet flush (i.e., a flush during user operation of the toilet).
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly of the present disclosure may prevent biofilms formation in the toilet, for example, around the waterline inside the toilet bowl or under the rim.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly of the present disclosure may be plumbed in at the toilet tank water inlet.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly of the present disclosure may be battery operated to control the electromechanical components and mechanically operated using hydropower.
  • the cleaning solution may be liquid stored in a separate reservoir inside the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly of the present disclosure may allow the user to activate the cleaning cycle by the push of a single button.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly of the present disclosure may include a night light feature.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly of the present disclosure may clean the top surface of the toilet rim and the bottom surface of the toilet seat.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly of the present disclosure may be programmable and/or remote controlled.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly of the present disclosure integrates all the necessary components for storing, delivering, and/or controlling the cleaning agent inside the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly.
  • a user may have to acquire only the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly, as an aftermarket product, and install it on a toilet of their choice. It may therefore be appreciated that a user may not be required to change their entire toilet or bathroom.
  • the toilet bowl cleaning seat assembly of the present disclosure may have the appearance of a regular toilet seat with a nonintrusive design and may fit perfectly in any typical or existing bathroom.

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La présente invention concerne un siège de nettoyage de cuvette de toilettes qui comprend un siège de toilettes qui a la capacité de nettoyer la cuvette de toilettes. Le siège de nettoyage de cuvette de toilettes intègre un système de nettoyage dans le siège de toilettes. Le système de nettoyage comprend les parties composantes, telles que la pompe, la solution de nettoyage et l'ensemble buse pour distribuer les liquides pour nettoyer la cuvette de toilettes. L'ensemble buse peut s'étendre dans la zone de cuvette de toilettes pendant le nettoyage, mais autrement peut être rétractée dans le siège pour éviter d'interférer avec l'utilisateur et l'utilisation prévue des toilettes.
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