WO2021028801A1

WO2021028801A1 - Toilet seat assembly

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Publication number: WO2021028801A1
Application number: PCT/IB2020/057465
Authority: WO
Inventors: Saransh GUPTA; Siddhant GUPTA
Original assignee: Gupta Saransh; Gupta Siddhant
Priority date: 2019-08-09
Filing date: 2020-08-07
Publication date: 2021-02-18

Abstract

The present invention provides a toilet seat assembly (1000) which minimizing the use of water during flushing activities. The assembly (1000) comprises a toilet bowl (100), a blocking member (200), a flush tank (300), a storage compartment (400), and a second discharge pipe (500). The toilet bowl (100) has a discharge opening (110) extending into a first discharge pipe (120) and the discharge opening (110) forms a U-section (112). The storage compartment (400) retains remnant water from the U-section (112). During urination, the blocking member (200) closes and the U-section (112) remains empty thereby allowing the urine to directly exit. During excretion, the second discharge pipe (500) closes and the blocking member (200) opens thereby allowing the remnant water from the storage compartment (400) to move into the U-section (112). By flushing excreta is pushed from the U-section (112) and fresh remnant water from the U-section (112) moves into the storage compartment (400) after flushing thereby emptying the U-section (112) for further use. A method of operating the assembly (1000) is also provided.

Description

TOILET SEAT ASSEMBLY

FIELD OF THE INVENTION:

[0001] The present invention generally relates to the field of toilet assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to a toilet seat assembly and method of operating the same for minimizing the use of water during flushing operation. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:

[0002] Toilets and more specifically, flushing operation of the toilets forms one of the basic causes of the daily water requirements in households. Further, toilet seat assemblies from the time immemorial have been designed with toilet having water stored in a U-section, at all times. This, however, results in unnecessary usage of large amount of water. Tanks attached to the toilet seats are required to continuously supply water into the U-section, after every operation/use.

[0003] In the present scenario where water scarcity has become a real concern, the unnecessary accumulation of water is undesirable. Various measures, however, have been taken at household levels to avoid wastage of water. Groundwater, which is, in major cities, a primary source of water for various household requirements, is also being depleted due to high consumption. Thus, steps need to be taken in order to not only conserve as much groundwater, as one can, but also develop technologies to reduce unnecessary consumption of water at whatever level possible.

[0004] Moreover, the toilet design and the flushing techniques has remained the same for centuries now. The dire scenario in the world entering into a perpetual scarcity of water requires an urgent need to focus attention in saving water as much as possible. While, the basic needs such as drinking, farming, industrial use or the like are more or less inevitable, attention needs to be drawn towards unconventional techniques and methods of saving water. Further, there is a significant scope of improvement in activities such as flushing of toilets, when it comes to drawing a plan towards a long term conservation of water. However, the water conservation apparatuses are generally big and bulky, taking up most of the installation space, and thus not desirable.

[0005] In view of the above limitations of the conventional approaches, assemblies and methods, there exists a need to provide a toilet seat assembly which would in turn address the issues including, but not limited to, usage of large amount of water for flushing operation, toilet assemblies where water is perpetually stored in the U-section and big and bulky water conservation apparatuses in the field of toilet flushing. Moreover, there is a need to provide a toilet seat assembly which would manage the flushing operation in view of urination and excretion, in turn saving a large amount of water.

[0006] Thus, the above-described deficiencies of conventional approaches, assemblies and methods thereof, are merely intended to provide an overview of some of the problems of conventional approaches and are not intended to be exhaustive. Other problems with conventional approaches, assemblies and methods, and their corresponding benefits of the various nonlimiting embodiments described herein may become further apparent upon review of the following description.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:

[0007] The following presents a simplified summary of the invention to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the present invention. It is not intended to identify the key/critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some concept of the invention in a simplified form as a prelude to a more detailed description of the invention presented later.

[0008] It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a toilet seat assembly which prevents wastage of large amount of water. The toilet seat assembly in view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior-art, the general purpose of the present invention is to provide a toilet seat assembly that is capable of induding all advantages of the prior art and also overcomes the drawbacks inherent in the prior art offering some added advantages.

[0009] It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a toilet seat assembly which facilitates separate discharge pipes and flushing arrangements for urination and excretion.

[0010] It is another object of the present invention to provide a toilet seat assembly wherein water is absent in U-section of the toilet, thereby enabling the urine to exit through a discharge pipe of the toilet. Thus, the toilet seat assembly reduces the presence of contaminated water in the U-section which requires more water to dear contaminated mixture.

[0011] It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a toilet seat assembly with a storage compartment for storing water that may later be used during excretion.

[0012] It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a toilet seat assembly which stops foul smell from storage tank of the toilet.

[0013] It is another object of the present invention to provide a toilet seat assembly which is economically more viable with improved sanitation.

[0014] Accordingly, in an aspect, the present invention provides a toilet seat assembly comprising a toilet bowl, a blocking member, a flush tank, a storage compartment, and a second discharge pipe. The toilet bowl has a discharge opening extending into a first discharge pipe and the discharge opening forms a U-section. The blocking member is positioned in the first discharge pipe between the U-section and a first discharge exit of the first discharge pipe. The flush tank is configured to store water for flushing. The storage compartment is coupled with an upper surface of the first discharge pipe and configured to retain remnant water from the U-section after flushing. The second discharge pipe is coupled with the storage compartment such that one end of the second discharge pipe opens in the U-section and other end of the second discharge pipe opens in the first discharge pipe. During urination, the blocking member is configured to be in a closed position and the U-section is configured to remain empty thereby allowing the urine to pass through the second discharge pipe and directly exiting through the first discharge exit of the first discharge pipe. During excretion, the second discharge pipe is configured to be in a dosed position and the blocking member is configured to be in an open position thereby allowing the remnant water from the storage compartment to move into the U-section. Further, the water from the flush tank is released in the toilet bowl thereby pushing the excreta from the U-section into the first discharge pipe resulting in discharge of the excreta through the first discharge exit. Furthermore, fresh remnant water from the U-section is allowed to move into the storage compartment after flushing thereby emptying the U-section for further use.

[0015] Accordingly, in another aspect, the present invention provides a method of operating a toilet seat assembly.

[0016] Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, details the invention in different embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:

[0017] While the specification concludes with claims that particularly point out and distinctly claim the invention, it is believed that the advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description of expressly disclosed exemplary embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings and detailed description which follow are intended to be merely illustrative of the expressly disclosed exemplary embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention as set forth in the appended claims. In the drawings:

[0018] Fig. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a toilet seat assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Fig. 2 illustrates a side view of the toilet seat assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Fig. 3 illustrates a side view of the toilet seat assembly showing a plurality of buttons in an uncompressed state in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Fig. 4 illustrates a side view of the toilet seat assembly showing the plurality of buttons in a compressed state in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Fig. 5 illustrates the mechanism used for applying force on the uncompressed plurality of buttons for various functionalities based on the requirement for shifting or transforming orientation of the toilet seat assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; [0023] Fig. 6 illustrates the mechanism used for applying force on the plurality of buttons with compressed state for various functionalities based on the requirement for shifting or transforming orientation of the toilet seat assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Fig. 7 illustrates a side view of the toilet seat assembly with a flush valve, and a gear and pulley mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Fig. 8 illustrates a top view of the toilet seat assembly with a toilet seat and a toilet lid in an upward direction in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Fig. 9 illustrates a top view of the toilet seat assembly with the toilet seat in a downward direction and the toilet lid in an upward direction in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[002h Fig. 10 illustrates a side view of the toilet seat assembly for the purpose of urination in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Fig. 11 illustrates a side view of the toilet seat assembly for the purpose of excretion in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Fig. 12 illustrates a side view of the toilet seat assembly after flushing action is initiated in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0030] Fig. 13 illustrates a side view of the toilet seat assembly again ready for further use in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:

CALL OUT LIST 1000 Toilet seat assembly

100 toilet bowl

110 discharge opening 112 U-section 120 first discharge pipe

122 first discharge exit 130 plurality of buttons

131 first cylinder

132 second cylinder 132' second cylinder

132’a surface of second cylinder 132’b hollow area H height of second cylinder

133 first movable member

134 second movable member

H' height of second movable member

H” height of compressed second movable member

135 support member

136a, 136b, 136c, 136d, 136e plurality of gears 137 panel 138a first base 138b second base 139 belt F fixtures 140 toilet seat 150 plurality of holes 160 toilet lid 200 blocking member

300 flush tank 310 first knob 320 second knob 330 third knob 340 plurality of switches 350 fourth knob 360 flush valve

400 storage compartment 410 first valve 420 arm

430 spring or cushion

500 second discharge pipe

510 one end of second discharge pipe

520 second end of second discharge pipe

530 second valve

540 barrier

550 U-shaped section

600 gear and pulley mechanism

610 pulley

620 rope or rod or a pinion rack shaft

630 weight

640 latch or support

[0031] The exemplary embodiments described herein detail for illustrative purposes are subject to many variations in the structure and design. It should be emphasized, however, that the present invention is not limited to a particular toilet seat assembly as shown and described herein. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0032] The use of terms “including,” “comprising," or “having” and variations thereof herein are meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items.

[0033] Further, the terms, “an” and “a" herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.

[0034] Referring to Fig. 1, the invention will now be described in more detail. A toilet seat assembly (1000), as shown in Fig. 1, comprises a toilet bowl (100), a blocking member (200), a flush tank (300), a storage compartment (400), and second discharge pipe (500). The toilet seat assembly (1000) includes conventional toilet seat assembly such as, but not limited to, flush toilet, squat toilet or the like. The toilet seat assembly (1000) minimizes water usage for flushing such that there is minimum usage of water for flushing out urine.

[0035] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the toilet bowl (100), as shown in Fig. 1, has a discharge opening (110) which extends into a first discharge pipe (120). In particular, a bottom portion of the toilet bowl (100) is tapered which defines the discharge opening (110). Further, the discharge opening (110) forms a U-section (112). The U-section (112) can also be referred as S-section, S-trap, P-section, where all are synonym or variations used for same objective. The toilet bowl (100) has a usual upper opening which is encircled by a toilet seat (140) of conventional shape. The toilet bowl (100) and the toilet seat (140) are covered by a toilet lid (160) of conventional shape. The toilet seat (140) and the toilet lid (160) are hinged at one end of the toilet bowl (100) and are adapted to move in upward and downward direction. Furthermore, the toilet bowl (100) is provided with a plurality of holes (150) through which water from the flush tank (300) is released into the toilet bowl (100) for flushing out the urine and excreta. The term excreta refers to the waste matter discharged from the body such as semisolid feces or stool.

[0036] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the toilet bowl (100) is provided with a plurality of buttons (130) arranged on an upper surface of the toilet bowl (100), as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. The plurality of buttons (130) are configured to be in a primary position in absence of pressure applied on the plurality of buttons (130), and in a secondary position in presence of pressure applied on the plurality of buttons (130) through the toilet seat (140) when a user sits on the toilet seat (140). Each of the plurality of buttons (130), as shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, comprises a first cylinder (131), a second cylinder (132), and a first movable member (133). The first cylinder (131) is positioned partly inside and partly outside the toilet bowl (100). The second cylinder (132) is positioned underneath the first cylinder (131) such that the first cylinder (131) rests upon the second cylinder (132). The first movable member (133) is disposed within the first cylinder (131) and is configured to rest upon the second cylinder (132) when the toilet seat (140) and the toilet lid (160) are in the upward direction, as shown in Fig. 3. Further, the first movable member (133) along with the first cylinder (131) compress and move within the second cylinder (132) in presence of pressure applied on the plurality of buttons (130) through the toilet seat (140) when the toilet seat (140) is placed downwards and a user sits on the toilet seat (140), as shown in Fig. 4. In other words, the plurality of buttons (130) are pressed or pushed by the surface of toilet seat (140) due to weight of the user sitting on top of the toilet seat (140) thus changing or compressing the original orientation of the first cylinder (131) and the first movable member (133).

[003h In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the toilet seat (140) is provided with a plurality of bulges on a lower surface which are configured to coincide with the plurality of buttons (130) in presence of pressure applied on the plurality of buttons (130) through the toilet seat (140) when the user sits on the toilet seat (140). [0038] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of buttons (130), as shown in Fig. 5, further comprises a second movable member (134) coupled with a second cylinder (132’) by way of a support member (135). Each of the plurality of buttons (130) further comprises a plurality of gears (136a, 136b, 136c, 136d, 136e). In particular, the first cylinder (131) and the second cylinder (132’) have a cylindrical, cuboidal or any other similar shape. The first movable member (133) of the first cylinder (131) rests upon a surface (132’a) of the second cylinder (132’). The first movable member (133) and the second movable member (134) include, but not limited to, a spring, rod or the like. The second cylinder (132’) has a hollow area (132'b) such that periphery of the first cylinder (131) moves upwards and downwards inside the second cylinder (132'). The surface (132’a) of the second cylinder (132’) is attached to the support member (135) from one end and the other end of the support member (135) rests upon a panel (137). The support member (135) includes, but not limited to, a rod, rack or the like. The second cylinder (132’) is stationed on a first base (138a) for support and fixtures (F) for maintaining the first base (138a) in position. A bottom part of second cylinder (132’) has a hole for movement of the support member (135). Further, the combination of the gear (136a) and the support member (135) functions as a rack and pinion gear. The second cylinder (132’) has a height (H), as shown in Fig. 5. The gear (136a) is further connected to another gear (136b) whose shaft is attached to a gear (136c), such that when the gear (136c) is rotated a belt (139) rotates another gear (136d). Further, the gear (136d) is attached with a shaft to another gear (136e). The panel (137) rests upon one end of the second movable member (134) and the other end of the second movable member (134) rests upon a second base (138b) whose position is fixed with more fixtures (F). Further, the second movable member (134) in uncompressed state has a height (H’), as shown in Fig 5. Various such arrangements, combinations and connections of the plurality of buttons (130) can be implemented to operate the functions of the plurality of buttons (130) based on the requirement to fulfill the desired objective. One such arrangement of the plurality of buttons (130) is shown in Fig 5. Thus, no limitations should be applicable because of the above mentioned exemplary arrangement of the buttons (130).

[0039] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the blocking member (200), as shown in Fig.1 and Fig. 2, is positioned in the first discharge pipe (120) between the U-section (112) and a first discharge exit (122) of the first discharge pipe (120). The blocking member (200) stops the foul smell from the first discharge exit (122) and configured to be in an open position and closed position based on actions performed by the user. During urination, the blocking member (200) is configured to be in the closed position and during excretion the blocking member (200) is configured to be in the open position. In particular, the blocking member (200) is operationally connected with the plurality of buttons (130) such that the blocking member (200) opens when the plurality of buttons (130) transit from the primary position to the secondary position during excretion.

[0040] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the blocking member (200) is positioned between the U-section (112) and the first discharge exit (122) such that in the closed position the blocking member (200) covers whole internal surface area of the first discharge pipe (120) in such a way that the U-section (112) is in a water/air proof seal from the adjacent surrounding; and in the open position the blocking member (200) does not block the internal surface area of the first discharge pipe (120) and allow anything to pass/move in the internal surface area of the first discharge pipe (120). Further, the blocking member (200) includes, but not limited to, a valve, cap, cover, gate, lid, door or the like.

[0041] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the storage compartment (400), as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 is coupled with a lower surface of the first discharge pipe (120) and is configured to retain remnant water from the U-section (112) after flushing. In particular, the storage compartment (400) is detachably coupled or fixedly coupled with the first discharge pipe (120). The storage compartment (400) comprises a first valve (410) and an arm (420). The first valve (410) is configured for opening and closing of the storage compartment (400). The first valve (410) is located at lower most curvature of the U-section (112) such that all the liquid or water in the toilet bowl (100) exits through the first valve (410) due to gravity. In an open state the first valve (410) allows the remnant water to flow into the storage compartment (400) from the U-section (112) and in a closed state of the first valve (410) the storage compartment (400) is in a water or air proof seal with the U-section (112). Further, the first valve (410) includes, but not limited to, a cap, cover, gate, lid, door, passage or the like. The arm (420) of the storage compartment (400) is hinged at one end with the storage compartment (400) towards the opening of the first valve (410) and movable at other end. The other end of the arm (420) is configured to move in an upward direction to release the remnant water from the storage compartment (400) into the U-section (112) during excretion and in a downward position to re-fill fresh remnant water from the U-section (112) into the storage compartment (400) after flushing. Further, the storage compartment (400) may be detached for cleaning purpose. Furthermore, the storage compartment (400) may have a separate lid or opening for cleaning the storage compartment (400).

[0042] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of buttons (130) arranged on the upper surface of the toilet bowl (100) are operationally connected to the arm (420) such that in presence of pressure applied on the plurality of buttons (130) when the user sits on the toilet seat (140), the arm (420) is enabled to move from a lowest position to a highest position in an upward direction. The force of pressure applied on the plurality of buttons (130) to move the plurality of buttons (130) from the primary position to the secondary position subsequently applies force to move the arm (420) in the upward direction with the help of mechanical components such as, but not limited to, a strategic combination of buttons, handles, levers, shafts, coupling, hooks, latches, knots, spline shafts, ropes, gears, pulleys, compliant mechanisms or the like. Furthermore, the arm (420) is operationally connected to the blocking member (200) such that when the arm (420) is in the highest position in the upward direction, the blocking member (200) attains the open position.

[0043] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the arm (420) of the storage compartment (400) is configured such that when remnant water is filled in the storage compartment (400) through the first valve (410) the weight of the water pushes the arm (420) downwards to a lower resting position. The arm (420) has an orientation angle such that the water flows freely due to gravity once the first valve (410) opens. The arm (420) is strategically designed such that the arm (420) has three resting positions which are highest, medieval and lowest. The highest position of the arm (420) is made such that all the remnant water stored in the storage compartment (400) moves out into the U- section (112) via the first valve (410) once the highest position is reached. The medieval position of the arm (420) is when the arm (420) rests on a spring or cushion (430) and the inclination angle of the arm (410) is such that the remnant water from the U-section (112) flows due to gravity via the first valve (410). The arm (420) in the medieval position is at the lower boundary of the storage compartment (400) such that the remnant water is placed on an upper surface of the arm (420). When the remnant water is completely filled in the storage compartment (400), the arm (420) retains the lowest position due to weight of the remnant water pushing the spring or cushion (430) upon which the arm (420) rests. The lowest position of the arm (420) and the spring or cushion (430) is such that when total volume of the remnant water present in the U-section (112) moves into the storage compartment (400), the force of gravity on the remnant water pushes the arm (420) to compresses the spring or cushion (430) to attain the final position referred as the lowest position of the arm (420). The spring or cushion (430) is selected based on spring’s coefficient (k) and compressed or decompressed length (x) such that acting weight of the arm (420) on spring or cushion (430) along with weight of the remnant water that moves from the U- section (112) on the arm (420) compresses the spring or cushion (430) to a particular pre-determined position which is the lowest position of the arm (420). [0044] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the first valve (410) is connected to the arm (420) such that the first valve (410) opens when the arm (420) is released from the lowest position and moves upward to the highest position. The movement of the arm (420) from the lowest position to the highest position results in decrease of the internal surface area of the storage compartment (400) thus, the remnant water is forced to move out from the first valve (410). Once the arm (420) reaches the highest position, the first valve (410) attains the closed state. Further, once the arm (420) is released from the highest position and moves downward to the lowest position, the first valve (410) attains the open state. Thereafter, once the arm (420) reaches the lowest position due to pressure of the remnant water filled in the storage compartment (400), the first valve (410) closes.

[0045] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the second discharge pipe (500), as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, is coupled with a lower surface of the storage compartment (400) such that a first end (510) of the second discharge pipe (500) opens in the U-section (112) and a second end (520) of the second discharge pipe (500) opens in the first discharge pipe (120). The second discharge pipe (500) is configured in such a manner that the second discharge pipe (500) has an inclination angle to allow free flow of water or urine into the first discharge exit (122) of the first discharge pipe (120) due to gravity. The aperture of the second discharge pipe (500) is much smaller in comparison to aperture of the U-section (112), thus less water is required to flush out the urine or water from the second discharge pipe (500). The second discharge pipe (500) comprises a second valve (530), a barrier (540) and a U-shaped section

(550). The second valve (530) is configured for opening and closing of the second discharge pipe (500). In a closed state, the second valve (530) completely covers the entry of the second discharge pipe (500) and creates a water proof seal between the second discharge pipe (500) and the U-section (112). While in an open state, the second valve (530) allows free movement of water or urine from the U-section (112) into the second discharge pipe (500). The second valve (530) includes, but not limited to, a cap, cover, gate, lid, door or the like. Further, the second valve (530) is located at lower most curvature of the bisection (112) such that all the water or urine in the toilet bowl (100) exits through the second valve (530) due to gravity.

[0046] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the second valve (530) is operationally connected to the plurality of buttons (130) such that when the plurality of buttons (130) reaches to the secondary position due to pressure exerted by the user on the toilet seat (140), the second valve (530) closes. Further, the second valve (530) is operationally connected to the arm (420) of the storage compartment (400) such that the second valve (530) opens when the arm (420) reaches the lowest position; and the second valve (530) closes when the arm (420) moves from the lowest position to the medieval or the highest position.

[004h In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the barrier (540) of the second discharge pipe (500) is configured to be in an open position in presence of pressure exerted by water or urine in the second discharge pipe (500) and in a closed position in absence of the pressure exerted by water or urine in the second discharge pipe (500). In other words, the barrier (540) is configured to be in the open or closed position based upon the weight of water pushing the barrier (540) in the second discharge pipe (500). If the water or urine is present in the second discharge pipe (500) the mass of the water pushes the barrier (540) due to gravity and curvature shape of the second discharge pipe (500) pushes a spring or hinge of the barrier (540) to be opened; else in case of absence of additional push of water or urine the spring or hinge pushes the barrier (540) to be in the closed position. Further, the barrier (540) is hinged at a top part of the second discharge pipe (500) and movable towards a bottom part of the second discharge pipe (500) such that when the urine or water pushes the barrier (540), the barrier (540) opens to release the urine or water.

[0048] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the U-shaped section (550) of the second discharge pipe (500) forms a water dosed seal of the second discharge pipe (500) from the first discharge exit (122) when filled with water or urine.

[0049] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the flush tank (300) is configured to store water for flushing and is operationally connetied to the plurality of buttons (130). The plurality of buttons (130) upon retraction in absence of pressure applied on the plurality of buttons (130) when the user lifts from the toilet seat (140), retains the primary position from the secondary position thereby actuating automatic release of the water from the flush tank (300) for pushing out excreta from the U-section (112) through the first discharge exit (122).

[005<q In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the flush tank (300) comprises a first knob (310), a second knob (320), a third knob (330) and a plurality of switches (340), as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. The first knob (310) is configured to release all the water present in the flush tank (300) through the plurality of holes (150) of the toilet bowl (100) upon actuation. The first knob (310) is operationally connected to the plurality of buttons (130) of the toilet bowl (100) such that upon transition of the plurality of buttons (130) from the secondary position to the primary position due release of pressure on the toilet seat (140) when the user lifts, the first knob (310) is actuated automatically for flushing. In particular, the first knob (310) is operationally connected to the support member (135) of each of the buttons (130) such that when the support member (135) moves upward the first knob (310) is actuated. Further, the first knob (310) may also be operated manually when the excretion is completed leading to flushing out the excreta from the U-section into the first discharge exit (122).

[0051] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the second knob (320) is configured to release a fixed amount of water from the flush tank (300) through the plurality of holes (150) upon actuation. In particular, the second knob (320) releases a fractional amount of water mainly used after urination. Further, the water from the flush tank (300) may be sprinkled through the plurality of holes (150) of the toilet bowl (100) after urination upon actuation of the second knob (320). The second knob (320) is connected to the barrier (540) of the second discharge pipe (500) and releases the fixed amount of water from the flush tank (300) upon actuation when the barrier (540) moves from the open position to the closed position. Further, the second knob (320) upon actuation due to the movement of the barrier (540) from the open position to the closed position, releases a fractional amount of water for flushing out urine from the U- shaped section (550) of the second discharge pipe (500) into the first discharge exit (122).

[0052] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the third knob (330) is configured to disable movement of the plurality of buttons (130) from a primary position to a secondary position such that release of the remnant water from the storage compartment (400) into the U-section (112) is stopped and the second valve (530) of the second discharge pipe (500) remains open. In particular, the third knob (330) is in connection with the plurality of buttons (130) such that once activated manually the third knob (330) disables the transition of the plurality of buttons (130) from the primary position to the secondary position even when the pressure is applied on the toilet seat (140) by the user by stopping downward movement of the surface (132’a) of the second cylinder (132’) of each of the buttons (130) by the first movable member (133). The activation of the third knob (330) enables the person to sit on the toilet seat (140) while urinating such that the remnant water does not move from the storage compartment (400) into the U-section (112) and the second valve (530) remains open for directly releasing the urine into the second discharge pipe (500). While when the user has to urinate while standing the third knob (330) need not to be activated since the second valve (530) is already in open state and the remnant water is absent from the U-section (112). The third knob (330) auto retracts after manual actuation thereby retaining normal position. In particular, the third knob (330) retains the normal position after some time of manual triggering or actuation. [0053] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of switches (340) of the flush tank (300) are configured to be in a primary position in presence of pressure exerted by the water present in the flush tank (300), and in a secondary position in absence of the pressure exerted by the water upon release of the water from the flush tank (300) during flushing. The plurality of switches (340) of the flush tank (300) are operationally connected to the blocking member (200) such that the blocking member (200) closes when the plurality of switches (340) attains the secondary position from the primary position upon release of the water from the flush tank (300) while flushing. Further, when the plurality of switches (340) are in the secondary position, the arm (420) of the storage compartment (400) moves from the highest position to the medieval position.

[0054] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the flush tank (300) further comprises a flush valve (360), as shown in Fig. 7, which is operationally connected to the plurality of switches (340) of the flush tank (300). Further, the first knob (310) of the flush tank (300) is also operationally connected to the flush valve (360).

[0055] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the flush tank (300) further comprises a fourth knob (350), as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, which is configured to disable the functions of the toilet seat assembly (1000) such as, but not limited to, opening of the first valve (410) of the storage compartment (400), opening of the second valve (530) of the second discharge pipe (500), closing of the blocking member (200), and movement of the plurality of buttons (130) and the plurality of switches (340) from the primary position to the secondary position, upon actuation by the user. The fourth knob (350) upon activation closes the second valve (530) of the second discharge pipe (500). Furthermore, the manual actuation of the fourth knob (350) disables the upward and downward movements of the arm (420) of the storage compartment (400). [0056] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the mechanism used for applying force for various functionalities based on the requirement for shifting or transforming orientation of the toilet seat assembly (1000) when the user sits on the toilet seat (140) is shown in Fig. 6. The plurality of buttons (130) are pushed by the toilet seat (140) due to the pressure when the user sits on the toilet seat (140). As shown in Fig. 6, the first cylinder (131) is pushed in the hollow area (132’b) of the second cylinder (132’) while the first movable member (133) pushes the surface (132’a) of the second cylinder (132’). Movement of the surface (132’a) pushes the support member (135) which rotates the gear (136a) and compresses the second movable member (134) by lowering the panel (137). The compression of the second movable member (134) is same as the height of the second cylinder (132'), thus the height (H^") of the second movable member (134) is the initial height (H’) of the second movable member (134) minus height (H) of the second cylinder (132’). Further, rotation of the gear (136a) enables rotation of other gears (136b, 136c, 136d and 136e). The bottom surface of the second cylinder (132’) stabilizes movement of the surface (132’a) such that upper limit of the force applied on the plurality of buttons (130) always compresses the second movable member (134) to a particular position where height (H”) of the second movable member (134) is achieved. The compression factor “k” of the second movable member (134) is strategically aligned such that the combination of the support member (135) and the pinion gear (136a) rotates the gears (136b, 136e) in such a fashion that necessary force required to move the arm (420) of the storage compartment (400) for pushing the water from the storage compartment (400) to the U-section (112) along with other required actions is concluded which includes, but not limited to, opening and closing of the second valve (530) of the second discharge pipe (500), first valve (410) of the storage compartment (400), blocking member (200) and flushing activities of plurality of knobs and switches. Further, the compression factor “k” of the second movable member (134) is strategically aligned such that whenever the user with weight more than a minimum threshold sits on the toilet seat (140), the second movable member (134) compresses to the height (H"). For example, if a person with weight more than 5 kilograms sits on the toilet seat (140), the height (H”) of the second movable member (134) is achieved. Further, minimum threshold weight is strategically chosen such that force generated by pressure of weight is equal to or greater than combined required force for multiple activities such as, but not limited to, opening and closing of the second valve (530) of the second discharge pipe (500), first valve (410) of the storage compartment (400), blocking member (200), flushing activities of plurality of knobs and switches, and upward movement of the arm (420) of the storage compartment (400) to push the water from the storage compartment (400) to the U-section (112). The gear ratio and teeth combination of gears (135, 136a, 136b, 136c, 136d, and 136e) are configured to transfer required force for completing the activities such as, but not limited to, opening and closing of the second valve (530) of the second discharge pipe (500), first valve (410) of the storage compartment (400), blocking member (200), flushing activities of plurality of knobs and switches, and upward movement of the arm (420) of the storage compartment (400) to push the water from the storage compartment (400) to the U-section (112). Various such mechanisms of the arrangements, combinations and connections of the plurality of buttons (130) can be implemented to operate the functions of the plurality of buttons (130) based on the requirement. One such mechanism of the plurality of buttons (130) is shown in Fig 6. Thus, no limitations should be applicable because of the above mentioned exemplary mechanism of the buttons (130).

[0057] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the force or pressure on the toilet seat (140) is removed when the user stands up after excretion, thus the second movable member (134) decompresses to its normal state with height (H’), as shown in Fig. 5. The combination or assembly of the gear (136a) and the support member (135) is configured such that during upward movement of support member (135), the gear (136a) does not rotate in counter direction.

[0058] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the toilet seat assembly (1000) further comprises a gear and pulley mechanism (600), as shown in Fig. 7, which is operationally connected to the flush valve (360) of the flush tank (300). The gear and pulley mechanism (600) comprises a pulley (610), a rope or rod or a pinion rack shaft (620), a weight (630), and a latch or support (640). The weight (630) is adapted to move in an upward direction due to the pressure exerted on the toilet seat (140) when the user sits on the toilet seat (140), and is adapted to move in a downward direction as a free fall due to gravity upon release of the pressure exerted on the toilet seat (140) when the user lifts thereby actuating the pinion rack shaft (620) and the pulley (610). The latch or support (640) is hinged from one end and rotatable at other end such that in a primary position the weight (630) rests upon the latch or support (640) and in a secondary position the latch or support (640) is removed and the latch or support (640) free falls. In other words, the latch or support (640) does not interfere in the upward or downward movement of the weight (630) when the latch or support (640) transitions from the secondary position to the primary position once the weight (630) is lifted to an uppermost position due to the pressure. The gear and pulley mechanism (600) is further operationally connected to the plurality of buttons (130) such that upon transition of the plurality of buttons (130) from the secondary position to the primary position due release of pressure on the toilet seat (140) when the user lifts, the gear and pulley mechanism (600) is actuated.

[0059] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention,

Fig. 8 illustrates a top view of the toilet seat assembly (1000). As shown in Fig. 8, the plurality of buttons (130) are arranged on the upper surface of the toilet bowl (100). Further, the toilet seat (140) and the toilet lid (160) are in the upward direction and thus not having any contact with the plurality of buttons (130).

[0060] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention,

Fig. 9 illustrates another top view of the toilet seat assembly (1000). As shown in Fig. 9, the toilet seat (140) is in downward position while the toilet lid (160) is in upward position. Further, the position of the plurality of buttons (130) is such that the plurality of buttons (130) are completely covered or overlapped with the toilet seat (140) when the toilet seat (140) is in downward position and hinged at one end of the toilet bowl (100).

[0061] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the toilet seat assembly (1000) for the purpose of urination is shown in Fig. 10. During urination the blocking member (200) is configured to be in a closed position and the U-section (112) is configured to remain empty thereby allowing the urine to pass through the second discharge pipe (500) and directly exiting through the first discharge exit (122) of the first discharge pipe (120). In particular, during urination the remnant water is absent from the U-section (112) with the blocking member (200) in the closed state and the second valve (530) of the second discharge pipe (500) in the open state. As shown in Fig. 10, the storage compartment (400) is filled with the remnant water while the first valve (410) is closed and the arm (420)of the storage compartment (400) is in the lowest position by compressing the spring or cushion (430) to a predetermined threshold position due to the additional weight of the remnant water. The plurality of buttons (130) and the plurality of switches (340) both are in the primary position. The barrier (540) of the second discharge pipe (500) is hinged at top such that the barrier (540) can move from bottom when pressure of the urine or water pushes the barrier (540) thus creating an opening for exiting the urine or water further into the second discharge pipe (500) followed by the first discharge exit (122). Further, the barrier (540) is operationally connected to the second knob (320) of the flush tank (300) such that when the barrier (540) moves, the second knob (320) is actuated for releasing the fractional amount of water for flushing out the urine from the U-shaped section (550) into the first discharge exit (122).

[0062] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, no force is applied on the toilet seat (140) while urinating. In case, the user sits while urinating the third knob (330) of the flush tank (300) is actuated manually which disables the movement of the plurality of buttons (130) from the primary position to the secondary position by stopping downward movement of the panel (132’a) of the second cylinder (132’) by the first movable member (133). Further, the third knob (330) auto retracts and retains the normal position after some time of manual actuation.

[0063] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the toilet seat assembly (1000) for the purpose of excretion is shown in Fig. 11. During excretion the second discharge pipe (500) is configured to be in the closed position and the blocking member (200) is configured to be in the open position thereby allowing the remnant water from the storage compartment (400) to move into the U-section (112). As shown in Fig. 11, when the user sits on the toilet seat (140) the plurality of the buttons (130) are pushed which transfer force to the gears (136a, 136b, 136c, 136d and 136e). The force from one or multiple buttons (130) is transferred to one or multiple gears (136a, 136b, 136c, 136d and 136e) attached to the arm (420) of the storage compartment (400). The gears (136a, 136b, 136c, 136d and 136e) attached to the arm (420) provides force which enables upward movement of the arm (420). The arm (420) is configured such that the arm (420) is in physical connection with the multiple components which include, but not limited to, levers of the second valve (530) of the second discharge pipe (500), first valve (410) of the storage compartment (400), and blocking member (200) which are responsible for opening and closing of these components. Further, these physical connections are constructed using mechanical parts such as, but not limited to, a combination of buttons, rods, lids, handles, levers, shafts, hose, switches, coupling, latches, knots, spline shafts, ropes, gears, pulleys, compliant mechanisms, hydraulics, vacuum pump or the like, all of which are strategically aligned to perform step by step actions to complete the pre-determined activities.

[0064] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the initial state of the toilet seat assembly (1000) is shown in Fig. 10. When pressure is applied on the toilet seat (140) due to weight of the user, the plurality of buttons (130) move to the secondary position, as shown in Fig. 11. This force due to the pressure on the toilet seat (140) is transferred to the arm (420) by the combination of gears (136a, 136b, 136c, 136d, and 136e). Further, this force moves the arm (420) from the initial lowest position to the medieval or the highest position which leads to closing of the second valve (530) of the second discharge pipe (500) and opening of first valve (410) of the storage compartment (400). Also, during movement of the arm (420) from the lowest to the medieval or the highest position, the area of the storage compartment (400) is decreased thus water is pushed out from the storage compartment (400) into the U-Section (112). When the arm (420) reaches the highest position the remnant force from assembly of the plurality of buttons (130) pushes the blocking member (200) to move to the open state. The arm (420) is strategically configured such that the arm (420) retains the highest position until the blocking member (200) is again moved to the closed state. The position of the blocking member (200) pushed upward by the arm (420) is shown in Fig. 11. Table 1 as defined below describes the changes in state of various components as per movement of the arm (420) in Fig. 11.

Table 1. State of various components as per the positions of arm

[0065] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, when excretion is completed, water from the flush tank (300) is released in the toilet bowl (100) thereby pushing the excreta from the U-section (112) into the first discharge pipe (120) resulting in discharge of the excreta through the first discharge exit (122). The flushing action is activated manually by pushing the first knob (310) of the flush tank (300). Also, the flush action is triggered when the user lifts from the toilet seat (140) and since, the pressure is released from the toilet seat (140) and the plurality of buttons (130) moves to the primary position from the secondary position. This movement of the plurality of buttons (130) from the secondary position to the primary position actuates the first knob (310) for flushing. Further, the first knob (310) is connected to the support member (135) such that when the support member (135) moves upwards, the first knob (310) is actuated, automatically.

[0066] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the movement of the support member (135) in the upward direction and simultaneous actuation of the gears (135, 136a, 136b, 136c, 136d, and 136e) upon release of pressure exerted on the toilet seat (140) by the user, thereby enables the weight (630) to release from the latch or support (640) and move in the downward direction. This downward movement of the weight (630) actuates the pinion rack shaft (620) and the pulley (610) which thereby actuates the flush valve (360) to be in an open state. As the first knob (310) is operationally connected to the flush valve (360), accordingly, as soon as the first knob (310) is actuated, the water from the flush tank (300) is released from the already opened flush valve (360) thorough the plurality of holes (150) in the toilet bowl (100), when the user lifts from the toilet seat (140). Once, the water is released from the flush tank (300) and reaches to a predetermined level, the flush valve (360) which is operationally connected to the plurality of switches (340) of the flush tank (300) closes which thereby triggers the plurality of switches (340) to attain the secondary position from the primary position. Further, the mass of the weight (630) and length of the rope or rod or pinion rack shaft (620) is strategically chosen such that when the weight (630) moves in the downward direction, the weight (630) provides enough force to perform required operations for transitioning the toilet seat assembly (1000) from excretion to urination state.

[00 ] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the toilet seat assembly (1000) after flushing action is initiated, is shown in Fig. 12. Once flushing action is triggered water stored in the flush tank (300) is released from the plurality of holes (150) into the U section (112). As soon as the water from the flush tank (300) is released and flush valve (360) closes, the plurality of switches (340) move to the secondary position. These plurality of switches (340) are connected to the blocking member (200) such that when the plurality of switches (340) move to the secondary position the blocking member (200) is released from the open position, as shown in Fig. 11 , due to gravity and the blocking member (200) moves to the closed state, as shown in Fig. 12. The movement of the blocking member (200) from the open state to the closed state releases the arm (420) from the highest position, and due to gravity the arm (420) moves to the medieval position resting upon the spring or cushion (430). Further, the arm (420) is connected to the first valve (410) such that when the arm (420) releases from the highest position the first valve (410) opens. Once the first valve (410) is in open state the fresh remnant water from the U-section (112) moves into the storage compartment (400) due to gravity, after flushing. As shown in Fig. 12, the fresh remnant water is partially moved from the U-section (112) into the storage compartment (400), while first valve (410) of the storage compartment (400) is in the open state and blocking member in the closed state. The remnant water in the storage compartment (400) compresses the spring or cushion (430) due to weight of the remnant water.

[0068] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the toilet seat assembly (1000) again ready for further use, is shown in Fig. 13. After the flushing the fresh remnant water from the U-section (112) is allowed to move into the storage compartment (400) thereby emptying the U-section (112) for further use. As shown in Fig. 13, the remnant water completely moves from the U-section (112) into the storage compartment (400) and pushing or pressing the arm (420) to the lowest position which further compresses the spring or cushion (430) to the predetermined threshold position. Once the spring or cushion (430) is compressed with the weight of the water from the U-section (112) to the maximum extent, the arm (420) reaches the lowest position which further leads to closing of the first valve (410) of the storage compartment (400) and opening of the second valve (530) of the second discharge pipe (500). The arm (420) is in connection with spring the cushion (430) such that when the spring or cushion (430) is compressed to the predetermined threshold position, the arm (420) closes the first valve (410) and opens the second valve (530). The coefficient “k” of the spring or cushion (430) is strategically aligned such that when whole volume of the water is moved into the storage compartment (400), the spring or cushion (430) is compressed to the predetermined threshold level leading the arm (420) to reach the lowest position.

[0069] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, when the water is again filled in the flush tank (300) by water supply nozzle after flushing, the plurality of switches (140) move from the secondary position to the primary position. In Fig. 10 to Fig. 13 multiple operations of closing, opening, moving of lids, valves, arms are carried out by strategic physical connections which are apparent to those skilled in the art and have not been described here for the sake of brevity. Table 2 as defined below describes the changes in state of various components as per movement of the arm (420) in Fig. 12 and Fig. 13. Table 2. State of various components as per the positions of arm

[0070] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the whole cycle and series of events from Fig. 10 to Fig. 13 are recursive such that the toilet seat assembly (1000) is ready to perform next desired function once any function is successfully completed. While many connections between the components for opening or closing of multiple components are not displayed or described herein still multiple types of connections are possible and can be understood or implemented to those skilled in the art. Also in case of any breakdown in any mechanism, the fourth knob (350) of the flush tank (300) is manually actuated to stop all additional functionalities of the toilet seat assembly (1000) and works as a normal toilet assembly until repair is performed. Placement, size, shape and orientation of various components from 100 to 550 may vary according to requirement and must not be considered as a limitation to scope of invention.

[0071] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the similar features of the toilet seat assembly (1000) are integrated in a squat style toilet with obvious variations such as plurality of buttons (130) for providing force may be positioned below the toilet seat assembly as the toilet seat (140) and toilet cover (160) may be absent in the squat style toilets. Further, the weight of the squat style toilet seat is to be considered while choosing springs and gears for providing required force for completion of activities.

[0072] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the multiple types of connections between pluralities of above defined components of the toilet assembly (1000) such as, but not limited to, a combination of buttons, rods, lids, handles, levers, shafts, hose, switches, coupling, latches, knots, spline shafts, ropes, gears, pulleys, compliant mechanisms, hydraulics, vacuum pump or the like, all of which are specifically and strategically aligned to perform step by step actions to complete the pre- determined objectives. Further, many such combinations and connections can be implemented based on the sequence and requirement to fulfill the desired objectives. Thus, no limitations should be applicable because of any above mentioned embodiments.

[0073] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of operating the toilet seat assembly (1000) is provided. At first step of the method, the toilet bowl (100) is provided which has a discharge opening (110) extending into a first discharge pipe (120). The discharge opening (110) forms a U-section (112). The toilet seat assembly (1000) is defined such that when a user urinates, the urine should not get mixed with the water present in the U-section (112), thus water must be absent from the U-section (112). [0074] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, at second step of the method, the blocking member (200) is positioned in the first discharge pipe (120) between the U-section (112) and the first discharge exit (122) of the first discharge pipe (120). Since water is absent from the U-section, the blocking member (200) is required to stop or seal the foul smell from outlet tank to enter into washroom.

[0075] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, at third step of the method, the blocking member (200) is configured to be in a closed position and the U-section (112) is configured to remain empty thereby allowing the urine to pass through the second discharge pipe (500) and directly exiting through the first discharge exit (122) of the first discharge pipe (120) during urination. Since, the second discharge pipe (500) has a lower diameter compared to diameter of the U-section (112) and the first discharge pipe (120), thus lesser volume of water is required to flush or clean the inner surface of the second discharge pipe (500). Also, the third knob (330) may be activated manually by the user for choosing to urinate before sitting on the toilet seat (140). In case, the user manually actuates the third knob (330), the toilet seat assembly (1000) maintains or deploys the position or orientation as defined in the first and second step.

[0076] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, at fourth step of the method, the second discharge pipe (500) is blocked and the blocking member (200) is allowed to be in the open position thereby allowing remnant water to move from the storage compartment (400) into the U-section (112) during excretion. In particular, when the user has to excrete, the remnant water should be moved into the U-section (112) for sanitation purpose. Also, the second discharge pipe (500) should be closed as the remnant water needs to be stored. Once, the user sits on the toilet seat (140) the pressure due to weight of the user sitting is exerted on the toilet seat (140), which acts as a trigger and provide required force to move the remnant water into the U-section (112) and for closing the second discharge pipe (500). The toilet seat assembly (1000) has the storage compartment (400) where the remnant water from the U-section is stored through the first valve (410) situated between the U-section (112) and the storage compartment (400). The movable arm (420) is installed in the storage compartment (400) such that all the water rests on the upper surface of the arm (420) and the arm (420) moves in the upward and the downward direction. This arm (420) when triggered due to the force exerted by weight of the user, moves in the upward direction thus forcing the remnant water from the storage compartment (400) to move into the U-section (112) via the first valve (410). The first valve (410) opens when the arm (420) starts moving in the upward direction. The movement of the arm (420) from the downward position to the upward position results in decreasing the internal surface area of the storage compartment (400) thus, the remnant water is forced to move out from the first valve (410). The arm (420) also closes or seals the second valve (530) of the second discharge pipe (500) when triggered. Further, the arm (420) also pushes open the blocking member (200) and closes the first valve (410) once the remnant water is completely moved out from the storage compartment (400) into the U-section (112) and the arm (420) has reached to the highest position.

[00 ] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, at fifth step of the method, water from the flush tank (300) is enabled to be released in the toilet bowl (100) thereby pushing the excreta from the U-section (112) into the first discharge pipe (120) resulting in discharge of the excreta through the first discharge exit (122). The flush may be manually or auto initiated after excretion. As the blocking member (200) is already in the open state thus the excreta is removed or pushed by the water released from the flush tank (300) upon actuation of the first knob (310). Further, the flush can be auto initiated when the user sitting on the toilet seat (140) lifts, since the pressure exerted on toilet seat (140) is removed which acts as a trigger to initiate auto flushing action. When water from the flush tank (300) is completely released into the U-section (112), a trigger is initiated for confirming completion of the flushing process and getting prepared for the urination purpose thereafter. [0078] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, at sixth step of the method, the movement of fresh remnant water from the 11- section (112) into the storage compartment (400) is allowed after flushing thereby emptying the U-section (112) for further use. In other words, when the excretion process is completed and the toilet seat assembly (1000) is to be made ready for urination, then the remnant water in the U-section (112) after flushing needs to be moved to the storage compartment (400) by opening of the first valve (410). Also, the blocking member (200) needs to be closed to stop foul smell from outlet tank to enter in the toilet or washroom. When the water in flush tank (300) is completely released after flushing or when the water from the flush tank (300) is partially released up to a predetermined threshold level, a trigger initiates for closing the blocking member (200) which further releases the arm (420) from the highest position thus the arm (420) starts moving in the downward direction. When the arm (420) starts moving from the upward to the downward direction due to gravity, the first valve (410) is strategically opened for moving the remnant water stored in the U-section (112) into the storage compartment (400) due to gravity.

[0079] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, once the remnant water from the U-section (112) is completely moved into the storage compartment (400), the first valve (410) of the storage compartment (400) is closed and second valve (530) of the second discharge pipe (500) is opened. The remnant water rests on the upper surface of the arm (420) whereas lower surface of the arm (420) rests upon the spring or cushions (430) which compresses further if additional pressure is applied. The additional weight of the remnant water entering the storage compartment (400) moves the arm (420) further in the downward direction to trigger the opening of the second valve (530) and dosing of the first valve (410). This trigger is strategically aligned by considering additional weight on the arm (420) when full volume of the remnant water from the U-section is moved into the storage compartment (400) and the change in position of the arm (420) due to this additional weight moves the arm (420) to reach a predetermined threshold lowest position. Increasing weight of the remnant water on the arm (420) results in more compression of the springs or cushions (430) till the arm (420) reaches this predetermined threshold position, a trigger initiates for closing of the first valve (410) along with opening of the second valve (530).

[0080] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the flow of events according to the method is implemented by using the components defined in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 to achieve desired outcomes. Table 3, mentioned below describes the sequential completion of the objectives as disclosed in the method.

Table 3. State of various components to achieve various objectives

[0081] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the multiple components are not fully displayed or described such as flushing device, ballcock valve, float valve, flush valve, toilet seat fixtures, flushing holes or pipes, fiushometer, fixtures in ground, water supply, siphon flow mechanism or the like but can be easily and obviously understood and apparent to those skilled in the art. Also a combination of electronic devices may carry out similar operation such that a battery or power supply provides energy that can be used for opening or closing or movement of various parts by using a strategic combination of electrical components which may include, but not limited to, relays, motors, transformers, circuits, sensors, micro controllers, ultrasonic sensors, pressure transducers, bubblers and float sensors. These electronic devices are installed such that required objectives of method are carried out successfully which will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

[0082] Apart from what is disclosed above, the present invention also includes some additional benefits and advantages. Few of the additional benefits are mentioned below:

• The present invention provides the toilet seat assembly which prevents the unnecessary wastage of water and thus minimizes the use of water during flushing operation.

• The toilet seat assembly is configured in such a way that the requirement of presence of water at all times in the U-section is eliminated and thus, requirement of more water from flush tank to clear contaminated mixture from the U-section is also eliminated.

. The toilet seat assembly stops foul smell from storage tank of the toilet in the washroom while saving the water.

. The toilet seat assembly is economical with improved sanitation.

• The method of operating the toilet seat assembly is user friendly and easy to use.

[0083] The foregoing descriptions of exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions, substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but is intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

Claims:

1. A toilet seat assembly (1000), comprising: a toilet bowl (100) having a discharge opening (110) extending into a first discharge pipe (120), said discharge opening (110) forming a U- section (112); a blocking member (200) positioned in said first discharge pipe (120) between said U-section (112) and a first discharge exit (122) of said first discharge pipe (120); a flush tank(300) configured to store water for flushing; a storage compartment (400)configured to retain remnant water from said U-section (112) after flushing; and a second discharge pipe (500) having a first end (510) opening in said U-section (112) and a second end (520) opening in said first discharge pipe (120); wherein during urination said blocking member (200) is configured to be in a closed position and said U-section (112) is configured to remain empty thereby allowing the urine to pass through said second discharge pipe (500)and directly exiting through said first discharge exit (122) of said first discharge pipe (120); wherein during excretion said second discharge pipe (500) is configured to be in a closed position and said blocking member (200) is configured to be in an open position thereby allowing said remnant water from said storage compartment (400) to move into said U-section (112); wherein said water from said flush tank (300) is released in said toilet bowl (100)thereby pushing the excreta from said U-section (112) into said first discharge pipe (120) resulting in discharge of said excreta through said first discharge exit (122); wherein fresh remnant water from said U-section (112) is allowed to move into said storage compartment (400) after flushing thereby emptying said U-section (112) for further use.

2. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said storage compartment (400) is detachably coupled or fixedly coupled with said first discharge pipe (120).

3. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said storage compartment (400) comprises a first valve (410) configured for opening and closing of said storage compartment (400), and an arm (420) hinged at one end with said storage compartment (400) towards the opening of said first valve (410) and movable at other end, wherein said other end of said arm (420) is configured to move in an upward direction thereby opening said first valve (410) to release remnant water from said storage compartment (400) into said U-section (112) and in a downward position to re-fill fresh remnant water from said U-section (112) into said storage compartment (400) after flushing followed by closing of said first valve (410).

4. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said first valve (410) of said storage compartment (400) is located at lower most curvature of said U-section (112).

5. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said arm (420) of said storage compartment (400) is operationally connected to said blocking member (200) such that when said arm (420) is in highest position in said upward direction said blocking member (200) attains an open position.

6. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second discharge pipe (500) is configured in such a manner that said second discharge pipe (500) has an inclination angle to allow free flow of water or urine into said first discharge exit (122) of said first discharge pipe (120) due to gravity.

7. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second discharge pipe (500) comprises a second valve (530) configured for opening and closing of said second discharge pipe (500), a barrier (540) configured to be in an open position in presence of pressure exerted by water or urine in said second discharge pipe (500) and in a closed position in absence of said pressure exerted by water or urine in said second discharge pipe (500), and a U-shaped section (550) forming a water closed seal of said second discharge pipe (500) from said first discharge exit (122) when filled with water or urine.

8. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 7, wherein said second valve (530) of said second discharge pipe (500) is located at lower most curvature of said U-section (112).

9. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said toilet bowl (100) is provided with a plurality of buttons (130) arranged on an upper surface of said toilet bowl (100).

10. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said plurality of buttons (130) are configured to be in a primary position in absence of pressure applied on said plurality of buttons (130), and in a secondary position in presence of pressure applied on said plurality of buttons (130) through a toilet seat (140) hinged at one end of said toilet bowl (100) when a user sits on said toilet seat (140).

11. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said plurality of buttons (130) are operationally connected with said blocking member (200) such that said blocking member (200) opens when said plurality of buttons (130) transit from said primary position to said secondary position.

12. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said plurality of buttons (130) upon retraction in absence of pressure applied on said plurality of buttons (130) when a user lifts from said toilet seat (140), retains said primary position thereby actuating automatic release of said water from said flush tank (300) for pushing out excreta from said U-section (112) through said first discharge exit (122).

13. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said plurality of buttons (130) are operationally connected to said arm (420) of said storage compartment (400) such that in presence of pressure applied on said plurality of buttons (130) said arm (420) is enabled to move from a lowest position to a highest position in an upward direction.

14. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 9, wherein each of said plurality of buttons (130) comprises a first cylinder (131) positioned partly inside and partly outside said toilet bowl (100), a second cylinder (132) positioned underneath said first cylinder

(131) such that said first cylinder (131) rests upon said second cylinder

(132), and a first movable member (133) disposed within said first cylinder (131) and configured to rest upon said second cylinder (132), wherein said first movable member (133) along with said first cylinder (131) compress and move within said second cylinder (132) in presence of pressure applied on said plurality of buttons (130) through a toilet seat (140) when a user sits on said toilet seat (140).

15. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 14, wherein toilet seat (140) is provided with a plurality of bulges on a lower surface configured to coincide with said plurality of buttons (130) in presence of pressure applied on said plurality of buttons (130) through said toilet seat (140) when said user sits on said toilet seat (140).

16. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 14, wherein each of said plurality of buttons (130) further comprises a second movable member (134) coupled with said second cylinder (132) by way of a support member (135).

17. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 16, wherein each of said plurality of buttons (130) further comprises a plurality of gears (136a, 136b, 136c, 136d, 136e).

18. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said flush tank (300) comprises a first knob (310) configured to release all the water present in said flush tank (300), a second knob (320) configured to release a fixed amount of water from said flush tank (300), a third knob (330) configured to disable movement of a plurality of buttons (130) from a primary position to a secondary position such that release of said remnant water from said storage compartment (400) into said U-section (112) is stopped and a second valve (530) of said second discharge pipe (500) is opened, and a plurality of switches (340) configured to be in a primary position in presence of pressure exerted by water present in said flush tank (300), and in a secondary position in absence of said pressure exerted by said water upon release of said water from said flush tank (300) upon flushing.

19. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said third knob (330) of said flush tank (300) auto retracts after manual actuation thereby retaining normal position.

20. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said flush tank (300) further comprises a fourth knob (350) configured to disable opening of said first valve (410) of said storage compartment (400), opening closing of said second valve (530) of said second discharge pipe (500), closing of a blocking member (200), and movement of said plurality of buttons (130) and said plurality of switches (340) from said primary position to said secondary position upon actuation.

21. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said plurality of switches (340) of said flush tank (300) are operationally connected to said blocking member (200) such that said blocking member (200) closes when said plurality of switches (340) attains a secondary position from a primary position upon release of said water from said flush tank (300) while flushing.

22. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said second knob (320) is connected to a barrier (540) of said second discharge pipe (500) and configured to release said fixed amount of water from said flush tank (300) when said barrier (540) moves from an open position to a closed position.

23. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said water from said flush tank (300) is sprinkled through a plurality of holes (150) of a toilet bowl (100) after urination upon actuation of said second knob (320) of said flush tank (300).

24. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said first knob (310) is operationally connected to a plurality of buttons (130) of said toilet bowl (100) such that upon transition of said plurality of buttons (130) from said secondary position to said primary position, said first knob (310) is actuated.

25. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said first knob (310) and said second knob (320) are operated automatically or manually.

26. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said flush tank (300) further comprises a flush valve (360) operationally connected to said plurality of switches (340) and said first knob (310) of said flush tank (300).

27. The toilet seat assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a gear and pulley mechanism (600) operationally connected to a flush valve (360) of said flush tank (300) and a plurality of buttons (130) of said toilet bowl (100).

28. A method of operating an toilet seat assembly (1000), comprising the steps of: providing a toilet bowl (100) having a discharge opening (110) extending into a first discharge pipe (120), said discharge opening (110) forming a U- section (112); positioning a blocking member (200) in said first discharge pipe (120) between said U-section (112) and a first discharge exit (122) of said first discharge pipe (120); configuring said blocking member (200) to be in a closed position and said U-section (112) to remain empty thereby allowing the urine to pass through a second discharge pipe (500) and directly exiting through said first discharge exit (122) of said first discharge pipe (120) during urination; blocking said second discharge pipe (500) and allowing said blocking member (200) to be in an open position thereby allowing remnant water to move from a storage compartment (400) into said U-section (112) during excretion; enabling water from a flush tank (300) to be released in said toilet bowl (100) thereby pushing the excreta from said U-section (112) into said first discharge pipe (120) resulting in discharge of said excreta through said first discharge exit (122); and allowing movement of fresh remnant water from said U-section (112) into said storage compartment (400) after flushing thereby emptying said U-section (112) for further use.