A device/method for automatically positioning urine, which determines the position of the urine according to a temperature result scanned by a non-contact temperature sensor, and calculates point coordinates of the position of the urine in a toilet. The device/method includes one or more positioning assemblies with each having the sensor, a stepping motor, and a motor frame, with the sensor being fixed to a main shaft of the stepping motor, the stepping motor being fixed to the motor frame, and the motor frame configured to be fixed to the toilet. The device/method are configured for use with toilets so that the position of the urine is determined by temperature scanned by the sensor, and the urine sample is absorbed in the air as a health analysis sample, preventing cross-contamination between, urine samples absorbed from inner surfaces of the toilet and improving the accuracy of the health data analysis.

A device/method for automatically positioning urine, which determines the position of the urine according to a temperature result scanned by a non-contact temperature sensor, and calculates point coordinates of the position of the urine in a toilet. The device/method includes one or more positioning assemblies with each having the sensor, a stepping motor, and a motor frame, with the sensor being fixed to a main shaft of the stepping motor, the stepping motor being fixed to the motor frame, and the motor frame configured to be fixed to the toilet. The device/method are configured for use with toilets so that the position of the urine is determined by temperature scanned by the sensor, and the urine sample is absorbed in the air as a health analysis sample, preventing cross-contamination between, urine samples absorbed from inner surfaces of the toilet and improving the accuracy of the health data analysis.

A urine collecting and analyzing apparatus that mounts on a toilet. The apparatus has a housing that mounts to or is integrated into the rim of the toilet bowl and has an opening for access to the bowl. The housing has a collector compartment and a controller compartment. A collector cup fits under the collector compartment extends over the bowl in a retracted position and in a collecting position. When in the collecting position, the cup captures urine released by a user. The cup is connected to a measurement chamber by a transfer tube. The urine moves through the transfer tube from the cup to the measurement chamber to a predetermined threshold volume and level. A controller in the controller compartment reads sensors and transmits sensor data to a device for storage and display.

The medical toilet includes a first, second, and third electrocardiogram (EKG) lead for collecting EKG measurements from a user while seated on the medical toilet. The toilet may include arm rests, each an EKG leads placed on or within it. The arm rests may include hand grips, each hand grip including one of the EKG leads. The arm rests may have finger slips which include EKG leads. The arm rests may each have a wrist strap which includes one of the EKG leads. The first and second EKG leads may be on a toilet lid. The third EKG lead may be placed on the base of the toilet where a user may place an ankle or it may be on a toilet seat. Alternatively, the third EKG lead may be on a foot pad or within an ankle wrap. A chest strap may include additional EKG leads.

A system for preventing overflow of a toilet includes a capacitance sensor arrangement as in combination with certain features (e.g., flap valve disablement). The system can detect an overflow flush condition of a toilet by sensing the value of a parameter of one or more normal flush cycles of the toilet and establishing a normal range for the value of the parameter using the sensed value. The system can also store the normal range in a memory for comparison to a value of the parameter during subsequent flush cycles. The system can perform sensing over a predetermined timeframe. The system can include the time frame being sufficient to include the entire push cycle of the toilet.

A system for preventing overflow of a toilet includes a capacitance sensor arrangement as in combination with certain features (e.g., flap valve disablement). The system can detect an overflow flush condition of a toilet by sensing the value of a parameter of one or more normal flush cycles of the toilet and establishing a normal range for the value of the parameter using the sensed value. The system can also store the normal range in a memory for comparison to a value of the parameter during subsequent flush cycles. The system can perform sensing over a predetermined timeframe. The system can include the time frame being sufficient to include the entire push cycle of the toilet.

A lavatory unit for a vehicle is provided for washing feet. A toilet seat is put in the use position, a lid is put in the open position, the lid and a water drainage plate coupled by an engage/disengage mechanism are disengaged, and the water drainage plate is rotated to the placed position. With pressure on the water drainage plate, water is discharged from a faucet for a predetermined time by a water control unit, and the foot is washed on the water drainage plate. The water is drained to the inside of a toilet body through a discharge port. Once the foot is washed, the water on the upper surface of the water drainage plate is wiped, the water drainage plate is rotated from the placed position to the open position of the lid, or the lid is rotated to the closed position.

Disclosed herein is actuation apparatus. The actuation apparatus comprises a diaphragm valve, having an upstream side and a downstream side, opposite the upstream side. The actuation apparatus also comprises a hydraulic actuator, fluidically coupled with the downstream side of the diaphragm valve by a first hydraulic line. The actuation apparatus further comprises a valve fluidically coupled with the upstream side of the diaphragm valve by a second hydraulic line. The actuation apparatus additionally comprises a valve controller coupled with the valve and operable to open and close the valve. Pressurized fluid from the downstream side of the diaphragm valve flows to the hydraulic actuator, via the first hydraulic line, in response to opening of the valve. The hydraulic actuator is configured to actuate in response to receipt of pressurized fluid from the downstream side of the diaphragm valve.

Disclosed herein is actuation apparatus. The actuation apparatus comprises a diaphragm valve, having an upstream side and a downstream side, opposite the upstream side. The actuation apparatus also comprises a hydraulic actuator, fluidically coupled with the downstream side of the diaphragm valve by a first hydraulic line. The actuation apparatus further comprises a valve fluidically coupled with the upstream side of the diaphragm valve by a second hydraulic line. The actuation apparatus additionally comprises a valve controller coupled with the valve and operable to open and close the valve. Pressurized fluid from the downstream side of the diaphragm valve flows to the hydraulic actuator, via the first hydraulic line, in response to opening of the valve. The hydraulic actuator is configured to actuate in response to receipt of pressurized fluid from the downstream side of the diaphragm valve.

Power generation devices and methods for use with toilets is disclosed. A number of power generation devices are provided that can be used in combination to power various features in a toilet which will be particularly useful for portable potties that are off the grid. The power generation devices and methods include, for example, using a cell battery inside the toilet bowl or flush tank, a wind turbine, solar panels, and piezoelectricity. The features include, for example, lighting up the toilet with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to make it easier for users to find the toilet, an audio/video setup for entertainment, and a toilet status light indicator to let the next user know when the toilet paper is out.