A47K17/028

Collapsible toilet footrest

A collapsible toilet footrest has a foot platform and two collapsible sidewalls, the sidewalls having one or more hinges. When not in use, the user may collapse the sidewalls, which are closed between the foot platform and a front face. When in use, the sidewalls may be locked or otherwise secured into position so as to create a stable, raised foot platform.

Toilet with bowl for separating urine and feces
11608624 · 2023-03-21 · ·

A an analytical toilet comprising a bowl for receiving excreta comprising a platform for receiving feces; a urine drain; a feces outlet from the bowl; and a urine outlet from the bowl; wherein the platform and drain are separated by a raised hump; at least one first load cell for detecting the weight of the bowl; at least one fecal sensor for detecting at least one property of the feces; and at least one urine sensor for detecting at least one property of the urine is disclosed.

SQUATTING TOILET SEAT TO FACILITATE SMOOTH DEFECATION AND URINATION

A safe; effective squatting toilet seat has multiple embodiments to simulate the natural mode of bowel and urine evacuation in the squatting position practiced for centuries before modern sitting toilet was introduced. This inventive design bends the thigh at hip, which pushes back the pubic bone and tilts the pelvis forwards that bends the torso resulting in relaxation of the puborectalis and pubourethralis muscle noose at anorectal junction while straightening the rectum to come in alignment with the anus for fast easy and fast bowl evacuation. This invention also provides a separate insertable squatting toilet seat placed on the top of the existing toilet seat on the toilet bowl. It is provided with urinal embodiment to prevent urine spilling and to induce easy flow of urine in females due to relaxation of pubo-rectalis-urethralis muscle. Embodiments include toilet bowl sterilization by germicidal visible violet-blue spectrum light, toilet deodorizer, and seat warmer.

Posturally supportive toilet seat apparatus

A posturally supportive toilet seat apparatus 1 comprising a seat 10 having a base portion 11. The base portion has leg support features 12 and an aperture 13 formed therein for passage of waste therethrough. The apparatus 10 further comprises a back support 14 which extends from a rear end of the base portion 11. The back support 14 and leg support features 12 are shaped, dimensioned, and, in an in use-configuration, adjustable/positionable relative to each other in an oblique relationship. In the in-use configuration, the thighs and torso of a user seated on the seat 10 are encouraged to form an acute interior angle therebetween, with knees locatable above hips, essentially resulting in the user adopting a squat position.

Connected bathroom components
11622067 · 2023-04-04 · ·

A camera system that includes a camera having a main body having a front surface and a back surface; a lens disposed within the main body and configured to view objects in front of the front surface; a magnet coupled to the back surface, wherein the magnet is configured to removably couple the camera to a ferromagnetic material; a shutter adjustably coupled to the main body, so that the shutter is moveable relative to the lens between a closed position and an open position; and a controller disposed within the main body and configured to control operation of the camera.

CONNECTED BATHROOM COMPONENTS
20230209167 · 2023-06-29 ·

A camera system that includes a camera having a main body having a front surface and a back surface; a lens disposed within the main body and configured to view objects in front of the front surface; a magnet coupled to the back surface, wherein the magnet is configured to removably couple the camera to a ferromagnetic material; a shutter adjustably coupled to the main body, so that the shutter is moveable relative to the lens between a closed position and an open position; and a controller disposed within the main body and configured to control operation of the camera.

RETRACTABLE PLATFORM
20230200599 · 2023-06-29 ·

A retractable platform for use in conjunction with a toilet seat configured to be compact when in the retracted position. The retracted platform becomes a generally leveled standing platform when engaged in the opened position providing a stable platform for a child to stand on and turn around to position oneself to sit on a toilet seat. When the platform is in the retracted position, it allows an adult to sit on a toilet seat without any obstruction from the stool to their legs or feet. A cut out on its front panel receive adult-sized feet so the platform in the retracted position does not have to be physically moved when an adult needs to use the toilet. The retracted platform can be easily moved to assist a child needing a vertical advantage in a different location.

AUTOMATIC PEDESTAL TOILET
20230200600 · 2023-06-29 ·

A pedestal toilet system that allows individuals to adjust the position, height or orientation of a toilet in accordance to their comfort levels and health related needs. Conventional toilet systems do not have retractable footrests or pedestals incorporated into the toilet as one unit. This adjusting pedestal height allows the user to use the restroom in an ideal manner.

Toileting device for children
11678778 · 2023-06-20 ·

The present disclosure discloses a toileting device for children, including a seating part, supporting legs, and a bottom plate; each supporting leg includes a main rod and an auxiliary rod; an upper end of the main rod is connected to one end of the seating part, and a lower end is connected to one end of the bottom plate; and an upper end of the auxiliary rod is connected to the main rod, and a lower end is connected to the other end of the bottom plate.

Multi-Purpose Toilet Footrest
20170340175 · 2017-11-30 ·

A multi-purpose toilet footrest has a first foot platform, a second foot platform, and a receptacle interposed between the first and second foot platforms. A user places their legs on the foot platforms when using the toilet to place their body in a squatting position and may store or dispose items in the receptacle.