Flushable toilet seat cover

Abstract

A toilet training device and seat cover has a perforated hole and may or may not have flap which can be folded and glued or taped to make funnel. Once in use, the user pushes out the hole with a flap still attached so as to bridge over rim of dirty toilet. The seat cover may or may not have side folds for more surface area to wrap over toilet seat. The toilet seat cover provides a user with hygiene protection that often is ignored. A plurality of toilet seat covers may be packaged in a toilet seat cover dispenser that may be sized to fit in a pocket or purse and that may accommodate multiple seats covers in a folded and rolled position.

Claims

1. A method of protecting a user from contacting a toilet seat, toilet bowl or urinal, the method comprising: accessing a toilet seat cover device, the toilet seat cover device having a first perforation defining a first opening when the first perforation is opened, wherein the first perforation is shaped in a pear shape having a larger diameter end directed toward a rear edge of the toilet seat cover device, the toilet seat cover device having a second perforation defining a second opening when the second perforation is opened, wherein the second perforation is disposed between the larger diameter end of the pear shape of the first perforation and the rear edge of the toilet seat cover device; opening the first perforation and placing the toilet seat cover device on top of the toilet seat when the user chooses to sit on the toilet seat during use; and opening the second perforation and placing the toilet seat cover device along a front surface of the toilet bowl or urinal when the user chooses to stand in front of the toilet bowl or urinal during use.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of opening the second perforation includes partially opening the second perforation to permit the interior region within the second perforation to act as a flap to contact a rim of the toilet bowl or urinal.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein the toilet seat cover device is disposed vertically during use thereof.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein a narrow end of the pear shape is without perforations.

5. A method for providing a barrier between a user and a toilet bowl, toilet rim or urinal, the method comprising: accessing a toilet seat cover device, the toilet seat cover device having a first perforation defining a first opening when the first perforation is opened, wherein the first perforation is shaped in a pear shape having a larger diameter end directed toward a rear edge of the toilet seat cover device, the toilet seat cover device having a second perforation defining a second opening when the second perforation is opened, wherein the second perforation is disposed between the larger diameter end of the pear shape of the first perforation and the rear edge of the toilet seat cover device; and opening the second perforation and placing the toilet seat cover device vertically along a front surface of the toilet bowl or urinal when the user chooses to stand in front of the toilet bowl or urinal during use.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein the step of opening the second perforation includes partially opening the second perforation to permit the interior region within the second perforation to act as a flap to contact a rim of the toilet bowl or urinal.

7. The method of claim 5, wherein a narrow end of the pear shape is without perforations.

8. A toilet seat cover device comprising: a flat sheet material; a first perforation in the flat sheet material defining a first opening when the first perforation is opened; and a second perforation defining a second opening when the second perforation is opened, wherein the first perforation is shaped in a pear shape; a narrow end of the pear shape is without perforations; the pear shape has a larger diameter end directed toward a rear edge of the toilet seat cover device; the second perforation is disposed between the larger diameter end of the pear shape of the first perforation and the rear edge of the toilet seat cover device; and the second perforation is smaller than the first perforation.

9. The toilet seat cover device of claim 8, wherein the second perforation is shaped in a round shape.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention and explain various principles and advantages of those embodiments.

(2) FIG. 1 illustrates the view of one design of invention, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(3) FIG. 2 illustrates the assembly with flap to form funnel for assistance during urination, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(4) FIG. 3 illustrates another view of seat cover assembly with side folded extension lines to present more surface area to wrap over toilet seat, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(5) FIG. 4 shows the perspective use of assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(6) FIG. 5 illustrates another view of seat cover assembly used at bathroom seat, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(7) Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention.

(8) The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(9) Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

(10) The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well as the singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

(11) Reference will be made in detail to selected embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with accompanying figures. The embodiments described herein are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, and the present disclosure should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described. This disclosure may be embodied in different forms without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying figure is intended and provided to illustrate embodiments of the disclosure described below and are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawing, like numbers refer to like elements throughout, and thicknesses and dimensions of some components may be exaggerated for providing better clarity and ease of understanding.

(12) It should be noted that the terms “first”, “second”, and “like”, herein do not denote any order, ranking, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another. Further, the terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.

(13) The current invention proposes an advance approach which utilizes the funneling approach where the flow or spray of urine directly goes into the toilet or urinal. This approach not only acts as an additional sanitary buffer protection for a person from coming in contact with the toilet seat or rim, but also helps collect and direct the urine that doesn't flow in the desired direction. It avoids the sprays, dribbles or sideways spurts where the by providing this advance methodology.

(14) The most basic design of current invention uses a modified common standard disposable, biodegradable flushable toilet seat cover (one such prior art U.S. Pat. No. 4,975,990A). Located anywhere along the edges of the toilet seat cover would be a hole or a perforation or multiple holes or perforations where the boy can place his penis through and drape the remaining toilet seat cover down over his body below his penis. This basic design allows the penis to protrude beyond the now vertical toilet seat cover (as opposed to the regular horizontal toilet seat cover use) which covers the boy's legs/thighs, clothing, etc. while allowing him to urinate as usual.

(15) The invention as per its preferred embodiments can be used for adult man who can use the invention to shield against errant sprays, dribbles, drips from dirtying his clothing and shoes.

(16) The holes or perforations of flushable toilet seat can be in any design including but not limited to star, circle, square, diamond that allows the boy's penis to penetrate the paper seat cover. To further entice the little boy to use the flushable toilet seat, and for commercial reasons, since the entire apparatus is made of paper, it can be colored, painted, have unicorns and hearts on it, or any designs. Use instructions, signage or text of any kind can be applied onto the broad surface of the flushable toilet seat. Since these are made from a thin paper-like product, it can be folded, packaged in smaller personal containers and quantities that can be carried in a purse or diaper bag.

(17) The flushable toilet seat as per its further embodiments is used by people of all ages and both sexes basically for sanitary reasons when using a toilet. It not only protects the user from direct contact to dirty, unsanitary toilets, but it also helps mitigate making toilets dirty and unsanitary. As the proposed assembly is made of thin disposable biodegradable flushable material, which can be folded and are easily carried in a purse or diaper bag, and can be used anywhere where there are toilets, In public or private locations.

(18) Detailed reference will now be made to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in FIGS. 1-5. By looking at FIG. 1 which illustrates the view of one design of invention, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. A punchout perforated hole (1) can be seen located at anterior side of flushable toilet seat cover which can be used by small boys, to protrude penis over toilet seat. The seat cover punchout (2) hangs into toilet. FIG. 2 illustrates another addition to design of invention, where folded line shows flap (3) to form funnel for assistance during urination. The punchout perforated hole (1) may remain attached at non-perforated region (6) after opening the perforation, thus creating a hanging flap that can cover the rim of the toilet bowl, for example. The paper seat cover can be folded up allowing to form funnel through which person can urinate while seated. FIG. 3 illustrates another view of seat cover assembly, where side folded extension lines (4) can be seen. These side folds present more surface area to wrap over toilet seat.

(19) FIG. 4 shows the perspective use of assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 illustrates another view of seat cover assembly used at bathroom seat, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(20) Accordingly, while only a few embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it is obvious that many changes and modifications may be made again without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

(21) While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.

(22) Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

(23) The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.