Disposable toilet tote bag

Abstract

A disposable toilet tote bag, fabricated of waterproof vinyl, plastic or fabric, fully assembled with secured side walls, back wall, front wall, and bottom wall, and designed to a shape that conveniently holds a used toilet for enduring removal. A liner is provided within the tote bag, to add to its reinforcement during usage. Any waste fluids that drain from the toilet, after it has been removed, and is being conveyed, or held within the bag, and will not soil any surrounding area. An adjustable shoulder strap fits over the user's shoulder, for conveyance of the bag, and hand lifts are provided to either side of the bag, to facilitate its conveyance by a single installer.

Claims

1. A toilet tote bag for use for conveyance of a used toilet and its associated tank when removed from its installation, said bag incorporating side walls, a back wall, a front wall, and a bottom wall, all integrated together to provide a bag that conveniently embraces a shaped used toilet for removal, the upper edges of the back wall, side walls, and front wall being contoured to generally conform to the inclined shape of the toilet being removed, the back wall being the highest point of the bag, while the front wall being the lowest point of the bag, and there being a contoured upper edge for the bag between said back and front walls, and means provided for aiding in the conveyance of the toilet laden bag when removed, wherein the means provided for aiding in conveyance of the toilet laden bag when removed further comprises a pair of shoulder straps, and a pair of reinforced handles or hand holds provided upon the contoured upper edge for the said bag; wherein said pair of shoulder straps connecting at their one ends to approximately the upper back wall of the bag, and securing at their front ends approximately at the front wall of said bag, such shoulder straps being spaced apart, and said straps provided to aid in the conveyance of the toilet tote bag during usage; wherein said pair of handles or hand boles provided at the contoured upper edges of the toilet tote bag, one of each pair being provided in the region between the connection of the associated shoulder strap between the securement of its front end to the front wall of said bag, and the connection of its back end to the upper back wall of said bag, in order to allow the user to further obtain lift of the bag by means of said handles, while applying the shoulder straps about the shoulder of the user of said tote bag when conveying a used toilet and its tank.

2. The toilet tote bag of claim 1, wherein the said pair of handles or hand holds provided at the location where the shoulder straps secure at their front ends approximately at the front wall of said tote bag.

3. The toilet tote bag of claim 1 wherein said bag is disposable.

4. The toilet tote bag of claim 1 wherein said bag is made of a fabric or polymer, having sufficient waterproofing, to prevent leakage of any wastewater during conveyance of the used toilet.

5. The toilet tote bag of claim 1 and including a liner, said liner shaped to conveniently fit upon the bottom wall interiorly of the bag, to add to its reinforcement for support of the used toilet.

6. The toilet tote bag of claim 5 wherein said liner is treated for waterproofing, is treated with an insecticide to eliminate bacteria, and is scented to mask any foul odors emanating from the used toilet.

7. The toilet tote bag of claim 1 wherein said shoulder straps includes a pair of integral loops, one loop accommodating usage of the bag by a taller installer, while a shorter loop accommodates usage of the bag by a shorter installer.

8. The toilet tote bag of claim 1 wherein said shoulder strap includes an adjustable buckle to allow for adjustment of the strap in preparation for usage by an installer.

9. The toilet tote bag of claim 1 wherein said shoulder strap extends underneath said tote bag and secured therewith to add reinforcement during conveyance.

10. The toilet tote bag of claim 1 wherein said shoulder strap is adjustable.

11. The toilet tote bag of claim 1, and including a liner, said liner shaped to conveniently fit upon the bottom wall interiorly of the bag, and to interiorly fit around the back wall, side walls, and front wall of said bag, and therein furnish waterproofing to the toilet tote bag during its usage.

12. The toilet tote bag of claim 1, wherein the upper edges of the back wall, side walls, and front wall of said tote bag being reinforced through one of stitching, folded over, or having a cowling applied thereto to add to its reinforcement.

13. The toilet tote bag of claim 4, wherein the said polymer is one of polypropylene or polyethylene.

14. The toilet tote bag of claim 4, wherein the fabric is a denim.

15. The toilet tote bag of claim 11, wherein said liner is fabricated from polypropylene or polyethylene.

16. The toilet tote bag of claim 1, wherein each shoulder strap having a padded area to add to the comfort of the user during lifting and carrying of the toilet bowl ladened tote bag.

17. The toilet tote bag of claim 1 wherein said handles include fastening means to secure the handles together after locating of the used toilet therein.

18. The toilet tote bag of claim 17, wherein said fasteners holding the handles together comprises loop and pile connectors.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) In referring to the drawings, the toilet tote bag of this invention is shown in FIG. 1, disclosing the toilet, for removal, being fully located within the bag of this invention. This is an isometric view of the said bag;

(2) FIG. 2 provides an isometric view of the empty tote bag, fully assembled and ready for occupancy by a removed toilet, in preparation for conveyance;

(3) FIG. 3 is a front view of the tote bag of this invention;

(4) FIG. 4 is a side view of the tote bag of this invention, the opposite side view being a mirror image thereof; and

(5) FIG. 5 shows the tote bag, and how it can be conveniently folded into a compact unit, before usage, and during storage;

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(6) In referring to the drawings, and in particular FIG. 1, the tote bag 1 of this invention is readily disclosed. As can be seen, it has a combined substantially flattened surface along its back wall 2, and along the side walls 3 and 4, extending into an arcuate curvature, as at 5, around its frontal portion, as can be noted. Thus, with this type of formation, the bag can conveniently and compactly hold a toilet T, with its bowl and tank, including any tank lid, as can be noted.

(7) FIG. 2 generally shows the tote bag, without the toilet in place.

(8) There is a bottom 6 that is applied to the tote bag, and the entire bag is fabricated of preferably a polymer, or fabric, and includes a pair of vinyl straps, as at 7 and 8, as can be seen. The bag itself may be formed of polypropylene, or other polymer that will make the bag waterproof, and prevent spillage of any of its contents as it is used for particularly carrying out the entire toilet, after it has been replaced through servicing. The straps 7 and 8 may be formed of vinyl, or other strapping material, and includes a wraparound portion, 9 and 10, on each strap, in order to function as cushioning, when the straps are placed upon the shoulder of the worker carrying the entire toilet, such as a new one, into a facility, or for carrying out the old one, after it has been replaced.

(9) The toilet tote bag may include an inner liner, as at 11, and this liner is also waterproof, in order to prevent leakage of any soiled water from the bag, during its usage. Such liner may be of polyethylene, or other waterproof material, in order to provide for such attribute, as waterproofing of the tote bag, for its usage. Or, the fabric or polymer may be treated with a waterproof agent, such as silicone, in order to provide waterproofing attributes to the bag, so that when used, it will not leak. The bag can also be produced of a fabric, such as a denim, in its construction.

(10) As can be noted, the shoulder straps 7 and 8 connect approximately at the front side, as at 12 and 13, and then loop around the bag towards its back corners, as at 14 and 15, so that when the toilet is located within the tote bag, the straps may be arranged around the shoulder of the installer, to add to the convenience of it being carried out of the building, from which it is used for removal of a replaced toilet. Obviously, a singular shoulder strap can be connected to the front and back of the bag, or can be connected at other locations, around the upper periphery of the bag, in order to add to the convenience of its usage, and carrying, during application.

(11) Furthermore, there are a pair of hand straps 16 and 17 provided connecting approximate the front of the straps 7 and 8, to the upper edge of the bag 1, and these hand straps may be brought into proximity, in order to allow the user to not only combine the shoulder carrying of the entire bowl laden bag, but likewise to the hold the two hand straps together to facilitate conveyance of the tote bag. The hand straps may include any means for securing the two together, such as Velcro, so as to join and provide a singular hand grip for the user during application.

(12) It may also be stated that the upper edge of the entire bag 1 may be folded over and hemmed, or any cowling provided thereto, as along the upper edge 18, in order to provide further reinforcement for the entire bag, around its upper periphery, to assure the longevity of its usage, and to prevent it from tearing, or any further destruction, during prolonged usage.

(13) As was previously summarized, the bag has sufficient flexibility so that its sidewalls, back wall, and curved front, can be placed onto the surface of the floor, so that the toilet can be conveniently rested upon its interior base, such as 6, or bottom wall, and then pulled upwardly to encompass the toilet, in the manner as can be seen in said FIG. 1, all in preparation for its conveyance.

(14) The configuration of the empty tote bag can also be seen in FIG. 2, with the toilet removed, that presents a more accurate description and viewing of the various walls 2 through 5, in addition to its bottom wall 6, as noted.

(15) Likewise, FIGS. 3 and 4 provide a front view and a side view for the structured bag 1, and it can be seen where the various walls and shoulder strap components are assembled into the structure of the device, when manufactured. Furthermore, as can be noted, the straps 7 and 8 extend down the side of the bag, as noted at 19 and 20, and even further extends underneath of the bottom wall 6, as can be seen at 21 and 22 in order to add to further reinforcement for the entire bag structure, to assure that it can lift the heavy toilet, both at its front proximity, and at its approximately back proximity, as can be noted in these figures. As previously stated, these straps 7 and 8, and their lowermost components 19 and 20, may be fabricated of a polymer, or any type of heavy strapping material, that can withstand repeated usage when conveying a heavily ladened bag, filled with a toilet and all of its components, including the tank, and lid, to different locations.

(16) As can also be noted in FIG. 5, the entire bag structure can be collapsed, folder over, in the manner as noted, so that it can easily be compactly stored, as when not in use. Furthermore, since the fabrication of this bag is done of relatively inexpensive components, it may be that the bag may be disposable, even after a single usage, and it has been soiled by the various waste materials and water that leaks from the removed toilet, following a plumbing operation.

(17) Obviously, other modifications can be made to this bag, to facilitate its usage. For example, in addition to, or in lieu of the usage of the hand straps 16 and 17, there may be hand gripping areas, provided along or just below the upper edge 18, of the tote bag, so that hands may be applied at that location in order to lift the bag, in that manner, during its movement and usage.

(18) Furthermore, and for reinforcement purposes, as stated, that straps may also extend around the bottom of the bag, as previously described, to add full reinforcement to the bag, through the extension of said straps. And, the upper ends of the straps may be looped into a pair of upper and lower loops, in order to provide for convenience in the carrying of the bag, as an alternative method of usage. Hence, the purpose of these variations is to allow the bag to be conveniently used by both a shorter installer, who can lift the bag by the hand loops, or apply the bag by means of its straps around the shoulder, when removing the shown toilet bowl, as noted in FIG. 1. Or, the worker can simply grasp the hand loops 16 and 17, to pick up the bag, which makes it more convenient for its conveyance during usage.

(19) Obviously, the liner material for the bag, that may line its interior, will cover both the side wall, back wall, front wall, and also inside of the floor or bottom wall of the bag, with a liner having a corresponding shape to that of the interior of the bag, when constructed. Such a liner, in order to prevent soiling, or to become weakened by drippage of moisture, will be sealed all around its perimeter, and it may also be tree scented, in order to give off a masking aroma, during its usage. These are examples of how the tote bag can really add to the convenience of the efforts being employed by the installer, when dealing with such a project.

(20) In usage, in order to provide for the safe use of such a toilet tote bag, one only need to simply follow the step-by-step instructions for its usage. The installer will remove the toilet from its previous installation. The toilet tote bag will be flattened onto the floor, about four feet away from the removed toilet, with its front pointed towards the toilet. Then, the installer folds the front half of the bag under the remaining bag. One then lifts the toilet up from the rear, just high enough to clear the floor bolts, and slides the toilet towards the bag, keeping the toilet front on the floor. Then, the installer pivots the toilet 180 degrees, setting the back into the bag, initially.