Flushable Commode Liner

Abstract

A rectangular sheet includes vertical slits. Each slit extends from the top of the sheet. A plurality of flaps is formed between the vertical slits. A fastener is attached to a side of the sheet. The fastener is used to connect the side to the opposite side of the sheet, forming a cylinder or tube. The length of the sheet is made short enough so that the cylinder fits within a hole of a toilet seat. When the flaps are extended outward from the cylinder, they form a surface designed to rest on and cover a portion of the toilet seat. The width of the sheet is made long enough so that, when the cylinder is extended through a hole of the toilet seat, it creates a wall between the inside of the cylinder and the gap between the toilet seat and the rim of the toilet.

Claims

1. A commode liner with vertical slits, comprising: a rectangular sheet of material including a plurality of vertical slits in the sheet with a width equal to a first width and a second width, wherein each slit of the plurality of vertical slits extends from a top of the sheet to the first width and wherein the second width extends from the first width to a bottom of the sheet; and a fastener attached to at least a portion of a first side of the sheet, wherein, when the sheet is assembled into a commode liner, the fastener connects the first side of the sheet to a second side of the sheet, forming the sheet into a circular or elliptical cylinder, wherein the length of the sheet is made short enough so that the cylinder fits within a hole of a toilet seat of a toilet or potty chair, and wherein the second width is made long enough so that, when a plurality of flaps formed between the plurality of vertical slits are extended outward from an axis of the cylinder to form a surface perpendicular to the axis and when a bottom of the cylinder corresponding to a bottom of the sheet is extended through a hole of a the toilet seat and into a bowl of the toilet or potty chair until the surface rests on the toilet seat, the cylinder creates a wall between the inside of the cylinder and a gap between the toilet seat and a rim of the toilet or potty chair.

2. The commode liner of claim 1, wherein the material comprises paper.

3. The commode liner of claim 2, wherein the paper comprises flushable toilet paper.

4. The commode liner of claim 1, wherein the fastener comprises an adhesive.

5. The commode liner of claim 4, wherein the adhesive comprises an adhesive that dissolves when placed in water.

6. The commode liner of claim 4, further comprising a peel-away tape covering the adhesive.

7. The commode liner of claim 6, wherein the peel-away tape dissolves when placed in water.

8. A commode liner with vertical perforations, comprising: a rectangular sheet of material including a plurality of vertical perforations in the sheet with a width equal to a first width and a second width, wherein each vertical perforation of the plurality of vertical perforations extends from a top of the sheet to the first width and wherein the second width extends from the first width to a bottom of the sheet; and a fastener attached to at least a portion of a first side of the sheet, wherein, when the sheet is assembled into the commode liner, the fastener connects the first side of the sheet to a second side of the sheet, forming the sheet into a circular or elliptical cylinder, wherein the length of the sheet is made short enough so that the cylinder fits within a hole of a toilet seat of a toilet or potty chair, and wherein the second width is made long enough so that, when the plurality of vertical perforations are broken producing a plurality of vertical slits, when a plurality of flaps formed between the plurality of vertical slits are extended outward from an axis of the cylinder to form a surface perpendicular to the axis, and when a bottom of the cylinder corresponding to a bottom of the sheet is extended through a hole of a the toilet seat and into a bowl of the toilet or potty chair until the surface rests on the toilet seat, the cylinder creates a wall between the inside of the cylinder and a gap between the toilet seat and a rim of the toilet or potty chair.

9. The commode liner of claim 8, wherein the material comprises paper.

10. The commode liner of claim 9, wherein the paper comprises flushable toilet paper.

11. The commode liner of claim 8, wherein the fastener comprises an adhesive.

12. The commode liner of claim 11, wherein the adhesive comprises an adhesive that dissolves when placed in water.

13. The commode liner of claim 11, further comprising a peel-away tape covering the adhesive.

14. The commode liner of claim 13, wherein the peel-away tape dissolves when placed in water.

15. A commode liner made from two sheets, comprising: a first rectangular sheet of a material that includes a length and width large enough to cover a toilet seat of a toilet or potty chair and a central circular or elliptical opening corresponding to a hole of the toilet seat; a second rectangular sheet of the material; a first fastener that is attached to at least a portion of an edge of the opening; and a second fastener that is attached to at least a portion of a first side of the second sheet, wherein the second fastener connects the first side of the second sheet to a second side of the second sheet, forming the second sheet into a circular or elliptical cylinder, wherein the length of the second sheet is made short enough so that the cylinder fits within a hole of the toilet seat, wherein the first fastener connects a top of the cylinder corresponding to a top of the second sheet to the edge of the opening, and wherein a width of the second sheet is made long enough so that, when a bottom of the cylinder corresponding to a bottom of the second sheet is extended through a hole of the toilet seat and into a bowl of the toilet or potty chair until the first sheet rests on the toilet seat, the cylinder creates a wall between the inside of the cylinder and a gap between the toilet seat and a rim of the toilet or potty chair.

16. The commode liner of claim 15, wherein the material comprises paper.

17. The commode liner of claim 16, wherein the paper comprises flushable toilet paper.

18. The commode liner of claim 15, wherein the first fastener comprises an adhesive and the second fastener comprises the adhesive.

19. The commode liner of claim 18, wherein the adhesive comprises an adhesive that dissolves when placed in water.

20. The commode liner of claim 15, wherein the first sheet further includes a plurality of radial slits extending radially from an edge of the opening that produce a plurality of flaps between the plurality of radial slits, wherein the plurality of flaps is folded downward perpendicular to the first sheet and wherein the first fastener on the folded plurality of flaps connects the top of the cylinder to the folded plurality of flaps.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The skilled artisan will understand that the drawings, described below, are for illustration purposes only. The drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present teachings in any way.

[0012] FIG. 1 is an exemplary diagram of a commode liner with vertical slits before assembly, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0013] FIG. 2 is an exemplary perspective view of a commode liner with vertical slits after assembly into a cylinder, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0014] FIG. 3 is an exemplary perspective view of a commode liner with vertical slits after assembly into a cylinder using sewn thread, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0015] FIG. 4 is an exemplary perspective view of a commode liner with vertical slits after assembly into a cylinder using hooks and slits, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0016] FIG. 5 is an exemplary perspective view of a commode liner with vertical slits after assembly and with the flaps extended outward, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0017] FIG. 6 is an exemplary perspective view of a commode liner with vertical slits after assembly, with the flaps extended outward, and placed in a toilet, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0018] FIG. 7 is an exemplary flowchart showing a method for manufacturing a commode liner with vertical slits, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0019] FIG. 8 is an exemplary diagram of a commode liner with vertical perforations before assembly, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0020] FIG. 9 is an exemplary perspective view of a commode liner with vertical perforations after assembly into a cylinder, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0021] FIG. 10 is an exemplary flowchart showing a method for manufacturing a commode liner with vertical perforations, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0022] FIG. 11 is an exemplary diagram of a commode liner made from two sheets before assembly, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0023] FIG. 12 is an exemplary perspective view of a commode liner made from two sheets after assembly, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0024] FIG. 13 is an exemplary perspective view of a commode liner made from two sheets after assembly and placed in a toilet, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0025] FIG. 14 is an exemplary flowchart showing a method for manufacturing a commode liner from two sheets, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0026] Before one or more embodiments of the present teachings are described in detail, one skilled in the art will appreciate that the present teachings are not limited in their application to the details of construction, the arrangements of components, and the arrangement of steps set forth in the following detailed description or illustrated in the drawings. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS

Preventing Gap Leakage Between the Seat and Rim

[0027] As described above, a commode or toilet liner is generally known in the prior art to provide a barrier between the bowl of the commode and waste matter, particularly solid waste. Commode liners can also be used to prevent urine or stool splash. These types of liners are often referred to as commode or toilet splash guards.

[0028] Although the prior art commode liner and splash guard devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, none are directed to preventing leakage and splash through the entire gap between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl rim. As a result, there is an unmet need for a flushable commode liner that prevents leakage and splash of waste products through the entire gap between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl rim.

Commode Liner with Vertical Slits

[0029] In various embodiments, a commode liner made from a single rectangular sheet of material prevents leakage and splash of waste products through the entire gap between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl rim, improving sanitation and cleanliness. Leakage and splash of waste products through the gap can affect the cleanliness and sanitation of the entire bathroom, including the floor. Sanitation, as used herein refers to practices that promote hygienic conditions and can include, but are not limited to, cleanliness and disease prevention.

[0030] The commode liner also improves cleanliness and sanitation for the individual using the toilet. The commode liner walls absorb waste product splashes and help prevent splash rebound. In addition, the commode liner also provides at least a partial disposable toilet seat cover.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the commode liner includes a plurality of vertical slits in the sheet that fixate the liner and also provide a disposable toilet seat cover.

[0032] FIG. 1 is an exemplary diagram 100 of a commode liner with vertical slits before assembly, in accordance with various embodiments. The commode liner of FIG. 1 includes a rectangular sheet 110 of material and a fastener 120. Rectangular sheet 110 includes first side 111, second side 112, top 113, and bottom 114. Rectangular sheet 110 has a length 101, l.sub.t, and a width 102, w.sub.t. Width 102, w.sub.t, is equal to the sum of width 103, w.sub.1, and width 104, w.sub.2.

[0033] In various embodiments, the material of sheet 110 is paper. In a preferred embodiment, the material of sheet 100 is flushable toilet paper. The term flushable toilet paper as used herein means a paper designed to break down or dissolve quickly in water. Flushable toilet paper is made from wood pulp, other plant-based materials, or recycled paper, for example.

[0034] In various embodiments, the material of sheet 110 can be any type of flushable material. The term flushable material as used herein means any material that dissolves quickly enough in water to prevent the material from blocking plumbing.

[0035] Rectangular sheet 110 includes a plurality of vertical slits 115. Each slit of plurality of vertical slits 115 extends from top 113 of sheet 110 to first width 103. Second width 104 extends from first width 103 to bottom 114 of sheet 110. In FIG. 1, sheet 110 includes six vertical slits 115. A slit as used herein is a cut or opening in the material of sheet 110.

[0036] A plurality of flaps 116 are formed between vertical slits 115. In FIG. 1, the six vertical slits 115 form six flaps 116. Note that, after assembly, one flap includes both first side 111 of sheet 110 and second side 112 of sheet 110.

[0037] Fastener 120 is attached to at least a portion first side 111. As shown in FIG. 1, and in a preferred embodiment, fastener 120 is attached to the entire width of first side 111. When sheet 110 is assembled into a commode liner, fastener 120 is used to connect first side 111 of sheet 110 to second side 112 of sheet 110 in order to form sheet 110 into a circular or elliptical cylinder or tube. Length 101, l, of sheet 110 is made short enough so that the cylinder fits within a hole of a toilet seat of a toilet or potty chair.

[0038] FIG. 2 is an exemplary perspective view 200 of a commode liner with vertical slits after assembly into a cylinder, in accordance with various embodiments. In FIG. 2, sheet 110 is formed into cylinder 210. Cylinder 210 can have a circular or elliptical cross-section in order to fit within a toilet seat opening that is circular or elliptical, respectively. Fastener 120 connects first side 111 of sheet 110 to second side 112 of sheet 110. Plurality of vertical slits 115 extend from top 113 of sheet 110. In FIG. 2, the six vertical slits 115 form six flaps 116.

[0039] In various embodiments, fastener 120 is an adhesive. For example, second side 112 is made to overlap first side 111 and adhesive fastener 120. Adhesive fastener 120 then glues second side 112 to first side 111. In a preferred embodiment, adhesive fastener 120 is an adhesive that dissolves when placed in water. This allows the entire commode liner to be flushable in a toilet.

[0040] In various embodiments, the commode liner further includes a peel-away tape (not shown) covering the adhesive fastener 120 attached to first side 111. Before first side 111 is glued to second side 112, the peel-away tape is removed, exposing the adhesive fastener 120 of first side 111. In a preferred embodiment, the peel-away tape dissolves in water. This allows the peel-away tape to also be flushable.

[0041] In various embodiments, fastener 120 is thread or string on first side 111 and is used to connect to holes in second side 112.

[0042] FIG. 3 is an exemplary perspective view 300 of a commode liner with vertical slits after assembly into a cylinder using sewn thread, in accordance with various embodiments. In FIG. 3, fastener 120 is thread that is sewn to connect first side 111 with second side 112. In FIG. 3, second side 112 overlaps first side 111.

[0043] In still other embodiments, fastener 120 includes hooks in the material of first side 111 that connect to slits in the material of second side 112.

[0044] FIG. 4 is an exemplary perspective view 400 of a commode liner with vertical slits after assembly into a cylinder using hooks and slits, in accordance with various embodiments. In FIG. 4, fastener 120 attached to first side 111 includes hooks 410 that connect to or extend into slits 420 of second side 112. In FIG. 4, first side 111 overlaps second side 112.

[0045] Returning to FIG. 2, when plurality of flaps 116 formed between plurality of vertical slits 115 are extended outward from axis 130 of cylinder 210, the plurality of flaps 116 form a surface perpendicular to axis 130. This surface is designed to rest on and cover a portion of a toilet seat of a toilet or potty chair. As a result, first width 103 of sheet 110 is made long enough so that flaps 116 extend over the toilet seat.

[0046] FIG. 5 is an exemplary perspective view 500 of a commode liner with vertical slits after assembly and with the flaps extended outward, in accordance with various embodiments. In FIG. 5, flaps 116 are extended outward from axis 130 of cylinder 210. Extended plurality of flaps 116 forms a surface perpendicular to axis 130.

[0047] Second width 104 of sheet 110 is made long enough so that, when the bottom of cylinder 210 corresponding to bottom 114 of sheet 110 is extended through a hole of a toilet seat of a toilet or potty chair until the surface formed by extended plurality of flaps 116 rests on the toilet seat, the cylinder 210 creates a wall between the inside of cylinder 210 and a gap between the toilet seat and the rim of the toilet or potty chair. The surface formed by extended plurality of flaps 116 keeps cylinder 210 in place through the hole and below the rim.

[0048] Note that toilet and potty chair are used interchangeably herein. The commode liner described herein can be applied to a toilet or potty chair. Note that in some embodiments, a potty chair can have a bucket or bowl. In other embodiments, a potty chair seat is placed over a toilet with the seat up and replaces the seat of the toilet.

[0049] In various embodiments, the flushable material of sheet 110 is a flexible, stretchable, or moldable material. As a result, plurality of flaps 116 can be stretched onto and over a toilet seat, improving the fixation of the commode liner to the toilet seat.

[0050] In various embodiments, plurality of flaps 116 further includes a temporary adhesive or glue (not shown) placed on one or more flaps on the side in contact with the toilet seat. This adhesive or glue is designed to help fixate the commode liner to the toilet seat while in use, but also to allow the commode liner to be easily removed.

[0051] FIG. 6 is an exemplary perspective view 600 of a commode liner with vertical slits after assembly, with the flaps extended outward, and placed in a toilet, in accordance with various embodiments. In FIG. 6, the bottom of cylinder 210 is extended through the hole of toilet seat 620 of toilet 610 and below rim 630 of toilet 610 so that the bottom of cylinder 210 creates a wall between the inside of cylinder 210 and a gap between toilet seat 620 and rim 630. The wall prevents the leakage and splash of waste products outside of the bowl of toilet 610. Extended plurality of flaps 116 forms a surface that rests on toilet seat 620, keeping cylinder 210 in place through the hole and below rim 630. As a result, extended plurality of flaps 116 also provides a disposable toilet seat cover.

Method of Manufacturing a Commode Liner with Vertical Slits

[0052] FIG. 7 is an exemplary flowchart showing a method 700 for manufacturing a commode liner with vertical slits, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0053] In step 710 of method 700, a rectangular sheet of material of length, l.sub.t, and width, w.sub.t, is cut from a roll of material, where w, is equal to a first width, w.sub.1, and a second width, w.sub.2.

[0054] In step 720, a plurality of vertical slits is cut into the sheet, where each slit of the plurality of vertical slits extends from a top of the sheet to w.sub.1 and where w.sub.2 extends from w.sub.1 to a bottom of the sheet.

[0055] In step 730, a fastener is added to at least a portion of a first side of the sheet. When the sheet is assembled into a commode liner, the fastener connects the first side of the sheet to a second side of the sheet, forming the sheet into a circular or elliptical cylinder. The length, l.sub.t, is made short enough so that the cylinder fits within a hole of a toilet seat of a toilet or potty chair.

[0056] The second width, w.sub.2, is made long enough so that, when a plurality of flaps formed between the plurality of vertical slits are extended outward from an axis of the cylinder to form a surface perpendicular to the axis and when a bottom of the cylinder corresponding to a bottom of the sheet is extended through a hole of a the toilet seat and into a bowl of the toilet or potty chair until the surface rests on the toilet seat, the cylinder creates a wall between the inside of the cylinder and a gap between the toilet seat and a rim of the toilet or potty chair.

Commode Liner with Vertical Perforations

[0057] A commode liner with vertical slits may be difficult to package, distribute, handle, or place in a commode liner dispenser. As a result, in various embodiments, the commode liner may be manufactured with vertical perforations that can easily be made into vertical slits by a user. A rectangular sheet with perforations is easier to package, distribute, and handle that one with slits already made.

[0058] FIG. 8 is an exemplary diagram 800 of a commode liner with vertical perforations before assembly, in accordance with various embodiments. The commode liner of FIG. 8 includes a rectangular sheet 810 of material and a fastener 120. Rectangular sheet 810 includes first side 111, second side 112, top 113, and bottom 114. Rectangular sheet 810 has a length 101, l.sub.t, and a width 102, w.sub.t. Width 102, w.sub.t, is equal to the sum of width 103, w.sub.1, and width 104, w.sub.2. In various embodiments, the material of sheet 810 is paper. In a preferred embodiment, the material of sheet 100 is flushable toilet paper. The term flushable toilet paper as used herein means a paper designed to break down or dissolve quickly in water. Flushable toilet paper is made from wood pulp, other plant-based materials, or recycled paper, for example.

[0059] Rectangular sheet 810 includes a plurality of vertical perforations 815. Each slit of plurality of vertical perforations 815 extends from top 113 of sheet 810 to first width 103. Second width 104 extends from first width 103 to bottom 114 of sheet 810. In FIG. 8, sheet 810 includes six vertical perforations 815. A vertical perforation, as used herein, is a vertical series of cuts or openings in the material of sheet 810 that allows the material to be more easily torn or opened at the location of the perforation.

[0060] A plurality of flaps 116 are formed between vertical perforations 815. In FIG. 8, the six vertical perforations 815 form six flaps 116. Note that, after assembly, one flap includes both first side 111 of sheet 810 and second side 112 of sheet 810.

[0061] Fastener 120 is attached to at least a portion first side 111. As shown in FIG. 8, and in a preferred embodiment, fastener 120 is attached to the entire width of first side 111. When sheet 810 is assembled into a commode liner, fastener 120 is used to connect first side 111 of sheet 810 to second side 112 of sheet 810 in order to form sheet 810 into a circular or elliptical cylinder or tube. Length 101, l.sub.t, of sheet 810 is made short enough so that the cylinder fits within a hole of a toilet seat of a toilet or potty chair.

[0062] FIG. 9 is an exemplary perspective view 900 of a commode liner with vertical perforations after assembly into a cylinder, in accordance with various embodiments. In FIG. 9, sheet 810 is formed into cylinder 910. Cylinder 910 can have a circular or elliptical cross-section in order to fit within a toilet seat opening that is circular or elliptical, respectively. Fastener 120 connects first side 111 of sheet 810 to second side 112 of sheet 810. Plurality of vertical perforations 815 extends from top 113 of sheet 810. In FIG. 9, the six vertical perforations 815 form six flaps 116.

[0063] When plurality of vertical perforations 815 are broken a plurality of vertical slits are produced. This plurality of vertical slits is then equivalent to plurality of vertical slits 115 shown in FIG. 2. In addition, once plurality of vertical perforations 815 are broken, all the information described above with regard to sheet 110 and in reference to FIGS. 2 through 6 also applies to sheet 810.

Method of Manufacturing a Commode Liner with Vertical Perforations

[0064] FIG. 10 is an exemplary flowchart showing a method 1000 for manufacturing a commode liner with vertical perforations, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0065] In step 1010 of method 1000, a rectangular sheet of material of length, l.sub.t, and width, w.sub.t, is cut from a roll of material, where w, is equal to a first width, w.sub.1, and a second width, w.sub.2.

[0066] In step 1020, a plurality of vertical perforations is cut into the sheet, where each perforation of the plurality of vertical perforations extends from a top of the sheet to w.sub.1 and where w.sub.2 extends from w.sub.1 to a bottom of the sheet.

[0067] In step 1030, a fastener is added to at least a portion of a first side of the sheet. When the sheet is assembled into a commode liner, the fastener connects the first side of the sheet to a second side of the sheet, forming the sheet into a circular or elliptical cylinder. The length, l.sub.t, is made short enough so that the cylinder fits within a hole of a toilet seat of a toilet or potty chair.

[0068] The second width, w.sub.2, is made long enough so that, when the plurality of vertical perforations are broken producing a plurality of vertical slits, when a plurality of flaps formed between the plurality of vertical slits are extended outward from an axis of the cylinder to form a surface perpendicular to the axis, and when a bottom of the cylinder corresponding to a bottom of the sheet is extended through a hole of a the toilet seat and into a bowl of the toilet or potty chair until the surface rests on the toilet seat, the cylinder creates a wall between the inside of the cylinder and a gap between the toilet seat and a rim of the toilet or potty chair.

Commode Liner with Two Sheets

[0069] In various embodiments, a commode liner made from two rectangular sheets of material prevents leakage and splash of waste products through the entire gap between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl rim. Again, leakage and splash of waste products through the gap can affect the cleanliness and sanitation of the entire bathroom, including the floor.

[0070] The commode liner also improves cleanliness and sanitation for the individual using the toilet. The commode liner walls absorb waste product splashes and help prevent splash rebound. In addition, the commode liner also provides a disposable toilet seat cover.

[0071] FIG. 11 is an exemplary diagram 1100 of a commode liner made from two sheets before assembly, in accordance with various embodiments. The commode liner of FIG. 11 includes first rectangular sheet 1110 of a material, first fastener 1116, second rectangular sheet 1120 of the material, and second fastener 1126. First rectangular sheet 1110 includes a length 1111, l.sub.1, and width 1112, w.sub.1, large enough to cover a toilet seat of a toilet or potty chair and a central circular or elliptical opening 1115 corresponding to a hole of the toilet seat. First fastener 1116 is attached to at least a portion of an edge of opening 1115.

[0072] Second fastener 1126 is attached to at least a portion of a first side 1127 of second sheet 1120. Second fastener 1126 connects first side 1127 of second sheet 1120 to a second side 1128 of second sheet 1120, forming second sheet 1120 into a circular or elliptical cylinder. Length 1121, l.sub.2, of the second sheet is made short enough so that the cylinder fits within a hole of the toilet seat. First fastener 1116 connects a top of the cylinder corresponding to top 1129 of second sheet 1120 to the edge of opening 1115.

[0073] In various embodiments, first sheet 1110 further includes plurality of radial slits 1114 extending radially from an edge of opening 1115 that produce a plurality of flaps 1113 between the plurality of radial slits 1114. Plurality of flaps 1113 are folded downward perpendicular to first sheet 1110. First fastener 1116 on folded plurality of flaps 1113 connects top 1129 of the cylinder to plurality of flaps 1113.

[0074] In an alternative embodiment, second sheet 1120 further includes a plurality of vertical slits (not shown) similar to slits 115, shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 5, when flaps 116 between slits 115 are extend outward they form a surface. Returning to FIG. 11, the vertical slits (not shown) of second sheet 1120 produce flaps between the vertical slits that are extended outward, creating a surface. The surface produced by these flaps is then connected to first sheet 1110 using first fastener 1116.

[0075] In various embodiments, the material of first sheet 1110 and second sheet 1120 is paper. In a preferred embodiment, the material of first sheet 1110 and second sheet 1120 is flushable toilet paper.

[0076] FIG. 12 is an exemplary perspective view 1200 of a commode liner made from two sheets after assembly, in accordance with various embodiments. In FIG. 12, first side 1127 of second sheet 1120 is connected to second side 1128 of second sheet 1120 using second fastener 1126, forming second sheet 1120 into cylinder 1220. In FIG. 12, second side 1128 overlaps first side 1127.

[0077] In various embodiments, first fastener 1116 and second fastener 1126 are an adhesive. For example, second side 1128 is made to overlap first side 1127 and second adhesive fastener 1126. Second adhesive fastener 1126 then glues second side 1128 to first side 1127. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive is an adhesive that dissolves when placed in water. This allows the entire commode liner to be flushable in a toilet.

[0078] Width 1122, w.sub.2, of second sheet 1120 is made long enough so that, when a bottom 1221 of cylinder 1220 corresponding to bottom 1125 of second sheet 1120 is extended through a hole of the toilet seat and into a bowl of the toilet or potty chair until first sheet 1110 rests on the toilet seat, cylinder 1220 creates a wall between the inside of cylinder 1220 and a gap between the toilet seat and a rim of the toilet or potty chair.

[0079] In various embodiments, the flushable material of sheet 110 is a flexible, stretchable, or moldable material. As a result, rather than including second sheet 1120 only first sheet 1110 is used. First sheet 1110 is placed on a toilet seat and the outer edges of first sheet 1110 are stretched over the toilet seat, improving the fixation of the commode liner to the toilet seat. The edges of the opening of first sheet 1110 are then pulled down through a hole in the toilet seat and into a bowl of the toilet or potty chair until the edges create a wall between the inside of the opening and a gap between the toilet seat and a rim of the toilet or potty chair.

[0080] In various embodiments, first sheet 1110 can further include a temporary adhesive or glue (not shown) placed on the side in contact with the toilet seat. This adhesive or glue is designed to help fixate the commode liner to the toilet seat while in use, but also to allow the commode liner to be easily removed.

[0081] FIG. 13 is an exemplary perspective view 1300 of a commode liner made from two sheets after assembly and placed in a toilet, in accordance with various embodiments. In FIG. 13, bottom 1221 of cylinder 1220 is extended through a hole of toilet seat 1320 and into a bowl of toilet 1310 until first sheet 1110 rests on toilet seat 1320. Cylinder 1220 creates a wall between the inside of cylinder 1220 and a gap between toilet seat 1320 and rim 1330 of toilet 1310. The wall prevents the leakage and splash of waste products outside of the bowl of toilet 1310. First sheet 1110 also provides a disposable toilet seat cover.

Method of Manufacturing a Commode Liner with Two Sheets

[0082] FIG. 14 is an exemplary flowchart showing a method 1400 for manufacturing a commode liner from two sheets, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0083] In step 1410 of method 1400, a first rectangular sheet is cut from a first roll of material with a length, l.sub.1, and width, w.sub.1, large enough to cover a toilet seat of a toilet or potty chair and a central circular or elliptical opening corresponding to a hole of the toilet seat.

[0084] In step 1420, a second rectangular sheet is cut from a second roll of the material. In various embodiments, the first roll and the second roll can be the same roll.

[0085] In step 1430, a first fastener is added to at least a portion of an edge of the opening.

[0086] In step 1440, a second fastener is added to at least a portion of a first side of the second sheet.

[0087] In step 1450, the first side of the second sheet is connected to a second side of the second sheet using the second fastener, forming the second sheet into a circular or elliptical cylinder. The length of the second sheet is made short enough so that the cylinder fits within a hole of the toilet seat.

[0088] In step 1460, a top of the cylinder corresponding to a top of the second sheet is connected to the edge of the opening using the first fastener. The width of the second sheet is made long enough so that, when a bottom of the cylinder corresponding to a bottom of the second sheet is extended through a hole of the toilet seat and into a bowl of the toilet or potty chair until the first sheet rests on the toilet seat, the cylinder creates a wall between the inside of the cylinder and a gap between the toilet seat and a rim of the toilet or potty chair.

[0089] While the present teachings are described in conjunction with various embodiments, it is not intended that the present teachings be limited to such embodiments. On the contrary, the present teachings encompass various alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as will be appreciated by those of skill in the art.

[0090] Further, in describing various embodiments, the specification may have presented a method and/or process as a particular sequence of steps. However, to the extent that the method or process does not rely on the particular order of steps set forth herein, the method or process should not be limited to the particular sequence of steps described. As one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate, other sequences of steps may be possible. Therefore, the particular order of the steps set forth in the specification should not be construed as limitations on the claims. In addition, the claims directed to the method and/or process should not be limited to the performance of their steps in the order written, and one skilled in the art can readily appreciate that the sequences may be varied and still remain within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments.