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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120005817 | FLOW PATH CONTROL DEVICE OF TOILET BIDET AND TOILET BIDET HAVING THE SAME There are provided a flow path control device of a toilet bidet having a simpler connection structure of tubes and smaller number of connection parts of the tubes, and a toilet bidet including the flow path control device. The flow path control device of a toilet bidet,... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20110107507 | RETRACTABLE BIDET A bidet usable with a water source and mountable to a toilet. The toilet includes a toilet bowl, the toilet bowl defining a bowl inner surface and a waterline defined on the bowl inner surface at an operational level of water in the toilet bowl, the toilet bowl also def... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110072570 | SANITARY WASHING DEVICE A sanitary washing device includes: a nozzle including a water discharge port and configured to squirt water from the water discharge port to wash user's human private parts; a flow channel configured to supply the water to the water discharge port; a water supply devic... | 03/31/2011 |
| 20100235978 | COMBINED BIDET-TOILET ASSEMBLY FOR AIRCRAFT A combined bidet and toilet system is provided for a toilet in transportation having a spray nozzle and a flow rate restrictor. The spray nozzle is adapted to provide a water supply to clean a user on the toilet. The flow rate restrictor is adapted to regulate the water... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100037381 | TOILET APPARATUS Toilet cleaning apparatus is provided including dispensing means for dispensing fluid therefrom for cleaning the toilet and connection means for connecting the dispensing means to a fluid supply for providing a source of fluid to the dispensing means in use. The dispens... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20090229047 | Device for washing a part of a human body in a toilet bowl area A device for washing a part of a human body in a toilet bowl area has diverting unit for diverting water from an existing pipe to a toilet bowl area, an inlet pipe leading from a faucet for preparation of water temperature and closing and opening inner pipe, so that whe... | 09/17/2009 |
| 20080235861 | Bidet assembly for toilets A bidet assembly comprises at least one jet nozzle, connected to a multi-port tube fitting, which is connected to a water supply tube, which may comprise of four sections, and which is connected to the toilet bowl refill nipple, and a non-permanent mounting means. Said ... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080201836 | ADJUSTABLE WATER-SPRAYING DEVICE An adjustable water-spraying device for a user to clean themselves after relieving themselves includes a base, a first control valve, a second control valve and at least a water-spraying unit. The base includes a first space and a second space communicating with each ot... | 08/28/2008 |
| 20080155738 | Bidet assembly for toilets A bidet assembly for toilets comprising a non-permanent mounting means, such as a āCā clamp device and a long stiff wedging member with spring-back property, one or more nozzles mounted inside a toilet bowl under the rim lip, and a water supply tube that connects di... | 07/03/2008 |
| 20080092283 | Simplified bidet assembly for use with a conventional toilet The invention is a bidet assembly that can be easily installed onto any existing conventional toilet. The bidet assembly provides enhanced ease of use, is ergonomically designed and aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore the bidet assembly may be formed from preexisting of... | 04/24/2008 |
| 20080052813 | AIR-MIXING NOZZLE FOR BIDET Provided is an air-mixing nozzle for a bidet. The air-mixing nozzle for a bidet includes: a cleaning tip and a bidet tip having air-mixing means disposed at ends of a cleaning cylinder and a bidet cylinder each having a cleaning water ejection port and a bidet water eje... | 03/06/2008 |
| 20070266487 | Power saving device using toilet seat cover of bidet Provided is a power saving device using a toilet seat cover of a bidet. The device includes: a toilet seat cover sensor for detecting whether the toilet seat cover is opened or closed and outputting an electrical signal corresponding the detected result; and a control m... | 11/22/2007 |
| 20070256226 | Toilet accessory with sterilization elements Devices, systems and methods for sanitizing or sterilizing one or more surfaces of a toilet accessory by directing a sanitizing or a sterilizing dose of germicidal electromagnetic radiation onto those surfaces are provided. The germicidal electromagnetic radiation may b... | 11/08/2007 |
| 20070256227 | Automatic flushing apparatus of bidet and method of controlling the same Provided are an automatic flushing apparatus of a bidet and a method of controlling the same. The automatic flushing apparatus includes: a flushing switch; a flushing drive motor driven under control of a controller; a flushing switch; a flushing drive motor driven unde... | 11/08/2007 |
| 20070209102 | Covering apparatus for toilet system and attachments A covering apparatus is provided for a toilet system and attachments to conceal, secure, protect, or decorate in part or completely. The device is configured to selectively house or hide a toilet system and attachments with a structure containing one or more structural ... | 09/13/2007 |
| 20070204394 | Hidden Rectal Cleaning Apparatus and Bidet In a hidden rectal cleaning apparatus (A) or a bidet (B) that operates by the pressure of the washing water and spring force, there are one empty cylindrical lower body (15) and linked to this, one empty cylindrical upper body (2); within the lower body (<... | 09/06/2007 |
| 20070204395 | TOILET AND BIDET SYSTEM A combined toilet and bidet system that may be manufactured with a toilet or mounted and adapted to the design of an existing toilet comprising a first adjustable nozzle mountable near the front end of a toilet bowl, second adjustable nozzle mountable near the back end ... | 09/06/2007 |
| 20070151013 | Toilet/bidet device A bidet toilet attachment is connected to the main water line in the bathroom at a valve. The valve is connected on one side to a water flow handle and on the other side to a bidet hoop conduit. The hoop conduit carries water from the main water line when the valve is a... | 07/05/2007 |
| 20070094782 | Coin operating bidet response to user's selection A user controlling coin operating bidet assembly is comprised of a coin handling system with a coin collector box and an electrically operating bidet. The coin handling system contains optical coin validator, solenoid valves, coin flaps, optical coin counter, electronic... | 05/03/2007 |
| 20070089226 | Portable water therapy apparatus for large intestine A portable water therapy apparatus for the large intestine has a positioning pad, a controller, an inlet tube, an outlet tube, and a nozzle and a switch system. The controller comprises a filtering device, a heating device, a pressure control pump, and a switch system. ... | 04/26/2007 |
| 20070044223 | Human waste cleaning apparatus and method of using the same without hand contact with the anus The cleaning apparatus of this invention is designed to provide an alternate means of cleaning after using the toilet to using toilet paper. For this end, cold and hot water pipes or hoses are terminated at a mechanical switch that regulates and balances cold and hot wa... | 03/01/2007 |
| 20070033723 | Integrated toilet and bidet system An integrated bowel movement stimulator, toilet and bidet system for encouraging and promoting elimination, flushing away waste and cleaning a user's private parts upon completion of toilet use. Adjustable controls are provided for customizing both water temperature and... | 02/15/2007 |
| 20060265801 | Combination toilet and bidet A combination toilet and bidet unit. The unit has a toilet base which is surrounded in front by a skirt portion of the base. A toilet bowl is supported by the base as are water control valves. A bidet water line leads from the valves, passes through the bowl and termina... | 11/30/2006 |
| 20060253967 | Hydrotherapy device and bidet toilet seat comprising the same A hydrotherapy device comprising a primary unit, a conduit, and a control panel electrically connected to the primary conduit for controlling the treatment of water. The primary unit includes a filter unit, a heater for heating the water, and a pressure regulator for pr... | 11/16/2006 |
| 20060248639 | Bidet and method of using the same The invention relates to a device for anal cleansing comprising a mixing valve attached to a hot water inlet, a cold water inlet and an outlet for the mixed water; and a hose having a proximal end connected to the mixed water outlet and having a distal end connected to ... | 11/09/2006 |
| 20060230509 | Body part cleansing unit for toilet A body washing unit for a toilet stool, comprising: a case body disposed on the upper surface of a toilet-stool main body, a toilet seat and a toilet-seat cover being connectable to the case body so as to hinge; and a warm-water nozzle incorporated into the case body, w... | 10/19/2006 |
| 20060207006 | Nozzle device and hygienic washing device Since the inner diameter of a flow-contracting portion continuously decreases toward a cylindrical swirl chamber, the velocity of flow of washing water flowing in the flow-contracting portion continuously rises. Since the inner diameter of the flow-contracting portion c... | 09/21/2006 |
| 20060162058 | Combination toilet seat and bidet apparatus A combination toilet seat and bidet apparatus includes a toilet seat member formed with a top wall, a continuous arcuate outer sidewall extending between opposite ends of a back wall and an inner sidewall defining, in part, a seat opening. An arcuate nozzle support arm ... | 07/27/2006 |
| 20060156463 | Washing nozzle and toilet device using the same A washing nozzle of a toilet device has a flat part in its tip, and a jet hole for jetting washing water is provided in the flat part. The flat part and a tubular main body are monolithically joined together by a continuous face. This washing nozzle is manufactured by d... | 07/20/2006 |
| 20060150311 | Cleaning device for washing lower part of body A cleaning device for washing lower part of body is disclosed. The cleaning device comprising a water tank having an opening at the upper end thereof; a powered tank enclosing a pump connected to the water tank by a water-in tube, and a water-out tube being extended out... | 07/13/2006 |
| 20060085902 | Closestool with clean water injector and photo catalytic bactericidal lamps The closestool disclosed herein has an upper lid hinged to one end of the closestool thereof, a power supply unit equipped on the closestool; a clean water injector equipped underneath the power supply unit comprising a first and second cleaning nozzles, and a control u... | 04/27/2006 |
| 20060070173 | Nozzle assembly for bidet A nozzle assembly for a bidet includes a washing nozzle, a bidet nozzle mounted under the washing nozzle, a driving motor driving the washing nozzle and/or the bidet nozzle, a gear train, and a nozzle case for receiving the washing and bidet nozzles and the gear train. ... | 04/06/2006 |
| 20060064810 | Human private part washing apparatus A human private part washing apparatus includes a base, a toilet seat supported by the base to pivot, a washing portion provided at the base and capable of washing at least one private part of a person seated on the toilet seat, a microcomputer-based controller provided... | 03/30/2006 |
| 20060037129 | Bidet attachment for toilets This is an attachment for the common toilets or commodes, which serves the function of a bidet. The main innovation is the simplicity of the invention and combination of various features to provide an easy and maintenance free installation. The attachment consists of a ... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060021124 | Handheld apparatus for personal hygiene A handheld apparatus for personal hygiene is described. The apparatus includes a handle having a fluid supply inlet and a fluid supply outlet, and a tube coupled to the fluid supply outlet of the handle to enable the flow of a first fluid through a nozzle coupled to one... | 02/02/2006 |
| 20060000012 | PERSONAL CLEANSING SPRAY DEVICE A personal cleansing device that is low in cost, simple to manufacture from standard components, that provides cleaning capabilities with water, and can provide a cleaning and antiseptic spray using a fluid-dispensing attachment. The invention consists of a water branch... | 01/05/2006 |
| 20050257316 | Lavatory jet assembly A lavatory jet assembly for a lavatory having an upper rim and defining a top opening therewithin, comprising a mounting base, jet unit and jet adjusting arrangement, such that the lavatory jet assembly allows a user to choose, after urination or defecation, from the bu... | 11/24/2005 |
| 20050246828 | Hygiene washing apparatus When the human body is washed, washing water is sprayed on a surface to be washed of the human body from a posterior nozzle and a bidet nozzle. On the other hand, when the human body is not washed, the posterior nozzle and the bidet nozzle are subjected to high-temperat... | 11/10/2005 |
| 20050229301 | Smart toilet seat A multi-function toilet seat having a body including an oval and arcuate shaped portion, defining an ergonomically configured upper surface and an open interior. A rear portion interconnects opposite extending ends of the arcuate shaped portion. A fluid inlet plug exten... | 10/20/2005 |
| 20050229300 | Spray hose apparatus for preexisting toilet bowl and tank A spraying device having a spray head fluidly connected to a hose terminating in a threaded end. The hose end is connected to a T-shaped fitting threadably connected at one end to the water tank of a toilet system and at the other end to the water inlet leading into the... | 10/20/2005 |