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...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136171 | Automatic toilet cleaning device The present invention discloses an automatic toilet cleaning device. A toilet seat is provided above a bowl and includes a toilet lid and a seat plate. By a means of infrared induction, the toilet lid can be opened automatically when a user is approaching and can be... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8079094 | Public restroom toilet seat sanitizing apparatus A dispenser discharging antibacterial, self-drying disinfectant solution is suspended from an inside wall of a public rest facility stall to transport the solution through a length of tubing to an inlet port at a rear or side surface of a non-porous and non-absorben... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8060953 | Auto cleaning toilet seat with anal cleaning device and blow dry A combined automatic toilet self-cleaning and user hygienic system, comprising a housing assembly, an electrical system, a liquid matter system, a turbine assembly, and a manifold assembly comprising a first at least one cut out. The manifold assembly is partially h... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7509693 | Toilet cleaning apparatus The toilet cleaning apparatus provides for hinged fit to an existing toilet with rim. The seat of the apparatus has a top, a bottom, and a cavity therebetween. The motor with pulleys and belt is disposed within the cavity. A movable cleaning pad disposed outside of ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7264414 | Dispenser assembly for dispensing liquid onto a removable sheet contained by an implement A dispenser includes a cradle (2) including generally upright sidewalls (4, 6), a handle (40) having a top and a bottom, and a plurality of sheets (30) releasably attached to the bottom of the handle (40), such that the plurality o... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7171700 | Automatic toilet An automatic toilet seat cleaning unit comprises a cabinet adapted to receive at least one toilet seat in a stowed position, an electric motor operatively connected to the toilet seat and a cleaning unit. The unit is adapted to clean a toilet seat when the seat is r... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7161118 | Toilet seat heating device A device for warming a toilet seat includes a heatable section removably attachable to a toilet lid via an adhesive layer. The present invention further includes flexible heating elements formed from heat-absorbing material and a cover that protects a user from such... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7117549 | Automatic toilet seat sanitizer This is a device which will sanitize toilet water in one device. The sanitizer is placed over the existing toilet seat and securely fastened to the toilet bowl. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7077297 | Method for preparation of biocides mixed with carbon dioxide in a pressurized container This invention relates to a method for the preparation and metering of substances, mixtures of substances and/or compounds in general, characterized by bacteriostatic and/or bactericidal activity, using a single pressurized container in which the substances, mixture... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7055183 | Method and apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting a toilet system in a transport vehicle such as a passenger aircraft Water, preferably fresh potable water, is electrochemically, e.g. electrolytically, treated to achieve disinfectant properties. The electrochemically treated water is sprayed onto the toilet seat and directed into the toilet bowl for each flush cycle of an aircraft ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7028346 | Self-sanitizing toilet seat A toilet seat having a generally ring-like shape, with an upper surface, that comes into contact with the user's skin, defined between an external perimeter edge and an internal perimeter edge, the seat comprising, or being associated with, a plurality of spray nozz... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6785912 | Ion toilet seat An improved toilet seat is presented that uses an electric generator, powerable by batteries, to generate negative ions that are dispersed into the toilet bowl to achieve odor control. The seat is configured like a standard toilet seat and is designed to be low-cost... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6772451 | Automatic device for washing a toilet seat ring An automatic device for washing a toilet seat ring has a lid divided into two parts, including a lower part fixed to the upper rim of the toilet bowl and on the inner surface of the lower part the toilet seat ring rests, and an upper part superimposed hermetically o... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6745417 | Toilet stool usable in sitting posture A toilet stool capable of using comfortably without cleaning is provided. The toilet stool comprises a main body 10, a seat 11, a cover 12, injection means 41 and 42, and a control means. The main body 10 can preserve stool ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6408459 | Toilet bowl equipped with far infrared lamps A toilet bowl equipped with far infrared lamps, by which users can bathe the genital organs and the anus region while sitting down on a toilet bowl seat for movement of bowel or urination at need without taking additional time. The toilet bowl comprises: ... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6289526 | Automatic cleaner for a toilet seat The present invention relates to an automatic cleaner for a toilet seat which includes a cleaner and a toilet seat. The cleaner contains a washing device, a flushing device, a drier and a transmission unit while the toilet seat consists of a turning seat ... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6098211 | Triggering of a cleaning, ventilation and/or disinfection process This invention concerns a process for actuating a physical/technical process, particularly in toilette facilities, which employs a sound sensor (M) with signal analysis which is located in close proximity to a liquid inlet (8). In a device for automatic c... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6076197 | Disinfecting toilet seat system The disinfecting toilet seat system comprises a toilet seat with at least one seat surface, disinfecting means for disinfecting said toilet seat, containing means to hold said disinfecting means, means to trigger disinfection, means mounting said toilet s... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6003158 | Automatic cleaning device for toilet seats Disclosed is an automatic cleaning device for toilet seats. A motor drives upper and lower transmission gear sets. The upper transmission gear set, after reduction, drives a scrub disk, while the lower transmission gear set has a main gear in front to eng... | 12/21/1999 |
| 6003159 | Apparatus for automatic washing, sanitizing and drying toilet seats An apparatus for automatically washing, sanitizing and drying a toilet seat. The apparatus comprises a toilet seat cover having independent fluid and gas conduits, a toilet seat and a runoff pan means, a control unit box and means for connecting the fluid... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5963991 | Automatic and self-cleaning hygienic-sanitary system for public use An automatic and self-cleaning hygienic-sanitary system for public use, having a hygienic bowl, cleaning device for cleaning to a sanitary condition the hygienic bowl, and a protecting device for protecting the cleaning device of the hygienic bowl against... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5960483 | Lavatory having a swivelling bowl The lavatory has a housing in which a dish-like bowl having a seat is pivotably inserted. The bowl can be swivelled from a position of use into a flushing position. Furthermore, a cleaning apparatus which serves for cleaning the seat and the bowl with pre... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5946739 | Mixing chamber for use in a toilet sanitizing system A mixing chamber for use in a toilet sanitizing system consists of a cylindrical housing having an upper opening closed by a closure cap. The closure cap is removed to gain access to the internal chamber of the housing and is threaded over the upper openi... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5941379 | Toilet rim cleaning apparatus A toilet rim cleaning apparatus and method. The toilet rim cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head which soaks in cleaning solution while not in use. This cleaning head includes material which is substantially absorbent. When utilized to clean the rim... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5915845 | Western-style toilet bowl seat equipped with far infrared lamp The present invention relates to a Western-style toilet bowl seat equipped with far infrared lamp. The present invention comprises a lower seat of the toilet bowl 20 being mounted in an appropriate position of the top of a main body of the toilet bowl 10 ... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5907874 | Flushable portable toilet An apparatus for disposing of body waste in a portable toilet is comprised of a container (100) and an associated hollow housing structure (14) which are adapted to be seated on a conventional toilet (B). Waste in container (100) is dumped into the toilet... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5813057 | Self-sanitizing toilet seat cleaning apparatus A self-sanitizing toilet seat cleaning apparatus includes a seat in the shape of a generally circular ring that is rotatably mounted above the toilet bowl and includes a gear on its underside meshing with a pinion gear attached to the drive shaft of a dri... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5806105 | Automatic toilet seat cleaning system An automatic toilet seat cleaning system including a movable toilet seat supported on a toilet bowl of a toilet in front of a toilet water tank and moved between a front side position and a rear side position, a fixed first motor, a transmission mechanism... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5642531 | Method of warming a toilet seat A method of warming a toilet seat is described. Firstly, provide a toilet having a toilet seat and a pivotally mounted toilet seat cover. The toilet seat cover has a lower surface and a peripheral edge. The toilet seat cover is pivotally movable between a... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5615420 | Flushable portable toilet An apparatus for disposing of body waste in a portable toilet is comprised of a container (100) and an associated housing structure (14) which are adapted to be seated on a conventional toilet (B). Waste in container (100) is dumped into the toilet via a ... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5596774 | Self cleaning toilet A toilet bowl has a self-cleaning hollow rim with openings in the top surface of the rim whereby urine and other residues accumulating thereon are rinsed during flushing of the toilet. The water drains into a trough along the periphery of the bowl and int... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5564134 | Transportable apparatus and method for sanitizing toilet seats A sanitizing method and device for toilet facilities, comprising a liquid dispenser containing a liquid disinfectant, tissue dispenser and spray gun. The sanitizing device operation upon a toilet seat is initiated by removal of the spray gun and dispersem... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5504946 | Lavatory seat cleaning apparatus A lavatory seat cleaning apparatus comprises cleaner pad (4, 4'), guide slot (12) engageable with the cleaning pad to guide slot the cleaning pad around an associated lavatory seat (2) in engagement therewith, and a knob (9) for moving the cleaner pad alo... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5454123 | Arrangement for and method of automatically cleaning a sanitary fixture A toilet is automatically washed and dried after each use by a carriage mounted on a rear wall for translatory movement between a concealed, vandal-resistant position and an extended cleaning position.... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5279008 | Sanitary cell with automatic cleaning device for the toilet bowl A sanitary cell includes a sanitary chamber, a first technical equipment chamber, for accommodating toilet bowl cleaning appliances, and a wall, which separates the two chambers and which supports, on its opposite sides, two toilet bowls which are located... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5175890 | Apparatus and method for sanitizing toilet seats A transportable sanitizing device is equipped with a liquid dispenser, tissue dispenser and spray gun, generally. The sanitizing device is initiated by removal of the spray gun and dispersement of disinfectant about the perimeter of a toilet seat followed... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5119517 | Toilet sanitizing device A toilet sanitizing device is provided, wherein the toilet seat can be pre-heated before use and cleaned with liquid cleaner after use to avoid disease infection. The seat is raised by a servomotor into a position for cleaning responsive to signals from a... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5092013 | Disposable toilet seat wipe apparatus with internal actuation The disposable toilet seat wipe apparatus of this invention includes a pre-moistened, cleansing pad within a carrying container in coupling relationship with a plunger construction extending outwardly from one of the container ends. The opposite end of th... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5031252 | Toilet stool seat disinfecting apparatus The present invention is a toilet stool seat disinfecting apparatus comprising a body mounted in the rear portion of a toilet stool, a ray sensor unit installed in the body to detect the opening of the stool cover, a pair of nozzles installed at both side... | 07/16/1991 |
| 5025524 | Disposable toilet seat wipe apparatus with separation actuation The disposable toilet seat wipe apparatus of this invention includes a pre-moistened, cleansing pad within a carrying container having a pair of component sections separable one from another, and by a pull-apart action, for example. The cleansing pad is i... | 06/25/1991 |
