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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8082607 | Sanitary cleansing apparatus and toilet apparatus A sanitary cleansing apparatus includes: a main body incorporating a water discharge nozzle that squirts water from a water discharge port; a toilet seat rotatably and pivotally supported at a relatively anterior position of the main body; a toilet lid rotatably and... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8037553 | Tankless ventilated toilet with bidet The present invention provides a toilet and/or a toilet and bidet combination having immediate reflush capability. Preferred embodiments comprise a tankless toilet and/or toilet and bidet combination and a bowl ventilation apparatus integrated therein. The tankless ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7318242 | 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 ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7127750 | Toilet system attached a hand held sprayer The invention relates to a toilet system affording hygienic environment by attachment of a hand held sprayer and additional features on the existing toilet system. The hand held sprayer that delivers water spray comprises a reinforced flexible hose, a filter to elim... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6895607 | Western-style water closet The present invention provides a western-style flush toilet in which the performance of a component which constitutes a function device is not damaged, and simultaneously, the cleaning performance of a western-style toilet body can be surely improved. The western-st... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6691333 | Electronic bathroom baton An improved Bathroom Baton apparatus which includes an electronic package designed for a one-handed operation of the water supply mechanism utilizing a membrane protective push buttons, situated on the handle, and including an electronic. module which hou... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6643856 | Bidet assembly A bidet assembly includes a valving member collectively engageable to a water faucet of a sink. The valve assembly is manipulatable to permit water to pass through the valve assembly into the bowl of the sink or, alternatively, manipulatable to another po... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6339852 | Bidet toilet seat A bidet toilet seat has a plurality of spaced-apart nozzle holes disposed at a frontal lower portion of the seat and adapted to provide a plurality of water streams extending generally horizontally and at limited upward inclination to contact intimate are... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6000070 | Combination toilet and bidet A toilet provides a traditional water filled bowl with flushing action as well as a bidet in one unit. Heated air is forced into the toilet bowl interior and directed onto bidet washed surfaces for drying. Water is directed into the bowl under pressure fo... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5495625 | Toilet bowl bidet attachment An attachment for rinsing the genital area of an individual. The device includes a water supply assembly couplable to hot and cold water supply lines and positionable in adjacency relative to a toilet. A nozzle conduit in fluid communication with the wate... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5097539 | Hygienic spray apparatus integral with toilet An improved hygienic spray apparatus for use in connection with a toilet bowl comprising a crescent-shaped shelf integrally protruding from the forward right hand side of a toilet bowl, the shelf and the bowl comprising a unitary body; the toilet bowl com... | 03/24/1992 |
| 4688275 | Automatically-closing sterilizer for toilet spray attachment A sterilizer is provided with an automatic closer which includes a resilient plug normally closing a delivery tube of the sterilizer to stop liquid flow from a reservoir filled with cleaning chemical or sterilizing agent to thereby prevent loss of the liq... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4653126 | Toilet bowl with means for hot water distribution for washing and hot air for subsequent drying A toilet bowl provided with a hot water spray for washing after relieving a bodily need and a hot air blower for subsequent drying of the washed portion of the body. A rapid heat exchanger to heat the water is provided with several tubes arranged in group... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4628548 | Device and method of moving and controlling the position of a slidable body such as used for body cleansing A device for moving a cleansing nozzle connected to a water supply system includes an elongated nozzle, a cylinder in which the nozzle is axially slidable, a motor having an output shaft, a drum body mounted on the output shaft, the drum body having a cyl... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4564961 | Appliance for washing parts of human body An appliance for washing the posterior parts of the human body with water is equipped with an outer nozzle and an inner nozzle that is rotatable inside the outer nozzle. The outer nozzle is provided with holes, while the inner nozzle is formed with a plur... | 01/21/1986 |
| 4558473 | Sanitary cleaning equipment This invention relates to a sanitary cleaning equipment which includes a flushing portion adapted to direct a jet of cleaning water against a selected area, a deodorizing portion for withdrawing odoriferous air from the neighborhood of the selected area a... | 12/17/1985 |
| 4551867 | Toilet bowl which washes A toilet bowl unit has a bowl arranged to be used a toilet bowl and bounding an interior, and a water supply element located in the interior of the bowl in its front region and arranged to wash the lower parts of the user's body.... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4441219 | Lavatory accessory An accessory intended to be added to an existing toilet aids personal hygiene by providing a cleansing jet of either water, or water plus a liquid soap fluid, to provide a cleansing and washing action to a person following use of the toilet. Water plus a ... | 04/10/1984 |
| 4389738 | Body part cleansing device A body part cleansing device for use with a toilet is provided. The device provides a jet of warm water which has been mixed with air to a desired body part of a user in order to cleanse the body part. The device includes a cleaning nozzle adapted to dire... | 06/28/1983 |
| 4370764 | Topical washing device A topical washing device is utilized to clean a predetermined body portion of a user. The device includes a washing nozzle for discharging washing water and a water feed line connecting the washing nozzle to a source of water. A heat exchanger, heater, te... | 02/01/1983 |