PORTABLE SANITIZED TOILET SEAT

Abstract

An apparatus and system to use the lavatory or toilet without sitting directly on the toilet, which may be rampant with infectious diseases, dirt, feces, or other unwanted viruses, bacterial, or materials.

Description

PRIORITY CLAIM

[0001] None.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The invention relates to a device that is portable sanitized toilet seat. This can be transported or carried through airports, on vacations, shopping, dining, or at the user's own home.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Toilet seats are usually not sanitary or properly maintained, resulting in an unsanitary environment. Unless just properly cleaned, public restrooms or those in commercial businesses become unsanitary with multiple users having varied hygiene, i.e. some people are dirty, and some are not.

[0004] There is a need for a portable sanitized toilet seat that may, or may not have handles.

[0005] There is a need to create a safe and sanitized restroom.

[0006] There is a need to use one's own toilet seat.

[0007] There is a need for a compact toilet seat that is easy to carry and transport.

[0008] There is also a need for a portable toilet seat that is easy to clean.

[0009] Multiple embodiments of the system are disclosed herein. It will be understood that other objects and purposes of the invention, and variations thereof, will be apparent upon reading the following specification and inspecting the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0010] One aspect of the present invention is a portable sanitized toilet seat 10, comprising: a seat 150 having a seat base 20; said seat 150 having a seat top 30; said seat 150 having a seat aperture 40.

[0011] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG. 1 is a pictorial view of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] FIG. 2 is another pictorial view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] FIG. 3A is a pictorial view of another embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] FIG. 3B is a side view of FIG. 3A;

[0016] FIG. 4A is a pictorial view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] FIG. 4B is a side view of FIG. 4A;

[0018] FIG. 5 is a pictorial view of another embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] FIG. 6 is an embodiment of a handle of the present invention; and

[0020] FIG. 7 is another embodiment of a handle for the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference Numerals

[0021] 10 portable sanitized toilet seat

[0022] 20 seat base

[0023] 30 seat top

[0024] 40 seat aperture

[0025] 60 1/2 configuration

[0026] 70 1/4 configuration

[0027] 80 grip pad

[0028] 90 first type of handle

[0029] 100 second type of handle

[0030] 110 rear portion

[0031] 120 front portion

[0032] 130 hinge

[0033] 140 deployed configuration

[0034] Certain terminology will be used in the following description for convenience and reference only, and will not be limiting. For example, the words "upwardly," "downwardly," "rightwardly," and "leftwardly" will refer to directions in the drawings to which reference is made. The words "inwardly" and "outwardly" will refer to directions toward and away from, respectively, the geometric center of the system and designated parts. Said terminology will include the words specifically mentioned, derivatives, and similar words.

[0035] FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of a portable sanitized toilet seat 10. Particularly FIG. 1 illustrates the seat base 20. The seat 10 may have a substantially circular seat aperture 40. The seat base 20 may have a rear portion 110 having a width of about 4 inches. The seat base 20 may have a front portion having a width of about 3 inches. The seat top 30, which the user sits on, may be a soft vinyl material, and it may have a light foam material inside so the user is not sitting on a rigid or hard seat 150.

[0036] FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of a seat top 30 of the portable sanitized toilet seat 10. In one embodiment the seat top 30 may have a rear portion 110 having a width of about 1/2'' to 1 inch thick. In one embodiment the seat top 30 may have a front portion of about tree (3) inches.

[0037] FIG. 3A illustrates an embodiment showing the portable sanitized toilet seat 10 in a 1/2 configuration. The portable sanitized toilet seat 10 may have two (2) opposed hinges to transform the portable sanitized toilet seat 10 from its deployed position 140, to a 1/2 configuration for transport.

[0038] FIG. 3B illustrates the side view of FIG. 3A.

[0039] FIG. 4A illustrates an embodiment showing the portable sanitized toilet seat 10 in a 1/4 configuration. The portable sanitized toilet seat 10 may have four (4) hinges that separates the portable sanitized toilet seat 10 in substantially equal quarters.

[0040] FIG. 4B illustrates the side view of FIG. 4A.

[0041] In one embodiment a grip pad 80 may be circular, and disposed on the seat base 20 so that it contacts the seat base 20 on one side, and a toilet seat on an opposed side. The grip pads 80 may be rubber, anti-skid pads found at furniture or hardware departments.

[0042] FIG. 6 illustrates a first type of handle 90 that may be removably connected to the portable sanitized toilet seat 10. The first type of handle my

[0043] FIG. 7 illustrates a second type of handle 100 which may be connected to a carry bag to contain and transport the portable sanitized toilet seat 10.

[0044] Although particular preferred embodiments of the invention have been discussed in detail for illustrative purposes, it will be recognized that variations or modifications of the disclosed apparatus, including the rearrangement of parts, lie within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable sanitized toilet seat (10), comprising: a seat (150) having a seat base (20); said seat (150) having a seat top (30); said seat (150) having a seat aperture (40).

2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: two opposed hinges (130) that allow the seat (150) to fold into a 1/2 configuration.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: four hinges (130) placed to divide said seat (150) in substantially equal quarters so that said seat (150) may be folded into a 1/4 configuration.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a grip pad (80) disposed on said seat base (20) to prevent said seat (150) from slipping on a toilet seat.

5. The portable sanitized toilet seat (10) having a handle (90) removably disposed thereon.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a carry bag with handle (100) to house said and transport said portable sanitized toilet seat (10).

7. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising said seat top (30) covered with a soft vinyl material, and a light foam disposed therein.