| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 004223000 |
Dispensing to bowl
| 61 |
| 004227100 |
Dispensing to water in flush tank
| 15 |
| 004231000 |
Chemical holder suspended in bowl
| 13 |
| 004233000 |
Seat and cover treating
| 9 |
| 004225100 |
Dispensing to overflow of flush tank
| 6 |
| 004226100 |
Dispensing to or dispenser in flush pipe | 5 |
| 20100205732 | TOILET FLUSHER HAVING ELECTROMECHANICALLY INDUCED RELEASE OF ACTIVE AGENT - Dosing mechanism for free-flowing preparations, comprising a dosing device having an energy source, a control unit, and a sensor unit, and at least one first tank containing a first preparation and that can be coupled to the dosing device, the dosing device comprising a micropump controllable by the control unit and having a specific delivery rate of less than 500 l/min. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20140115766 | Fixture Cleaning and Deodorizing Apparatus and Method of Use - A fixture cleaning and deodorizing apparatus including a container assembly with a wick assembly and a solution container, wherein the wick assembly is secured to at least one of the solution container and a dispenser, the dispenser receives at least one of the container assembly and solution container therein, and the dispenser is configured to dispense solution from the solution container; and a fan assembly situated in the dispenser. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140115767 | Fixture Cleaning and Deodorizing Apparatus and Method of Use - A fixture cleaning and deodorizing apparatus including a container assembly with a wick assembly and a solution container, wherein the wick assembly is secured to at least one of the solution container and a dispenser, the dispenser receives at least one of the container assembly and solution container therein, and the dispenser is configured to dispense solution from the solution container; and a fan assembly situated in the dispenser. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20150013053 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING SPREAD OF MICROBES - Methods and apparatuses of the invention relate to reduction of a spread of microbes, in particular from a toilet into the environment. In one aspect, a method of reducing a spread of microbes is provided comprising: providing a pressurized water supply to a toilet bowl; providing an externally accessible reservoir containing an anti-microbial additive; providing a conduit comprising a first end in fluid communication with the pressurized water supply and a second end in fluid communication with the externally accessible reservoir; and administering the anti-microbial additive into the toilet bowl, through the conduit; wherein the spread of microbes into an environment proximal to the toilet is reduced. In another aspect, a method of introducing an additive into a toilet is provided comprising: providing a pressurized water supply to a toilet bowl; providing an externally accessible reservoir containing an anti-microbial additive; providing a conduit comprising a first end in fluid communication with the pressurized water supply and a second end in fluid communication with the externally accessible reservoir; and administering the anti-microbial additive to the water at the level of the water supply when the toilet is flushed, wherein microbes are killed prior to the flush. Other aspects comprise apparatuses for reducing a spread of microbes and introducing an additive into a toilet. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150345123 | SANITARYWARE CLEANING SYSTEM - A sanitaryware cleaning system can include a sanitary fixture such as a toilet having a compartment formed on and under its deck. The compartment can house a cleaning tablet that is maintained within a waterway between a tank and a bowl of the sanitary fixture. When the fixture is operated, water flowing down the waterway can dissolve a portion of the cleaning tablet, thus injecting cleaning agents into the bowl along with the water. | 12-03-2015 |
| 004229000 |
Chemical holder in seat | 2 |
| 20100269247 | Water Jet Injector for Sanitary Self-Cleaning Toilet Seat Device - A water jet injector for a sanitary self-cleaning toilet seat device includes a foothold having a connector to connect with an external duct; a pipe installed at the front edge of the foothold and having two chambers; and two jet pipes each installed in its corresponding chamber and having a nozzle provided at the top edge of the jet pipe with a water outlet. The jet pipes are movable to and fro to clean the contaminated parts of the user's body with the cleaning water jet. Besides, a shade is stretched out of the pipe to cover the top edges of said nozzles so as to prevent the nozzles from being dirted by the soil and the user's body from being wetted by the residual water in the pipes. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110004987 | Soft Toilet Seat with Warm Water Cleaning Equipment - A soft toilet seat with warm water cleaning equipment includes a supporting frame, a toilet seat and a toilet seat device lid, wherein the seat is attached to the front edge of the supporting frame, and the lid is hinged to the supporting frame. The seat has an inner layer formed of hard plastic material, at least a soft pad is provided on the surface of the inner layer, and an outer layer is enclosing both the inner layer and the soft pad in a perfect hermetical state. The seat has lighting equipment installed at its edge for supplying a tender moody illumination. | 01-13-2011 |
| 004230000 |
Chemical holder in lid | 1 |
| 20120084907 | TOILET TRAINING DEVICES FOR SMALL CHILDREN - A toilet training device includes an odor remediation system for absorbing or masking odors that may be created during toilet training. The odor remediation system may include a modular odor remediating insert that may be releasably positioned within a recess that is provided within the toilet training device. The odor remediating insert may include an odor absorbing substance such as sodium bicarbonate, an odor masking substance such as a fragrance or a combination of an odor absorbing substance and an odor masking substance. The toilet training device also includes a system for dispensing wipes that may utilize a recess that is defined in a side wall of the main body portion of the toilet training device. A wipes cartridge is designed so that it can be used to conveniently dispense wipes regardless of whether it is separated from the toilet training device or mounted within the recess of the toilet training device. | 04-12-2012 |
| 004232000 |
Chemical chamber formed in bowl | 1 |
| 20130117917 | Applicator for an Adhesive Lavatory Treatment Composition - Disclosed is an applicator for an adhesive lavatory treatment composition. The applicator comprises a quantity of an adhesive lavatory composition, a piston part moveably engageable with a base part, wherein the piston part includes a piston plate and a grip element, the base part includes an upper cavity, and a lower cavity, wherein the piston plate is fitted within the upper cavity of the base part and is moveable within the upper cavity of the base part. The applicator may be a single use applicator adapted to dispense only a single dose of an adhesive lavatory treatment composition, or may be a multi-use applicator which may be refilled and reused to deliver plural doses of an adhesive lavatory treatment composition. | 05-16-2013 |
| 004222100 |
With screen | 1 |
| 20110296597 | AIR FRESHENING ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An air freshening article, such as a deodorizing urinal screen, includes a body that is formed from a fragranced plastic that includes a plastic loaded with a fragrance material. The fragrance material is included in an amount of at least 15% by weight of the fragranced plastic. A method of producing a deodorizing urinal screen includes a fragrance loading stage in which a plastic is loaded with a fragrance material to produce a fragranced plastic. The fragranced plastic includes at least 15 wt % fragrance material. In a molding stage subsequent to the fragrance loading stage, the fragranced plastic is molded into the urinal screen. | 12-08-2011 |
| 004228100 |
Dispensing to air from closet | 1 |
| 20090064401 | Toilet Device With Improved Fragrance Delivery - Described is a single function or multi-function device for attachment to the tank of a toilet fixture. The device provides a diffusible air-treatment concentrate for deodorizing or otherwise treating the ambient air surrounding the toilet. At the same time, the multi-function device provides a water-soluble water-treatment concentrate for treating the flush water stored in the toilet tank. The device can have an air moving part with a delay value to increase fragrance delivery. The device can have an air treatment part with a reservoir having fragrance containing particles. The reservoir can have an attachment means so that it can be replaced when the fragrance is used up. The device can deliver a burst of fragranced air during a toilet flush cycle. | 03-12-2009 |
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| 20080201832 | Draining system having an odor seal for a vacuum toilet drain system - A draining system having an odor seal for a vacuum toilet drain system in which a flexible hose acts as an odor seal. As a result of the flexible hose, propagation of odors can be prevented when the hose collapses flat, for example as a result of its intrinsic weight, and consequently there is no longer a flow-through cross section, wherein, however, drainage of liquids remains possible. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090119825 | LAVATORY CLEANSING BLOCK - A lavatory cleansing block has two parts. The formulations of each part are such that one part has a substantially shorter in-use life time than the other part. The faster dissolving part may provide a different active ingredient to the lavatory bowl or an increased impact, such as foam level or smell, for the user. A cleansing block comprising a colorant and less than 5% by weight is also claimed. Apparatus for making a lavatory cleansing block comprising means for forming a body formed from a first composition, the body having at least one aperture there through. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090260141 | Self-rinsing toilet rim cover and method for using it - One embodiment of a self cleaning toilet bowl rim cover having a water conveyance ( | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100235975 | Solid treatment blocks for sanitary appliances - Improved treatment blocks useful in the treatment of lavatory appliances, particularly toilets are provided. The improved treatment blocks are solid block compositions which comprise at least one detersive surfactant, a film forming constituent, optionally a bleach constituent and one or more further optional constituents. The improved treatment blocks provide good detersive characteristics and further provide a film forming material which contacts the surfaces of the lavatory appliance, e.g., toilet, in which the block compositions are used. Methods of producing the solid block composition and treatment blocks therefrom, as well as methods of use are also disclosed. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110197347 | Cartridge for a Toilet Freshener - Cartridge ( | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110289665 | DEVICES FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF FLUIDS - A urinal outlet device including a hollow perforated cage for retaining one or more effluent treatment blocks within the cage. The cage is provided with spacing means, in the form of spikes on the inside of the cage for holding the blocks at a spaced distance from an inside surface of the cage. The cage, spacing means, are dimensioned, shaped and positioned relative to the blocks and an outlet flow of effluent from the urinal so that, in use of the device, the blocks are spaced from a surface of the urinal whilst enabling the one or more blocks to be exposed to the flow of urine. Where the urinal is a water flushable urinal, the blocks are held substantially out of the main flow of flushing water flowing to the outlet of the urinal to prolong the life of the blocks without impairing their ability to disinfect and deodorise the urinal. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120144569 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISINFECTING TOILET BOWL - In combination with a toilet, the invention provides a device for disinfecting a toilet bowl. The device includes a light source, a powering unit and a switch. The light source may be configured to emit an ultraviolet beam of light. The light source may be mounted on or within a surface of a toilet seat lid so that the ultraviolet beam of light is directed into a cavity of the toilet bowl when the toilet seat lid is disposed in a generally horizontal closed position for covering an opening of the toilet bowl. The switch may be operatively coupled between the light source and the powering unit to selectively activate and deactivate said light source. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120180206 | Toilet cap - A toilet cover for a toilet securement is disclosed. An example method for covering a toilet securement includes providing a shell member to fit over the toilet securement. The method also includes providing a decorative component on the shell member. The method also includes providing an air freshener compartment as part of the shell member or decorative component. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120204334 | Disposable Toilet De-Clogging Stick That Disinfects, Cleans & Deodorizes - The disclosed toilet de clogging instrument is an embodiment of a flushable toilet stick | 08-16-2012 |
| 20130025038 | DISPENSING DEVICE HAVING A PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT - A release device for releasing a flowable preparation includes an electrical energy source, a control unit connected to the energy source, a sensor unit, a release element and an acoustic transducer. The sensor unit is a piezoelectric element suitable for picking up sound waves and/or structure-borne noise from the surrounding environment and converting them into a sensor signal which is converted in the control unit into a control signal for the release element. The release element is the same piezoelectric element and is supplied with electrical signals from the control unit and sprays at least one first preparation from at least one first container. The acoustic transducer is the same piezoelectric element and is supplied with electrical signals from the control unit, which electrical signals are converted by the piezoelectric element into audible acoustic signals in a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130125297 | SANITARY AGENT - A sanitary agent for treatment of a sanitary appliance includes a solid or semi-solid active body, with a treatment compound having at least an active element for treatment of the sanitary appliance and at least a non-ionic surfactant. The treatment compound includes at least an adhesive element derived from colophony resin, destined to realise adhesion of the active body to a wall of the sanitary appliance. In this way, good adhesion of the sanitary agent to the sanitary appliance to be treated is obtained. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130239313 | BALL-SHAPED TOILET BLOCKS BASED ON ANIONIC SURFACTANTS - A toilet cleaning block which comprises perfume, at least one alkylbenzene sulfonate and at least one olefin sulfonate and not more than 2.5% by weight of nonionic surfactants can be shaped in a rolling machine or a press to give a rotationally symmetric body, especially to give a ball, and is employed in a system composed of at least one cleaning block and at least one release device. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130312170 | HAND SANITIZER DEVICE - A device that applies liquid soap and/or hand sanitizer to a user's hand when the user manually actuates the flush mechanism of a toilet or urinal. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140033416 | Sink Drain Conditioning Systems and Methods - This disclosure is directed towards a sink drain conditioning system that comprises a sink drain conditioning composition and a sink drain device, wherein the device houses the composition, provides for at least partial exposure of the composition, and is geometrically configured for placement within a sink drain. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140115764 | The sanitization mechanism of the toilet seat - The sanitization mechanism of the toilet seat is using control circuit(s) to ensure an enclosed compartment between toilet seat and toilet cover then activating UV LEDs to sanitize the toilet seat. In addition to safe operation, fast response and effective sanitization, it can reduce toilet seat paper or restroom chemicals consumption, especially in high traffic public locations. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140123375 | TOILET CLEANING DEVICE - A toilet cleaning device has an element which closes an outlet pipe of a toilet bowl so that water accumulates in the toilet bowl to clean it and then allows the water to flow out through the outlet pipe, and the element includes a base which closes the outlet pipe of the toilet bowl and a tube connected with the base and capable of being grabbed by a user. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20150345122 | TOILET FLUSH LEVER SANITIZING DEVICE - A toilet flush lever sanitizing device is provided. The device may include a housing to contain internal components. The present invention further includes a sensor operable to detect a motion of the toilet lever of the toilet. A pressurized sanitizer canister that contains a sanitizer is disposed within the housing. The canister includes a nozzle that is directed towards the toilet lever. When the sensor detects the motion of the toilet lever, the sanitizer canister delivers a spray of sanitizer from the nozzle after a period of time from the detection of the motion. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160194856 | BIODEGRADABLE SINK RING | 07-07-2016 |
