Toilet bowl attachment

Abstract

A toilet training system is installed upon a conventional toilet. The system includes a decorative form containing a cartoon or a design, and a related cartoon or design on the underside of the lid of the toilet. The form comprises a first upstanding part such as cartoon head, and a second part defining, for example, a depending related face. The first part of the decorative form is seated upon the upper surface of the toilet tank projecting upwardly above the toilet tank, while the second part or face of the character depends downwardly over the front face of the toilet tank. The full extent of the form is visible when the lid is closed. A face, similar to the second part is secured to the underside of the lid seat. Consequently, when the lid is raised, visual continuity of the cartoon character is maintained, so that the child being trained focuses on the decorative form and responds more readily to toilet training instructions. The base of the toilet may be decorated in a manner to coordinate it with the form.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a decorative figure for attachment to a toilet bowl which facilitates toilet training for young children. Background technique [0002] Over the past few years, a number of different methods have been used to potty train young children, with at best moderate success. Furthermore, methods that worked well for one child proved ineffective for another, and additionally these methods complicated an already difficult task. [0003] One method relies on the potty chair, along with rattles, whistles, and special sound effects to attract the attention of the toddler and keep him on the potty chair until the desired bodily function is completed, which is to pass waste until. Examples of such potty chairs are disclosed in the following US patents: US Patent 5,652,975 issued to Glory S. Hoskin on August 5, 1997; and US Patent 6,038,711 issued to William A. Clarke on March 21, 2000. [0004] Hoskin discloses a squeaking bedpan a...

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Problems solved by technology

Thus, a simple but effective bowel training system or device that fits with common water closets and requires minimal labor for installation and eventual removal is desired, but remains unsatisfactory at present

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