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Device and method for disinfecting toilet bowl

a toilet and disinfection device technology, applied in water installations, construction, domestic applications, etc., can solve the problems of bleach and other cleaners draining, dark stains at the water line, and especially pronounced problems

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-06-14
KODAT TOM
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As is generally well known, as the water sits in a toilet bowl, bacteria begins to grow on the sides of the toilet bowl, which can cause dark stains at the water line.
The problem is especially pronounced when the toilets are only seldom used and flushed.
Bleach and other cleaners drain into the septic system and disrupt the natural decomposition in the septic tank.
This process can be time consuming and labor intensive.

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[0031]Prior to proceeding to the more detailed description of the present invention, it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity and understanding, identical components which have identical functions have been identified with identical reference numerals throughout the several views illustrated in the drawing figures.

[0032]The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of its presently preferred embodiment, herein depicted within FIGS. 1 through 5. However, the invention is not limited to the described embodiment, and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other embodiments of the invention are possible without deviating from the basic concept of the invention and that any such work around will also fall under scope of this invention. It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and desc...

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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.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is related to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 422,718 filed on Dec. 14, 2010.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates, in general, to a device and method for disinfecting a toilet.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT[0003]N / AREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0004]N / ABACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]As is generally well known, as the water sits in a toilet bowl, bacteria begins to grow on the sides of the toilet bowl, which can cause dark stains at the water line. The problem is especially pronounced when the toilets are only seldom used and flushed.[0006]Individuals often pour harsh chemicals into the bowl to try and kill the bacteria. Bleach and other cleaners drain into the septic system and disrupt the natural decomposition in the septic tank. Furthermore, many individuals clea...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E03D9/02
CPCE03D9/005A47K13/302
Inventor KODAT, TOM
Owner KODAT TOM
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