Toilet Overspray Shield and Method for Manufacture

a technology of spray shield and toilet bowl, which is applied in the field of spray shield, can solve the problems of more difficult time directing and confining urine within the perimeter of the toilet bowl, cost and complexity, and achieve the effects of convenient placement on the toilet, convenient construction, and large siz

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-04-21
URIFUNNEL
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[0008]In fulfillment of the above stated objectives the present invention provides a device configured to assist male individuals, especially young male individuals, with the standing (as opposed to seated) use of toilet facilities. The device of the present invention is a funnel for containing any urine overspray from a male individual standing in front of a toilet, especially a young male child who might have difficulty directing the urine stream into the toilet. Key elements of the device include its simplicity of construction, its large size, and its ease of placement on the toilet. The device comprises a truncated cone of flexible plastic material, such as might be used to construct a heavy duty waste basket or the like, with a large V-shaped space formed in one side of the cone. The narrow end of the truncated cone is inserted into the toilet and is sized so as to extend to some distance into the toilet basin or bowl. The device may preferably be constructed from a large, approximately rectangular sheet of heavy flexible plastic that is formed into a cone and attached back onto itself at a point near the narrow end of the truncated cone.
[0009]Additional optional features include the placement of an array of holes near the base of the truncated cone (the lower end of the device) that would allow water to flow into the cone from the toilet bowl in a manner that would facilitate rinsing of the cone after use. A removable cup may also be positioned in the vertex of the V-shaped cutout from the side of the cone to collect any urine that may drip during use. Finally, handle cutouts may be positioned near the upper perimeter of the cone to facilitate placement and removal of the device in the toilet. In the ideal environment, the device may be alternately maintained in the toilet or in an adjacent bathtub or shower where it may be rinsed in between uses. Once again, the goal of the invention is to create a simple, inexpensive to manufacture, structure that is highly functional and effective in containing urine overspray and directing into the toilet bowl.

Problems solved by technology

While most all male individuals must take some care in using a toilet from a standing position, some male individuals, especially young boys and elderly men, often find it quite difficult to fully confine the stream of urine to the narrow opening of the toilet bowl.
Some individuals with special needs involving muscle control, stability, and balance may have an even more difficult time directing and confining urine within the perimeter of the toilet bowl.
Most suffer from cost and complexity issues and are simply too expensive to manufacture and purchase.
Others fail because they are difficult to place and position in the toilet bowl or are designed to remain in place to be collapsed or moved to the side to allow seated use of the toilet.

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[0026]As summarized above, the device of the present invention is a funnel for catching and containing any urine overspray from a male individual standing in front of a toilet, especially a young male child who might have difficulty directing the urine stream into the toilet. FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of the overspray shield and funnel device of the present invention, shown in its assembled configuration. Overspray shield 10 is a large cone shaped device preferably constructed of a single plastic sheet or panel 12 that is cut according to a predetermined pattern and then rolled into the cone shape shown and attached back onto itself near the lower end of the cone. This construction creates a wide top opening 14 and a narrower bottom opening 16. The base corners of the plastic sheet 12 are overlapped at section 18 and are attached to one another in this position using rivets 20, or some similar means for attachment. This means for attachment to create the cone shape may be p...

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A spray shield to assist individuals, especially males, with the standing use of toilet facilities. The spray shield serves to contain urine overspray from an individual standing in front of a toilet. The device may be placed and positioned on, or removed from, the toilet. The device is a truncated cone of flexible plastic material, with a large U-shaped space formed in one side. The narrow end of the cone is inserted into the toilet and extends into the toilet basin. The device is preferably constructed from a heavy flexible plastic sheet, attached back onto itself at corner tabs near the narrow end of the cone. Holes near the base may be incorporated to allow fluid flow into the cone from the toilet bowl. Handle cutouts may be positioned near the upper perimeter of the cone. Alternate shapes are used for bedside commodes and toilet sheet risers.

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CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §120 of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 092,742; filed Apr. 22, 2011; which further claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 327,548; filed Apr. 23, 2010, the full disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to devices for assisting individuals with the use of toilet facilities and bedside commodes. The present invention relates more specifically to a spray shield configured to assist male individuals, especially young and elderly male individuals, with the standing (as opposed to seated) use of toilet facilities and bedside commodes.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]There are many devices designed to assist individuals with using toilet facilities. Most devices in this field have focused on a...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E03D9/00
CPCE03D9/00A47K13/005A47K13/24
Inventor ESCUDERO, NORMAESCUDERO, JORGE
Owner URIFUNNEL
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