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Automatic pedestal toilet with spa features

a toilet and automatic technology, applied in the field of toilet systems, can solve the problems of not working when the user, requiring a specially designed toilet bowl and water tank, and inefficiency in removing odorous air from the sleeve into the exhaust pipe,

Inactive Publication Date: 2021-01-21
LOUTOS II PETER A
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a toilet system that has several unique features that improve its performance and promote better health. These features include a retractable pedestal that is attached to the base as one unit, which helps to reduce the amount of water necessary for flushing. Additionally, the toilet system has a design that creates a new category and standard in toilet design. These features make the toilet system more efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly. Overall, the invention offers a better solution for improving the performance and quality of toilet systems in homes and commercial settings.

Problems solved by technology

The inefficiency in withdrawing the odorous air from the sleeve into the exhaust pipe can be a drawback with this system, because only low air pressure can be applied so that the water within the sleeve is not also withdrawn.
One drawback of this system is the requirement of a specially designed toilet bowl and water tank.
A major drawback for the weight-activating flushing mechanism is that it does not operate when the user does not sit down on the seat.
Possible concerns of these systems are in the limitation of fitting all parts into an existing toilet system and the need to modify the water tank and the toilet lid for positioning the motion-sensing device.
Heretofore, there has never been a toilet system designed with automatic, adjustable pedestals built directly into the base of the toilet.
Heretofore, there has never been a commercially available toilet system which has inherent in its design the inclusion of pedestals built directly into the base which are released automatically at the touch of a button.
It is to be noted that as per Applicant's knowledge, none of these prior art methods have been found to be completely suitable to meet these needs and are cumbersome and non-durable.

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first embodiment

[0036] the spa toilet system is a toilet that include innovative feature such as the including of pedestals for the feet of the user attached to the base of the toilet. This precludes the user from needing to outfit the toilet with any additional devices to achieve the “squatting” position which has been shown to be the most efficient placement of the spine to cleanse the bowels completely and most efficiently.

second embodiment

[0037]In a second embodiment, the pedestals, built into the base of the toilet can be automatic pedestals that can be summoned at the touch of a button and also retract back into their compartments in the base of the toilet when defecation is not needed. As such, the ability to extend and retract, is advantageous due to the fact that they are conveniently recessed into the base of the toilet and do not present an impediment to a user and their mobility near the toilet when they are not needed.

third embodiment

[0038]In a third embodiment, the toilet system also includes “spa” features. The toilet system can comprise of one or more of a seat warmer, bidet jet spray, hydro-flush, sound system and air freshener. Each of these features can be activated or deactivated by the press of a button or a combination of buttons as selected by the user per their preference. Each of the five features can be activated by the user by pressing buttons which are conveniently located on the base of the toilet. More specifically, the toilet can be configured with a controller for receiving the signal from one or more buttons being pressed by the user. Wherein, each of the buttons of a combination thereof signal to the controller a user preference or choice, that is predetermined. Upon receiving the signal, the controller activates one or more of the features selected from a seat warmer, bidet jet spray, hydro-flush, sound system and air freshener. In addition, an electric motor, power by a power source can be...

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Abstract

An apparatus for raising and lowering a toilet. The toilet is configured to be equipped with pedestals which are encased in separate compartments in the base of the toilet. The toilet comprises an actuator for raising and lowing the toilet, as a result of the pedestals being pressed or depressed. The toilet comprises a controller for controlling the actuator, wherein the controller sends a signal to the actuator to raise or lower the toilet based on the pedestals being pressed or depressed. The toilet comprises a controller for receiving a signal from one or more buttons pressed to indicate a predetermined selection, wherein the selection can be one or more of the activations of a seat warmer, bidet jet spray, hydro-flush, sound system or air freshener.

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BACKGROUNDField of the Invention[0001]This invention relates to a plumbing system, specifically a toilet system, and this invention is an advancement in the art and one model of a new category of toilets—namely pedestal toilets.Description of the Related Art[0002]The modern-day toilet most commonly used in the western world consists of multiple features to facilitate the user. There are multiple inventions that are already patented and are available in the market which either facilitate the user with an automatic flush system or automatic fragrance system for odor removal of noxious fumes, etc. In addition, there are numerous “smart” toilets which also offer “spa” features for the user.[0003]There have been a large number of proposed automatic toilet flushing systems for use in various commercial and industrial establishments. As an example, automatic toilet flushing systems, which cause the automatic flushing operation of a toilet after a user leaves the immediate proximity of the ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47K17/02E03D11/12E03D5/10
CPCA47K17/028E03D9/08E03D5/10E03D11/125A47K13/24A47K13/30
Inventor LOUTOS, II, PETER A.
Owner LOUTOS II PETER A