Plume-resistant toilet seats and lids

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a toilet seat, the toilet seat comprising: a rim; and a gripper, the gripper being made of an antimicrobial material and configured to be attached to the rim as a user touch point to open or close the toilet seat. The present disclosure provides a toilet, the toilet comprising: a toilet bowl; a toilet seat, the toilet seat comprising a rim and being pivotally attached to the toilet bowl; a toilet cover, the toilet cover being pivotally attached to the toilet bowl or the toilet seat; and a first gripper, the first gripper being made of an antimicrobial material and configured to be attached to the toilet seat as a first user touch point to open or close the toilet seat.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to prior applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of priority to Provisional Application No. 63 / 157,931 (Docket No. 010222-21001A), filed on March 8, 2021, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to an anti-plume toilet seat and an anti-plume toilet lid. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a tab made of an antimicrobial material for use in a toilet seat and a toilet lid, and an anti-plume toilet seat and an anti-plume toilet lid including the tab. Background Art

[0004] The toilet plume is the dispersion of fecal particles caused by flushing the toilet. Fecal particles may contain high concentrations of pathogens carried by toilet users who have been infected with diseases (e.g., epidemic diseases such as coronavirus, norovirus, swine flu, or bacterial diseases). Pathogens contained in fecal particles splashed from the toilet bowl may spread via airborne transmission because flushing may produce infectious aerosols. Pathogens may also spread via direct contact because pathogens carried in aerosols may settle on surfaces (e.g., toilet seats or toilet lids, etc.) and survive on the surfaces. Therefore, when a subsequent user touches a toilet seat or toilet lid contaminated with pathogens from a previous user with their hands, the risk of the subsequent user contracting the pathogen is high.

[0005] Some medical studies have shown that copper is an antibacterial material. Copper can kill or reduce pathogens by destroying their nucleic acid or reproduction blueprint. However, current toilets in the prior art use copper only for decorative and aesthetic purposes. For example, the entire toilet, toilet seat, or toilet lid are made of copper instead of plastic. However, copper is more expensive than plastic, and therefore makes toilets very expensive.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need to provide a more cost-effective toilet seat or lid that reduces or eliminates the risk of a user contracting a pathogen when opening or closing the toilet seat or lid. There is also a need to provide a device that has a simple structure and is configured to provide a touch point for the user so that the device can be easily manufactured and installed on current toilets, and a contaminated device can be easily replaced with a new device. There is also a need to provide a device made of a sturdy material that can be repeatedly disinfected or cleaned with a toilet cleaner such as nitric acid to further reduce or eliminate the risk of a user contracting a pathogen.

[0007] In addition, in many countries including the United States, toilets in public bathrooms are designed to include a gap in the toilet seat, in other words, in a U-shape ("front-opening seat"). In the United States, local regulations require this front-opening seat for hygienic reasons. The front-opening seat is designed to avoid the user's private parts from touching the seat when the user sits on the toilet. The front-opening seat is also designed to allow female users to wipe their private parts more easily. The front-opening seat is also designed to eliminate areas that may be contaminated by urine when male users use the toilet. However, the gap in the toilet seat leaves space between the toilet lid and the toilet bowl. Excrement particles containing pathogens may escape from the gap and diffuse in the form of aerosols, and therefore may increase the risk of the user being infected with pathogens when flushing the toilet.

[0008] Therefore, there is a need to provide a device that is disposed on a toilet lid in a manner that provides for secure closure of the space between the toilet lid and the toilet bowl while maintaining the above-mentioned functionality of an open front seat. Summary of the invention

[0009] In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a toilet seat comprising: a rim; and a gripper made of an antimicrobial material and configured to be attached to the rim as a user touch point to open or close the toilet seat.

[0010] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a toilet, comprising: a toilet bowl; a toilet seat pivotally attached to the toilet bowl; a toilet cover pivotally attached to the toilet bowl or the toilet seat; a first gripper made of an antibacterial material and configured to be attached to the toilet seat as a first user touch point; a second gripper made of an antibacterial material and configured to be attached to the toilet cover as a second user touch point; at least one protrusion disposed at a lower surface of the toilet seat and configured to form a first gap between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat; at least one protrusion disposed at a lower surface of the toilet cover and configured to form a second gap between the toilet seat and the toilet cover; a first frame and a second frame, the first frame and the second frame being configured to seal the first gap and the second gap, respectively. The first gripper is attached to the toilet seat via the first frame, and the second gripper is attached to the toilet cover via the second frame.

[0011] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for assembling a toilet, the method comprising: mounting a first frame on a lower surface of a toilet seat to seal a first gap between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat when the toilet seat is in a closed position relative to the toilet bowl. The method also comprises: mounting a second frame on a lower surface of a toilet cover to seal a second gap between the toilet seat and the toilet cover when the toilet cover is in a closed position relative to the toilet seat. The method also attaches a first gripper to the toilet seat via the first frame by inserting an insertion portion of the first gripper into a first groove of the first frame. The method also comprises attaching a second gripper to the toilet cover via the second frame by inserting an insertion portion of the second gripper into a second groove of the second frame. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 2 is a bottom view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 5 is a bottom view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 6 is an enlarged view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 8 is an enlarged view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Fig.10 is an enlarged view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Fig.11is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a grip and a toilet lid including a grip according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Fig.12 is a front view of a toilet seat and a toilet lid according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Fig.13 is an enlarged view of a gripper according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Fig.14 is a perspective view of a toilet seat and a toilet cover installed on a toilet bowl according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Fig.15 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a grip and a toilet lid including a grip according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Fig.16 is a front view of a toilet seat and a toilet lid according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Fig.17 is an enlarged view of a gripper according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Fig.18 is a cross-sectional view of a gripper according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Fig.19 is a perspective view of a front seal and a front grip according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Fig. 20 is a front view of a front seal and a front grip according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Fig.21 is an enlarged view of a front seal and a front grip according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Fig. 22 is a bottom view of a front seal and a front grip according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Fig.23 is a perspective view illustrating a front grip attached to a front seal according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Fig.24 is a perspective view of a front seal and a front grip according to an eighth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Fig.25 is a front view of a front seal and a front grip according to an eighth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Fig.26 is an enlarged view of a front seal and a front grip according to an eighth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Fig. 27 is a bottom view of a front seal and a front grip according to an eighth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Fig.28 is a perspective view illustrating a front grip connected to a front seal according to an eighth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Fig.29 is an exploded view of a toilet seat including a front seal and a front grip according to a ninth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Fig.30 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a front seal and a front grip according to a ninth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Fig.31 is a front view illustrating the gap between a current toilet bowl and a current toilet seat and between a current toilet seat and a current toilet lid in the prior art.

[0043] Fig.32 is a front view illustrating gaps between a toilet bowl and a toilet seat and between a toilet seat and a toilet lid according to a tenth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Fig.33 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a grip and a toilet lid including a grip according to a tenth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Fig.34 is a bottom view of a toilet seat and a toilet cover, illustrating the installation of the toilet seat and the toilet cover according to the tenth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Fig.35 is an exploded view of a toilet seat and a toilet lid according to a tenth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Fig.36 It is a perspective view of a toilet seat according to an eleventh embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Fig.37 It is a perspective view of a modification of the toilet seat according to the eleventh embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Fig.38 is a flow chart illustrating a method for assembling a toilet seat and lid. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] Hereinafter, the specific embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. When adding reference numerals to the elements of each figure, it should be noted that the same or equivalent elements are represented by the same reference numerals, even when they are shown on other figures. In addition, when describing the embodiments of the present disclosure, detailed descriptions of well-known features or functions have been omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the subject matter of the present disclosure.

[0051] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by ordinary technicians in the field to which the present disclosure belongs. Terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted as having the same meaning as the contextual meaning in the relevant field of the prior art, and should not be interpreted as having an ideal or excessive form of meaning unless explicitly defined in this application as having such meaning.

[0052] First embodiment

[0053] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 is a bottom view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 is an enlarged view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the toilet seat 10 is mounted on a toilet bowl (not shown). The toilet seat 10 includes a U-shaped rim 11 having a gap 12 arranged at the front end of the rim 11 ("front open seat"). The front end of the rim 11 is defined by the end facing the toilet user. However, in another embodiment, the toilet seat 10 can also be a front closed seat without the gap 12. A grip 20 is provided on the toilet seat 10, and the grip 20 extends radially outward from the rim 11. Therefore, when the toilet user lifts or puts down the toilet seat 10, the grip 20 forms a touch point for the toilet user.

[0055] The grip 20 is made of an antibacterial material that can reduce or completely kill pathogens deposited on the grip 20 after the toilet user touches the grip 20. In this embodiment, the grip 20 is made of metal copper by inlaying copper in the grip 20, so that the copper material is invisible to the toilet user from the appearance of the grip 20. However, the antibacterial material is not limited to copper. In another embodiment, any other antibacterial material may be used.

[0056] In this embodiment, the grip 20 is disposed on the lower surface 13 of the toilet seat 10. The copper grip sheet can be stamped to form the grip 20 on the lower surface 13 of the toilet seat 10. Any attachment technique can be used. Therefore, the grip 20 can reduce or eliminate the risk of a toilet user contracting pathogens when opening or closing the toilet seat 10.

[0057] The grip 20 is made of a small piece of copper grip sheet material. The grip 20 can have any shape and size that provides a toilet user with a secure grip when the user lifts or lowers the toilet seat 10. In this embodiment, the grip 20 includes a curved edge 21 and is thus generally semi-circular in shape. The grip 20 can have any shape and size that is suitable for the size of a normal human hand, such as having an ergonomic design.

[0058] In this embodiment, only a small piece of the grip 20 is made of copper material. Neither the toilet seat nor the toilet lid is made of copper material. Moreover, the grip 20 is compatible with any type of current toilet seat, and thus no additional process is required to manufacture the toilet seat itself. Therefore, these advantages significantly reduce the cost of manufacturing the grip 20 according to this embodiment and the toilet seat 10 including the grip 20.

[0059] Second embodiment

[0060] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 is a bottom view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6 is an enlarged view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0061] Reference Figures 4 to 6 The overall configuration of the grip 20 and the toilet seat 10 according to this embodiment is similar to that of the first embodiment. However, the grip 20 according to this embodiment is disposed on one side of the rim 11. In addition, the copper material is more easily visible to the toilet user from the appearance of the grip 20. Although Figures 4 to 6 The toilet seat 10 is shown to include the gap 12 , but in another embodiment, the toilet seat 10 may also be a closed front seat without the gap 12 .

[0062] In this embodiment, the copper material may be inlaid on the upper surface 22 of the grip 20 and the lower surface 23 of the grip 20. In another embodiment, the grip 20 may have a transparent or translucent shell covered with the inlaid copper material so that the toilet user can identify the copper material from the appearance of the grip 20.

[0063] Therefore, the grip 20 according to this embodiment can provide an indication to the toilet user that the grip 20 is made of a copper material, so that the toilet user can be assured that the risk of being infected by pathogens is low due to the copper material when using the toilet.

[0064] Third embodiment

[0065] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8 is an enlarged view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0066] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the toilet seat 10 includes a base 14 disposed on one side of the rim 11. The base 14 includes an elongated groove 141 communicating with the inner space of the base 14. Figure 7 and Figure 8 The toilet seat 10 is shown to include the gap 12 , but in another embodiment, the toilet seat 10 may also be a closed front seat without the gap 12 .

[0067] Unlike the first and second embodiments, the gripper 20 according to this embodiment is detachably attached to the toilet seat 10. The gripper 20 includes an insertion portion 24 and a gripping portion 25 connected to the insertion portion 24. The shape and size of the insertion portion 24 correspond to the shape and size of the groove 141 and the inner space of the base 14. Figure 8 As shown, the insertion portion 24 is rectangular in shape. Therefore, when the insertion portion 24 of the gripper 20 is inserted into the base 14 of the toilet seat 10, the insertion portion 24 can be accommodated in the inner space of the base 14 through the groove 141. The gripping portion 25 includes an elongated edge 251 and a curved edge 252 connected to the elongated edge 251. The elongated edge 251 is longer than the length of the insertion portion 24, so that when the insertion portion 24 of the gripper 20 is inserted into the base 14 of the toilet seat 10, the gripping portion 25 is stopped by the elongated edge 251. Therefore, the gripping portion 25 extends radially outward from the edge 11 to provide a touch point for the toilet user. The gripper 20 can be removed from the base 14 of the toilet seat 10 by removing the insertion portion 24 of the gripper 20 from the base 14 of the toilet seat 10.

[0068] According to this embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the toilet user can also identify the copper material from the appearance of the grip 20. In another embodiment, the copper material may not be visible to the toilet user from the appearance of the grip 20. The manufacturing process is similar to the first embodiment or the second embodiment discussed previously. In this embodiment, only the grip portion 25 of the grip 20 or both the grip portion 25 and the insertion portion 24 of the grip 20 may be made of the copper material.

[0069] In this embodiment, the base 14 of the toilet seat 10 is compatible with any type of current toilet seat, so no additional process is required to manufacture the toilet seat or toilet cover itself. In addition, the gripper 20 can be easily removed from the toilet seat 10 when the gripper 20 is contaminated with pathogens, tarnished, or oxidized. The removed gripper 20 can be replaced with a new gripper 20 regularly when the gripper 20 is contaminated, tarnished, or oxidized, or can be regularly disinfected. Then, the new gripper 20 or the disinfected gripper 20 can be easily installed on the toilet seat 10. Therefore, these advantages significantly reduce the cost of manufacturing the gripper 20 according to this embodiment and the toilet seat 10 including the gripper 20. In addition, the gripper 20 can further reduce or eliminate the risk of the user being infected with pathogens because the gripper 20 can be easily removed from the toilet seat 10 and installed on the toilet seat 10 for regular maintenance or replacement.

[0070] Fourth embodiment

[0071] Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.10 is an enlarged view of a toilet seat including a grip according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0072] Reference Fig. 9 and Fig.10 Like the third embodiment, the grip 20 according to this embodiment is also detachably attached to the toilet seat 10. However, the structures of the base 14 and the grip 20 of the toilet seat 10 according to this embodiment are different from those in the third embodiment.

[0073] although Fig. 9 and Fig.10 The toilet seat 10 is shown to include a gap 12, and in another embodiment, the toilet seat 10 may also be a front closed seat without the gap 12. The toilet seat 10 includes a base 14 disposed on one side of the rim 11. The base 14 includes a protrusion 142 extending radially outward from the rim 11. In this embodiment, the protrusion 142 of the base 14 is substantially semicircular in shape. The protrusion 142 of the base 14 has any shape and size suitable for the size of a normal human hand, for example, having an ergonomic design.

[0074] The gripper 20 includes a first surface 26 and a second surface 27 connected to the first surface 26. Thus, the gripper 20 forms a curved thin trim. Fig.10 As shown, the first surface 26 is substantially C-shaped, and the second surface 27 is substantially semicircular. The size of the second surface 27 is larger than the size of the first surface 26, so that a groove 28 is formed between the first surface 26 and the second surface 27. The shape and size of the groove 28 correspond to the shape and size of the protrusion 142 of the base 14. Therefore, when the gripper 20 is mounted on the base 14 of the toilet seat 10, the protrusion 142 of the base 14 can be accommodated in the groove 28 of the gripper 20. Therefore, the first surface 26 and the second surface 27 of the gripper 20 form a touch point for a toilet user. The gripper 20 can be disassembled from the base 14 of the toilet seat 10 by removing the first surface 26 and the second surface 27 of the gripper 20 from the base 14 of the toilet seat 10.

[0075] According to this embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the toilet user can also distinguish the copper material from the appearance of the grip 20. In another embodiment, the copper material may not be visible to the toilet user from the appearance of the grip 20. The manufacturing process is similar to the first embodiment or the second embodiment discussed previously. In this embodiment, only the first surface 26 and the second surface 27 of the grip 20 may be made of the copper material.

[0076] In this embodiment, the base 14 of the toilet seat 10 is compatible with any type of current toilet seat, so no additional process is required to manufacture the toilet seat or toilet cover itself. In addition, the gripper 20 can be easily removed from the toilet seat 10 when the gripper 20 is contaminated with pathogens, tarnished, or oxidized. The removed gripper 20 can be replaced with a new gripper 20 regularly when the gripper 20 is contaminated, tarnished, or oxidized, or can be regularly disinfected. Then, the new gripper 20 or the disinfected gripper 20 can be easily installed on the toilet seat 10. Therefore, these advantages significantly reduce the cost of manufacturing the gripper 20 according to this embodiment and the toilet seat 10 including the gripper 20. In addition, the gripper 20 can further reduce or eliminate the risk of the user being infected with pathogens because the gripper 20 can be easily removed from the toilet seat 10 and installed on the toilet seat 10 for regular maintenance or replacement.

[0077] Fifth embodiment

[0078] Fig.11 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a grip and a toilet lid including a grip according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.12 is a front view of a toilet seat and a toilet lid according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.13is an enlarged view of a gripper according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.14 is a perspective view of a toilet seat and a toilet cover installed on a toilet bowl according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0079] Reference Figures 11 to 14 The toilet includes a toilet bowl 50 , a toilet seat 10 pivotally connected to the toilet bowl 50 , and a toilet cover 30 pivotally connected to the toilet seat 10 and / or the toilet bowl 50 .

[0080] The toilet seat 10 includes a U-shaped rim 11 having a gap 12 disposed at the front end of the rim 11. The front end of the rim 11 is defined by the end facing the toilet user. The gap 12 in the toilet seat 10 leaves space between the toilet cover 30 and the toilet bowl 50. The toilet seat 10 also includes a gripper 20 detachably attached to the rim 11 of the toilet seat 10, and an elongated groove 15 disposed on and extending along the rim 11 of the toilet seat 10. Thus, the groove 15 forms an interior space configured to receive the gripper 20.

[0081] As with the third embodiment, the grip 20 according to this embodiment is detachably attached to the toilet seat 10 and has a similar structure to the grip 20 in the third embodiment (see also FIG. Figure 8 ). However, the gripper 20 according to this embodiment further includes a screw hole provided on the insertion portion 24 and configured to receive a screw. The screw is configured to firmly attach the gripper 20 to the rim 11 of the toilet seat 10 when the insertion portion 24 is received in the inner space formed by the groove 15.

[0082] Like the toilet seat, the toilet cover is easily contaminated by pathogens due to toilet flushing. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the gripper 40 can be attached to the toilet cover 30 in a detachable manner, thereby achieving the advantages discussed above. The toilet cover 30 includes an elongated groove 32 disposed on and extending along the edge 31 of the toilet cover 30. Therefore, the groove 32 forms an internal space that is configured to receive the gripper 40. The groove 32 of the toilet cover 30 is substantially aligned with the groove 15 of the toilet seat 10 when the toilet cover 30 and the toilet seat 10 are in a closed state and is disposed above the groove 15 of the toilet seat 10.

[0083] The gripper 40 has the same structure as the gripper 20 according to this embodiment. Specifically, the gripper 40 includes a curved edge 41, an insertion portion 42, and a gripping portion 43 connected to the insertion portion 42. The gripping portion 43 includes the curved edge 41, and thus has a generally semicircular shape. The gripper 40 can have any shape and size suitable for the size of a normal human hand, for example, having an ergonomic design. The gripper 40 also includes a screw hole 421, which is provided on the insertion portion 42 and is configured to receive a screw. The screw is configured to securely attach the gripper 40 to the edge 31 of the toilet cover 30 when the insertion portion 42 is accommodated in the internal space formed by the groove 32.

[0084] When the two insertion parts 24, 42 are respectively inserted into the grooves 15, 32 and the toilet seat 10 and the toilet cover 30 are in a closed state, the grips 20, 40 are substantially aligned with each other and spaced apart from each other, so that the toilet has a simple and clean appearance. The grips 20, 40 can have substantially the same size and shape. The gripping portion 25 of the grip 20 and the gripping portion 43 of the grip 40 can be spaced apart by any distance, such as 23 mm, so that the user's fingers can enter the space to open the toilet seat 10 and the toilet cover 30.

[0085] The grips 20, 40 may be made of a copper material. The copper material may be visible or invisible to the toilet user from the appearance of the grips 20, 40. The manufacturing process is similar to the first embodiment or the second embodiment as previously discussed. However, the antimicrobial material is not limited to copper. In another embodiment, any other antimicrobial material may be used.

[0086] This embodiment provides at least two touch points for the toilet user. In addition, the grippers 20, 40 can be easily removed from and installed on the toilet seat 10 and the toilet cover 30 for regular maintenance or replacement. Therefore, the grippers 20, 40 that are contaminated, tarnished or oxidized can be easily replaced with new grippers or easily disinfected with toilet cleaners such as nitric acid. Therefore, the grippers 20, 40 can further reduce or eliminate the risk of the toilet user contracting pathogens when opening or closing the toilet seat 10 or the toilet cover 30. The toilet seat 10, the toilet cover 30 and the grippers 20, 40 have a simple structure, and therefore this reduces the manufacturing cost.

[0087] As discussed above, the gap 12 in the toilet seat 10 leaves a space between the toilet lid 30 and the toilet bowl 50. Therefore, in current toilets in the prior art, even when the toilet lid is in a closed state, fecal particles containing pathogens may still escape from this space and spread in the form of aerosols. Therefore, current toilets in the prior art increase the risk of users contracting pathogens when flushing the toilet.

[0088] According to this embodiment, the toilet cover 30 includes a front seal 33 disposed at the front end of the rim 31 and at a position corresponding to the gap 12 of the toilet seat 10. The front seal 33 extends in a substantially vertical direction relative to the surface formed by the toilet cover 30. The width of the front seal 33 is equal to or less than the width of the gap 12. The front seal 33 has a height corresponding to the distance between the toilet cover 30 and the toilet bowl 50. The front seal 33 can be made of a hard rubber material. In another embodiment, the front seal 33 can be made of a copper material. Therefore, the front seal 33 can become the third touch point of the toilet user. The copper material is visible or invisible to the toilet user from the appearance of the front seal 33. The manufacturing process is similar to the first embodiment or the second embodiment discussed previously.

[0089] When the toilet cover 30 is in a closed state, the front seal 33 can be accommodated in the gap 12 and can thus serve as a shield configured to prevent pathogens from escaping from the space between the toilet cover 30 and the toilet bowl 50 caused by the gap 12 of the toilet seat 10. Therefore, the risk of the user contracting pathogens when flushing the toilet can be further reduced.

[0090] Sixth Embodiment

[0091] Fig.15 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a grip and a toilet lid including a grip according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.16 is a front view of a toilet seat and a toilet lid according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.17 is an enlarged view of a gripper according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.18 is a cross-sectional view of a gripper according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0092] Reference Figures 15 to 18 The overall configuration of the grips 20, 40, toilet seat 10, toilet lid 30 and toilet bowl 50 according to this embodiment is similar to that of the fifth embodiment. However, instead of the grooves 15, 32, the rim 11 of the toilet seat 10 includes a frame 111 extending radially outward from the rim 11, and the rim 31 of the toilet lid 30 includes a frame 311 extending radially outward from the rim 31. Fig.18As shown, the frame 111 has an L-shaped cross section 112 configured to receive the grip 20, and the frame 311 has an L-shaped cross section 312 configured to receive the grip 40. In this embodiment, the frames 111, 311 are generally semicircular in shape and can have any shape and size suitable for the size of a normal human hand, such as having an ergonomic design. The frame 311 of the toilet cover 30 is substantially aligned with the frame 111 of the toilet seat 10 and is disposed above the frame 111 of the toilet seat 10 when the toilet cover 30 and the toilet seat 10 are in a closed state.

[0093] The gripper 40 has the same structure as the gripper 20 according to this embodiment. Specifically, the grippers 20 and 40 include a curved edge 21 and a curved edge 41, respectively. Fig.18 As shown, the curved edge 21 has an inverted L-shaped cross section 211 corresponding to the L-shaped cross section 112 of the frame 111. The curved edge 41 has an inverted L-shaped cross section 411 corresponding to the L-shaped cross section 312 of the frame 311. Therefore, the grippers 20, 40 can be accommodated in the frames 111, 311, respectively.

[0094] When both grips 20, 40 are accommodated in the frames 111, 311, respectively, and the toilet seat 10 and the toilet lid 30 are in a closed state, the grips 20, 40 are substantially aligned with each other and spaced apart from each other, so that the toilet has a simple and clean appearance. The grips 20, 40 can have substantially the same size and shape. The grips 20, 40 can be spaced apart by any distance, such as 23 mm, so that the user's fingers can enter the space to open the toilet seat 10 and the toilet lid 30.

[0095] The grips 20, 40 may be made of a copper material. The copper material may be visible or invisible to the toilet user from the appearance of the grips 20, 40. The manufacturing process is similar to the first embodiment or the second embodiment as previously discussed. However, the antimicrobial material is not limited to copper. In another embodiment, any other antimicrobial material may be used.

[0096] This embodiment provides two touch points for the toilet user. In addition, the grippers 20, 40 can be easily removed from the toilet seat 10 and accommodated in the toilet seat 10 for regular maintenance or replacement. Therefore, the grippers 20, 40 that are contaminated, tarnished, or oxidized can be easily replaced with new grippers or easily disinfected with toilet cleaners such as nitric acid. Therefore, the grippers 20, 40 can further reduce or eliminate the risk of a toilet user contracting pathogens when opening or closing the toilet seat 10 or toilet lid 30.

[0097] Seventh embodiment

[0098] Fig.19is a perspective view of a front seal and a front grip according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 20 is a front view of a front seal and a front grip according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.21 is an enlarged view of a front seal and a front grip according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 22 is a bottom view of a front seal and a front grip according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.23 is a perspective view illustrating a front grip attached to a front seal according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0099] Reference Figures 19 to 23 The toilet cover 30 according to this embodiment includes a front seal 33 that is the same as the front seal in the fifth embodiment. However, the toilet cover 30 also includes a front gripper 34 that is configured to be attached to the front seal 33. The front gripper 34 includes a screw hole 341 that is configured to receive a screw so that the front gripper 34 can be securely attached to the front seal 33.

[0100] When the front grip 34 is attached to the front seal 33, the front grip 34 is provided at the front end of the rim 11 on the toilet cover 30 and is located above the gap 12 of the toilet seat 10 and extends forward from the rim 11 in a substantially horizontal direction. In this embodiment, the front grip 34 is substantially semicircular in shape, and the width of the front grip 34 is equal to or less than the width of the gap 12. The grip 20 may have a length suitable for the size of a normal human hand, for example, having an ergonomic design.

[0101] According to this embodiment, the front grip 34 is made of a copper material. The copper material may be visible or invisible to the toilet user from the appearance of the front grip 34. The manufacturing process is similar to the first embodiment or the second embodiment described previously.

[0102] In another embodiment, grip 20 and / or grip 40 as described in any of the other embodiments may be added to a toilet.

[0103] Therefore, the risk of a user contracting pathogens when flushing the toilet can be reduced because the front grip 34 can be used as a touch point for the toilet user to open or close the toilet lid 30.

[0104] Eighth Embodiment

[0105] Fig.24 is a perspective view of a front seal and a front grip according to an eighth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.25 is a front view of a front seal and a front grip according to an eighth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.26 is an enlarged view of a front seal and a front grip according to an eighth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 27is a bottom view of a front seal and a front grip according to an eighth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.28 is a perspective view illustrating a front grip connected to a front seal according to an eighth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0106] Reference Figure 24 to Figure 28 , the overall configuration of the front seal 33 and the front grip 34 according to this embodiment is similar to that in the seventh embodiment. However, the front grip 34 according to this embodiment is thicker than the front grip in the seventh embodiment. Therefore, the front grip 34 can provide a more secure grip when the toilet user lifts or puts down the toilet cover 30.

[0107] Ninth embodiment

[0108] Fig.29 is an exploded view of a toilet seat including a front seal and a front grip according to a ninth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.30 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a front seal and a front grip according to a ninth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0109] Reference Fig.29 and Fig.30 The overall configuration of the front seal 33 and the front grip 34 according to this embodiment is similar to that in the seventh and eighth embodiments. However, the front seal 33 is slightly inclined downward to substantially cover the space between the toilet cover 30 and the toilet bowl caused by the gap 12 of the toilet seat 10.

[0110] Therefore, the front seal 33 can be used as a shield configured to prevent pathogens from escaping from the space between the toilet cover 30 and the toilet bowl caused by the gap 12 of the toilet seat 10. Therefore, the risk of a toilet user contracting pathogens when flushing the toilet can be further reduced.

[0111] Tenth embodiment

[0112] Fig.31 is a front view illustrating the gap between a current toilet bowl and a current toilet seat and between a current toilet seat and a current toilet lid in the prior art. Fig.32 is a front view illustrating gaps between a toilet bowl and a toilet seat and between a toilet seat and a toilet lid according to a tenth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.33 is a perspective view of a toilet seat including a grip and a toilet lid including a grip according to a tenth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.34 is a bottom view of a toilet seat and a toilet cover, illustrating the installation of the toilet seat and the toilet cover according to the tenth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.35 is an exploded view of a toilet seat and a toilet lid according to a tenth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.38is a flow chart illustrating a method for assembling a toilet seat and lid.

[0113] Reference Fig.31 , the current toilet seat and the current toilet cover in the prior art include a plurality of protrusions 60 disposed on the lower surface thereof. Therefore, there is a gap of about 8 mm between the current toilet bowl and the current toilet seat, and there is a gap of about 3 mm between the current toilet seat and the current toilet cover. Therefore, in the current toilet, even when the toilet seat and the toilet cover are in a closed state, excrement particles containing pathogens may escape from the gap and diffuse in the form of aerosols. Therefore, these gaps increase the risk of the user being infected with pathogens when flushing the toilet.

[0114] Reference Figure 32 to Figure 35 , like the fifth and sixth embodiments, this embodiment provides two touch points for a toilet user by providing a gripper 20 detachably attached to the toilet seat 10 and a gripper 40 detachably attached to the toilet cover 30. However, the toilet according to this embodiment further includes a first frame 71 and a second frame 72. The first frame 71 is disposed between the toilet bowl 50 and the toilet seat 10, and the second frame 72 is disposed between the toilet seat 10 and the toilet cover 30. The first frame 71 and the second frame 72 have a thickness corresponding to the height of the protrusion 60, so that the first frame 71 and the second frame 72 can fill the gap between the toilet bowl 50 and the toilet seat 10 and between the toilet seat 10 and the toilet cover 30.

[0115] The first frame 71 includes a base 73, and the second frame 72 includes a base 74. The base 73 includes a groove 731 configured to receive the gripper 20 and a hole 732 configured to receive the protrusion 60. The base 74 includes a groove 741 configured to receive the gripper 40 and a hole 742 configured to receive the protrusion 60. The shape and size of the holes 732, 742 correspond to the shape and size of the protrusion 60. The first frame 71 and the second frame 72 may have substantially the same size and shape.

[0116] The gripper 20 includes an insertion portion 24 and a gripping portion 25 connected to the insertion portion 24. The shape and size of the insertion portion 24 correspond to the shape and size of the groove 731. The gripper 40 includes an insertion portion 42 and a gripping portion 43 connected to the insertion portion 42. The shape and size of the insertion portion 42 correspond to the shape and size of the groove 741. The insertion portion 24 includes a hole 241 configured to receive the protrusion 60, and the insertion portion 42 includes a hole 421 configured to receive the protrusion 60. The shape and size of the holes 241, 421 correspond to the shape and size of the protrusion 60. The grippers 20, 40 may have substantially the same size and shape.

[0117] When assembling the toilet, the grippers 20, 40 are inserted into the grooves 731, 741 respectively and firmly attached to the grooves 731, 741 via screws. The protrusions 60 are inserted into the holes 732, 742, 241, 421. The first frame 71 is interposed between the toilet bowl 50 and the toilet seat 10, and the second frame 72 is interposed between the toilet seat 10 and the toilet cover 30.

[0118] The grips 20, 40 may be made of a copper material. The copper material may be visible or invisible to the toilet user from the appearance of the grips 20, 40. The manufacturing process is similar to the first embodiment or the second embodiment discussed previously. However, the antibacterial material is not limited to copper. In another embodiment, any other antibacterial material may be used.

[0119] This embodiment provides two touch points for the toilet user. In addition, the grippers 20, 40 can be easily removed from the toilet seat 10 and accommodated in the toilet seat 10 for regular maintenance or replacement. Therefore, the contaminated, tarnished or oxidized grippers 20, 40 can be easily replaced with new grippers or easily disinfected with toilet cleaners such as nitric acid. Therefore, the grippers 20, 40 can further reduce or eliminate the risk of the toilet user contracting pathogens when opening or closing the toilet seat 10 or the toilet cover 30. The first frame 71 and the second frame 72 can be used as a seal that is configured to prevent pathogens from escaping from the gap between the toilet bowl 50 and the toilet seat 10 and between the toilet seat 10 and the toilet cover 30. Therefore, the risk of the toilet user contracting pathogens when flushing the toilet can be further reduced.

[0120] Fig.38 A method for assembling a toilet seat and a toilet lid according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0121] In action S101, the toilet user may install the first frame 71 on the lower surface of the toilet seat 10. Specifically, the toilet user may align the hole 732 of the base 73 with the protrusion 60 provided on the lower surface of the toilet seat 10 so that the protrusion 60 may be disposed in the hole 732 of the base 73. Therefore, when the toilet seat 10 is in a closed position relative to the toilet bowl 50, the first frame 71 is disposed between the toilet bowl 50 and the toilet seat 10 and seals a first gap between the toilet bowl 50 and the toilet seat 10.

[0122] In action S102, the toilet user may install the second frame 72 on the lower surface of the toilet cover 30. Specifically, the toilet user may align the hole 742 of the base 74 with the protrusion 60 provided on the lower surface of the toilet cover 30 so that the protrusion 60 may be disposed in the hole 742 of the base 74. Therefore, when the toilet cover 30 is in a closed position relative to the toilet seat 10, the second frame 72 is disposed between the toilet seat 10 and the toilet cover 30 and seals the second gap between the toilet seat 10 and the toilet cover 30.

[0123] In action S103, the toilet user may attach the gripper 20 to the toilet seat 10 via the first frame 71. Specifically, the insertion portion 24 of the gripper 20 may be inserted into and accommodated in the groove 731 of the first frame 71. The gripping portion 25 of the gripper 20 extends radially outward from the first frame 71 to provide a first touch point for the toilet user when the insertion portion 24 of the gripper 20 is inserted into the groove 731 of the first frame 71. The copper gripper sheet may be stamped to form the gripper 20 on the lower surface 13 of the toilet seat 10.

[0124] In some examples, action S104 is optionally included. In action S104, the toilet user can attach the gripper 40 to the toilet cover 30 via the second frame 72. Specifically, the insertion portion 42 of the gripper 40 can be inserted into the groove 741 of the second frame 72 and accommodated in the groove 741 of the second frame 72. The gripping portion 43 of the gripper 40 extends radially outward from the second frame 72 to provide a second touch point for the toilet user when the insertion portion 42 of the gripper 40 is inserted into the groove 741 of the second frame 72.

[0125] In another embodiment, a different order of the above actions may be used in the method. For example, actions S103 and S104 may be performed before actions S101 and S102. For another example, action S102 may be performed before action S101; action S104 may be performed before action S103.

[0126] Eleventh Embodiment

[0127] Fig.36 It is a perspective view of a toilet seat according to an eleventh embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.37 It is a perspective view of a deformation of a toilet seat according to an eleventh embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0128] Reference Fig.36The toilet lid 30 according to this embodiment combines the hidden features and any lifting features (e.g., touch point features) disclosed in the first to tenth embodiments. For example, the lifting feature may include a gripper 20 disposed on the toilet seat 10 and / or a gripper 40 disposed on the toilet lid 30.

[0129] As discussed above, the gap 12 in the toilet seat 10 leaves a space between the toilet lid 30 and the toilet bowl 50. Therefore, in current toilets in the prior art, even when the toilet lid is in a closed state, fecal particles containing pathogens may still escape from this space and spread in the form of aerosols. Therefore, current toilets in the prior art increase the risk of users contracting pathogens when flushing the toilet.

[0130] According to this embodiment, the toilet cover 30 includes a surface 35 and a rim 31 connected to the surface 35 to form a recessed area as a hidden feature. The recessed area can have any shape and size that allows the toilet seat 10 to be received and sealed in the recessed area. In this embodiment, the recessed area can have substantially the same shape and size as the toilet seat 10.

[0131] The rim 31 of the toilet cover 30 also includes an opening at a position corresponding to the grip 20 provided on the toilet seat 10. Therefore, when the toilet cover 30 is closed, the toilet seat 10 can be accommodated in the recessed area of ​​the toilet cover 30, and the grip 20 can extend from the opening of the toilet cover 30. Therefore, the user can lift the toilet seat 10 alone or together with the toilet cover 30 by using the grip 20.

[0132] The toilet lid 30 also includes another lifting feature disposed at the front end of the rim 31. The front end of the rim 31 is defined by the end facing the toilet user. The rim 31 is slotted backward to form a groove 36 as a lifting feature. The groove 36 can be made of an antimicrobial material such as a copper material. Therefore, the groove 36 can become a touch point for the toilet user to open or close the toilet lid 30.

[0133] The copper material can be encapsulated into (e.g., copper particles are distributed in another material) or adhered to (e.g., surface coated on another material) the material (e.g., plastic material) of the grip 20, 40 and / or the recess 36 of the toilet cover 30. For example, when the copper material is adhered to the recess 36, the adhesive backing copper pad material can be placed directly on the recess 36. The copper material can be visible or invisible to the toilet user. In another embodiment, the manufacturing process can be similar to the first embodiment or the second embodiment as previously discussed.

[0134] Reference Fig.37, the toilet cover 30 also includes a recessed portion 37 disposed on the surface 35 and connected to the recess 36 on the rim 31. Thus, the recessed portion 37 can provide a visual indication of the location of the lifting feature, i.e., the recess 36, to the toilet user.

[0135] When the toilet cover 30 is closed, the groove 36 provides a lifting feature / touch point for the toilet user. At the same time, the toilet cover 30 acts as a protective shield that is configured to prevent pathogens from escaping from the space between the toilet cover 30 and the toilet bowl 50 caused by the gap 12 of the toilet seat 10. Therefore, the risk of the user contracting pathogens when flushing the toilet can be further reduced.

[0136] The diagrams of the embodiments described herein are intended to provide a general understanding of the structures of the various embodiments. The diagrams are not intended to be used as a complete description of all elements and features of the devices and systems utilizing the structures or methods described herein. Many other embodiments may be apparent to those skilled in the art after reading this disclosure. Other embodiments may be utilized and derived from this disclosure so that structural and logical replacements and changes may be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. In addition, the diagrams are representative only and may not be drawn to scale. Certain proportions in the diagrams may be exaggerated, while other proportions may be minimized. Therefore, this disclosure and the accompanying drawings should be considered illustrative and not restrictive.

[0137] Although this specification contains many details, these details should not be interpreted as limitations on the scope of the invention or what can be claimed, but rather as descriptions of features specific to a particular embodiment of the invention. Certain features described in the context of a separate embodiment in this specification may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. On the contrary, the various features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented individually or in any suitable sub-combination in multiple embodiments. In addition, although features may be described above as working in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, one or more features may be removed from the claimed combination in some cases, and the claimed combination may involve a sub-combination or a variation of a sub-combination.

[0138] One or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be referred to herein individually and / or collectively by the term "invention", which is merely for convenience and is not intended to actively limit the scope of the present application to any particular invention or inventive concept. In addition, although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it should be understood that any subsequent arrangement designed to achieve the same or similar purpose may replace the specific embodiments shown. The present disclosure is intended to cover any and all subsequent modifications or variations of various embodiments. The combination of the above-mentioned embodiments, as well as other embodiments not specifically described herein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art after reading this description.

[0139] It is intended that the foregoing detailed description be considered illustrative rather than restrictive, and it should be understood that the appended claims, including all equivalents, are intended to define the scope of the invention. The claims should not be construed as limited to the described order or elements unless otherwise specified. Therefore, all embodiments falling within the scope and spirit of the appended claims and their equivalents are claimed as the present invention.

Claims

1. A toilet seat, comprising: edge; a lower surface, wherein a protrusion is disposed on the lower surface; A gripper, the gripper being made of an antimicrobial material and serving as a touch point for a user to open or close the toilet seat; as well as A frame corresponding in shape to the rim and having a thickness corresponding to the height of the protrusion to fill the gap between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl, the frame including a groove configured to receive the gripper and a hole configured to receive the protrusion, the gripper being configured to be attached to one side of the rim through the frame.

2. The toilet seat according to claim 1, wherein: The gripper includes an insertion portion configured to be inserted into the groove, the insertion portion including a hole configured to receive the protrusion, and the gripper includes a gripping portion connected to the insertion portion and configured as a user touch point.

3. The toilet seat according to claim 1, in, The edge further includes a gap disposed at a front end of the edge, wherein the front end of the edge is defined by the end facing the user, wherein the gap is configured to receive a front seal of a toilet lid, and Wherein, the front sealing member is arranged at a position corresponding to the gap.

4. The toilet seat according to claim 3, in, The toilet lid also includes a front grip configured to be attached to the front seal, and Wherein, when the front gripper is attached to the front seal, the front gripper extends forward from the toilet cover in a horizontal direction.

5. A toilet, comprising: toilet potty; a toilet seat, the toilet seat comprising a rim and the toilet seat being pivotably attached to the toilet bowl, the lower surface of the toilet seat being provided with at least one protrusion, the at least one protrusion forming a first gap between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl; a toilet cover pivotably attached to the toilet bowl or the toilet seat; a first grip, the first grip being made of an antimicrobial material and serving as a first user touch point for opening or closing the toilet seat; as well as a second grip, the second grip being made of an antibacterial material and serving as a second user touch point for opening or closing the toilet lid, wherein the first grip and the second grip are substantially aligned with each other and spaced apart from each other when the first grip and the second grip are attached to the toilet seat and the toilet lid, respectively; The toilet also includes: a first frame corresponding in shape to the rim of the toilet seat and having a thickness corresponding to the height of the at least one protrusion to fill the first gap when the toilet seat is in a closed position relative to the toilet bowl, wherein the first frame includes a first groove configured to receive the first grip and a hole configured to receive the at least one protrusion, the first grip being configured to be attached to a side of the rim of the toilet seat through the first frame; and A second frame, the second frame corresponding in shape to the rim of the toilet cover, wherein the second frame includes a second groove configured to receive the second gripper, and the second gripper is configured to be attached to a side of the rim of the toilet cover through the second frame.

6. The toilet according to claim 5, further comprising: At least one protrusion is disposed at the lower surface of the toilet cover and is configured to form a second gap between the toilet seat and the toilet cover, wherein the second frame is disposed between the toilet seat and the toilet cover and is configured to seal the second gap when the toilet cover is in a closed position relative to the toilet seat.

7. The toilet according to claim 6, in, The first gripper includes a first insertion portion configured to be inserted into the first recess of the first frame, the first insertion portion including a hole configured to receive the at least one protrusion of the toilet seat, and the first gripper includes a gripping portion connected to the insertion portion and configured as the first user touch point, and Wherein, the second gripper includes a second insertion portion configured to be inserted into the second groove of the second frame, the second insertion portion includes a hole configured to receive the at least one protrusion of the toilet cover, and the second gripper includes a gripping portion connected to the insertion portion and configured as the second user touch point.

8. A toilet, comprising: toilet potty; a toilet seat including a rim and a lower surface provided with a protrusion, the toilet seat being pivotably attached to the toilet bowl; a toilet cover pivotably attached to the toilet bowl or the toilet seat; as well as a first grip, the first grip being made of an antimicrobial material and serving as a first user touch point for opening or closing the toilet seat; A frame corresponding in shape to the rim and having a thickness corresponding to the height of the protrusion to fill the gap between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl, the frame including a groove configured to receive the first grip and a hole configured to receive the protrusion, the first grip being configured to be attached to one side of the rim through the frame.

9. The toilet according to claim 5 or 8, in, The rim of the toilet seat further comprises a gap disposed at a front end portion of the rim of the toilet seat, wherein the front end of the toilet seat is defined by the end facing the user, wherein the toilet cover comprises a front seal member arranged at a position corresponding to the gap, wherein the gap is configured to receive the front seal of the toilet lid, wherein the toilet cover further comprises a front grip configured to be attached to the front seal, and Wherein, when the front gripper is attached to the front seal, the front gripper extends forward from the toilet cover in a horizontal direction.

10. A method for assembling a toilet, the method comprising: Mounting a first frame on a lower surface of a toilet seat so that a hole provided on the first frame is aligned with a protrusion provided on the lower surface of the toilet seat and the protrusion is disposed in the hole to seal a first gap between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat when the toilet seat is in a closed position relative to the toilet bowl; Mounting a second frame on the lower surface of the toilet cover so that a hole provided on the second frame is aligned with a protrusion provided on the lower surface of the toilet cover and the protrusion is disposed in the hole to seal a second gap between the toilet seat and the toilet cover when the toilet cover is in a closed position relative to the toilet seat; attaching the first grip to one side of the rim of the toilet seat via the first frame by inserting an insertion portion of the first grip into a first groove of the first frame; as well as The second gripper is attached to one side of the rim of the toilet cover via the second frame by inserting an insertion portion of the second gripper into a second groove of the second frame.

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