Toilet seat cover and related system

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved toilet seat cover designed to address the common limitations of conventional designs. The toilet seat cover features an outer section with a center aperture and a detachable inner portion, allowing for enhanced hygiene and ease of use. Integrated with the detachable section is an odor-neutralizing formulation that activates upon contact with water, mitigating undesirable odors. The toilet seat cover can also incorporate a water-resistant membrane to prevent moisture transfer and an adhesive layer to ensure stability on the toilet seat. Additionally, the invention may include a compact carrying case with elongated chambers for personal transportation of the covers, making them convenient for on-the-go use. The invention provides enhanced comfort, stability, and odor control, while reducing environmental impact by incorporating biodegradable materials.

Description

TOILET SEAT COVER AND RELATED SYSTEMInventors: Shasha QiJose Daniel Reiff Applicant: East Meets West Inc.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] This invention relates to a toilet seat cover; more particularly, an improved toilet seat cover with notable advantages and improvements.BACKGROUND ART

[0002] Toilet seat covers are widely used in public and private restrooms as a sanitary measure to provide a barrier between the user and the toilet seat. They are typically made from thin, disposable materials such as paper or tissue and are designed to be used once and then flushed after use. While toilet seat covers are intended to improve hygiene and comfort, conventional designs present several limitations that reduce their overall effectiveness and convenience.

[0003] One common issue with traditional toilet seat covers is their tendency to slip or shift when placed on the toilet seat. Many existing designs lack an adhesive or securing mechanism to keep the cover in place, resulting in users experiencing discomfort or frustration as the cover moves during use. This slippage can negate the hygienic benefits of the cover, as parts of the seat may become exposed, undermining user confidence in the product’s reliability.

[0004] Another significant drawback of conventional toilet seat covers is their negative impact on sewage and plumbing systems. Many seat covers are made from materials that do not disintegrate quickly in water, leading to clogging in sewage systems and contributing to environmental waste. Despite being labeled as "flushable," some covers are not designed to break down efficiently after disposal, causing blockages in pipes and increasing maintenance costs for plumbing infrastructure.

[0005] In terms of user experience, traditional toilet seat covers are often uncomfortable. The thin, rigid material of many covers does little to enhance the seating experience, and can even bunch up or wrinkle, causing discomfort. Furthermore, some covers absorb moisture from the toilet seat, which may lead to an unpleasant sensation for the user. This discomfort can deter individuals from using toilet seat covers, especially in high-use public restrooms.

[0006] Another practical issue with conventional toilet seat covers is the likelihood of them running out in a restroom stall. In many public restrooms, the supply of seat covers is limited, and the covers are not always refilled in a timely manner. This leaves users without a sanitary barrier, forcing them to use alternative methods, such as makeshift covers made from toilet paper, which do not provide the same level of hygiene or convenience. The frequent unavailability of covers also undermines user trust in the sanitary options provided by the facility.

[0007] There is a need for an improved toilet seat cover that addresses these any other limitations of conventional toilet seat covers.SUMMARY OF INVENTIONTechnical Problem

[0008] Conventional toilet seat covers present several significant issues. They often slip or shift on the toilet seat, reducing their effectiveness as a hygienic barrier. Many covers also do not degrade properly after flushing, leading to clogs and blockages in plumbing systems. In terms of comfort, users frequently find the thin, rigid materials uncomfortable, as they can bunch up or wrinkle. A common frustration is that toilet seat covers often run out in public restroom stalls, leaving users without a sanitary option. Furthermore, the materials used in these covers offer minimal protection against bacteria, viruses, or moisture due to their thin and absorbent nature. Additionally, toilet seat covers fail to provide any odor mitigation. Finally, many conventional toilet seat covers contribute to environmental waste, as they are not biodegradable and can harm sewage systems and landfills.Solution to Problem

[0009] In one embodiment, a toilet seat cover is disclosed. The toilet seat cover comprises a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, the bottom surface configured to contact a toilet seat. An outer section extends from a front side to a rear side opposite the front side, wherein the outer section comprises a seat portion at the top surface of the outer section. A center aperture is surrounded by the outer section. The center aperture comprises a front periphery and a rear periphery opposite the front periphery. Disposed within the center aperture is a center section. The center section comprises a detachable inner portion hingedly coupled to the outer section at the rear periphery. The detachable inner portion is configured to detach from the front periphery and pivot downwards away from top surface of the outer section. The toilet seat coverfurther comprises an odor neutralizing formulation integrated with the detachable inner portion.

[0010] The toilet seat cover may be stored inside a cover carrying case. The cover carrying case comprises a body having a body width and a body depth orthogonal to the body width, a case lid hingedly coupled to the body width, a plurality of elongated chambers disposed within the body, and a barrier dividing the plurality of elongated chambers. The toilet seat cover is disposed within one of the plurality of elongated chambers.Advantageous Effects of Invention

[0011] The odor neutralizing formulation allows for a convenient way of deploying odor reduction during standard use of the toilet seat cover.

[0012] The odor neutralizing formulation may further comprise a disinfecting agent and a cleaning agent for sanitary and decomposition purposes.

[0013] The toilet seat cover may comprise one or more materials that improves deployment and fixation of the toilet seat cover to a toilet seat.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Other features, combinations, and embodiments will be appreciated by one having the ordinary level of skill in the art of antennas and accessories upon a thorough review of the following details and descriptions, particularly when reviewed in conjunction with the drawings, wherein:

[0015] FIG.1 shows a top view of a toilet seat cover in accordance with a first illustrated embodiment;

[0016] FIG.2 shows a perspective view of the toilet seat cover in accordance with a second illustrated embodiment;

[0017] FIG.3 A shows a side cross-section view of the toilet seat cover in accordance with a third illustrated embodiment;

[0018] FIG.3B shows a side cross-section view of the toilet seat cover according to the third illustrated embodiment;

[0019] FIG.4A shows a top view of the toilet seat cover in accordance with a fourth illustrated embodiment;

[0020] FIG.4B shows a side cross-section view of a center section of the toilet seat cover according to the fourth illustrated embodiment;

[0021] FIG.4C shows a perspective view of a water-soluble pouch according to the fourthillustrated embodiment;

[0022] FIG.5 shows a perspective view of the toilet seat cover in accordance with a fifth illustrated embodiment;

[0023] FIG.6 A shows a perspective view of a cover carrying case in accordance with a sixth illustrated embodiment;

[0024] FIG.6B shows a front view of the cover carrying case according to the sixth illustrated embodiment;

[0025] FIG.7 shows a front elevated view of the cover carrying case according to the sixth illustrated embodiment;

[0026] FIG.8 A shows a top view of the cover carrying case according to the sixth illustrated embodiment;

[0027] FIG.8B shows a side view of the cover carrying case according to the sixth illustrated embodiment;

[0028] FIG.9 shows a toilet seat cover with an individualized disposable sheath according to the sixth illustrated embodiment; and

[0029] FIG.10 shows a perspective view of a cover carrying case system according to sixth illustrated embodiment.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] For purposes of explanation and not limitation, details and descriptions of certain preferred embodiments are hereinafter provided such that one having ordinary skill in the art may be enabled to make and use the invention. These details and descriptions are representative only of certain preferred embodiments, however, a myriad of other embodiments which will not be expressly described will be readily understood by one having skill in the art upon a thorough review of the instant disclosure. Accordingly, any reviewer of the instant disclosure should interpret the scope of the invention only by the claims, as such scope is not intended to be limited by the embodiments described and illustrated herein.

[0031] For purposes herein, the term “toilet seat cover” means a disposable barrier placed on the surface of a toilet seat to create a hygienic layer between the seat and the user.

[0032] The term “integrated” means coupled to, encapsulated by, impregnated within, or the like.

[0033] The “cylindrical formation” means a toilet seat cover in a rolled configuration toform a cylinder-like structure having an elongated portion and relatively circular endpoints.

[0034] The term “non-woven PLA” means polyvinyl alcohol material produced by bonding PVA fibers together without weaving or knitting, typically through chemical, thermal, or mechanical means. This process results in a flat, continuous sheet of material.

[0035] The term “textured PLA” means polyvinyl alcohol material that has been embossed or molded with a grid or square pattern. The pattern is often created by pressing the material into a mold or by using heat-embossing techniques during production. Texture PLA can feature a distinct, repeated grid of squares or a checkered texture. The patterned surface often gives the material a tactile, grippy feel, which can be useful for specific tasks where better handling or surface friction is needed. Textured PLA is also known as patterned PLA or embossed PLA.

[0036] The term “Bagasse” means a fibrous byproduct that remains after extracting juice from sugarcane or sorghum stalks.

[0037] Unless explicitly defined herein, terms are to be construed in accordance with the plain and ordinary meaning as would be appreciated by one having skill in the art.General Description of Embodiments

[0038] In one general embodiment, a toilet seat cover is disclosed. The toilet seat cover includes a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, with the bottom surface configured to contact the toilet seat. It has an outer section that extends from a front side to a rear side opposite the front side, wherein the outer section comprises a seat portion at the top surface of the outer section. A center aperture is surrounded by the outer section. This center aperture has a front periphery and a rear periphery opposite the front periphery. Disposed within the center aperture is a center section. The center section comprises a detachable inner portion hingedly coupled to the outer section at the rear periphery. The detachable inner portion is configured to detach from the front periphery and pivot downwards away from top surface of the outer section. The toilet seat cover further comprises an odor neutralizing formulation integrated with the detachable inner portion.

[0039] In some embodiments, the odor neutralizing formulation may be coupled to the detachable inner portion.

[0040] In some embodiments, the odor neutralizing agent may be impregnated in the detachable inner portion.

[0041] In some embodiments, the odor neutralizing agent may be encapsulated within awater-soluble pouch.

[0042] In some embodiments, the water-soluble pouch may coupled to the detachable inner portion.

[0043] In some embodiments, the water-soluble pouch may be disposed inside the detachable inner portion.

[0044] In some embodiments, the toilet seat cover may further comprise a water-resistant membrane coupled to at least one of the top surface or the bottom surface at the outer section, the water-resistant membrane configured to prevent moisture from transferring through the seat portion.

[0045] In some embodiments, the toilet seat cover may further comprise an adhesive disposed on the bottom surface of the outer section.

[0046] In some embodiments, at least one of the outer section and the center section may comprise a plurality of layers.

[0047] In some embodiments, the plurality of layers may further comprise a biopolymer layer disposed on top of a water-soluble layer.

[0048] In some embodiments, the biopolymer layer may comprise the top surface and the water-soluble layer may comprise the bottom surface.

[0049] In some embodiments, the biopolymer layer may further comprise natural polysaccharides derived from plant.

[0050] In some embodiments, the biopolymer layer may further comprise play-based starches.

[0051] In some embodiments, the toilet seat cover may further comprise a secondary water-soluble layer disposed above the biopolymer layer, wherein the biopolymer layer is disposed between the water-soluble layer and the secondary water-soluble layer.

[0052] In some embodiments, the plurality of layers may further comprise a first layer comprising the top surface and a bottom layer comprising the bottom surface, wherein the first layer comprises a non-woven polyvinyl alcohol and the second layer comprises a patterned polyvinyl alcohol.

[0053] In some embodiments, the odor neutralizing agent may further comprise an odor absorber agent.

[0054] In some embodiments, the odor neutralizing agent may further comprise adisinfecting agent.

[0055] In some embodiments, the odor neutralizing agent may further comprise a foaming agent.

[0056] In some embodiments, the odor neutralizing agent may further comprise a cleaning agent.

[0057] In some embodiments, the odor neutralizing agent may further comprise a fragrance agent.

[0058] In some embodiments, the odor neutralizing agent may further comprise one or more odor absorber agents, one or more disinfecting agents, one or more foaming agents, one or more cleaning agents, and one or more fragrance agents.

[0059] In some embodiments, at least one of the outer section and the center section may comprise bagasse fibers.

[0060] In some embodiments, the odor neutralizing formulation may be further integrated with the outer section.

[0061] In some embodiments, the toilet seat cover may further comprise a plurality of front seat tabs extending from the front side, and a plurality of rear seat tabs extending from the rear side.

[0062] In some embodiments, the plurality of front seat tabs and the plurality of rear seat tabs may each comprise an adhesive.

[0063] In some embodiments, the toilet seat cover may further comprise a first half disposed at the front side and a second half disposed at the rear side, wherein the plurality of front seat tabs is disposed entirely within the first half and the plurality of rear seat tabs is disposed entirely within the second half.

[0064] In some embodiments, the toilet seat cover may further comprise a vertical axis extending from the front side to the rear side, and a horizontal axis orthogonal to the vertical axis, wherein each of the plurality of front seat tabs and the plurality of rear seat tabs resists movement in both the horizontal axis and the vertical axis.

[0065] In some embodiments, each of the plurality of front seat tabs and the plurality of rear seat tabs may extend outwards away from the center aperture.

[0066] In some embodiments, the toilet seat cover may further comprise a cover carrying case, comprising a body having a body width and a body depth orthogonal to the body width, acase lid hingedly coupled to the body width, a plurality of elongated chambers disposed within the body, and a barrier dividing the plurality of elongated chambers, wherein the toilet seat cover is disposed within one of the plurality of elongated chambers.

[0067] In some embodiments, the plurality of elongated chambers may comprise a parallel relationship with each other.

[0068] In some embodiments, the toilet seat cover may comprise a cylindrical formation.

[0069] In some embodiments, the plurality of elongated chambers may comprise a single row extending serially along the body width.

[0070] In some embodiments, the toilet seat cover may further comprise an eyelet disposed on the body.

[0071] In some embodiments, the body width of the toilet seat cover is at least four times greater than the body depth.

[0072] In some embodiments, the toilet seat cover may further comprise an individualized disposable sheath, wherein the toilet seat cover comprises a cylindrical formation.

[0073] In another general embodiment, the toilet seat cover may be stored inside a cover carrying case. The cover carrying case includes a body with a width and a depth that is orthogonal to the width, a case lid hingedly coupled to the body width, a plurality of elongated chambers disposed within the body, and a barrier dividing the plurality of elongated chambers. The toilet seat cover is placed within one of the plurality of elongated chambers.

[0074] In some embodiments, the plurality of elongated chambers may comprise a parallel relationship with each other.

[0075] In some embodiments, each of the plurality of elongated chambers may comprise a toilet seat cover.

[0076] In some embodiments, each of the toilet seat covers may comprise a cylindrical formation.

[0077] In some embodiments, the plurality of elongated chambers may comprise a single row extending serially along the body width.

[0078] In some embodiments, the cover carrying case may further comprise an eyelet disposed on the body.

[0079] In some embodiments, the body width of the cover carrying case may be at least four times greater than the body depth.

[0080] The toilet seat cover can comprise various materials including Bagasse, polyethylene film, non-woven PLA, textured PLA, biopolymers like plant-based starches, recycled cellulose fibers, or a combination thereof Other materials types be also be utilized.

[0081] Each of the components of the toilet seat cover described herein may be manufactured and / or assembled in accordance with the conventional knowledge and level of a person having skill in the art.

[0082] While various details, features, combinations are described in the illustrated embodiments, one having skill in the art will appreciate a myriad of possible alternative combinations and arrangements of the features disclosed herein. As such, the descriptions are intended to be enabling only, and non-limiting. Instead, the spirit and scope of the invention is set forth in the appended claims.Illustrated Embodiments

[0083] Now turning to the drawings, FIG.1 shows a top view of a toilet seat cover (100) in accordance with a first illustrated embodiment. The toilet seat cover comprises an outer section (104) surrounding a center section (106). A top surface (110) extends across both the outer section and the center section. Additionally, a bottom surface (111) opposite the top surface also extends across both the outer section and the center section. The outer section comprises a seat portion (103) at the top surface configured to receive a posterior region of a user, while the bottom surface of the outer section is configured to contact a toilet seat. The center section comprises a detachable inner portion (105) configured to rotate about the outer section, thereby forming a center aperture (109). The outer section extends from a front side (101) to a rear side (102) with the front side being positioned at a frontmost portion of the toilet seat and the rear side being positioned closer to a tank of the toilet. The center aperture comprises a front periphery (107) disposed adjacent to the front side and a rear periphery (108) disposed adjacent to the rear side. The detachable inner portion is hingedly coupled to the outer section at the rear periphery. The detachable inner portion is shown folded back towards the rear side above the outer section to expose the bottom surface of the detachable inner portion. Generally, the detachable inner portion will be positioned below the outer section while in use.

[0084] The toilet seat cover (100) further comprises an odor neutralizing formulation (112) integrated with the detachable inner portion (105). The odor neutralizing formulation may be coupled to the detachable inner portion via a water-soluble pouch, encapsulated in between layersof the detachable inner portion, impregnated within the detachable inner portion, or the like. The odor neutralizing formulation is configured to proactively mitigate undesirable odors prior to evacuation into the toilet. During use, the toilet seat cover is positioned onto a seat of a toilet. The detachable inner portion is detached from the front periphery (107) and allowed to drop into the toilet bowl. Upon contact with water inside the toilet bowl, the odor neutralizing formulation is configured to activate and release an odor neutralizing agent for odor mitigation. The toilet seat cover further comprises a water-resistant membrane (120) coupled to at least one of the top surface (110) and the bottom surface (111) of the outer section (104). The water-resistant membrane is configured to block any undesirable fluids resting on the toilet seat from contact the user’s posterior during use.

[0085] FIG.2 shows a perspective view of the toilet seat cover (200) in accordance with a second illustrated embodiment. The toilet seat cover comprises a center aperture (209) surrounded by an outer section (204). Hingedly coupled to the outer section and configured to rotate through the center aperture is a center section (206) being a detachable inner portion (205) that is configured to rest inside a toilet bowl during use. The outer section comprises a front side (201) and a rear side (202) opposite the front side. The detachable inner portion is configured to rotate along an axis collinear with the front side and the rear side. The center aperture further comprises a front periphery (207) and a rear periphery (208) opposite the front periphery. The detachable inner portion is hingedly coupled to the rear periphery and can be further coupled at or near the front periphery with perforations for easy detachment. Both the outer section and the center section comprise a top surface (210) and a bottom surface (211) opposite the top surface. As shown, the top surface of the outer section is illustrated, which acts as seat portion (203) for a user. The detachable inner portion is partially detached from the outer section and hanging below the bottom surface of said outer section. The toilet seat cover further comprises an odor neutralizing formulation (212) integrated with the outer section. The odor neutralizing formulation may be coupled to the outer section, encapsulated in between layers of the outer section, impregnated within the outer section, or the like. After use of the toilet seat cover, the user can dispose of it inside the toilet, where, upon contact with the water, the odor neutralizing formulation will activate to release any desired benefits, including odor neutralization. Disposed on the bottom surface of the outer section is an adhesive (220) to prevent the toilet seat cover from sliding on a toilet seat. The adhesive may comprise an entire layer extending across the bottom surface, or may bedisposed on particular portions thereof in smaller form factors. The adhesive may comprise pressure sensitive adhesive, such as removable pressure-sensitive adhesive like low-tack acrylic adhesive or silicon-based adhesive.

[0086] FIG.3A-3B show the toilet seat cover (300) in accordance with a third illustrated embodiment. The toilet seat cover comprises a front side (301), a rear side (302) opposite the front side, a top surface (310), and a bottom surface (311) opposite the top surface. The toilet seat cover comprises a plurality of layers (320) such that one of the plurality of layers is disposed at the top surface and another of the plurality of layers is disposed at the bottom surface. The bottom layer comprises a water-soluble layer (321). Examples of the water-soluble layer can include Bagasse, polyethylene, PVA, cellulose fibers. Disposed above the water-soluble layer is a biopolymer layer (322). Examples of the biopolymer can include plant-based starches such as corn starch, and other natural polysaccharides derived from plants. FIG.3A shows the biopolymer layer further comprising the top surface of the toilet seat cover. In FIG.3B, the toilet seat cover further comprises a secondary water-soluble layer (323) disposed on top of the biopolymer layer such that the biopolymer layer is disposed between the water-soluble layer and the secondary water-soluble layer with the water-soluble layer comprising the bottom surface and the secondary water-soluble layer comprising the top surface. In some embodiments, the layer disposed on the bottom surface comprises textured PVA due to its water solubility and tactile and grippy texture for engaging with the toilet seat, and the layer disposed at the top layer comprises non-woven PVA due to its water solubility and fabric-like softness to provide comfort to the user.

[0087] FIG.4A-C show the toilet seat cover (400) in accordance with a fourth illustrated embodiment. The toilet seat cover comprises a top surface (410) and a bottom surface (411) opposite the top surface. The toilet seat cover extends from a front side (401) to a rear side (402) where the front side is configured to be disposed at a front of a toilet seat and the rear side is configured to be disposed as a rear of the toilet seat. The toilet seat cover further comprises an outer section (404) surrounding a center section (406). The outer section comprises a seat portion (403) for a user to sit on. The center section comprises a detachable inner portion (405) configured to detach from the seat portion to expose a center aperture adapted to be positioned above a bowl of a toilet. The center aperture comprises a front periphery (407) disposed closer to the front side and a rear periphery (408) disposed closer to the rear side.

[0088] Integrated with the detachable inner portion (405) is an odor neutralizingformulation (412) configured to neutralize or mitigate foul odors. The odor neutralizing formulation is configured to be activated by water contained inside the toilet bowl when the detachable inner portion is decoupled from the seat portion (403) during use. Integration of the odor neutralizing formulation can be achieved in a myriad of ways as can be appreciated by one having skill in the art. The odor neutralizing formulation may be encapsulated within a water- soluble pouch (420) configured to dissolve upon contact with water. The odor neutralizing formulation may comprise a liquid or a solid state like a powder. The water-soluble pouch can be coupled to the detachable inner portion or encapsulated between layers as shown in FIG.4B. The detachable inner portion is shown comprising a first layer (421) and a second layer (422) with the water-soluble pouch disposed between the first and second layers. The water-soluble pouch is disposed closer to the front periphery (407) in order to improve chances that the water-soluble pouch, and the odor neutralizing formulation encapsulated therein, is fully submerged into water of the toilet bowl. In other embodiments, the detachable inner portion is the water-soluble pouch with the odor neutralizing formulation stored therein. In yet other embodiments, the odor neutralizing formulation is impregnated within the detachable inner portion by means such as spray coating with a binder, soaking in a powder-infused solution, dry pressing the formulation, electrostatic disposition, or other means as can be appreciated by one having skill in the art.

[0089] The odor neutralizing formulation (412) as shown comprises a plurality of agents including an odor absorber agent (423), a disinfecting agent (424), a foaming agent (425), a cleaning agent (426), and a fragrance agent (427) in order to perform various beneficial functions. The odor absorber agent may include sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, or the like. The disinfecting agent may include citric acid, hydrogen peroxide, lactic acid, or the like. The foaming agent may include sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium coco-sulfate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, or the like. The cleaning agent may include tri sodium phosphate, sodium borate, sodium metasilicate, sodium percarbonate, D-limonene, acetic acid, or the like. The fragrance agent may include essential oils such as Levander, eucalyptus, jasmine, germanium, rosemary, and the like.

[0090] In one formulation embodiment comprises 35% wt NaHCOa, 25% wt Na2COa, 15 % wt citric acid, 10% wt sodium lauryl sulfate, 12% wt tri sodium phosphate, and essential oils as desired. In another embodiment, the formulation comprises 46.1% wt citric acid, 33.7% wt NaHCOa, 15% wt Na2CO3, 2.1% sodium lauryl sulfate, 3.1% wt sodium percarbonate, andfragrances as needed potentially comprising 3-6% of the formulation weight.

[0091] FIG.5 shows a perspective view of the toilet seat cover (500) in accordance with a fifth illustrated embodiment. The toilet seat cover comprises an outer section (504) extending from a front side (501) to a rear side (502) opposite the front side to form a front half (526) and a rear half (527). The outer section surrounds a center section (506) comprising a detachable inner portion (505). The detachable inner portion is fixedly coupled to the rear half of the outer section and detachably coupled to the front half. Decoupling the detachable inner portion crates a center aperture (509). The outer section is a seat portion (503) for the user to sit on while using the toilet seat cover. The center aperture comprises a front periphery (507) at the front half and a rear periphery (508) at the rear half wherein the detachable inner portion is hingedly coupled to the rear periphery. As shown, the detachable inner portion is lifted upward above a top surface (510) to expose a bottom surface (511) of the toilet seat cover.

[0092] The toilet seat cover (500) further comprises a plurality of rear seat tabs (520) and a plurality of front seat tabs (523) both configured to attach to a toilet seat or other surface to hold the toilet seat cover into place. The plurality of rear seat tabs is coupled to the rear side (502) at the rear half (527) and comprises a first adhesive tab (521) and a second adhesive tab (522). The plurality of front seat tabs is coupled to the front side (501) and the front half (526), and comprises a third adhesive tab (524) and a fourth adhesive tab (525). Each of the first through fourth adhesive tabs comprises an angle formation to resist movement in both a vertical axis (529) and a horizontal axis (528). The vertical axis is defined as extending from the front side towards the rear side. The horizontal axis is defined as being orthogonal to the vertical axis along the plane of the toilet seat cover. Each of the first through fourth adhesive tabs is askew to both the vertical axis and the horizontal axis. This allows each adhesive tab a horizontal component of resistance and a vertical component of resistance to prevent the toilet seat cover from moving front to back as well as side- to-side.

[0093] FIG.6A-6B show a cover carrying case (600) in accordance with a sixth illustrated embodiment. The cover carrying case comprises a case lid (604) in a closed position. The cover carrying case comprises a body (601) having a body width (602) and a body depth (603). The cover lid is hingedly coupled to the body along the body width. The storage compartment is configured to hold a plurality of rolled toilet seat liners in a cylindrical formation (609) to transport for personal use. An eyelet (608) is coupled to the body to provide an additional means oftransporting the storage compartment.

[0094] FIG.7 shows an elevated view of the cover carrying case (600) with a cover lid in an open position. The cover carrying case comprises a body (601) and the cover lid coupled to the body by a hinge (605). The hinge may comprise a living hinge. The body comprises a body width (602) with the lid coupled along the body width. Disposed within the body is a plurality of elongated chambers (606) arranged in parallel formation along the body width. Between each pair of the plurality of elongated chambers is a barrier (607) for dividing each of the plurality of elongated chambers. The plurality of elongated chambers is configured to hold a plurality of toilet seat liners by rolling each of the plurality of toilet seat liners and nesting each within one of the plurality of elongated chambers. The storage compartment allows for a compact means of transporting the plurality of toilet seat liners for personal use while on the go. The lid comprises lid support members (609) for providing rigidity to the lid while reducing material. An eyelet (608) is disposed on a side of the body.

[0095] FIG. 8A-8B show the cover carrying case (600) according to the sixth illustrated embodiment. The cover carrying case comprises a cover lid (604) hingedly coupled to a body (601). The body comprises a body width (602) and a body depth (603). In some embodiments, the body width is at least four times the body depth. A hinge (605) is disposed between the lid and body. The lid may comprise a living hinge between the lid and body or may comprise a separate and distinct structure. Disposed within the body is a plurality of elongated chambers (606) aligned serially along the body width. Each of the plurality of elongated chambers is characterized as comprising a cylindrical hollow volume in order to receive a rolled toilet seat liner.

[0096] FIG.9 shows a toilet seat cover (700) and an individualized disposable sheath. The toilet seat cover comprises a rolled configuration characterized as being a relative cylindrical shape in order to fit compactly within the cover carrying case (600). Conventional toilet seat covers are generally flat or nearly flat where area is maximized in order to provide room for stacking conventional toilet seat covers on top of one another. The flat configuration has been preferred when toilet seat covers are being provided by a business and storage within a bathroom stall is a priority. However, for purposes of personal transportation of the toilet seat cover, a more compact form allows for easier carrying by a purse, pocket, or keys. In some embodiments, the rolled toilet seat covers may each be individually packaged within an individualized disposable wrapper (720). The disposable wrapper may be shrink-wrapped in order to conserve space. In some embodiments,the material of the disposable wrappers may comprise a water-soluble material in order to dissolve inside a toilet bowl. In some embodiments, the disposable wrapper may comprise an odor neutralizing formulation (712) integrated within the disposable wrapper. The odor neutralizing formulation may be disposed within a package that is coupled to an interior or exterior of the disposable wrapper while being independent from the toilet seat cover. Alternatively, the odor neutralizing formulation may be disposed within and decoupled from the disposable wrapper while being independent from the toilet seat cover. Alternatively, the odor neutralizing formulation may be impregnated within the material of the disposable wrapper.

[0097] When a user removes the toilet seat cover (700) from the disposable wrapper, they can simply put the wrapper into the toilet bowl which will dissolve and release any odor neutralizing formulation (712) integrated therewith.

[0098] FIG.10 shows a plurality of toilet seat covers (700) in a rolled configuration disposed within the cover carrying case (600) according to the sixth illustrated embodiment. Each of the rolled toilet seat liners is disposed within one of the plurality of elongated chambers (606). The plurality of toilet seat covers disposed within the cover carrying case forms a toilet seat cover carrying system.INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

[0099] The claimed invention is applicable toilet seat cover commonly used at public settings.Feature List

[0100] toilet seat cover (100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 700)

[0101] front side (101; 201; 301; 401; 501)

[0102] rear side (102; 202; 302; 402; 502)

[0103] seat portion (103; 203; 403; 503)

[0104] outer section (104; 204; 404; 504)

[0105] detachable inner portion (105; 205; 405; 505)

[0106] center section (106; 206; 406; 506)

[0107] front periphery (107; 207; 407; 507)

[0108] rear periphery (108; 208; 408; 508)

[0109] center aperture (109; 209; 509)

[0110] top surface (110; 210; 310; 410; 510)

[0111] bottom surface (111; 211; 311; 411; 511)

[0112] odor neutralizing formulation (112; 212; 312; 412; 712)

[0113] water-resistant membrane (120)

[0114] adhesive (220)

[0115] plurality of layers (320)

[0116] water-soluble layer (321)

[0117] biopolymer layer (322)

[0118] secondary water-soluble layer (323)

[0119] water-soluble pouch (420)

[0120] first layer (421)

[0121] second layer (422)

[0122] odor absorber agent (423)

[0123] disinfecting agent (424)

[0124] foaming agent (425)

[0125] cleaning agent (426)

[0126] fragrance agent (427)

[0127] plurality of rear seat tabs (520)

[0128] first adhesive tab (521)

[0129] second adhesive tab (522)

[0130] plurality of front seat tabs (523)

[0131] third adhesive tab (524)

[0132] fourth adhesive tab (525)

[0133] front half (526)

[0134] rear half (527)

[0135] horizontal axis (528)

[0136] vertical axis (529)

[0137] cover carrying case (600)

[0138] body (601)

[0139] body width (602)

[0140] body depth (603)

[0141] case lid (604)

[0142] hinge (605)

[0143] plurality of elongated chambers (606)

[0144] barrier (607)

[0145] eyelet (608)

[0146] lid support member (609)

[0147] cylindrical formation (710)

[0148] individualized disposable wrapper (720)

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A toilet seat cover, comprising: a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, the bottom surface configured to contact a toilet seat; an outer section extending from a front side to a rear side opposite the front side, wherein the outer section comprises a seat portion at the top surface of the outer section; a center aperture surrounded by the outer section, the center aperture comprising a front periphery and a rear periphery opposite the front periphery; a center section disposed within the center aperture, the center section comprising a detachable inner portion hingedly coupled to the outer section at the rear periphery, wherein the detachable inner portion is configured to detach from the front periphery and pivot downwards away from top surface of the outer section; and an odor neutralizing formulation integrated with the detachable inner portion.

2. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, wherein the odor neutralizing formulation is coupled to the detachable inner portion.

3. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, wherein the odor neutralizing agent is impregnated in the detachable inner portion.

4. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, wherein the odor neutralizing agent is encapsulated within a water-soluble pouch.

5. The toilet seat cover of claim 4, wherein the water-soluble pouch is coupled to the detachable inner portion.

6. The toilet seat cover of claim 4, wherein the water-soluble pouch is disposed inside thedetachable inner portion.

7. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, further comprising a water-resistant membrane coupled to at least one of the top surface or the bottom surface at the outer section, the water-resistant membrane configured to prevent moisture from transferring through the seat portion.

8. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, further comprising an adhesive disposed on the bottom surface of the outer section.

9. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, wherein at least one of the outer section and the center section comprises a plurality of layers.

10. The toilet seat cover of claim 9, the plurality of layers further comprising a biopolymer layer disposed on top of a water-soluble layer.

11. The toilet seat cover of claim 10, wherein the biopolymer layer comprises the top surface and the water-soluble layer comprises the bottom surface.

12. The toilet seat cover of claim 10, wherein the biopolymer layer further comprises natural polysaccharides derived from plant.

13. The toilet seat cover of claim 10, wherein the biopolymer layer further comprises playbased starches.

14. The toilet seat cover of claim 10, further comprising a secondary water-soluble layer disposed above the biopolymer layer, wherein the biopolymer layer is disposed between the water-soluble layer and the secondary water-soluble layer.

15. The toilet seat cover of claim 9, the plurality of layers further comprising a first layer comprising the top surface and a bottom layer comprising the bottom surface, wherein the first layer comprises a non-woven polyvinyl alcohol and the second layer comprises a patternedpolyvinyl alcohol.

16. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, the odor neutralizing agent further comprising an odor absorber agent.

17. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, the odor neutralizing agent further comprising a disinfecting agent.

18. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, the odor neutralizing agent further comprising a foaming agent.

19. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, the odor neutralizing agent further comprising a cleaning agent.

20. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, the odor neutralizing agent further comprising a fragrance agent.

21. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, the odor neutralizing agent further comprising one or more odor absorber agents, one or more disinfecting agents, one or more foaming agents, one or more cleaning agents, and one or more fragrance agents.

22. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, wherein at least one of the outer section and the center section comprises bagasse fibers.

23. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, wherein the odor neutralizing formulation is further integrated with the outer section.

24. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of front seat tabs extending from the front side, and a plurality of rear seat tabs extending from the rear side.

25. The toilet seat cover of claim 24, wherein the plurality of front seat tabs and the plurality of rear seat tabs each comprises an adhesive.

26. The toilet seat cover of claim 24, the toilet seat cover further comprising a first half disposed at the front side and a second half disposed at the rear side, wherein the plurality offront seat tabs is disposed entirely within the first half and the plurality of rear seat tabs is disposed entirely within the second half.

27. The toilet seat cover of claim 24, further comprising a vertical axis extending from the front side to the rear side, and a horizontal axis orthogonal to the vertical axis, wherein each of the plurality of front seat tabs and the plurality of rear seat tabs resists movement in both the horizontal axis and the vertical axis.

28. The toilet seat cover of claim 24, wherein each of the plurality of front seat tabs and the plurality of rear seat tabs extends outwards away from the center aperture.

29. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, further comprising a cover carrying case, comprising: a body having a body width and a body depth orthogonal to the body width; a case lid hingedly coupled to the body width; a plurality of elongated chambers disposed within the body; and a barrier dividing the plurality of elongated chambers; wherein the toilet seat cover is disposed within one of the plurality of elongated chambers.

30. The toilet seat cover of claim 29, wherein the plurality of elongated chambers comprises a parallel relationship with each other.

31. The toilet seat cover of claim 29, wherein the toilet seat cover comprises a cylindrical formation.

32. The toilet seat cover of claim 29, wherein the plurality of elongated chambers comprises a single row extending serially along the body width.

33. The toilet seat cover of claim 29, further comprising an eyelet disposed on the body.

34. The toilet seat cover of claim 29, wherein the body width is at least four times greaterthan the body depth.

35. The toilet seat cover of claim 1, further comprising an individualized disposable sheath, wherein the toilet seat cover comprises a cylindrical formation.

36. A cover carrying case for storing toilet seat covers, comprising: a body having a body width and a body depth orthogonal to the body width; a case lid hingedly coupled to the body width; a plurality of elongated chambers disposed within the body; and a barrier dividing the plurality of elongated chambers; wherein the toilet seat cover is disposed within one of the plurality of elongated chambers.

37. The cover carrying case of claim 36, wherein the plurality of elongated chambers comprises a parallel relationship with each other.

38. The cover carrying case of claim 36, wherein each of the plurality of elongated chambers comprises a toilet seat cover.

39. The cover carrying case of claim 28, wherein each of the toilet seat covers comprises a cylindrical formation.

40. The cover carrying case of claim 36, wherein the plurality of elongated chambers comprises a single row extending serially along the body width.

41. The cover carrying case of claim 36, further comprising an eyelet disposed on the body.

42. The cover carrying case of claim 36, wherein the body width is at least four times greater than the body depth.

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