Toilet storage system and method of use

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional bathroom storage systems are often large and inefficient in space usage, occupying valuable bathroom space.

Innovation Solution

A bathroom storage system designed to securely attach to the toilet base with a contoured body that can slide or use fastening means, potentially incorporating shelves, to minimize space usage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If conventional cabinets are used for bathroom storage, then storage capacity is provided, but valuable bathroom space is occupied

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage capacityVSAvoidbathroom space occupation
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The storage system is merged with the toilet structure by attaching the storage container to the toilet base, combining two functions (toilet and storage) into a single integrated unit, thereby providing storage capacity without occupying additional bathroom floor space

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The storage solution transitions from occupying horizontal bathroom floor space to utilizing vertical space above the toilet base, effectively moving the storage function to another dimensional plane where it does not interfere with bathroom circulation space

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Area of stationary object

If storage systems are designed to be compact to save space, then bathroom space occupation is reduced, but attachment security to toilet base may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebathroom space occupationVSAvoidattachment security
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment system is segmented into multiple independent fastening points distributed around the container base and toilet base, where each fastening point provides individual securing force, collectively ensuring reliable attachment while maintaining a compact overall structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The fastening mechanism concentrates attachment force at specific localized points (fastening points) on the toilet base and container, providing strong secure attachment in these critical locations while keeping the rest of the structure compact and space-efficient

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS11612281B1Toilet storage system and method of use
Publication Date: 2023.03.28 SEIFMAN WHITNEY CAROLINE
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AI summary

A bathroom storage system comprising of a contoured body configured to receive the base of a toilet, to conveniently organize and store items within the bathroom without taking up excess space.