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Sanitary cleansing spraying device for use in toilets

US4304016A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1979
Grant dateDec 8, 1981
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Expiry dateNov 19, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03D9/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sanitary cleansing spraying device for use in toilets which includes a retractable spray nozzle connected through a control valve with a heated water reservoir which is in turn connected with a submerged water pump in the flushing water tank. The control valve and the spray nozzle are connected with a flushing lever so that the control valve is opened and the spray nozzle is moved to a spray position. The spray nozzle has two spray positions and in one of the two positions water is sprayed with a lower pressure than in the other position so that the device can be used as a bidet.

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