Toilet ventilation system
US5724682A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K13/307
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A toilet seat defining an inner duct and including a plurality of ventilation apertures in fluid communication with the inner duct. The seat includes first and second generally co-axially aligned pivot members that are integrally formed with the back end of the toilet seat and extend laterally outward from opposite sides of the seat. The pivot members define axial openings in fluid communication with the inner duct. Left and right bracket members define pivot holes through which the first and second pivot members extend to pivotally mount the toilet seat on the toilet bowl. A removable plug is inserted within the axial opening of the first pivot member. A ventilation conduit provides fluid communication between the axial opening of the second pivot member and a source of vacuum. A swivel structure provides a generally fluid tight connection between the ventilation conduit and the second pivot member and is constructed and arranged to allow the toilet seat to pivot with respect to the ventilation conduit.
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