Toilet ventilation system
US8434170B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K13/307
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A toilet ventilation system for removing unpleasant odors from a toilet efficiently. The toilet ventilation system has a manifold with an inlet that rests on an upper surface adjacent to the toilet bowl. The manifold has an outlet that is in communication with the inlet and the manifold has protrusions that extend from its sides. The protrusions are on cantilevered tabs. The toilet seat has hinges that have mounting portions being spaced apart and including mortices facing inward. The protrusions are designed to snap fit into the mortices and the tabs may be bent inwardly for easy removal of the manifold for cleaning. A fan is connected to the manifold to draw air through the inlet out of the manifold and exhaust the air to a remote location from the toilet and outside of the room where the toilet is located.
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