US20180255985A1

US20180255985A1 - Portable Toilet System

Info

Publication number: US20180255985A1
Application number: US15/452,015
Authority: US
Inventors: Richard Critz
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-03-07
Filing date: 2017-03-07
Publication date: 2018-09-13

Abstract

A portable toilet system includes a portable toilet that has a stand, a seat that is coupled to the stand and a container that is coupled to the seat. The seat is sat upon thereby facilitating the container to capture waste. A platform unit is provided and the platform unit is positioned on a support surface. The portable toilet is positioned on the platform unit. A rolling unit is provided and the rolling unit is coupled to the platform unit. Moreover, the rolling unit selectively rolls along the support surface. The rolling unit is selectively positioned in a raised position having the platform unit being spaced from the support surface. The rolling unit is selectively positioned in a lowered position having the platform unit resting on the support surface.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(1) Field of the Invention

(2) Description of Related Art including Information Disclosed under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98

The disclosure and prior art relates to toilet devices and more particularly pertains to a new toilet device for facilitating a disabled user to access a toilet without assistance.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a portable toilet that has a stand, a seat that is coupled to the stand and a container that is coupled to the seat. The seat is sat upon thereby facilitating the container to capture waste. A platform unit is provided and the platform unit is positioned on a support surface. The portable toilet is positioned on the platform unit. A rolling unit is provided and the rolling unit is coupled to the platform unit. Moreover, the rolling unit selectively rolls along the support surface. The rolling unit is selectively positioned in a raised position having the platform unit being spaced from the support surface. The rolling unit is selectively positioned in a lowered position having the platform unit resting on the support surface.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a portable toilet system according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a right side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a back view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 5 thereof, a new toilet device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.
As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 5, the portable toilet system 10 generally comprises a portable toilet 12 that has a stand 14, a seat 16 and a container 18 that is coupled to the seat 16. The seat 16 is sat upon thereby facilitating the container 18 to capture waste. The portable toilet 12 may be a portable toilet 12 of any conventional design. Additionally, the portable toilet 12 may be a hospital grade portable toilet and the portable toilet 12 may be employed by a physically disabled user.
A platform unit 20 is provided and the platform is positioned on a support surface 21. The support surface 21 may be a floor or the like and the portable toilet 12 is positioned on the platform unit 20. The platform unit 20 comprises a panel 22 has a top surface 24, a bottom surface 26 and a peripheral edge 28 extending therebetween. The peripheral edge 28 has a first lateral side 30, a second lateral side 32, a front side 34 and a rear side 36. The portable toilet 12 is positioned on the top surface 24 and the bottom surface 26 selectively rests on the support surface 21. The top surface 24 is textured to enhance traction when the panel 22 is mounted.
A first wall 38 is coupled to and extends upwardly from the top surface 24 of the panel 22. The first wall 38 is coextensive with the first lateral side 30 of the panel 22 and the first wall 38 has an upper edge 40 and an inwardly facing surface 42. A second wall 44 is coupled to and extends upwardly from the top surface 24 of the panel 22. The second wall 44 is coextensive with the second lateral side 32 of the panel 22 and the second wall 44 has an upper edge 46 and an inwardly facing surface 48.
A third wall 50 is coupled to and extends upwardly from the top surface 24 of the panel 22. The third wall 50 is coextensive with the rear side 36 of the panel 22 and the third wall 50 has a rearwardly facing surface 52. A plurality of first supports 54 is provided and each of the first supports 54 is coupled to and extends upwardly from the upper edge of the first wall 38. Each of the first supports 54 has a distal end 56 with respect to the first wall 38.
A first handle 58 is coupled to the distal end 56 corresponding to each of the first supports 54. The first handle 58 is gripped when the portable toilet 12 is mounted and the first handle 58 extends forwardly beyond the first wall 38. A first pad 60 is coupled around the first handle 58 and the first pad 60 is comprised of a resiliently compressible material. In this way the first pad 60 enhances grip 78 ping the first handle 58.
A plurality of second supports 62 is provided and each of the second supports 62 is coupled to and extends upwardly from the upper edge of the second wall 44. Each of the second supports 62 has a distal end 64 with respect to the second wall 44. A second handle 66 is coupled to the distal end 64 corresponding to each of the second supports 62. The second handle 66 is gripped when the portable toilet 12 is mounted and the second handle 66 extends forwardly beyond the second wall 44. A second pad 68 is coupled around the second handle 66 and the second pad 68 is comprised of a resiliently compressible material. In this way the second pad 68 enhances gripping the second handle 66.
A first leg 70 extends forwardly from the front side 34 of the panel 22 and the first leg 70 has a distal end 72 with respect to the panel 22. A second leg 74 extends forwardly from the front side 34 of the panel 22 and the second leg 74 has a distal end 76 with respect to the panel 22. A grip 78 is coupled to the rearwardly facing surface 52 of the third wall 50. The grip 78 is selectively manipulated thereby facilitating the platform unit 20 to be urged on the support surface 21.
A first light emitter 80 is coupled to the platform unit 20 and the first light emitter 80 selectively illuminates the platform unit 20. The first light emitter 80 is positioned to the inwardly facing surface 42 of the first wall 38. A second light emitter 82 is coupled to the platform unit 20 and the second light emitter 82 selectively illuminates the platform unit 20. The second light emitter 82 is positioned on the inwardly facing surface 48 of the second wall 44. Each of the first 80 and second 82 light emitters facilitates the portable toilet 12 to be mounted in a darkened environment. Additionally, each of the first 80 and second 82 light emitters may be an LED or the like. Moreover, each of the first 80 and second 82 light emitters may have self contained batteries.
A rolling unit 84 is provided and the rolling unit 84 is coupled to the platform unit 20 to roll along the support surface 21. The rolling unit 84 is selectively positioned in a raised position having the platform unit 20 being configured to be spaced from the support surface 21. In this way the platform unit 20 is positioned at a selected location on the support surface 21. The rolling unit 84 is selectively positioned in a lowered position having the platform unit 20 resting on the support surface 21. In this way the platform unit 20 is retained at the selected location on the support surface 21.
The rolling unit 84 comprises a pair of first rollers 86 and each of the first rollers 86 is coupled to the distal end 72,76 corresponding to an associated one of the first leg 70 and the second leg 74. Each of the first rollers 86 rolls along the support surface 21. Moreover, each of the first rollers 86 may be an offset caster such that each of said first rollers 86 is aligned with the bottom surface 26 of the panel 22.
An actuator 88 is coupled to the rearwardly facing surface 52 of the third wall 50. The actuator 88 may be a hydraulic piston or the like. Additionally, the actuator 88 may have a lifting capacity ranging between 180.0 kg and 225.0 kg. A member 90 is movably coupled to the rearwardly facing surface 52 of the third wall 50 and the member 90 has a downwardly facing surface 92. The member 90 is horizontally oriented and the member 90 is coupled to the actuator 88. Moreover, the actuator 88 selectively urges the member 90 upwardly and downwardly along the third wall 50 and the member 90 is aligned with the panel 22. A pedal 94 is hingedly coupled to the actuator 88 and the pedal 94 is selectively manipulated. The actuator 88 urges the member 90 downwardly along the third wall 50 when the pedal 94 is manipulated.
A pair of second rollers 96 is provided and each of the second rollers 96 is coupled to the downwardly facing surface 92 of the member 90. Each of the second rollers 96 engages the support surface 21 when the pedal 94 is manipulated thereby facilitating the platform unit 20 to be rolled along the support surface 21. Each of the second rollers 96 is spaced from the support surface 21 when the member 90 is urged upwardly. In this way the platform unit 20 rests on the support surface 21.
In use, the pedal 94 is manipulated thereby facilitating the actuator 88 to lift the panel 22 upwardly from the support surface 21. The platform unit 20 is subsequently positioned adjacent to a bed or other location to facilitate the physically disabled user to access the portable toilet 12 without assistance. The pedal 94 is manipulated to facilitate the actuator 88 to lower the panel 22 onto the support surface 21.
Each of the first 58 and second 66 handles is gripped and panel 22 is mounted when the panel 22 is resting on the support surface 21. The portable toilet 12 is mounted and the portable toilet 12 is employed for the purposes of defecation and urination. Each of the first 80 and second 82 light emitters is selectively turned on to illuminate the panel 22 at night. The container 18 is periodically removed from the portable toilet 12 and emptied.
With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, system and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.

Claims

1. A portable toilet system comprising:

a portable toilet having a stand, a seat being coupled to said stand and a container being coupled to said seat, said seat being configured to be sat upon thereby facilitating said container to capture waste;

a platform unit being configured to be positioned on a support surface, said portable toilet being positioned on said platform unit; and

a rolling unit being coupled to said platform unit wherein said rolling unit is configured to roll along the support surface, said rolling unit being selectively positioned in a raised position wherein said platform unit is configured to be spaced from the support surface, said rolling unit being selectively positioned in a lowered position wherein said platform unit is configured to rest on the support surface.

2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising said platform unit comprises a panel having a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral edge extending therebetween, said peripheral edge having a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a front side and a rear side, said portable toilet being positioned on said top surface, said bottom surface being configured to rest on the support surface, said top surface being textured wherein said top surface is configured to enhance traction when said panel is mounted.

3. The system according to claim 2, further comprising a first wall being coupled to and extending upwardly from said top surface of said panel, said first wall being coextensive with said first lateral side of said panel, said first wall having an upper edge and an inwardly facing surface.

4. The system according to claim 3, further comprising a second wall being coupled to and extending upwardly from said top surface of said panel, said second wall being coextensive with said second lateral side of said panel, said second wall having an upper edge and an inwardly facing surface.

5. The system according to claim 4, further comprising a third wall being coupled to and extending upwardly from said top surface of said panel, said third wall being coextensive with said rear side of said panel, said third wall having a rearwardly facing surface.

6. The system according to claim 4, further comprising:

a plurality of first supports, each of said first supports being coupled to and extending upwardly from said upper edge of said first wall, each of said first supports having a distal end with respect to said first wall; and

a first handle being coupled to said distal end corresponding to each of said first supports wherein said first handle is configured to be gripped when said portable toilet is mounted, said first handle extending forwardly beyond said first wall.

7. The system according to claim 6, further comprising:

a plurality of second supports, each of said second supports being coupled to and extending upwardly from said upper edge of said second wall, each of said second supports having a distal end with respect to said second wall; and

a second handle being coupled to said distal end corresponding to each of said second supports wherein said second handle is configured to be gripped when said portable toilet is mounted, said second handle extending forwardly beyond said second wall.

8. The system according to claim 2, further comprising:

a first leg extending forwardly from said front side of said panel, said first leg having a distal end with respect to said panel; and

a second leg extending forwardly from said front side of said panel, said second leg having a distal end with respect to said panel.

9. The system according to claim 5, further comprising a grip being coupled to said rearwardly facing surface of said third wall wherein said grip is configured to be manipulated thereby facilitating said platform unit to be urged on the support surface.

10. The system according to claim 4, further comprising a first light emitter being coupled to said platform unit wherein said first light emitter is configured to selectively illuminate said platform unit, said first light emitter being positioned to said inwardly facing surface of said first wall.

11. The system according to claim 10, further comprising a second light emitter being coupled to said platform unit wherein said second light emitter is configured to selectively illuminate said platform unit, said second light emitter being positioned on said inwardly facing surface of said second wall.

12. The system according to claim 8, further comprising said rolling unit comprises a pair of first rollers, each of said first rollers being coupled to said distal end corresponding to an associated one of said first leg and said second leg, each of said first rollers being configured to roll along the support surface.

13. The system according to claim 5, further comprising an actuator being coupled to said rearwardly facing surface of said third wall.

14. The system according to claim 13, further comprising a member being movably coupled to said rearwardly facing surface of said third wall, said member having a downwardly facing surface, said member being horizontally oriented, said member being coupled to said actuator such that said actuator selectively urges said member upwardly and downwardly along said third wall, said member being aligned with said platform.

15. The system according to claim 14, further comprising a pedal being hingedly coupled to said actuator wherein said pedal is configured to be manipulated, said actuator urging said member downwardly along said third wall when said pedal is manipulated.

16. The system according to claim 15, further comprising a pair of second rollers, each of said second rollers being coupled to said downwardly facing surface of said member, each of said second rollers being configured to engage the support surface when said pedal is manipulated thereby facilitating said platform unit to be rolled along the support surface, each of said second rollers being spaced from the support surface when said member is urged upwardly wherein said platform unit is configured to rest on the support surface.

17. A portable toilet system comprising:

a platform unit being configured to be positioned on a support surface, said portable toilet being positioned on said platform unit, said platform unit comprising:

a panel having a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral edge extending therebetween, said peripheral edge having a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a front side and a rear side, said portable toilet being positioned on said top surface, said bottom surface being configured to rest on the support surface, said top surface being textured wherein said top surface is configured to enhance traction when said panel is mounted; and

a first wall being coupled to and extending upwardly from said top surface of said panel, said first wall being coextensive with said first lateral side of said panel, said first wall having an upper edge and an inwardly facing surface,

a second wall being coupled to and extending upwardly from said top surface of said panel, said second wall being coextensive with said second lateral side of said panel, said second wall having an upper edge and an inwardly facing surface,

a third wall being coupled to and extending upwardly from said top surface of said panel, said third wall being coextensive with said rear side of said panel, said third wall having a rearwardly facing surface,

a plurality of first supports, each of said first supports being coupled to and extending upwardly from said upper edge of said first wall, each of said first supports having a distal end with respect to said first wall,

a first handle being coupled to said distal end corresponding to each of said first supports wherein said first handle is configured to be gripped when said portable toilet is mounted, said first handle extending forwardly beyond said first wall,

a plurality of second supports, each of said second supports being coupled to and extending upwardly from said upper edge of said second wall, each of said second supports having a distal end with respect to said second wall,

a second handle being coupled to said distal end corresponding to each of said second supports wherein said second handle is configured to be gripped when said portable toilet is mounted, said second handle extending forwardly beyond said second wall,

a first leg extending forwardly from said front side of said panel, said first leg having a distal end with respect to said panel,

a second leg extending forwardly from said front side of said panel, said second leg having a distal end with respect to said panel, and

a grip being coupled to said rearwardly facing surface of said third wall wherein said grip is configured to be manipulated thereby facilitating said platform unit to be urged on the support surface;

a first light emitter being coupled to said platform unit wherein said first light emitter is configured to selectively illuminate said platform unit, said first light emitter being positioned to said inwardly facing surface of said first wall;

a second light emitter being coupled to said platform unit wherein said second light emitter is configured to selectively illuminate said platform unit, said second light emitter being positioned on said inwardly facing surface of said second wall; and

a rolling unit being coupled to said platform unit wherein said rolling unit is configured to roll along the support surface, said rolling unit being selectively positioned in a raised position wherein said platform unit is configured to be spaced from the support surface, said rolling unit being selectively positioned in a lowered position wherein said platform unit is configured to rest on the support surface, said rolling unit comprising:

a pair of first rollers, each of said first rollers being coupled to said distal end corresponding to an associated one of said first leg and said second leg, each of said first rollers being configured to roll along the support surface,

an actuator being coupled to said rearwardly facing surface of said third wall,

a member being movably coupled to said rearwardly facing surface of said third wall, said member having a downwardly facing surface, said member being horizontally oriented, said member being coupled to said actuator such that said actuator selectively urges said member upwardly and downwardly along said third wall, said member being aligned with said platform,

a pedal being hingedly coupled to said actuator wherein said pedal is configured to be manipulated, said actuator urging said member downwardly along said third wall when said pedal is manipulated, and

a pair of second rollers, each of said second rollers being coupled to said downwardly facing surface of said member, each of said second rollers being configured to engage the support surface when said pedal is manipulated thereby facilitating said platform unit to be rolled along the support surface, each of said second rollers being spaced from the support surface when said member is urged upwardly wherein said platform unit is configured to rest on the support surface.