GB2361941A - Laminated bamboo toilet seat and lid - Google Patents
Laminated bamboo toilet seat and lid Download PDFInfo
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- GB2361941A GB2361941A GB0010777A GB0010777A GB2361941A GB 2361941 A GB2361941 A GB 2361941A GB 0010777 A GB0010777 A GB 0010777A GB 0010777 A GB0010777 A GB 0010777A GB 2361941 A GB2361941 A GB 2361941A
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- 235000017166 Bambusa arundinacea Nutrition 0.000 title claims abstract description 74
- 235000017491 Bambusa tulda Nutrition 0.000 title claims abstract description 74
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
- A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B9/00—Layered products comprising a layer of a particular substance not covered by groups B32B11/00 - B32B29/00
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- B32B1/00—Layered products having a non-planar shape
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
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- B32B21/00—Layered products comprising a layer of wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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- B32B9/04—Layered products comprising a layer of a particular substance not covered by groups B32B11/00 - B32B29/00 comprising such particular substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
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- B32B2307/56—Damping, energy absorption
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Abstract
A toilet seat (20) and a toilet seat lid are made of a laminated bamboo body (21) composed of a plurality of bamboo plates. The bamboo plates are made of a bamboo stem consisting of bamboo fibers in such a way that the bamboo fibers are different in density in the outer portion and the inner portion of the bamboo stem.
Description
2361941 BAMBOO TOILET SEAT AND TOILET SEAT LID
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a toilet seat and a toilet seat lid, and more particularly to a toilet seat- and a toilet seat lid, which are made of bamboo stems to enhance the structural strength and the appearance of the toilet seat and the toilet seat lid.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The conventional toilet seat lid and toilet seat are generally made of a plastic material and are provided with a bright and smooth surface. In spite of the conventional toilet seat lid and toilet seat being of various colors, they appear rather monotonous at best. The conventional plastic toilet seat is cold in winter and is therefore uncomfortable to sit on. In addition, the conventional plastic toilet seat lid and toilet seat are not structurally strong and are thus susceptible to damage.
1 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a toilet seat lid and a toilet seat, which are made of a bamboo board to prolong the service life span of the toilet seat lid and the toilet seat.
It is another objective of the present invention to provide a toilet seat lid and a toilet seat, which are made of bamboo to enhance their esthetic effects.
It is still another objective of the present invention to provide a toilet seat which is made of bamboo to have a soothing effect in winter or summer.
In keeping with the principle of the present invention, the foregoing objectives of the present invention are attained by the toilet seat lid and the toilet seat, which are made of bamboo stems consisting of bamboo fibers in such a way that the bamboo fibers are arranged differently in terms of density in the outer part of the stem and the inner part of the stem, thereby resulting in an appealing appearance or feel of the surfaces of the toilet seat lid and the toilet seat.
The features and the advantages of the present invention will be more readily understood upon a thoughtful deliberation of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a toilet seat lid of a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
2 FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a toilet seat of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 shows a schematic process flow of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4A shows a perspective view of a blank of the toilet seat lid of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4B shows a perspective view of a blank of the toilet seat of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a toilet seat lid of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a toilet seat of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 shows a schematic process flow of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8A shows a perspective view of a blank of the toilet seat lid of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8B shows a perspective view of a blank of the toilet seat of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
As shown in FIGS. 1-6, two toilet seat lids 10 and 40 of the first and the second preferred embodiments of the present invention are formed of oval lid bodies I I and 41 of bamboo stems and are provided at one end thereof with a straight side 12, 42. The lid body 11(41) is provided along the outer edge thereof with an inverted angular edge portion 13(43). The straight side 12 (42) is provided at a predetermined position thereof with a pivoting hole 14(44) by which the straight side 12(42) is fastened pivotally by a pivot (not shown in the drawings) with the toilet seat 20 (50). The toilet seat lid 10 (40) is provided in the outer surface with a plurality of bamboo fiber grains 15,16,17(45,46,47), which are dit"ferent in density or orientation from one another.
The two toilet seats 20 and 50 of the first and the second preferred embodiments of the present invention are formed of oval seat bodies 21 and 5 1, which are made of bamboo stems and are respectively corresponding in shape to the toilet seat lids 10 and 40. The oval seat body 21 (5 1) is provided at one end thereof with a straight side 22 (52), and in the center thereof with a through hole 23(53) corresponding to the top opening of a toilet bowl. The seat body 21 (5 1) is provided along the outer edge thereof with an inverted angular edge portion 24 (25). Similarly, the through hole 23 (53) is provided along the outer edge thereof with an inverted angular edge portion 54 (55). The straight side 22 (52) is provided with two pivoting holes 26 (56) for pivoting the seat body 21 (5 1) with the toilet seat lid 10 (40) by two pivots (not shown in the drawings). The toilet seat 20 (50) is provided in the outer surface with a plurality of bamboo fiber grains 27, 28,29 (57, 58, 59), which are different in density or orientation from one another.
The bamboo toilet seat lid 10 (40) and the bamboo toilet seat 20 4 (50) of the present invention are provided with an elastic pad 30 capable of absorbing shock. The pad 30 is intended to prevent the impact noise which is apt to bring about at the time when the toilet seat 20 (50) is impacted on by the toilet seat lid 10 (40).
The processes for making the bamboo toilet seat lids 10 and 40, and the bamboo toilet seats 20 and 50 of the present invention are described hereinafter.
As illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 7, a bamboo stem I of a predetermined length is sliced along the longitudinal direction of the bamboo stem I into a plurality of stem strips 2, with each containing the inner portion " a " of the bamboo stem and the outer portion " b " of the bamboo stem. The outer portion " b " is greater in fiber density and rigidity than the inner portion " a Each of the stem strips 2 is slightly arcuate in its cross. The arcuate portions of each stem strip 2 are trimmed off, thereby resulting in the transformation of the stem strip 2 into a unit body 3 having a rectangular cross section. The unity bodies 3 are then cooked for two hours in an airtight vessel containing hydrogen peroxide, so as to soften the bamboo fibers of the unit bodies 3 for enhancing the toughness of the unit bodies 3. The unit bodies 3 are removed from the vessel and are then dried by baking. Thereafter, the unit bodies 3 are polished to become bamboo plates 4, which are coated by two rollers on both upper and lower surfaces thereof with an adhesive layer 5. A laminated bamboo body 6 is formed of a plurality of the bamboo plates 4 and 4'. The laminated bamboo body 6 has a predetermined thickness. The laminated bamboo body 6 is used to make a toilet seat lid semifinished product 8, as shown in FIG. 4A, and a toilet seat semifinished product 9, as shown in FIG. 4B. the toilet seat lid semifinished product 8 is provided in one end thereof with a straight side, and along the outer edge thereof with an inverted angular edge portion. The toilet seat semifinished product 9 is provided in the center with a through hole, and in one end with a straight side. The toilet seat semifinished product and the through hole are provided in the periphery thereof with an inverted angular edge portion.
The semifinished products 8 and 9 are so polished that they have a smooth surface before they are provided with a color coating or a waterproof coating. Finally, the semifinished products 8 and 9 are provided with the elastic pad 30 before they are pivoted together.
The formation of the laminated bamboo body 6 by a plurality of the bamboo plates 4 and 4' is attained by various ways. As shown in FIG. 3, the laminated bamboo body 6 has a thickness " h " corresponding to the thickness " w " of the toilet seat lid 10 and the toilet seat 20, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B. The laminated bamboo body 6 is made by building up in layers, as shown in FIG. 3. The top layer is composed of a predetermined number of the bamboo plates 4, which are arranged side by side such that the inner portion " a " of each bamboo plate 4 faces downward, and that the outer portion " b " of each bamboo plate 4 faces upward. The second layer, which is next to the top layer, is composed of a predetermined number of the bamboo plates 4', which are arranged side by side such that the outer portion " b' " of each bamboo plate 4' is superimposed by the inner portion " a " of the bamboo plate 4 of the top layer. As a result, the structural strength of the toilet seat lid 10 or the toilet seat 20 is greatly enhanced, thanks to the laminated bamboo body 6.
The laminated bamboo body 6 of the present invention is formed by another method which is illustrated in FIG. 7. The laminated bamboo body 6 is formed of a predetermined number of the bamboo plates 4, which are stacked together such that the inner portion " a of one bamboo plate 4 is alternately arranged with the outer portion b' " of another bamboo plate 4. The laminated bamboo body 6 has a thickness 6 h " corresponding to the width of the toilet seat lid 40 or the toilet seat 50. A blank 7 is formed by -ctting the laminated bamboo body 6 along the longitudinal direction of the laminated bamboo body 6. The blank 7 has a thickness W which is corresponding to the thickness W of the toilet seat lid 40 or the toilet seat 50. In light of the toilet seat lid 40 and the toilet seat 50 being provided with the bamboo fibers which are arranged differently in density and orientation, the structural strength of the toilet seat lid 40 or the toilet seat 50 is greatly enhanced.
To sum up, the bamboo toilet seat lids 10, 40 and the bamboo toilet seats 20, 50 of the present invention have advantages, which are described hereinafter.
The bamboo toilet seat lids and the bamboo toilet seats of the present invention are structurally stronger than the conventional plastic toilet seat lids and toilet seats. As a result, the products of the present invention have a relatively longer service life span. In addition, the bamboo toilet seat lids 10, 40 and the bamboo toilet seats 20, 50 of the present invention have an excellent esthetic effect by virtue of the fact that they are provided with the bamboo fiber grains. Moreover, the bamboo toilet seat lids 10, 40 and the bamboo toilet seats 20, 50 of the present invention have a soothing effect in winter or summer.
The embodiments of the present invention described above are to be regarded in all respects as being merely illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without deviating from the spirit thereof. The present invention is therefore to be limited only by the scopes of the following appended claims.
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Claims (5)
1. A toilet seat and a toilet seat lid pivoted to said toilet seat whereby said toilet seat and said toilet seat lid are made of a laminated bamboo body.
2. The toilet seat and the toilet seat lid as defined in claim I, wherein said laminated bamboo body is made by building up in layers of bamboo plates which are stacked together in such a manner that an inner portion of each bamboo plate of one layer superimposes an outer portion of each bamboo plate of other layer next to said one layer whereby said inner portion is smaller in bamboo fiber density than said outer portion.
3. The toilet seat and the toilet seat lid as defined in claim 1, wherein said laminated bamboo body is made by building up in layers of bamboo plates which are stacked together in such a manner that an inner portion of each bamboo plate of one layer is alternate with an outer portion of each bamboo plate of other layer next to said one layer whereby said inner portion is smaller in bamboo fiber density than said outer portion.
4. The toilet seat and the toilet seat lid as defined in claim I being provided in an underside thereof with a plurality of shock absorbing bodies attached thereto.
5. A toilet seat substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figures I to 4B or Figures 5 to 8B of the accompanying drawings.
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Priority Applications (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE20008122U DE20008122U1 (en) | 2000-05-05 | 2000-05-05 | Toilet glasses and lids |
| GB0010777A GB2361941B (en) | 2000-05-05 | 2000-05-05 | Bamboo toilet seat and toilet seat lid |
| FR0008460A FR2810870B3 (en) | 2000-05-05 | 2000-06-30 | TOILET SEAT ASSEMBLY |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE20008122U DE20008122U1 (en) | 2000-05-05 | 2000-05-05 | Toilet glasses and lids |
| GB0010777A GB2361941B (en) | 2000-05-05 | 2000-05-05 | Bamboo toilet seat and toilet seat lid |
| FR0008460A FR2810870B3 (en) | 2000-05-05 | 2000-06-30 | TOILET SEAT ASSEMBLY |
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| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| GB0010777D0 GB0010777D0 (en) | 2000-06-28 |
| GB2361941A true GB2361941A (en) | 2001-11-07 |
| GB2361941B GB2361941B (en) | 2003-12-10 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB0010777A Expired - Fee Related GB2361941B (en) | 2000-05-05 | 2000-05-05 | Bamboo toilet seat and toilet seat lid |
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| DE (1) | DE20008122U1 (en) |
| FR (1) | FR2810870B3 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2361941B (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US20100017946A1 (en) * | 2007-04-17 | 2010-01-28 | Villeroy & Boch Ag | Toilet seat |
| CN103085131A (en) * | 2013-01-23 | 2013-05-08 | 温金龙 | Plywood made of bamboo poles and manufacture method of plywood |
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- 2000-05-05 GB GB0010777A patent/GB2361941B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2000-05-05 DE DE20008122U patent/DE20008122U1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2000-06-30 FR FR0008460A patent/FR2810870B3/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US20100017946A1 (en) * | 2007-04-17 | 2010-01-28 | Villeroy & Boch Ag | Toilet seat |
| US8296870B2 (en) * | 2007-04-17 | 2012-10-30 | Villeroy & Boch Ag | Toilet seat |
| CN103085131A (en) * | 2013-01-23 | 2013-05-08 | 温金龙 | Plywood made of bamboo poles and manufacture method of plywood |
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| Publication number | Publication date |
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| FR2810870B3 (en) | 2002-05-31 |
| GB2361941B (en) | 2003-12-10 |
| DE20008122U1 (en) | 2000-08-03 |
| FR2810870A3 (en) | 2002-01-04 |
| GB0010777D0 (en) | 2000-06-28 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| AT | Applications terminated before publication under section 16(1) | ||
| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20150505 |