Ventilating apparatus for a toilet

Abstract

Ventilating apparatuses for a toilet remove objectionable odors. Instead of allowing toilet odors to diffuse into the bathroom atmosphere, the ventilating apparatus for a toilet draws toilet odors out of the toilet bowl and exhausts them outside of the house. The ventilating apparatus for a toilet has first inlet channels piercing the interior surface of the toilet seat and second inlet channels piercing the bottom surface of the toilet seat. The opposite ends of the first inlet channels and the second inlet channels protrude into a primary channel, thereby creating a partial air blockage and an enhanced vacuum effect through the first inlet channels and the second inlet channels. A vacuum motor controlled by a pressure-activated switch on the bottom of the toilet seat extracts air from the toilet through the first inlet channels and second inlet channels and exhausts it through a ceiling fan vent.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a ventilating apparatus for a toilet for use in connection with toilets. The ventilating apparatus for a toilet have particular utility in connection with removing objectionable odors. [0003] 2. Description of Related Art [0004] Ventilating apparatuses for a toilet are desirable for removing objectionable odors. Instead of allowing toilet odors to diffuse into the bathroom atmosphere, the ventilating apparatus for a toilet draws toilet odors out of the toilet bowl and exhausts them outside of the house. This device reduces the time needed to remove the odor from the room as well as being more effective than a ceiling exhaust fan alone. The ventilating apparatus for a toilet is an effective alternative to using air freshening sprays, solids or candles, opening windows or using a ceiling exhaust fan. [0005] The use of ventilated toilet seats is known in the prior art. For example, U.S....

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Benefits of technology

[0014] To attain this, the present invention essentially comprises a vacuum system connected to a toilet seat having a hollow primary channel in the interior of the toilet seat. Connecting to the primary channel are hollow first inlet channels with one end piercing the interior surface of the toilet seat and the other end protruding into the primary channel. By protruding into the primary channel, the first inlet channels create a partial air blockage in the primary channel, resulting in an enhanced vacuum effect through the first inlet channels.

[0026] A further object of the present invention is to provide a ventilating apparatus for a toilet seat for removing objectionable odors. This allows the user to reduce or eliminate the use of air freshening sprays, solids or candles.

Problems solved by technology

Instead of allowing toilet odors to diffuse into the bathroom atmosphere, the ventilating apparatus for a toilet draws toilet odors out of the toilet bowl and exhausts them outside of the house.

However, the Sollami '576 patent does not have inlet channels partially obstructing the primary channel and has a further drawback of lacking a pressure-sensitive switch.

However, the Cross '076 patent does not have inlet channels partially obstructing the primary channel and additionally does not have a pressure-sensitive switch.

However, the Ellis, et al., '091 patent does not have inlet channels partially obstructing the primary channel and cannot automatically activate when the toilet seat is in use.

However, the Bolduc '340 patent does not have a primary channel and also does not automatically activate when the toilet seat is in use.

However, the Carballo, et al., '078 patent does not have inlet channels partially obstructing the primary channel and further lacks a pressure-sensitive switch.

However, the Stamper, et al., '724 patent does not have inlet channels partially obstructing the primary channel and has the additional deficiency of lacking inlet channels that pierce the bottom surface of the toilet seat.

While the above-described devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not describe a ventilating apparatus for a toilet that allows removing objectionable odors.

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