Inflatable Portable Toilet Seat

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent 63/497,074 filed Apr. 19, 2023, the contents of which are fully incorporated by reference herein.

This invention relates to the filed of portable toilet seats, more specifically to drop-stitch inflatable, portable, multi-use, in various size toilet seats that can be utilized by adults and children to safely use on top of standard traditional toilet. Accordingly, the present specification makes specific reference thereto. However, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally amenable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.

Toddlers and young children learning how to potty train is a milestone in their development. Having a consistent method of how to use the toilet is the foundation to training. Many children are bustled between home, day care, family and friends locations making it difficult to provide a child-friendly and sanitary toilet seat for them to use. Having a portable and inflatable toilet seat that can be easily transported from one destination to the next as well as easily stored when not in use is and invaluable asset to parents and children alike. In addition, adults who desire to restrict their paper use, have conditions requiring a softer toilet seat, or are hygienically sensitive when using public, hotel and common use toilets may find the development of the drop-stitch portable inflatable toilet seat is the answer to their concerns.

Generally, portable toilet seats are hard and not easily transportable. They are mainly designed to remain in one place or in the case of child toilet seats, store within a specific area. This invention using lightweight drop-stitch fabric is able be carried inside a tote bag, inflate to be sturdy, durable and comfortable as well as deflate for easy transporting, allow use in multiple environments and stable for supporting various body weights. This invention accomplishes the foregoing as it is lightweight stable inflatable portable toilet seat using drop-stitch fabric.

The principal and secondary objects of the invention are to provide a stable portable inflatable toilet seat. These and other objects can be achieved by using drop stitch fabric to fashion a durable, sturdy and lightweight portable toilet seat that inflates for use. The following is a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview as that will follow the detailed summary, and it's not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form.

Embodiments of the present invention comprise that of an inflatable portable toilet seat. The portable inflatable toilet seat may be adapted to inflate and hold a human's body weight during the time of elimination. The portable inflatable toilet seat may be deflated and stored until next use.

In embodiments of the invention the inflatable portable toilet seat is constructed of drop-stitch fabric with components to attach on top of a traditional toilet seat. The unit it may be equipped with a polyvinyl chloride (herein referred to as PVC) like band to grip onto the traditional toilet seat or it may have connectors to hold it in place without deviating from the invention portable inflatable toilet seat. Due to the flexibility of the material, drop-stitch fabric, manufacturing can include alternative features without modifying the invention, portable inflatable toilet seat.

In embodiments of the invention there are two main components to the portable inflatable toilet seat and the connecting mechanisms.

The first is the toilet seat. The toilet seat is constructed in a toroidal like shape using drop-stitch fabric. The inflatable toilet seat may use a PVC like band, connectors, Velcro and/or buckles that affix to the inflatable toilet seat for stabilizing it on top of a traditional toilet seat. The inflatable toilet seat may have a valve that penetrates the drop switch fabric for inflating.

Lastly, the mechanisms for connecting the portable inflatable toilet seat to a traditional toilet seat. During manufacturing a band made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material may be affixed to the peripheral of the inflatable toilet seat, but may not inflate. In other embodiments to the invention removable and adjustable connectors or buckles may be affixed to the peripheral of drop stitch fabric inflatable toilet seat. In another alternative to the embodiment, clamps or Velcro straps, may be affixed or penetrate through the peripheral of the inflatable toilet seat to join it to the traditional toile seat. It will be understood that features described herein may be omitted, additional features may be included, and/or features described herein may be combined in a manner different from the specific combinations recited herein, all without departing from the spirit of the invention, portable inflatable toilet seat.

Additionally, PVC seams may act as scams where two pieces of drop stitch fabric are unable to connect. This is related to the manufacturing not to the utility of the unit.

An object of the invention is to provide an easy to use portable toilet seat for adults and children.

Another object of the invention is to provide a lightweight inflatable portable toilet seat for easy transportation and storage.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide a familiar sturdy, durable and stable toilet seat in shape and size.

These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the inflatable portable inflatable toilet seat will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill upon reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompany drawings.

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the above-identified drawings. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention is illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawings in which like reference numbers indicate the same or similar elements. However, the Drawings and the description herein are not intended to limit the scope of the claims and not illustrative of the invention. It will be understood that various modifications of the present description are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. The invention is made of drop-stitch fabric and variations are easy to manufacture without altering the nature of the invention, portable inflatable toilet seat. The drawings may show different versions of how the invention may be embodied may be exemplary or illustrative in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments of the application and uses of the described embodiments.

shows a perspective view of the drop stitch fabricportable inflatable toilet seat (hereinafter referred to as the invention)on top of a traditional toilet seat. The non-inflatable PVC bandaffixed to the peripheral of the embodimentthat is inflated and/or positioned upright. Where applicable all illustrations depict the invention fully inflated as it may not be advantageously used as a toilet seat when deflated. The components of the inflatable toilet seatmay collapse or deflate for case of transporting and storing. The alternative to the embodiment connectors,, andas illustrated inand further described herein are affixed to the toilet seat may not inflate.

The main component, the toilet seat, may be assembled and inflated to create the embodiment of the invention drop stitch fabricportable inflatable toilet seatis illustrated inand further described herein. The valvemay be used to inflate and deflate the invention. The lower perimeter of the embodiment of the invention may have a non-inflatable PVC bandto secure the exterior perimeter to a traditional toilet seat. While the interior PVC bandmay be used to provide additional connection between the embodiment of the invention and the traditional toilet seat.illustrates an overhead view of the embodimentdrop stitch portable inflatable toilet seat with the rear valve in view.

illustrates the underside of the embodiment of the invention may have a non-slip surfaceto stabilize the unit while on top of a traditional toilet seat. In alternatives to the embodiment of the invention a non-slip surface may or may not be present. The presence of a non-slip underside does not change the invention drop stitchportable inflatable toilet seat. The underside of the invention may be sealed closed to the body and may not inflate as illustrated in.

In embodiments of the invention the drop stitchinflatable toilet seatmay have VELCRO like strapsthat connect to D-Ring link hookson the embodiment as illustrated in. Once the buckles have wrapped around the traditional toilet seatit may be tightened to the embodiment making it stable for a person of normal size and body weight to sit on top. In other embodiments of the invention bucklesas illustrated inmay be utilized to wrap around the traditional toilet seatto connect to D-Ring like connectorson the inflatable toilet seatto stabilize the embodiment on top of a traditional toile seat.

The toilet seat band, bucklesand Velcro strapsmay be designed to hold the drop stitchportable inflatable toilet seaton top of a traditional toilet seat to minimize the embodiment from sliding or rocking while a person sits on top.illustrates embodiments of the invention where the bandfits snug around the outer perimeter of a traditional toilet seat. The invention is not limited to methods of securing it to a traditional toile seatas during manufacturing other alternatives may arise for connecting the embodiment of the invention to a traditional toile seat. The invention operates as a drop stitchinflatable portable toilet seatwith or without securing it to a traditional toile seat. It will be further understood that features described herein may be omitted, additional features may be included, and/or features described herein may be combined in a manner different from the specific combinations recited herein, all without departing from the spirit of the invention.

In embodiments of the invention the drop stitch inflatabletoilet seat illustrated inmay be manufactured in more than one size using the familiar toilet seat semi-toroidal shape to host the users frame. Embodiments of the invention may be manufactured to accommodate a small child seen in.

illustrates the cross sectional view of the embodiment of the inventionwhere the PVC bandconnects to the embodiment. The valvesimilar to that manufactured by Leafield Marine of Atworth, Wilshire United Kingdom semi-protrudes from the toilet seat while the remaining parts of the valve may be externally connected to the affixed valve portion. This is a type of valve and the invention is not limited to a valve type or brand. The valve may be located at the rear of the portable inflatable toilet seat. The valve may be used to inflate and deflate the toilet seat.

In this specification, the references to top, up, underneath, underside, down, upper, lower, bottom, vertical, horizontal, side ways, back, front, can be used to provide a clear frame of reference for the various structures with respect to other structures while the portable inflatable toilet seat is resting on its bottom as depicted in. These points of reference and perspectives are not absolutes when the frame of reference is changed such aswhere to bottom of the portable inflatable toilet seat is shown. The bottom is the closest the unit can reach to the floor. As used in this disclosure, “flexible” may refer to an object or material which will deform when a force is applied to it, which will not return to its original shape when the deforming force is removed unless forced to do so, and which may not retain the deformed shape caused by the deforming force. As used in this disclosure the portable inflatable toilet seat is made from flexible drop-stitch fabric.

As used in this disclosure, “orientation” may refer to the positioning and/or angular alignment of a first object relative to a second object or relative to a reference position or reference direction.

As used in this disclosure, a “perimeter” may be one or 5 more curved or straight lines that bound an enclosed area on a plane or surface. The perimeter of a circle is commonly referred to as a circumference.

As used herein, “resilient” “rigidity” or “semi-rigid” may refer to an object or material which will deform when a force is applied to it and which will return to its original shape when the deforming force is removed.

As used herein, “toroidal”may refer to a rounded shape with an opening in the center. These shapes have rounded angles.

As used in this disclosure, a “D-Rings, straps, and buckles”,, andmay be fastener that comprises a hook surface, a connection point and male/female connector to join two parts together.