Three-in-one commode and waste diverting seat

Abstract

A three-in-one commode with waste diverting capability is disclosed for use by elderly or infirm people wherein the commode can interface with both a standard and an elongated toilet, yet provides the comfort and ease of use of an elongated size toilet seat for the users.

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       26 . A commode comprising: 
 an elongated toilet seat;    a base having left and right upper side portions and an upper central portion and lower portion, and a cut-out in said upper central portion that is adapted to receive said elongated toilet seat thereon, and said lower portion of said base being adapted for placement over at least a standard size toilet bowl;    a pan having a lower portion and a bottom opening for discharge at said lower portion, said pan further having a back, a front, and an elongated upper portion, such that said elongated portion is arranged substantially coincident underneath the elongated toilet seat, said pan further having a splash guard, said pan being tapered downward and to said back according to a generally arcuate surface at said front portion and from said elongated upper portion so as to fit over at least a standard sized toilet bowl, and so as to divert waste downward and back towards said bottom opening for discharge.    
   
   
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       28 . The commode according to  claim 26 , wherein the pan attaches to the elongated toilet seat by snaps.  
   
   
       29 . The commode according to  claim 26 , wherein the pan attaches to the elongated toilet seat by clips.  
   
   
       30 . The commode according to  claim 26 , wherein the pan attaches to the elongated toilet seat by fasteners.  
   
   
       31 . The pan according to  claim 26 , wherein the pan attaches to the elongated toilet seat by a velcro®-type fastener.  
   
   
       32 . The pan according to  claim 26 , wherein the pan is integrally formed with the elongated toilet seat.  
   
   
       33 . The pan according to  claim 26 , wherein the splashguard has a series of channel grooves on an inner portion to direct fluid toward the back of the elongated toilet seat.  
   
   
       34 . The waste diverting seat according to  claim 26 , wherein the toilet seat has a series of predetermined thicknesses to adapt a toilet bowl for use at a series of predetermined heights.  
   
   
       35 . The waste diverting seat according to  claim 34 , wherein the predetermined thickness of the toilet seat is between two to eight inches thick.  
   
   
       36 . The waste diverting seat according to  claim 26 , wherein the toilet seat has rails to facilitate attachment of the splashguard.  
   
   
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       39 . A splashguard for a toilet seat comprising: 
 a front and a back;    an upper portion adapted for attachment with said a toilet seat; and    a lower portion which is tapered downward and toward the back, so that the splashguard is adapted to fit within a standard sized toilet.    
   
   
       40 . The splashguard according to  claim 39 , wherein the upper portion is adapted for attachment to an elongated toilet seat.  
   
   
       41 . The splashguard according to  claim 39 , wherein the upper portion is adapted for attachment to a pediatric toilet seat.  
   
   
       42 . The splashguard according to  claim 39 , further comprising a series of channel grooves arranged to guide fluid downward.  
   
   
       43 . The splashguard according to  claim 39 , further comprising a series of channel grooves at a front portion that are positioned to direct fluid toward the back of a toilet seat.