Toilet protector and protection method

Abstract

A protective device is provided in which the protective device comprises a bag configured to fit over a toilet to be protected. An opening in the bag permits placement of the bag over a toilet, and a securing feature can be used to secure the bag to the toilet. In certain embodiments, the securing feature comprises a drawstring. In other embodiments, the bag may comprise printed text, such as a warning not to use the protected fixture. In yet other embodiments, small holes can be provided in the bag for safety purposes. A protected toilet is also provided, in which a toilet is protected by a protective device, as discussed above. A method of protecting a toilet is also provided, in which a bag is placed over a toilet and secured to the toilet.

1 . A protected toilet comprising a plastic bag having an opening, said bag placed over said toilet with said opening proximate to a base of said toilet.  
     
     
         2 . The protected toilet of  claim 1 , wherein said bag comprises a drawstring configured to hold said bag to said base.  
     
     
         3 . The protected toilet of  claim 1 , wherein said bag comprises gussets to facilitate bag fit over and around said toilet.  
     
     
         4 . The protected toilet of  claim 1 , wherein said bag comprises printed text in a location proximate to the front of the toilet such that said text is easily readable.  
     
     
         5 . The protected toilet of  claim 4 , wherein said printed text comprises a limitation on toilet use.  
     
     
         6 . A method of protecting a toilet, comprising: 
 placing an opening of a bag over a toilet, said bag being configured to fit over the toilet;    positioning the bag such that the toilet is substantially covered by said bag; and    securing the bag to the toilet.    
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein securing the bag to the toilet comprises using a drawstring to secure said bag to said toilet.  
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein securing the bag to the toilet comprises using a rubber band to secure said bag to said toilet.  
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein securing the bag to the toilet comprises using adhesive tape to secure said bag to said toilet.  
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein securing the bag to the toilet comprises using a cable tie to secure said bag to said toilet.  
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein positioning said bag such that the toilet is substantially covered by said bag comprises aligning a slit in said bag with a feature.  
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein said feature comprises a water supply pipe.  
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 6 , additionally comprising expanding the bag from a compressed state prior to placing the opening of the bag over the toilet.