Potty

Abstract

A potty includes a seat portion having an upper surface which is ergonomically contoured to receive the bottom of a child when the potty is in an open state. The seat portion includes a cavity for receiving waste from the child. A lid portion of the potty is configured to be connectable with the seat portion to form a seal therebetween when the potty is in a closed state. A securing device is provided to prevent relative movement between the lid portion and the seat portion when the potty is in a closed state. The seal is configured such that egress of any waste contained within the cavity is inhibited irrespective of the orientation of the potty.

1 . A potty comprising:
 a seat portion having an upper surface contoured so as to receive the bottom of a child when the potty is in an open state, the seat portion comprising a cavity for receiving waste from the child;   a lid portion, connectable to the seat portion, the lid portion being arranged to engage with the seat portion to form a seal therebetween when the potty is in a closed state; and   a securing device configured to urge the lid portion towards the seat portion preventing relative movement therebetween when the potty is in the closed state, the seal being configured to inhibit egress of any waste contained within the cavity irrespective of the orientation of the potty.   
     
     
         2 . A potty according to  claim 1 , comprising a sealing member located between the seat portion and the lid portion to effect the seal formed therebetween when the potty is in a closed state. 
     
     
         3 . A potty according to  claim 2 , wherein the sealing member is a compression sealing member. 
     
     
         4 . A potty according to  claim 1 ,  2  or  3 , wherein the lid portion comprises a compliant bung configured to engage with an inner surface of the cavity of the seat portion to form a seal therebetween when the potty is in a closed state. 
     
     
         5 . A potty according to  claim 4 , wherein the compliant bung comprises a compliant ring connected to a periphery of a core portion of the bung, the ring being configured to deform upon contact with the inner surface of the cavity to thereby form a lip seal therewith. 
     
     
         6 . A potty according to  claim 5 , wherein the compliant bung comprises a plurality of compliant rings, each ring being connected in parallel with one or more other rings onto to the core portion, each ring being configured to deform upon contact with the inner surface of the cavity to thereby form a multiple lip seal therewith. 
     
     
         7 . A potty according to  claim 1 ,  2  or  3 , wherein the lid portion is pivotably connected to the seat portion. 
     
     
         8 . A potty according to  claim 1 ,  2  or  3 , wherein the lid portion is detachable from the seat portion. 
     
     
         9 . A potty according to  claim 1 ,  2  or  3 , wherein the securing device comprises a latch. 
     
     
         10 . A potty according to  claim 1 ,  2  or  3 , wherein the securing device comprises a strap.