Portable toilet training seat

Abstract

A portable toilet training seat. The system features a foldable U-shaped spacer which is placed on top of a standard toilet seat in a public restroom, providing a reduced diameter seat for the child. A banana shaped storage bag is provided to accommodate a half-folded spacer. The storage bag is reusable and machine washable, but contains a vinyl insert intended to isolate the spacer from the bag itself. Both the storage bag and the insert are configured so as to be reversible. The insert is heat-resistant and dishwasher safe. A sanitizing spray may be provided with the invention to form a kit.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A portable toilet training seat, comprising:
 (a) a spacer having a seam located at the rear;   (b) said spacer being u-shaped;   (c) said spacer being configured to fold in half along said seam towards a bottom surface;   (c) said spacer having an opening with a diameter smaller than a standard toilet seat opening;   (d) a plurality of locking hinges;   (e) said plurality of locking hinges being located along said seam;   (f) said plurality of locking hinges being configured to fold said spacer in half towards a bottom surface;   (g) said plurality of locking hinges being configured to lock when said spacer is in an open position;   (h) a flange;   (i) said flange being located on a bottom surface of said spacer;   (j) said flange being configured to secure said spacer to a standard toilet seat by aligning with an inside rim os said standard toilet seat;   (k) a pair of folding handles;   (l) said pair of folding handles being configured to fold onto a top surface of said spacer when in a storage position;   (m) a storage bag; and   (n) said storage bag being of a size and shape such that said spacer fits inside said storage bag when in a closed position.   
     
     
         2 . The portable toilet training seat of  claim 1 , wherein said spacer is configured to sit on top of a standard toilet seat. 
     
     
         3 . The portable toilet training seat of  claim 1 , wherein said storage bag further comprises a vinyl insert. 
     
     
         4 . The portable toilet training seat of  claim 3 , wherein said vinyl insert is fixedly retained within said storage bag. 
     
     
         5 . The portable toilet training seat of  claim 1 , wherein said storage bag is machine washable. 
     
     
         6 . The portable toilet training seat of  claim 3 , wherein said storage bag and said vinyl insert are machine washable. 
     
     
         7 . The portable toilet training seat of  claim 4 , wherein said storage bag and said vinyl insert are machine washable. 
     
     
         8 . The portable toilet training seat of  claim 1 , wherein said storage bag further comprises a strap; said strap having a carabiner clip. 
     
     
         9 . The portable toilet training seat of  claim 2 , wherein said storage bag further comprises a strap; said strap having a carabiner clip. 
     
     
         10 . The portable toilet training seat of  claim 1 , wherein said storage bag further comprises a closure device; said closure device being a zipper; and said closure device running the full length of said storage bag. 
     
     
         11 . The portable toilet training seat of  claim 2 , wherein said storage bag further comprises a closure device; said closure device being a zipper; and said closure device running the full length of said storage bag. 
     
     
         12 . The portable toilet training seat of  claim 1 , wherein said folding handles extend upward and outward laterally from the sides of said spacer when in an open position.