Toilet appurtenance

Abstract

The present invention relates to a toilet appurtenance system comprising an enclosure with a shield and a U-shaped collector configured to receive urine and direct it to a central drain area. A discharge egress port routes fluid through a discharge line to an external receptacle. The system includes a rinse pump for delivering rinse water and a discharge pump for fluid evacuation. An adjustable pedestal enables vertical positioning of the enclosure. Sensors detect user presence, ambient light, and fluid level to trigger automated rinse and discharge cycles. One or more LEDs illuminate the collection area in low-light conditions. A movable clamp allows the discharge line to be secured to a toilet, sink, or other structure. The system supports network communication for remote monitoring and control, and may include a GPS module for location tracking and geofencing. The system can be powered by AC, battery, or solar sources.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A toilet appurtenance system comprising:
 an enclosure;   a shield formed along a front surface of the enclosure;   a collector extending outward from a lower region of the front surface proximate to the shield, the collector configured to receive urine and direct the urine to a central drain area;   a discharge egress port positioned at or near an intersection of the shield and the collector, the discharge egress port configured to route collected fluid from the collector;   a discharge line in fluid communication with the discharge egress port and the central drain area, the discharge line configured to receive the collected fluid from the collector;   an adjustable pedestal configured to raise or lower the enclosure;   a rinse pump configured to draw rinse water from a water source and deliver the rinse water to the shield, the collector, or both; and   a discharge pump configured to evacuate urine and rinse water from the collector through the discharge line.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the rinse pump is configured to draw water from a non-pressurized water source including a tank, a bucket, bottle, or container. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a manual or electronic button configured to initiate a rinse and discharge sequence. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the enclosure includes a top-mounted handle integrally formed to allow manual positioning of the toilet appurtenance. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the system includes an antimicrobial coating or material on the collector and shield surfaces. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the discharge pump is configured to operate at variable speeds based on the elevation or backpressure in the discharge line. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the discharge line is flexible and has a quick-disconnect coupling. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the system is powered by one or more power sources selected from the group consisting of AC plug-in, battery, rechargeable battery, and solar panel. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a hygiene mode configured to automatically rinse the collector at predetermined intervals. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a liquid level sensor disposed within the collector, the liquid level sensor configured to detect a fluid threshold level and, in response thereto, trigger operation of the discharge pump and interrupt operation of the rinse pump to prevent overflow. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a movable discharge line clamp configured to be repositioned along the discharge line and removably grip an edge of a toilet bowl, sink, or other structure to retain the discharge line in position during use. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the shield is convex and configured to reduce urine splatter and assist in directing rinse water into the collector. 
     
     
         13 . A method of using the toilet appurtenance of  claim 1 , the method comprising the steps:
 detecting a user's presence via a proximity sensor;   activating one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) to illuminate the collector and shield area based at least in part on detecting the user's presence via the proximity sensor and in response to low ambient light or user activation;   dispensing the rinse water into the collector using the rinse pump;   capturing the rinse water and any urine within the collector;   activating the discharge pump when the fluid level reaches a predefined threshold or at the end of a usage cycle; and   evacuating the rinse water and any urine within the collector through the discharge line.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising the step of:
 transmitting operational status data over a communication interface to a computing device or a remote data processing resource.   
     
     
         15 . A toilet appurtenance system comprising:
 an enclosure having a shield formed on a front surface of the enclosure;   a collector extending outward from a lower region of the front surface proximate to the shield, the collector configured to receive urine and direct the urine to a central drain area;   one or more water broadcast nozzles protruding from the front surface proximate to the shield, the nozzles configured to emit a rinse water in one or more of a spray, mist, stream, fan, shower, or angled jet pattern for the purpose of rinsing at least one of the shield, the collector, or both;   a rinse pump configured to deliver the rinse water to the one or more water broadcast nozzles; and   a discharge pump configured to evacuate the rinse water and any urine within the collector;   wherein at least one of the water broadcast nozzles is directed toward the shield, and at least one of the water broadcast nozzles is directed toward the collector.   
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the rinse pump is programmable to deliver a timed or volume-specific rinse pattern. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the shield is further configured to reduce splatter and direct the rinse water and any urine to the collector during use. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the water broadcast nozzles are repositionable and individually adjustable. 
     
     
         19 . A toilet appurtenance system comprising:
 a shield formed along a front surface of an enclosure;   a collector extending outward and upward from a lower region of the front surface proximate to the shield, the collector configured to receive a rinse water and urine and direct the rinse water and the urine to a central drain area;   a sensor system including one or more sensors selected from the group consisting of a proximity sensor, a light sensor, a liquid level sensor, and combinations thereof;   one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to illuminate the shield and collector area in response to sensor detection or user activation; and   a controller configured to initiate a rinse cycle and a discharge cycle in response to sensor input or user activation; and   a communication interface operationally related to the controller and configured for data communication with a computing device or a remote data processing resource.   
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 19 , wherein the controller is configured to log usage data and transmit operational status to the computing device or the remote data processing resource. 
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 19 , wherein the LEDs are automatically activated when ambient light falls below a predefined threshold. 
     
     
         22 . The system of  claim 19 , wherein the communication module is configured for bidirectional data exchange via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, or local area network (LAN) connection. 
     
     
         23 . The system of  claim 19 , further comprising a global positioning system (GPS) module, the GPS module is operationally related to the controller, integrated with the enclosure, and configured to track a location of the toilet appurtenance. 
     
     
         24 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein the controller is further configured via the GPS module to enable geofencing functionality for service or alert operations based on the location of the toilet appurtenance. 
     
     
         25 . The system of  claim 19 , wherein the collector includes a discharge egress port positioned at or near an intersection of the shield and the collector, the discharge egress port is configured to route the rinse water and any urine collected toward a discharge line.