IP Library Granted Patent US 11,284,754
Granted Patent B2
US 11,284,754 · App. 15/379,457 · Granted Mar 29, 2022

Non-slip toilet training devices

Inventors: Ruth Hsin-Ju Fang (Monterey Park, CA); Thomas E. Birkert (West Hills, CA); Shirley Rodriguez (Miami, FL)
Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
A47K13/06A47K13/02
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Patent No.
US 11,284,754
App. No.
15/379,457
Granted
Mar 29, 2022
Kind
B2
Abstract

Non-slip toilet training devices are disclosed which include a layer of resilient material positioned at all contact surfaces between the training device and a conventional toilet. A raised resilient front portion serves to prevent potential urine flow from spraying outside of the confines of the training device.

Claims (25)

1. A toilet training device comprising:

a substantially circular seat portion having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front portion, a back portion, and a pair of side portions;

a flexible, raised portion comprised of a resilient material that is contiguous with and substantially flush from the top surface and positioned in the front portion that resiliently flexes flat in a flat position with downward pressure by a toddler; and

at least one semi-circular seat positioner projecting downward from the bottom surface, the semi-circular seat positioner having an exterior curved surface that is contoured to abut against the inner circumference of a toilet seat, and an interior curved surface that opens towards a center of a toilet bowl when installed,

wherein the resilient material of the raised portion extends into and is integrated with the seat positioner, the resilient material compressing downward into the seat positioner with pressure and thereby maintaining a smooth top surface in the flat position.

2. The toilet training device of claim 1 , wherein the back portion is positioned higher than the front portion.

3. The toilet training device of claim 1 , further comprising a handle extending from each of the pair of side portions.

4. The toilet training device of claim 3 , wherein each handle is comprised of a resilient material.

5. The toilet training device of claim 1 , further comprising a stand member extending from the back portion to allow the training device to stand vertically on the back portion when not in use.

6. The toilet training device of claim 5 , wherein the stand member comprises a pair of elongated flat surfaces.

7. The toilet training device of claim 1 , further comprising a lower rim positioned on the bottom surface which substantially encircles the bottom surface of the training device.

8. The toilet training device of claim 7 , wherein the lower rim is covered by a layer of resilient material to promote traction between the toilet training device and a toilet on which the toilet training device is positioned.

9. The toilet training device of claim 7 , wherein the lower rim includes a front projection which extends beyond the raised portion to promote traction between the toilet training device and a toilet on which the toilet training device is positioned.

10. The toilet training device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of seat positioners positioned on the bottom surface which extend from the bottom portion of the training device.

11. The toilet training device of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of seat positioners comprises a pair of semi-circular projections with concave surfaces facing each other and adapted to secure within the toilet seat.

12. A toilet training device comprising:

a substantially circular seat portion;

a flexible, raised portion comprised of a resilient material fixedly attached to and extending substantially flush from a front portion that flexes flat in a flat position with downward pressure by a toddler;

at least one semi-circular seat positioner projecting downward from a bottom surface of the seat portion, the semi-circular seat positioner having an exterior curved surface that is contoured to abut against the inner circumference of a toilet seat, and an interior curved surface that opens towards a center of a toilet bowl when installed; and

a pair of handles extending from the seat portion,

wherein the resilient material of the raised portion extends into and is integrated with the seat positioner, the resilient material compressing downward into the seat positioner thereby maintaining a smooth top surface in the flat position.

13. The toilet training device of claim 12 , further comprising a lower rim positioned on a bottom surface of the seat portion which substantially encircles a bottom portion of the seat portion.

14. The toilet training device of claim 13 , wherein the lower rim is covered by a layer of the resilient material to promote traction between the toilet training device and a toilet on which the toilet training device is positioned.

15. The toilet training device of claim 13 , wherein the lower rim includes a front projection which extends beyond the raised portion to promote traction between the toilet training device and a toilet on which the toilet training device is positioned.

16. The toilet training device of claim 12 , further comprising a plurality of seat positioners which extend from a bottom portion of the seat portion and adapted to secure within the toilet seat.

Assignments (2)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 4, 2025
From: MUNCHKIN, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 070740/0669 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 19, 2017
From: FANG, RUTH HSIN-JU; BIRKERT, THOMAS E; RODRIGUEZ, SHIRLEY
To: MUNCHKIN, INC.
Reel/Frame 041020/0972 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 62267167 · Dec 14, 2015
Related Publication 20170164796A1 · Jun 15, 2017