Self-contained toilet bowl dispenser and light
A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to hang from the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance.
1. A self-contained toilet bowl dispenser, comprising:
a body;
an arm extending from the body;
a nozzle connected to the arm the nozzle angled downward toward a liquid reservoir of a toilet bowl, when the arm is positioned on a rim of the toilet bowl;
at least one control circuit within the body;
a first sensor located on the exterior of the body and communicatively coupled with the at least one control circuit, the first sensor being positioned to detect a user in an area adjacent to the toilet bowl in a field of view of the first sensor;
a power source electrically connected to the at least one control circuit;
a removable and replaceable container within the body;
an oil mixture treatment substance within the container;
a conduit connecting the propellant container and the nozzle;
a light located on the arm, wherein the light is communicatively coupled with the at least one control circuit, and wherein the light emits visible light into a toilet bowl;
a second sensor attached to the dispenser and positioned toward an inside of the toilet bowl, wherein the second sensor is activated in response to a signal from the first sensor; and
a motor electrically connected to the power source and communicatively coupled with the at least one control circuit,
wherein, in response to a signal from the second sensor indicating a user is sitting on the toilet and upon receiving a command from the at least one control circuit, the motor facilitates discharge of the oil mixture substance into the liquid reservoir of the toilet bowl.
2. The self-contained toilet bowl dispenser in claim 1 , wherein the light comprises an LED light located on the arm or the body, wherein the LED light is communicatively coupled with the at least one control circuit.
3. The self-contained toilet bowl dispenser in claim 2 , wherein the LED light is a multicolor LED.
4. The self-contained toilet bowl dispenser in claim 2 , wherein the LED light projects light below the rim of the toilet bowl.
5. The self-contained toilet bowl dispenser in claim 2 , wherein the LED light is activated for a predetermined period of time upon each detection, by the first sensor, of a user within the field view of the first sensor located on the exterior of the body.
6. The self-contained toilet bowl dispenser in claim 5 , further comprising an ambient sensor on the body that measures ambient light surrounding the body.
7. The self-contained toilet bowl dispenser in claim 6 , wherein the ambient sensor operates with the at least one control circuit to prevent the activation of the light when the ambient light exceeds a predetermined intensity threshold.
8. The self-contained toilet bowl dispenser in claim 7 , wherein the predetermined intensity threshold is 10 lux.
9. The self-contained toilet bowl dispenser in claim 1 , wherein the power source and container are connectedly attached to one another such that they are simultaneously replaceable.
10. The self-contained toilet bowl dispenser in claim 9 , wherein the power source supplies power to the at least one control circuit at least until the oil mixture in the container is expended.
11. The self-contained toilet bowl dispenser in claim 1 , further comprising a mounting clip configured in size and shape to be detachably connected to the arm.
12. The self-contained toilet bowl dispenser in claim 11 , wherein the mounting clip attaches to the toilet bowl through an adhesive.
13. A toilet bowl dispenser, comprising:
a body;
an arm extending from the body, wherein the body and arm are attachable to a rim of a toilet;
a nozzle connected to the arm;
at least one control circuit within the body or the arm;
a first sensing unit, externally oriented and attached to the body or the arm and communicatively coupled with the at least one control circuit,
wherein the first sensing unit detects the presence of a user within view of the body;
a second sensing unit attached to the body or the arm and communicatively coupled with the at least one control circuit,
wherein the second sensing unit is activated by the at least one control circuit in response to a signal from the first sensing unit; and
wherein the second sensing unit detects a user occupying the toilet;
a power source within the body;
a replaceable container within the body;
an oil mixture within the container; and
a conduit connecting the container and the nozzle.
14. A self-contained toilet bowl dispenser, comprising:
a body;
an arm extending from the body;
a nozzle connected to the arm the nozzle angled downward toward a liquid reservoir of a toilet bowl, when the arm is positioned on a rim of the toilet bowl;
at least one control circuit within the body;
a first sensor communicatively coupled with the at least one control circuit, the first sensor being positioned to detect a user in an area adjacent to the toilet bowl in a field of view of the first sensor;
a second sensor positioned toward an inside of the toilet bowl, wherein the second sensor is communicatively coupled with the at least one control circuit, and the second sensor is activated by the at least one control circuit in response to a signal from the first sensor;
a power source electrically connected to the at least one control circuit;
a removable and replaceable container within the body;
an oil mixture treatment substance within the container; and
a conduit connecting the propellant container and the nozzle.