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Toilet bowl locking device and method

USPTO Application #: 20090019626
Title: Toilet bowl locking device and method
Abstract: A toilet bowl locking device (1) having a cover (7), a slot (4) located in the cover (7), an anchor (2) having an opening (24) located on the cover top surface (18), a pivotal bar (8) having flanges (14) secured to the cover bottom surface (19), a pivot point (5) about which the pivotal bar (8) pivots, and a handle (3) having at least one opening (24). The handle (3) is secured to the pivotal bar (8) and extends through the slot (4) to permit a user to pivot the pivotal bar (8) when the handle (3) is pivoted within the slot (4). The flanges (14) are spaced a predetermined distance from the cover bottom surface (19) so as to be located beneath the toilet bowl rim (12) when the toilet bowl locking device (1) is secured within a toilet bowl (10). A lock (11) may be used to lock the handle (3) to the anchor (2) and thereby prevent pivoting of the pivotal bar (8). (end of abstract)



Agent: Edward M. Livingston, Pa - Naples, FL, US
Inventor: Michael P. Sullivan
USPTO Applicaton #: 20090019626 - Class: 4253 (USPTO)

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The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20090019626, Toilet bowl locking device and method.

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  monitor keywords BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to toilet locking devices, more particularly, a toilet bowl locking device that prevents a person from unauthorized use of a toilet bowl.

When constructing new homes and apartments, new, unused toilets are delivered and installed, preferably in their final location. Although portable toilets are provided for construction workers working on the construction site, oftentimes these portable toilets are dirty and unsanitary. Thus, rather than using the portable toilet, construction workers oftentimes use the newly delivered toilet, regardless of whether the toilet is connected to the plumbing. If the plumbing is connected, sometimes the construction workers will flush the toilet.

In most cases, however, because the excrement sits in the toilet for an extended period of time, the toilet is ruined well before the homeowner moves in. If such is the case, many times the contractor must purchase another new toilet for installation. In addition, most homeowners demand the toilet to be unused prior to their arrival. Thus, if the toilet has been used, even if it is not damaged, the contractor must purchase another new toilet for installation.

Although there are currently toilet bowl locking devices that attempt to prevent unauthorized use of a toilet, these devices are deficient as oftentimes construction workers or other individuals desiring to use the inoperable toilet will rip the device off of the toilet to expose the bowl, thereby damaging the device and the toilet itself.

Thus, a need exists for a toilet bowl locking device that permits a person to prevent a person from unauthorized use of a toilet bowl.

The relevant prior art includes the following references:

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