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  Illuminating device for a toilet bowl and method thereforUSPTO Application #: 20060016000Title: Illuminating device for a toilet bowl and method therefor Abstract: A device for illuminating the interior of a toilet has a lighting circuit. A switch is coupled to the lighting circuit. The switch will activate the lighting circuit when a toilet lid is raised and deactivate the lighting circuit when the toilet lid is lowered. A cover is provided for protecting the lighting circuit from water and other elements and transferring light from the lighting circuit to illuminate the toilet bowl. The cover is coupled underneath a toilet rim of the toilet bowl so as to not be seen. (end of abstract) Agent: Weiss & Moy PC - Scottsdale, AZ, US Inventor: Debra J. Blakeslee USPTO Applicaton #: 20060016000 - Class: 004661000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Baths, Closets, Sinks, And Spittoons, Miscellaneous The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060016000. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to lighting and, more specifically, to an illuminating device which is positioned under the rim of a toilet bowl so as to not be seen and illuminates the toilet bowl when activated. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] In general, it is fairly difficult for one to use the bathroom at night. This is due to the fact that it is generally quiet difficult for one to see the toilet in the dark. Since it is fairly difficult to see the toilet at night, many women fail to see that the toilet seat on the toilet is in an upright position. Thus, many women have fallen into the toilet while using it at night. [0005] Because of the above problem, many people use night lights in the bathroom in order to see. However, many people do not like to use night lights. Some night lights tend to be a little too bright and keep people up. Other night lights may be too dim to actually help one see the toilet. Furthermore, many outlets are located too far away from the toilet. Thus, a night light would not be positioned close enough to the toilet to illuminate the toilet. [0006] Therefore, there is a need to provide an improved lighting device. The improved lighting device must over overcome the problems associated with prior art devices. The improved device must be easy to install and inexpensive to build. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved lighting device. [0008] It is another object of the present invention to provide an improved lighting device that overcomes the problems associated with the prior art. [0009] It is still another object of the present invention to provide an improved lighting device that easy to install and inexpensive to build. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS [0010] In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention a device for illuminating the interior of a toilet bowl is disclosed. The device has a lighting circuit. A switch is coupled to the lighting circuit. The switch will activate the lighting circuit when a toilet lid is raised and deactivate the lighting circuit when the toilet lid is lowered. A cover is provided for protecting the lighting circuit from water and other elements and transferring light from the lighting circuit to illuminate the toilet bowl. The cover is coupled underneath a toilet rim of the toilet bowl. [0011] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention a device for illuminating the interior of a toilet bowl has a lighting circuit. The lighting circuit comprises: a light bulb; a power supply; and wiring for coupling the light bulb to the power supply. A switch is coupled to the wiring. The switch will activate the lighting circuit when a toilet lid is raised and deactivate the lighting circuit when the toilet lid is lowered. The switch comprises: a first contact coupled to the lighting circuit and to a back rear section of a toilet lid; and a second contact coupled to a top rear section of a toilet rim. A cover is provided for protecting the lighting circuit and transferring light from the lighting circuit to illuminate the toilet bowl. The cover is coupled underneath a toilet rim of the toilet bowl. [0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following, more particular, description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, as illustrated in the accompanying drawing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0013] The novel features believed characteristic of the invention are set forth in the appended claims. The invention itself, as well as a preferred mode of use, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of illustrated embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [0014] FIG. 1 is an elevated perspective view of one embodiment of the toilet light of the present invention installed on a pre-existing toilet with the toilet lid in a closed position. [0015] FIG. 1A is an elevated perspective view of the embodiment depicted in FIG. 1 with the toilet lid and toilet seat in a raised position. [0016] FIG. 1B is an elevated close-up view of one embodiment of the toilet light of the present invention built into a new toilet. [0017] FIG. 1C is an elevated close-up view of another embodiment of the toilet light of the present invention built into a new toilet. [0018] FIG. 2 is an elevated perspective view of one embodiment of the toilet light of the present invention uninstalled. [0019] FIG. 2A is an elevated perspective view of another embodiment of the toilet light of the present invention uninstalled. [0020] FIG. 3 is an elevated perspective view of another embodiment of the toilet light of the present invention. Continue reading... Full patent description for Illuminating device for a toilet bowl and method therefor Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Illuminating device for a toilet bowl and method therefor patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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