Patent ID: 6519786
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: E03D

Abstract:
A splash shielding system, comprising:a toilet having a lower bowl having an interior and an upper rim assembly, the upper rim assembly being formed along an upper section of the bowl, the upper rim assembly comprising a rim having an upper side, a bore being formed in a central area of the rim and extending along the rim, a plurality of vent holes being formed in the rim, the vent holes extending between an inner perimeter of the rim and the bore; a seat assembly being positioned adjacent to the upper side of the rim, the seat assembly including a seat pivotally mounted on the rim for permitting pivoting of the seat from a lowered position oriented adjacent the rim and a raised position oriented substantially perpendicular to the rim, the seat having a lower face, the seat having an outer perimeter and an inner perimeter, the inner perimeter defining a central opening, the inner perimeter having an inner perimeter edge; and a splash shielding system for shielding a user from splashing in the interior of the bowl, the splash shielding system including an air pump being in communication with the bore of the rim and being adapted to move air into the bore when the air pump is activated, and activating means for activating the air pump; wherein the rim of the toilet comprises an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion of the rim being separable from the lower portion, the upper portion being removably mounted on the lower portion of the rim.