The present invention pertains generally to illumination devices. More particularly, the present invention pertains to an illumination device for aiding in nighttime bathroom usage. Additionally, the illumination device may aid in toilet training and aiming for children already toilet trained.
Toilet illumination devices and toilet training aids are known in the prior art. The majority of targets for boys are paper or disposable and do not provide a light feature for nighttime use.
In light of the above, it is an object of the present invention to provide the desired features described herein as well as additional advantages of providing an illumination device that is versatile, encourages bathroom use and training and does not require the disassembly of the existing toilet seat in order to use.
The present invention is a LED light directed to easing nighttime bathroom use.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an illumination device for assisting in nighttime bathroom usage by an individual as an alternative to turning on bright lights.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an illumination device that is energy efficient by using a motion detector that activates the light once movement is detected.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide an illumination device for easing the stress of nighttime bathroom usage by an individual having frequent nighttime bathroom usage.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a target for assisting in the toilet training of boys who may require additional practice aiming.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a fun incentive for children to use the bathroom wherein the target is moveable to provide variety and encourage practice.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide an illumination device to assist with reducing the stress and fear of nighttime bathroom use for smaller children.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a reusable target and/or illumination device for bathroom use wherein the illumination device is hands free and motion detected.
It is further still an object of the present invention to provide an illumination device capable of fitting any toilet.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an illumination device comprised of:
It is another object of the present invention to provide an illumination device wherein the ornamental front housing is configured in the shape of a star. In a preferred embodiment, the ornamental front housing may be configured in the shape of a moon or heart or any appropriate design that appeals to children.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide an illumination device wherein the front housing and rear housing are manufactured from molded plastic.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide an illumination device wherein the battery pack provides power for the sensor PCB which in turn controls the at least one motion detector in the sensor behind the sensor lens resulting in the activation of the LED bulb. In a preferred embodiment, the battery pack may provide power for a plurality of LED lights. In a most preferred embodiment, the battery pack may provide power for music, a plurality of LED bulbs of various colors and/or a lighting sequence.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide an illumination device wherein the suction cup bracket may be used to attach the illumination device to a toilet by suction cup (as shown), double sided tape or a plastic hook.
It is a further yet object of the present invention to provide an illumination device wherein the light projection from the lens cover swivels to allow the light to fit a variety of toilets wherein the target may be placed according to user's liking.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a reusable illumination device wherein the light is activated by movement detected by the at least one sensor making the light hands-free and mess free.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide an illumination device for aiding in nighttime bathroom usage by an individual. Additionally, the illumination device may aid in toilet training and aiming for children already toilet trained.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a fun incentive for children to use the bathroom wherein the illumination device target is moveable to provide variety and encourage practice.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an illumination device to assist with reducing the stress and fear of nighttime bathroom use by an individual.
Alternatively, the present invention is an illumination device comprised of:
a shell;
an ambient light sensor;
a PCB board;
a suction system;
an integrated battery; and
an adjustable LED light.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an illumination device wherein the shell is comprised of an upper housing and a lower housing, the upper housing and the lower housing secured to one another by a snap clip feature.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide an illumination device wherein the lower housing of the shell is further comprised of a unique suction system, the unique suction system providing a simple means for mounting the shell of the illumination device to the inside surface of a toilet bowl.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide an illumination device wherein the illumination device is further comprised of an adjustable target switch, wherein movement of the adjustable target switch adjusts the LED light and thereby moves the illumination of the LED light on the surface of the water.
It is a further still object of the present invention to provide an illumination device wherein the LED light is compatible with interchangeable caps, the interchangeable caps having various designs to allow for the changing of the shape of the illumination from the LED light.
The novel features of this invention, as well as the invention itself, both as to its structure and its operation, will be best understood from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description, in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts, and in which:
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One embodiment of the present invention provides an illumination device comprised of:
Another embodiment of the present invention provides an illumination device wherein the ornamental front housing is configured in the shape of a star. In a preferred embodiment the ornamental front housing may be configured in the shape of a moon or heart or any appropriate design that appeals to children.
Still another embodiment of the present invention provides an illumination device wherein the front housing and rear housing are manufactured from molded plastic.
Yet another embodiment of the present invention provides an illumination device wherein the battery pack provides power for the sensor PCB which in turn controls the at least one motion detector in the sensor behind the sensor lens resulting in the activation of the LED bulb. In a preferred embodiment, the battery pack may provide power for a plurality of LED lights. In a most preferred embodiment, the battery pack may provide power for music, a plurality of LED bulbs of various colors and/or a lighting sequence.
Still another embodiment of the present invention provides an illumination device wherein the suction cup bracket may be used to attach the illumination device to a toilet by suction cup (as shown), double sided tape or a plastic hook.
A further yet embodiment of the present invention provides an illumination device wherein the light projection from the lens cover swivels to allow the light to fit a variety of toilets wherein the target may be placed according to user's liking.
Still another embodiment of the present invention provides a reusable illumination device wherein the light is activated by movement detected by the at least one sensor making the light hands-free and mess free.
Yet another embodiment of the present invention provides an illumination device for aiding in nighttime bathroom usage by an individual. Additionally, the illumination device may aid in toilet training and aiming for children already toilet trained.
Another embodiment of the present invention provides a fun incentive for children to use the bathroom wherein the illumination device target is moveable to provide variety and encourage practice.
A further embodiment of the present invention provides an illumination device to assist with reducing the stress and fear of nighttime bathroom use by an individual.
In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is an illumination device comprised of:
a shell;
an ambient light sensor;
a PCB board;
a suction system;
an integrated battery; and
an adjustable LED light.
A further embodiment of the present invention provides an illumination device wherein the shell is comprised of an upper housing and a lower housing, the upper housing and the lower housing secured to one another by a snap clip feature.
Yet a further embodiment of the present invention provides an illumination device wherein the lower housing of the shell is further comprised of a unique suction system, the unique suction system providing a simple means for mounting the shell of the illumination device to the inside surface of a toilet bowl.
Still another embodiment of the present invention provides an illumination device wherein the illumination device is further comprised of an adjustable target switch, wherein movement of the adjustable target switch adjusts the LED light and thereby moves the illumination of the LED light on the surface of the water.
A further still embodiment of the present invention provides an illumination device wherein the LED light is compatible with interchangeable caps, the interchangeable caps having various designs to allow for the changing of the shape of the illumination from the LED light.
It will be appreciated that details of the foregoing embodiments, given for purposes of illustration, are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Although several embodiments of this invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in the exemplary embodiments without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of this invention. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention, which is further defined in the converted utility application and appended claims. Further, it is recognized that many embodiments may be conceived that do not achieve all the advantages of some embodiments, particularly preferred embodiments, yet the absence of a particular advantage shall not be construed to necessarily mean that such an embodiment is outside the scope of the present invention.
This application is a Continuation-In-Part which claims priority from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/989,640 filed on Jan. 6, 2016, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/100,353, filed on Jan. 6, 2015, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein.
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62100353 | Jan 2015 | US |
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Parent | 14989640 | Jan 2016 | US |
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