# US 5,704,077 A · Bidet fittings for water closet

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- Number: US 5,704,077 A
- Document ID: US5704077A
- Status: Granted
- Kind: A
- Application number: 08/572,570
- Filed: 1995-12-14
- Granted: 1998-01-06
- Earliest claimed: 1995-12-14
- Inventors: Otto M. Rodriguez
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5704077A

## CPC

- E03D 9/08: Devices in the bowl producing upwardly-directed sprays; Modifications of the bowl for use with such devices (showers A47K3/28; bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes A61H33/00, for specific parts of the body A61H35/00 ){; Bidets; Combinations of bowls with urinals or bidets; Hot-air or other devices mounted in or on the bowl, urinal or bidet for cleaning or disinfecting}
- E03D: WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR

## Abstract

Bidet fittings can be attached to an existing water closet to provide a combination water closet and bidet. A nozzle is placed at the front of the bowl of the water closet, and a delivery pipe extends around the bowl, under the rim. At the rear of the bowl, the delivery pipe wraps around the rim and emerges on the platform of the rear of the bowl. The delivery pipe is held in position under the rim by fasteners having an expandable anchor extending into holes in the rim of the water closet, with a strap extending around the delivery pipe. A tee fitting connects the delivery pipe to a water supply pipe; and, valves at each side of the platform allow control of water flow to the supply pipe by a person sitting on the seat of the water closet. Hot and cold water sources may be connected to the valves.

## Claims

### Claim 1

Bidet fittings for a water closet, said water closet comprising a bowl having a rim, a water channel in said rim, said rim defining a plurality of holes extending between said channel and said bowl, a platform at the rear of said bowl, and a tank received on said platform, said bidet fittings comprising a water supply on said platform, and at least one valve for controlling said water supply, a delivery pipe in communication with said water supply and extending around said bowl adjacent to said rim, and a nozzle disposed at the front of said bowl, said nozzle being at the terminal end of said delivery pipe, and further including fastening means for holding said delivery pipe in position, said fastening means including a strap portion encircling said delivery pipe, and an anchor portion extending into at least one hole of said plurality of holes.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

Bidet fittings as claimed in claim 1, wherein said anchor portion includes a plurality of teeth oriented so that the said anchor portion is easily inserted into said hole and is difficult to remove from said hole.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

Bidet fittings as claimed in claim 2, wherein said delivery pipe consists of malleable copper, and said nozzle is fixed at the terminal end of said pipe, said nozzle having flattened sides for providing a fan-shaped spray.