Adaptable Detachable Commode for Diverse Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857475_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Detachable Commode for Diverse Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857475_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857475_0007_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,475.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept extends the core technology of the detachable commode to various non-medical settings, such as recreational vehicles, outdoor events, camping, disaster relief, and construction sites, providing users with a convenient, sanitary, and dignified toilet experience.

Background and Problem Solved

The original detachable commode patent addressed the discomfort and dignity issues associated with bed pans in hospital settings. However, this limitation in scope meant that the benefits of detachable commodes were not accessible to individuals in other situations where a convenient, sanitary toilet is essential. This inventive concept solves this problem by applying the core technology to diverse environments, catering to the needs of individuals in these settings.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptable detachable commode for diverse environments comprises a commode storage bracket coupled to an underside of a recreational vehicle frame, outdoor event ground surface, camping trailer frame, temporary shelter frame, or portable toilet trailer frame. The commode storage bracket includes a bracket frame that couples to the respective frame, supporting a commode stored underneath. This inventive concept leverages the original patent's design principles, adapting them to accommodate the unique requirements of each environment. For instance, the recreational vehicle embodiment may incorporate compact storage solutions, while the outdoor event embodiment may prioritize portability and ease of setup.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this inventive concept lies in its application of the detachable commode technology to non-medical settings, addressing the specific needs and constraints of each environment. The inventive step is the recognition that the core technology can be adapted and modified to cater to diverse user populations, providing a convenient, sanitary, and dignified toilet experience in a wide range of situations.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of this inventive concept could include detachable commodes for boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, as well as for temporary or permanent residential settings. Variations may incorporate different materials, sizes, or features tailored to specific user needs or environmental conditions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including recreational vehicle manufacturing, outdoor event equipment rental, camping gear supply, disaster relief infrastructure, and construction site facilities provision. The target market includes individuals and organizations seeking convenient, sanitary, and dignified toilet solutions for diverse environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61G7/02
A A47 A47K11/04

Field of Art

Medical and portable sanitation equipment design, specifically mobile toilet systems with integrated storage and mounting mechanisms for various transportation and temporary shelter environments

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in mobility equipment, sanitation solutions, and modular mounting systems, familiar with adaptable design principles across transportation and temporary infrastructure contexts

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core technical concept of a detachable commode with a storage bracket is readily adaptable to multiple environments beyond hospital beds. The fundamental mounting mechanism and storage principles remain consistent across different frame types, with minor contextual modifications that represent routine design adaptations well within ordinary skill in the art.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Commode storage bracket coupled to bed frame's underside
PTD Variation
Extending bracket coupling mechanism to recreational vehicle, camping trailer, and portable trailer frames
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design transfer using known mounting techniques, with frame geometry being a routine design variation
Source Patent Element
Mounting hardware including screws, bolts, washers
PTD Variation
Adapting mounting hardware to different frame materials and structural requirements in non-medical environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard engineering practice of selecting appropriate fasteners based on specific environmental constraints
Source Patent Element
Commode stored underneath a primary frame structure
PTD Variation
Implementing storage mechanism in recreational vehicles, outdoor events, disaster relief, and construction sites
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of logical environments where compact, hidden toilet storage provides practical utility
Source Patent Element
Hospital bed configuration with head and foot sections
PTD Variation
Translating spatial configuration concepts to recreational vehicles and camping trailers with compartmentalized layouts
Obviousness Reasoning
Analogous spatial design principles applicable across mobile living environments
Source Patent Element
Detachable mounting system allowing portable toilet integration
PTD Variation
Expanding detachability concept to diverse frame types and temporary infrastructure scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of generalizing specific technical solutions to broader application domains
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857475's disclosure of a detachable commode with a frame-mounted storage bracket, the present publication demonstrates that a person of ordinary skill in the art would find obvious the extension of such a mounting system to recreational vehicles, camping trailers, outdoor events, disaster relief contexts, and construction sites, thereby rendering obvious any subsequent patent claims attempting to monopolize these straightforward technical variations.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,475
TitleDetachable commode