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WO2021168794A1 - Decorative three-dimensional visual toilet lid - Google Patents

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WO2021168794A1
WO2021168794A1 PCT/CN2020/077194 CN2020077194W WO2021168794A1 WO 2021168794 A1 WO2021168794 A1 WO 2021168794A1 CN 2020077194 W CN2020077194 W CN 2020077194W WO 2021168794 A1 WO2021168794 A1 WO 2021168794A1
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Chengdong WU
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  • This disclosure is generally directed to toilet equipment and more particularly to a toilet lid with decorative objects and layers and a toilet seat.
  • Toilet seats have existed in various forms for many decades. Usually, they comprise a seating board having a circumferential seating surface around a hole that is substantially positioned in the middle and matches the aperture of the toilet bowl.
  • the seating board provides a surface on which the occupant can sit comfortably.
  • such toilet seats often comprise a lid, which may cover the seating board and thus provide a protective cover for both the seating board and the toilet bowl aperture.
  • toilet seats and lids have plain, unadorned surfaces that do not include any type of decoration or embellishments such as painting, photographs, or engraving or permit any artistic expression. While toilet lids and seats made of plastic materials may be fabricated in various shapes and sizes though injection and or compression molding, the choice of material renders these products expensive. Toilet seats primarily made of wooden materials, can only be cost-efficiently manufactured in a limited variety of shapes. In addition, only a small proportion of toilet seats available on the market have adorned or decorated surfaces. As an illustrative example, document WO 2012/138425 A2 discloses toilet seats with such a decorative graphic on the upper surface of the toilet lid.
  • toilet seat lids can be adorned with silk-screen printing, hand painting, water-transfer printing, heat transfer printing, and the like. These techniques lead to toilet lids having a plain surface. Therefore, there is a need for a durable toilet lid having a three-dimensional appearance, which can be provided with a wide range of embellishments and visual appearances and which can be provided with a surface that is easy to clean.
  • the toilet lid may have a composite structure.
  • the structure may comprise a first layer, a first graphic object disposed on a first surface of the first layer and a first decorative layer disposed on a second surface of the first layer.
  • the invention provides a toilet lid capable of being connected to a toilet seat, the toilet lid comprising a first layer having a shape and size associated with the toilet lid, wherein the first layer may comprise a translucent material, a first graphic object disposed on a first surface of the first layer, wherein the first graphic object may at least partially cover the first surface of the first layer, a first decorative layer disposed on a second surface of the first layer, wherein the first decorative layer may at least partially cover the second surface of the first layer.
  • the first layer comprising a translucent material
  • a special visual perception of the respective embellishments and graphic objects is achieved.
  • the use of a graphic object, disposed on a first surface (e.g. top surface) of a layer and a first decorative layer on a second surface (e.g. back surface) of the layer, wherein the layer comprises a translucent material, enables to perceive the first decorative layer through the first surface (e.g. top surface) of the layer.
  • the graphic object disposed on the first surface is provided in another focus plane compared to the decorative layer. Thus, a three-dimensional visual effect could be obtained.
  • the translucent material of the first layer comprises at least one of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material.
  • PMMA polymethyl methacrylate
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • thermoplastic material a material which allows a manufacturing of a wide range of forms, shapes and complexities.
  • the toilet lid may be provided with a wide range of embellishments and visual effects.
  • the first graphic object my be printed on the first surface of the first layer.
  • first graphic object may be printed on the first surface of the first layer by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing.
  • the first graphic object may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
  • a textured structure By providing the graphic object with a textured structure, an additional three-dimensional visual effect, a vivid appearance and a three-dimensional haptic perception can be achieved.
  • the first decorative layer may cover the second surface of the first layer in total. This prevents a direct view into the toilet bowl.
  • the first decorative layer may be printed on the second surface of the first layer.
  • the first decorative layer may be printed on a paper or foil, wherein the paper or foil may be disposed on the second surface of the first layer.
  • the paper or foil may be glued on the second surface of the first layer.
  • the first decorative layer may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
  • a vivid appearance and/or a three-dimensional haptic perception can be achieved.
  • a core structural layer may be arranged on the first decorative layer, which may be disposed on the second surface of the first layer.
  • the core structural layer may comprise at least one of medium density fiberboard (MDF) , molded wood, molded bamboo, bamboo powder, high density fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, high pressure laminate, thermoplastic material and/or thermosetting plastic.
  • MDF medium density fiberboard
  • molded wood molded bamboo, bamboo powder, high density fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, high pressure laminate, thermoplastic material and/or thermosetting plastic.
  • a second layer may be arranged at least partly on the first graphic object, which may be disposed on the first surface of the first layer, and/or arranged at least partly on the first surface of the first layer.
  • the use of multiple layers may further increase the three-dimensional visual effect, as multiple focus planes are provided for an observing person.
  • a second decorative layer which may be disposed on a first surface of a second layer, may be arranged at least partly on the first graphic object, which may be disposed on the first surface of the first layer, and/or arranged at least partly on the first surface of the first layer.
  • the use of multiple layers can further increase the three-dimensional visual effect, as multiple focus planes are provided for an observing person.
  • a second graphic object is may be disposed on a second surface of the second layer, wherein the second graphic object may at least partially cover the second surface of the second layer.
  • the second layer may comprise a translucent material.
  • the use of a decorative object, disposed on a first surface of a layer and a decorative layer on a second surface of the layer, wherein the layer comprises a translucent material enables to perceive the decorative layer through the second surface of the layer.
  • the graphic object disposed on the second surface is provided in another focus plane compared to the decorative layer.
  • the translucent material of the second layer may comprise at least one of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material.
  • PMMA polymethyl methacrylate
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • thermoplastic material thermoplastic material
  • the second graphic object may be printed on the second surface of the second layer.
  • second graphic object may be printed on the second surface of the second layer by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing.
  • the second graphic object may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
  • the second layer may comprise rounded edges.
  • a second layer comprising rounded edges provide beneficial properties, such as improved safety and easy cleaning. Furthermore, the use of a second layer having a different shape than a toilet lid, provides a vivid and sculptural appearance of the toilet lid. Furthermore, the three-dimensional appearance of the toilet lid may be provided with further embellishments such as painting, photographs, or engraving or any artistic expression.
  • the invention provides for a method for manufacturing a toilet lid, the method comprising: preparing a first layer of the toilet lid, wherein the first layer may comprise a translucent material, applying a first graphic object to a first surface of the first layer, wherein the first graphic object may at least partially cover the first surface of the first layer, applying a first decorative layer to a second surface of the first layer, wherein the first decorative layer may at least partially cover the first surface of the first layer.
  • the invention may provide a method comprising applying a core structural layer on the first decorative layer disposed on the second surface of the first layer.
  • the method may comprise applying a second layer at least partly on the first graphic object, which may be disposed on the first surface of the first layer, and/or applying the second layer at least partly on the first surface of the first layer.
  • the method may comprise applying a second decorative layer, which may be disposed on a first surface of the second layer, at least partially on the first graphic object, which may be disposed on the first surface of the first layer, and/or applying the second decorative layer at least partly on the first surface of the first layer.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates a toilet with a toilet lid and seat, according to embodiments of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 2 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first layer and a first decorative layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 3 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first layer, a first decorative layer and a core structural layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 4 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first layer, a second layer and a first decorative layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 5 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first layer, a first decorative layer, a second layer and a second decorative layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 6 shows a flow diagram 600 illustrating a method for fabricating a toilet lid 200 according to embodiments of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 7 shows a flow diagram 700 illustrating a method for fabricating a toilet lid 200 according to embodiments of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 8 shows a flow diagram 800 illustrating a method for fabricating a toilet lid 200 according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the present disclosure provides a toilet lid configured to include decorative or aesthetic elements.
  • the toilet lid according to this disclosure offers many advantages.
  • the toilet lid could be manufactured with one or more images to convey a message or impression interesting for the user.
  • the toilet lid according to this disclosure may be constructed to provide a three-dimensional visual effect with different focus points of embellishments, decorative objects and to further provide a toilet lid surface with can be easily cleaned.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates a toilet with a toilet lid and seat, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the embodiment of the toilet lid shown in Fig. 1 is for illustration only. Other embodiments of the toilet could be used without departing from the scope of this disclosure.
  • a toilet 100 is fitted with a toilet lid 200 and a toilet seat 110 over a bowl 120.
  • the toilet 100 may be any suitable toilet with a bowl that is configured to be covered by a seat and lid.
  • the bowl 120 has an opening that is generally round or oval shaped.
  • the toilet lid 200 and toilet seat 110 have an overall size and shape configured to match the size and shape of the bowl 120 generally and to cover the opening of the bowl 120.
  • the toilet lid 200 and toilet seat 110 may be attached to a rear portion of the bowl 120 or toilet 100 using hinged hardware that allows the toilet lid 200 and toilet seat 110 to raise and lower independently with respect to the bowl 120 and to each other, as it is known in the art.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first graphic object, a first layer and a first decorative layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the embodiment of the toilet lid 200 shown in Fig. 2 is for illustration only.
  • the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first layer 220 and a first decorative layer 210. Furthermore, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first graphic objected 221 disposed on the first layer 220. In one embodiment, the first graphic object 221 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a first surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200.
  • the embodiment of the toilet lid 200 illustrates in Fig. 2 a first decorative layer 210 disposed on a second surface of the first layer 220.
  • the first decorative layer 210 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a second surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200.
  • the first layer 220 has a shape and size associated with a toilet lid 200. Furthermore, in other embodiments of the toilet lid 200, the first layer 220 may comprise a translucent material.
  • the use of a graphic object, disposed on a first surface (e.g. top surface) of a layer and a first decorative layer on a second surface (e.g. back surface) of the layer, wherein the layer comprises a translucent material enables to perceive the first decorative layer through the first surface (e.g. top surface) of the layer.
  • the graphic object disposed on the first surface is provided in another focus plane compared to the decorative layer. Thus, a three-dimensional visual effect could be obtained.
  • the translucent material may comprise at least one from the group consisting of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material.
  • PMMA polymethyl methacrylate
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • thermoplastic material thermoplastic material
  • acrylic glass or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) has seen common use in sanitary environments.
  • acrylic glass is a transparent thermoplastic and provides a versatile material which could be manufactured in various shapes.
  • acrylic glass provides a strong, tough and lightweight material and shows a good impact strength.
  • acrylic glass has a high environmental stability compared to most other plastics such as polystyrene and polyethylene.
  • modified formulations with additives and fillers are used to manufacture the desired material having specific properties.
  • thermosetting plastic or thermoplastic materials are durable materials and the use of these materials allows a wide range of forms, shapes and complexities.
  • the toilet lid may be provided with a wide range of embellishments and visual effects.
  • the first graphic object 221 may be printed on the first surface of the first layer.
  • the first graphic object may be printed on the first surface of the first layer by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing.
  • the first graphic object may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure. By providing the graphic object with a textured structure, an additional three-dimensional visual effect, a vivid appearance and a three-dimensional haptic perception can be achieved.
  • the first decorative layer 210 may cover the second surface of the first layer 220 in total to prevent a direct view into the toilet bowl.
  • the first decorative layer 210 may be printed on the second surface of the first layer 220.
  • the first decorative layer 210 may be printed on a paper or foil, wherein the paper or foil may be disposed on the second surface of the first layer. Such a paper or foil may be glued on the second surface of the first layer.
  • the first decorative layer 210 may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure. The application of a printed paper or foil simplifies the printing and manufacturing process.
  • the first decorative layer 210 and /or the first graphic object 221 with a three dimensional or sculptured configuration
  • a structured manufacturing material such as an embossed paper, structured paper, leather-like material and/or decorative paper, a vivid appearance and/or a three-dimensional haptic perception can be achieved.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first layer, a first decorative layer and a core structural layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the embodiment of the toilet lid 200 shown in Fig. 3 is for illustration only.
  • the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first layer 220, a first decorative layer 210 and a core structural layer 330. Furthermore, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first graphic objected 221 disposed on the first layer 220. In one embodiment, the first graphic object 221 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a first surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200.
  • the embodiment in Fig. 3 of the toilet lid 200 illustrates a first decorative layer 210 disposed on a second surface of the first layer 220.
  • the first decorative layer 210 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a second surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200.
  • Fig. 3 of the toilet lid 200 illustrates a core structural layer 330, which may be arranged on the first decorative layer 210, which may be disposed on the second surface of the first layer 220.
  • the first layer 220 has a shape and size associated with a toilet lid 200. Furthermore, in other embodiments of the toilet lid 200, the first layer 220 may comprise a translucent material.
  • the translucent material may comprise at least one from the group consisting of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material.
  • PMMA polymethyl methacrylate
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • thermoplastic material thermoplastic material
  • the first graphic object 221 may be printed on the first surface of the first layer 220.
  • the first graphic object 221 may be printed on the first surface of the first layer 220 by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing.
  • the first graphic object 221 may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure. By providing the graphic object 221 with a textured structure, an additional three-dimensional visual effect may be achieved.
  • the first decorative layer 210 may cover the second surface of the first layer 220 in total.
  • the first decorative layer 210 may be printed on the second surface of the first layer 220.
  • the first decorative layer 210 may be printed on a paper or foil, wherein the paper or foil may be disposed on the second surface of the first layer 220. Such a paper or foil may be glued on the second surface of the first layer 220.
  • the first decorative layer 210 may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
  • the first decorative layer 210 and /or the first graphic object 221 with a three dimensional or sculptured configuration
  • a structured manufacturing material such as an embossed paper, structured paper, leather-like material and/or decorative paper, a vivid appearance and/or a three-dimensional haptic perception can be achieved.
  • the core structural layer 220 may have a shape and size associated with the toilet lid 200.
  • the core structural layer 220 may comprise at least one from the group consisting of medium density fiberboard (MDF) , molded wood, molded bamboo, bamboo powder, high density fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, high pressure laminate, thermoplastic material and/or thermosetting plastic.
  • MDF medium density fiberboard
  • duroplast has seen common use in sanitary environments.
  • Duroplast is a composite thermosetting plastic, meaning it is a resin plastic material that is reinforced with fibers. While commonly cotton or wool are commonly used fiber materials for reinforcement, other organic fibers, such as plant fibers, wood fibers and/or rice shell fibers may be comprised in the duroplast material. Additionally, the fiber content in the duroplast material may be in the range of 40%to 60%as this may offer a suitable balance between material quality and cost-effectiveness depending on a user’s requirements.
  • thermosetting plastic or thermoplastic materials are durable materials and the use of these materials allows a wide range of forms, shapes and complexities.
  • the toilet lid may be provided with a wide range of embellishments and visual effects.
  • the core structural layer 220 comprising cost-efficient wood-based materials providing most of the stability to the toilet lid, manufacturing costs can be reduced.
  • the thickness of the first layer can be reduced, which can result in a further reduction of manufacturing costs.
  • the core structural layer 220 may comprise two or more sublayers, wherein each of the sublayers may comprise at least one from the group consisting of medium density fiberboard (MDF) , high density fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, molded wood, molded bamboo, bamboo powder, high pressure laminate and/or other suitable materials, such as thermosetting plastic and/or thermoplastic material.
  • MDF medium density fiberboard
  • Fig. 4 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first graphic object, a first layer, a first decorative layer, a second graphic object and a second layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the embodiment of the toilet lid 200 shown in Fig. 4 is for illustration only.
  • the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first layer 220, a first decorative layer 210 and a second layer 420. Furthermore, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first graphic objected 221 disposed on the first layer 220. In one embodiment, the first graphic object 221 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a first surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200.
  • the toilet lid 200 may comprise a second graphic objected 421 disposed on the second layer 420.
  • the second graphic object 421 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a first surface of the second layer 420 of the toilet lid 200.
  • the second layer 420 may be arranged at least partly on the first graphic object 221, which may be disposed on the first surface of the first layer 220, and/or arranged at least partly on the first surface of the first layer 220.
  • Fig. 5 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first graphic object, a first layer, a first decorative layer, a second graphic object, a second layer and a second decorative layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the embodiment of the toilet lid 200 shown in Fig. 5 is for illustration only.
  • the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first layer 220, a first decorative layer 210 and a second layer 420 and a second decorative layer 520. Furthermore, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first graphic objected 221 disposed on the first surface of the first layer 220. In one embodiment, the first graphic object 221 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a first surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a second graphic object 421 disposed on a second surface of the second layer 420. In one embodiment, the second graphic object 421 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of the second surface of the second layer 420 of the toilet lid 200.
  • the first decorative layer 210 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a second surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200.
  • the second decorative layer 510 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a first surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200.
  • a second decorative layer 510 which is disposed on a first surface of a second layer 420, is arranged at least partly on the first graphic object 221, which is disposed on the first surface of the first layer 220, and/or arranged at least partly on the first surface of the first layer 220.
  • the use of multiple layers can further increase the three-dimensional visual effect, as multiple focus planes are provided for an observing person.
  • the second layer 420 may have a shape and size different compared to a toilet lid 200. Furthermore, in some embodiments of the toilet lid 200, the second layer 420 may comprise a translucent material. In addition, as illustrated in Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, in some embodiments, the second layer may comprise rounded edges. Embodiments using a second layer comprising rounded edges provide beneficial properties, such as improved safety and easy cleaning. Furthermore, the use of a second layer 420 having a different shape than a toilet lid, provides a vivid and sculptural appearance of the toilet lid 200. Furthermore, the three-dimensional appearance of the toilet lid can be provided with further embellishments such as painting, photographs, or engraving or any artistic expression.
  • the second layer 420 may comprise a translucent material.
  • the translucent material of the second layer comprises at least one of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material.
  • a decorative layer disposed on a first surface of a layer and a graphic object on a second surface of the layer, wherein the layer comprises a translucent material
  • the layer comprises a translucent material
  • the graphic object disposed on the second surface is provided in another focus plane compared to the decorative layer.
  • This effect may be increased by the use of a plurality of translucent layers.
  • the second layer 420 may comprise at least one of medium density fiberboard (MDF) , molded wood, molded bamboo, bamboo powder, high density fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, high pressure laminate, thermoplastic material and/or thermosetting plastic.
  • MDF medium density fiberboard
  • the second graphic object 421 may be printed on the second surface of the second layer 420. In further embodiments, the second graphic object 421 may be printed on the second surface of the second layer 420 by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing. In some embodiments, the second graphic object 421 comprises a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
  • a core structural layer 330 may be arranged on the first decorative layer 210, which may be disposed on the second surface of the first layer 220.
  • the use of an additional core structural layer, having lower manufacturing costs, further allows to use thinner first and second layers, and thus enables to reduce the total manufacturing costs of the entire toilet lid.
  • Fig. 6 shows a flow diagram 600 illustrating a method for fabricating a toilet lid 200 according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • a first layer 220 of the toilet lid may be prepared comprising a translucent material.
  • the first layer may comprise a translucent material comprising at least one of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material.
  • a first graphic object 221 may be applied to a first surface of the first layer.
  • the first graphic object 221 may at least partially cover the first surface of the first layer 220.
  • the first graphic object 221 may be printed on the first surface of the first layer 220.
  • the first graphic object 221 is printed on the first surface of the first layer 220 by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing.
  • the first graphic object may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
  • a first decorative layer 210 may be applied to a second surface of the first layer 220.
  • the first decorative layer 210 may at least partially cover the second surface of the first layer 220.
  • the first decorative layer 210 may cover the second surface of the first layer 220 in total.
  • the first decorative layer 210 may be printed on the second surface of the first layer 220. In another embodiment, the first decorative layer may be printed on a paper or foil, wherein the paper or foil may be disposed on the second surface of the first layer 220. In addition, in some embodiments, the paper or foil may be glued on the second surface of the first layer 220. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first decorative layer 210 may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
  • a core structural layer 330 may be arranged on the first decorative layer 210, which is disposed on the second surface of the first layer 210.
  • the core structural layer 330 may comprise at least one of medium density fiberboard (MDF) , molded wood, molded bamboo, bamboo powder, high density fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, high pressure laminate, thermoplastic material and/or thermosetting plastic.
  • MDF medium density fiberboard
  • Fig. 6 shows step 620 prior to step 630 and step 630 prior to step 640
  • the order of the steps may vary, and e.g. the first graphic object 221 could be applied after the first decorative layer 210 is applied to the second surface of the first layer 220.
  • the core structural layer 230 may be applied prior to applying the first decorative layer 210 to the second surface of the first layer 220.
  • Fig. 7 shows a flow diagram 700 illustrating a method for fabricating a toilet lid 200 according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 7 The method shown in Fig. 7 is for illustration only.
  • the steps 610, 620 and 630 illustrated in Fig. 7 may correspond to respective steps of the embodiments illustrated in Fig. 6.
  • a second layer 420 may be applied at least partially on the first graphic object 221, and/or may be applied at least partially on the first surface of the first layer 220.
  • Fig. 8 shows a flow diagram 800 illustrating a method for fabricating a toilet lid 200 according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 8 The method shown in Fig. 8 is for illustration only.
  • the steps 610, 620 and 630 illustrated in Fig. 8 may correspond to respective steps of the embodiments illustrated in Fig. 6 and in Fig. 7.
  • a second decorative layer 510 which is disposed on a first surface of the second layer 420, is applied at least partially on the first graphic object 221, and/or applied at least partially on the first surface of the first layer 220.
  • the second layer 420 may comprise a translucent material.
  • the second layer 420 may comprise a translucent material comprising at least one of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material.
  • PMMA polymethyl methacrylate
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • the second layer may comprise rounded edges.
  • a second graphic object 421 may be applied on a first surface of the second layer 420, wherein the second graphic object 421 at least partially covers the first surface of the second layer 420.
  • the second graphic object 421 may be printed on the first surface of the second layer 420.
  • the second graphic object 421 is printed on the second surface of the second layer 420 by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing.
  • the second graphic object may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
  • a core structural layer 330 may be arranged on the first decorative layer 210, which is disposed on the second surface of the first layer 210.
  • the core structural layer 330 may comprise at least one of medium density fiberboard (MDF) , molded wood, molded bamboo, bamboo powder, high density fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, high pressure laminate, thermoplastic material and/or thermosetting plastic.
  • MDF medium density fiberboard
  • toilet seat (ring, seated board)

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Abstract

A toilet lid (200) capable of being connected to a toilet seat. The toilet lid (200) comprises a first layer (220) having a shape and size associated with the toilet lid (200), wherein the first layer (220) may comprise a translucent material; a first graphic object (221) disposed on a first surface of the first layer (220), wherein the first graphic object (221) may at least partially cover the first surface of the first layer (220); a first decorative layer (210) disposed on a second surface of the first layer (220), wherein the first decorative layer (210) may at least partially cover the second surface of the first layer (220).

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DECORATIVE THREE-DIMENSIONAL VISUAL TOILET LID TECHNICAL FIELD
FIELD OF INVENTION
This disclosure is generally directed to toilet equipment and more particularly to a toilet lid with decorative objects and layers and a toilet seat.
BACKGROUND
Toilet seats have existed in various forms for many decades. Usually, they comprise a seating board having a circumferential seating surface around a hole that is substantially positioned in the middle and matches the aperture of the toilet bowl. The seating board provides a surface on which the occupant can sit comfortably. In addition, such toilet seats often comprise a lid, which may cover the seating board and thus provide a protective cover for both the seating board and the toilet bowl aperture.
Additionally, most toilet seats and lids have plain, unadorned surfaces that do not include any type of decoration or embellishments such as painting, photographs, or engraving or permit any artistic expression. While toilet lids and seats made of plastic materials may be fabricated in various shapes and sizes though injection and or compression molding, the choice of material renders these products expensive. Toilet seats primarily made of wooden materials, can only be cost-efficiently manufactured in a limited variety of shapes. In addition, only a small proportion of toilet seats available on the market have adorned or decorated surfaces. As an illustrative example, document WO 2012/138425 A2 discloses toilet seats with such a decorative graphic on the upper surface of the toilet lid.
For instance, toilet seat lids can be adorned with silk-screen printing, hand painting, water-transfer printing, heat transfer printing, and the like. These techniques lead to toilet lids having a plain surface. Therefore, there is a need for a durable toilet lid having a three-dimensional appearance, which can be provided with a wide range of embellishments and visual appearances and which can be provided with a surface that is easy to clean.
SUMMARY
The above objective is achieved by the present disclosure of the toilet lid. The toilet lid may have a composite structure. The structure may comprise a first layer, a first graphic object disposed on a first surface of the first layer and a first decorative layer disposed on a second surface of the first layer.
According to a first aspect, the invention provides a toilet lid capable of being connected to a toilet seat, the toilet lid comprising a first layer having a shape and size associated with the toilet lid, wherein the first layer may comprise a translucent material, a first graphic object disposed on a first surface of the first layer, wherein the first graphic object may at least partially cover the first surface of the first layer, a first decorative layer disposed on a second surface of the first layer, wherein the first decorative layer may at least partially cover the second surface of the first layer.
By providing the first layer comprising a translucent material, a special visual perception of the respective embellishments and graphic objects is achieved. The use of a graphic object, disposed on a first surface (e.g. top surface) of a layer and a first decorative layer on a second surface (e.g. back surface) of the layer, wherein the layer comprises a translucent material, enables to perceive the first decorative layer through the first surface (e.g. top surface) of the layer. Moreover, for an observing person, the graphic object disposed on the first surface is provided in another focus plane compared to the decorative layer. Thus, a three-dimensional visual effect could be obtained.
According to another aspect, the translucent material of the first layer comprises at least one of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material. The use of acrylic glass as PMMA has seen common use in sanitary environments and provides a versatile material which could be manufactured in various shapes. In addition, PMMA has a high environmental stability compared to most other plastics such as polystyrene and polyethylene. However, the use of PMMA, PET and/or thermoplastic material allows a manufacturing of a wide range of forms, shapes and complexities. In combination with the decorative layer and the graphic object, the toilet lid may be provided with a wide range of embellishments and visual effects.
According to another aspect, the first graphic object my be printed on the first surface of the first layer.
According to a further aspect, first graphic object may be printed on the first surface of the first layer by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing.
According to another aspect the first graphic object may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure. By providing the graphic object with a textured structure, an additional three-dimensional visual effect, a vivid appearance and a three-dimensional haptic perception can be achieved.
According to another aspect the first decorative layer may cover the second surface of the first layer in total. This prevents a direct view into the toilet bowl.
According to another aspect the first decorative layer may be printed on the second surface of the first layer.
According to a further aspect, the first decorative layer may be printed on a paper or foil, wherein the paper or foil may be disposed on the second surface of the first layer. The use of a printed paper or foil as a first decorative layer simplifies the printing and manufacturing process.
According to another aspect, the paper or foil may be glued on the second surface of the first layer.
According to another aspect the first decorative layer may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure. By providing the first decorative layer comprising a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure a vivid appearance and/or a three-dimensional haptic perception can be achieved.
According to a further aspect, a core structural layer may be arranged on the first decorative layer, which may be disposed on the second surface of the first layer. By arranging a core structural layer on the first decorative layer which is disposed on the second surface of the first layer, the thickness of the first layer can be reduced, as the core structural layer provides most of the stability to the toilet lid. This may result in a further reduction of manufacturing costs.
According to another aspect the core structural layer may comprise at least one of medium density fiberboard (MDF) , molded wood, molded bamboo, bamboo powder, high density fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, high pressure laminate, thermoplastic material and/or thermosetting plastic. By providing the core structural layer comprising cost-efficient wood-based materials providing most of the stability to the toilet lid, manufacturing costs can be reduced.
According to another aspect a second layer may be arranged at least partly on the first graphic object, which may be disposed on the first surface of the first layer, and/or arranged at least partly on the first surface of the first layer. The use of multiple layers may further increase the three-dimensional visual effect, as multiple focus planes are provided for an observing person.
According to another aspect a second decorative layer, which may be disposed on a first surface of a second layer, may be arranged at least partly on the first graphic object, which may be disposed on the first surface of the first layer, and/or arranged at least partly on the first surface of the first layer.
In general, the use of multiple layers can further increase the three-dimensional visual effect, as multiple focus planes are provided for an observing person.
According to a further aspect, a second graphic object is may be disposed on a second surface of the second layer, wherein the second graphic object may at least partially cover the second surface of the second layer.
According to another aspect the second layer may comprise a translucent material.
In general, the use of a decorative object, disposed on a first surface of a layer and a decorative layer on a second surface of the layer, wherein the layer comprises a translucent material, enables to perceive the decorative layer through the second surface of the layer. Moreover, for an observing person, the graphic object disposed on the second surface is provided in another focus plane compared to the decorative layer. Thus, a three-dimensional visual effect could be obtained. This effect may be increased by the use of a plurality of translucent layers.
According to a further aspect, the translucent material of the second layer may comprise at least one of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material.
According to another aspect, the second graphic object may be printed on the second surface of the second layer.
According to a further aspect, second graphic object may be printed on the second surface of the second layer by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing.
According to a further aspect the second graphic object may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
According to another aspect the second layer may comprise rounded edges.
The use of a second layer comprising rounded edges provide beneficial properties, such as improved safety and easy cleaning. Furthermore, the use of a second layer having a different shape than a toilet lid, provides a vivid and sculptural appearance of the toilet lid. Furthermore, the three-dimensional appearance of the toilet lid may be provided with further embellishments such as painting, photographs, or engraving or any artistic expression.
In yet another aspect, the invention provides for a method for manufacturing a toilet lid, the method comprising: preparing a first layer of the toilet lid, wherein the first layer may comprise a translucent material, applying a first graphic object to a first surface of the first layer, wherein the first graphic object may at least partially cover the first surface of the first layer, applying a first decorative layer to a second surface of the first layer, wherein the first decorative layer may at least partially cover the first surface of the first layer.
In a further aspect, the invention may provide a method comprising applying a core structural layer on the first decorative layer disposed on the second surface of the first layer.
In another aspect, the method may comprise applying a second layer at least partly on the first graphic object, which may be disposed on the first surface of the first layer, and/or applying the second layer at least partly on the first surface of the first layer.
In another aspect, the method may comprise applying a second decorative layer, which may be disposed on a first surface of the second layer, at least partially on the first graphic object, which may be disposed on the first surface of the first layer, and/or applying the second decorative layer at least partly on the first surface of the first layer.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 illustrates a toilet with a toilet lid and seat, according to embodiments of the present disclosure;
Fig. 2 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first layer and a first decorative layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure;
Fig. 3 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first layer, a first decorative layer and a core structural layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure;
Fig. 4 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first layer, a second layer and a first decorative layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure;
Fig. 5 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first layer, a first decorative layer, a second layer and a second decorative layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure;
Fig. 6 shows a flow diagram 600 illustrating a method for fabricating a toilet lid 200 according to embodiments of the present disclosure;
Fig. 7 shows a flow diagram 700 illustrating a method for fabricating a toilet lid 200 according to embodiments of the present disclosure;
Fig. 8 shows a flow diagram 800 illustrating a method for fabricating a toilet lid 200 according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The present disclosure provides a toilet lid configured to include decorative or aesthetic elements. The toilet lid according to this disclosure offers many advantages. The toilet lid could be manufactured with one or more images to convey a message or impression interesting for the user. Additionally, the toilet lid according to this disclosure may be constructed to provide a three-dimensional visual effect with different focus points of embellishments, decorative objects and to further provide a toilet lid surface with can be easily cleaned.
Fig. 1 illustrates a toilet with a toilet lid and seat, according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The embodiment of the toilet lid shown in Fig. 1 is for illustration only. Other embodiments of the toilet could be used without departing from the scope of this disclosure.
As shown in Fig. 1, a toilet 100 is fitted with a toilet lid 200 and a toilet seat 110 over a bowl 120. The toilet 100 may be any suitable toilet with a bowl that is configured to be covered by a seat and lid. The bowl 120 has an opening that is generally round or oval shaped. The toilet lid 200 and toilet seat 110 have an overall size and shape configured to match the size and shape of the bowl 120 generally and to cover the opening of the bowl 120. The toilet lid 200 and toilet seat 110 may be attached to a rear portion of the bowl 120 or toilet 100 using hinged hardware that allows the toilet lid 200 and toilet seat 110 to raise and lower independently with respect to the bowl 120 and to each other, as it is known in the art.
Fig. 2 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first graphic object, a first layer and a first decorative layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The embodiment of the toilet lid 200 shown in Fig. 2 is for illustration only.
As shown in Fig. 2, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first layer 220 and a first decorative layer 210. Furthermore, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first graphic objected 221 disposed on the first layer 220. In one embodiment, the first graphic object 221 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a first surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200.
Furthermore, the embodiment of the toilet lid 200 illustrates in Fig. 2 a first decorative layer 210 disposed on a second surface of the first layer 220. In one embodiment, the first decorative layer 210 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a second surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200.
As illustrated in Fig. 2, the first layer 220 has a shape and size associated with a toilet lid 200. Furthermore, in other embodiments of the toilet lid 200, the first layer 220 may comprise a translucent material.
In some embodiments, the use of a graphic object, disposed on a first surface (e.g. top surface) of a layer and a first decorative layer on a second surface (e.g. back surface)  of the layer, wherein the layer comprises a translucent material, enables to perceive the first decorative layer through the first surface (e.g. top surface) of the layer. Moreover, for an observing person, the graphic object disposed on the first surface is provided in another focus plane compared to the decorative layer. Thus, a three-dimensional visual effect could be obtained.
In other embodiments, the translucent material may comprise at least one from the group consisting of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material.
Specifically, acrylic glass or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) has seen common use in sanitary environments. In detail, acrylic glass is a transparent thermoplastic and provides a versatile material which could be manufactured in various shapes. In general, acrylic glass provides a strong, tough and lightweight material and shows a good impact strength. Furthermore, acrylic glass has a high environmental stability compared to most other plastics such as polystyrene and polyethylene. For many applications, modified formulations with additives and fillers are used to manufacture the desired material having specific properties.
Furthermore, thermosetting plastic or thermoplastic materials are durable materials and the use of these materials allows a wide range of forms, shapes and complexities. In combination with the decorative layer 210 and the graphic object 221, the toilet lid may be provided with a wide range of embellishments and visual effects.
As illustrated in Fig. 2, the first graphic object 221 may be printed on the first surface of the first layer. In some embodiments, the first graphic object may be printed on the first surface of the first layer by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing. In some embodiments, the first graphic object may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure. By providing the graphic object with a textured structure, an additional three-dimensional visual effect, a vivid appearance and a three-dimensional haptic perception can be achieved.
As illustrated in Fig. 2, the first decorative layer 210 may cover the second surface of the first layer 220 in total to prevent a direct view into the toilet bowl. In some embodiments, the first decorative layer 210 may be printed on the second surface of the  first layer 220. In addition, in one embodiment the first decorative layer 210 may be printed on a paper or foil, wherein the paper or foil may be disposed on the second surface of the first layer. Such a paper or foil may be glued on the second surface of the first layer. In some embodiments, the first decorative layer 210 may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure. The application of a printed paper or foil simplifies the printing and manufacturing process.
Furthermore, by providing the first decorative layer 210 and /or the first graphic object 221 with a three dimensional or sculptured configuration, by using a structured manufacturing material, such as an embossed paper, structured paper, leather-like material and/or decorative paper, a vivid appearance and/or a three-dimensional haptic perception can be achieved.
Fig. 3 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first layer, a first decorative layer and a core structural layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The embodiment of the toilet lid 200 shown in Fig. 3 is for illustration only.
As shown in Fig. 3, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first layer 220, a first decorative layer 210 and a core structural layer 330. Furthermore, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first graphic objected 221 disposed on the first layer 220. In one embodiment, the first graphic object 221 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a first surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200.
Furthermore, the embodiment in Fig. 3 of the toilet lid 200 illustrates a first decorative layer 210 disposed on a second surface of the first layer 220. In one embodiment, the first decorative layer 210 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a second surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200.
Furthermore, the embodiment in Fig. 3 of the toilet lid 200 illustrates a core structural layer 330, which may be arranged on the first decorative layer 210, which may be disposed on the second surface of the first layer 220.
As illustrated in Fig. 3, the first layer 220 has a shape and size associated with a toilet lid 200. Furthermore, in other embodiments of the toilet lid 200, the first layer 220 may comprise a translucent material.
In some embodiments, the translucent material may comprise at least one from the group consisting of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material.
As illustrated in Fig. 3 and Fig. 2, in some embodiments, the first graphic object 221 may be printed on the first surface of the first layer 220. In some embodiments, the first graphic object 221 may be printed on the first surface of the first layer 220 by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing. In some embodiments, the first graphic object 221 may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure. By providing the graphic object 221 with a textured structure, an additional three-dimensional visual effect may be achieved.
As illustrated in Fig. 3, the first decorative layer 210 may cover the second surface of the first layer 220 in total. In some embodiments, the first decorative layer 210 may be printed on the second surface of the first layer 220. In addition, in one embodiment the first decorative layer 210 may be printed on a paper or foil, wherein the paper or foil may be disposed on the second surface of the first layer 220. Such a paper or foil may be glued on the second surface of the first layer 220. In some embodiments, the first decorative layer 210 may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
Furthermore, by providing the first decorative layer 210 and /or the first graphic object 221 with a three dimensional or sculptured configuration, by using a structured manufacturing material, such as an embossed paper, structured paper, leather-like material and/or decorative paper, a vivid appearance and/or a three-dimensional haptic perception can be achieved.
In addition, as illustrated in Fig. 3, the core structural layer 220 may have a shape and size associated with the toilet lid 200. Furthermore, in other embodiments of the toilet lid 200, the core structural layer 220 may comprise at least one from the group consisting of medium density fiberboard (MDF) , molded wood, molded bamboo, bamboo powder, high density fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, high pressure laminate, thermoplastic material and/or thermosetting plastic.
Specifically, duroplast has seen common use in sanitary environments. Duroplast is a composite thermosetting plastic, meaning it is a resin plastic material that is reinforced  with fibers. While commonly cotton or wool are commonly used fiber materials for reinforcement, other organic fibers, such as plant fibers, wood fibers and/or rice shell fibers may be comprised in the duroplast material. Additionally, the fiber content in the duroplast material may be in the range of 40%to 60%as this may offer a suitable balance between material quality and cost-effectiveness depending on a user’s requirements.
Furthermore, thermosetting plastic or thermoplastic materials are durable materials and the use of these materials allows a wide range of forms, shapes and complexities. In combination with the decorative graphic layer 210, the toilet lid may be provided with a wide range of embellishments and visual effects. By providing the core structural layer 220 comprising cost-efficient wood-based materials providing most of the stability to the toilet lid, manufacturing costs can be reduced.
Furthermore, in other embodiments, by providing a core structural layer 330, the thickness of the first layer can be reduced, which can result in a further reduction of manufacturing costs.
In other embodiments, the core structural layer 220 may comprise two or more sublayers, wherein each of the sublayers may comprise at least one from the group consisting of medium density fiberboard (MDF) , high density fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, molded wood, molded bamboo, bamboo powder, high pressure laminate and/or other suitable materials, such as thermosetting plastic and/or thermoplastic material.
Fig. 4 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first graphic object, a first layer, a first decorative layer, a second graphic object and a second layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The embodiment of the toilet lid 200 shown in Fig. 4 is for illustration only.
As shown in Fig. 4, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first layer 220, a first decorative layer 210 and a second layer 420. Furthermore, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first graphic objected 221 disposed on the first layer 220. In one embodiment, the first graphic object 221 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a first surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200.
Furthermore, in some embodiments, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a second graphic objected 421 disposed on the second layer 420. In one embodiment, the second graphic object 421 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a first surface of the second layer 420 of the toilet lid 200.
As illustrated in Fig. 4, the second layer 420 may be arranged at least partly on the first graphic object 221, which may be disposed on the first surface of the first layer 220, and/or arranged at least partly on the first surface of the first layer 220.
Fig. 5 illustrates a toilet lid comprising a first graphic object, a first layer, a first decorative layer, a second graphic object, a second layer and a second decorative layer according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The embodiment of the toilet lid 200 shown in Fig. 5 is for illustration only.
As shown in Fig. 5, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first layer 220, a first decorative layer 210 and a second layer 420 and a second decorative layer 520. Furthermore, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a first graphic objected 221 disposed on the first surface of the first layer 220. In one embodiment, the first graphic object 221 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a first surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the toilet lid 200 may comprise a second graphic object 421 disposed on a second surface of the second layer 420. In one embodiment, the second graphic object 421 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of the second surface of the second layer 420 of the toilet lid 200. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first decorative layer 210 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a second surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200. Whereas, in some embodiments, the second decorative layer 510 may be sized such that it covers all or only a portion of a first surface of the first layer 220 of the toilet lid 200.
As illustrated in Fig. 5, a second decorative layer 510, which is disposed on a first surface of a second layer 420, is arranged at least partly on the first graphic object 221, which is disposed on the first surface of the first layer 220, and/or arranged at least partly on the first surface of the first layer 220. The use of multiple layers can further increase the three-dimensional visual effect, as multiple focus planes are provided for an observing person.
As illustrated in Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, in some embodiments, the second layer 420 may have a shape and size different compared to a toilet lid 200. Furthermore, in some embodiments of the toilet lid 200, the second layer 420 may comprise a translucent material. In addition, as illustrated in Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, in some embodiments, the second layer may comprise rounded edges. Embodiments using a second layer comprising rounded edges provide beneficial properties, such as improved safety and easy cleaning. Furthermore, the use of a second layer 420 having a different shape than a toilet lid, provides a vivid and sculptural appearance of the toilet lid 200. Furthermore, the three-dimensional appearance of the toilet lid can be provided with further embellishments such as painting, photographs, or engraving or any artistic expression.
In another embodiment of the toilet lid 200, the second layer 420 may comprise a translucent material. In some embodiments, the translucent material of the second layer comprises at least one of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material.
The use of a decorative layer, disposed on a first surface of a layer and a graphic object on a second surface of the layer, wherein the layer comprises a translucent material, enables to perceive the decorative layer through the second surface of the layer. Moreover, for an observing person, the graphic object disposed on the second surface is provided in another focus plane compared to the decorative layer. Thus, a three-dimensional visual effect could be obtained. This effect may be increased by the use of a plurality of translucent layers.
In some embodiments, the second layer 420 may comprise at least one of medium density fiberboard (MDF) , molded wood, molded bamboo, bamboo powder, high density fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, high pressure laminate, thermoplastic material and/or thermosetting plastic. By using these materials for the manufacturing of the second layer, manufacturing costs could be reduced.
In some embodiments, the second graphic object 421 may be printed on the second surface of the second layer 420. In further embodiments, the second graphic object 421 may be printed on the second surface of the second layer 420 by using one of flatbed UV  printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing. In some embodiments, the second graphic object 421 comprises a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
In general, in other embodiments (not shown) of Fig. 4 and 5 a core structural layer 330, may be arranged on the first decorative layer 210, which may be disposed on the second surface of the first layer 220. The use of an additional core structural layer, having lower manufacturing costs, further allows to use thinner first and second layers, and thus enables to reduce the total manufacturing costs of the entire toilet lid.
Fig. 6 shows a flow diagram 600 illustrating a method for fabricating a toilet lid 200 according to embodiments of the present invention.
The method shown in Fig. 6 is for illustration only. In step 610, a first layer 220 of the toilet lid may be prepared comprising a translucent material. In some embodiments, the first layer may comprise a translucent material comprising at least one of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material.
In a further step 620, a first graphic object 221 may be applied to a first surface of the first layer. In some embodiments, the first graphic object 221 may at least partially cover the first surface of the first layer 220. In other embodiments, the first graphic object 221 may be printed on the first surface of the first layer 220. In addition, in another embodiment, the first graphic object 221 is printed on the first surface of the first layer 220 by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing. In some embodiments, the first graphic object may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
In a further step 630, a first decorative layer 210 may be applied to a second surface of the first layer 220. In some embodiments, the first decorative layer 210 may at least partially cover the second surface of the first layer 220. In other embodiments, the first decorative layer 210 may cover the second surface of the first layer 220 in total.
In some embodiments, the first decorative layer 210 may be printed on the second surface of the first layer 220. In another embodiment, the first decorative layer may be printed on a paper or foil, wherein the paper or foil may be disposed on the second surface of the first layer 220. In addition, in some embodiments, the paper or foil may be glued on the second surface of the first layer 220. Furthermore, in some embodiments,  the first decorative layer 210 may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
In a further optional step 640, a core structural layer 330 may be arranged on the first decorative layer 210, which is disposed on the second surface of the first layer 210. In some embodiments, the core structural layer 330 may comprise at least one of medium density fiberboard (MDF) , molded wood, molded bamboo, bamboo powder, high density fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, high pressure laminate, thermoplastic material and/or thermosetting plastic.
It should be understood that even though Fig. 6 shows step 620 prior to step 630 and step 630 prior to step 640, the order of the steps may vary, and e.g. the first graphic object 221 could be applied after the first decorative layer 210 is applied to the second surface of the first layer 220. In addition, the core structural layer 230 may be applied prior to applying the first decorative layer 210 to the second surface of the first layer 220.
Fig. 7 shows a flow diagram 700 illustrating a method for fabricating a toilet lid 200 according to embodiments of the present invention.
The method shown in Fig. 7 is for illustration only. The  steps  610, 620 and 630 illustrated in Fig. 7 may correspond to respective steps of the embodiments illustrated in Fig. 6.
In a further step 740, a second layer 420 may be applied at least partially on the first graphic object 221, and/or may be applied at least partially on the first surface of the first layer 220.
Fig. 8 shows a flow diagram 800 illustrating a method for fabricating a toilet lid 200 according to embodiments of the present invention.
The method shown in Fig. 8 is for illustration only. The  steps  610, 620 and 630 illustrated in Fig. 8 may correspond to respective steps of the embodiments illustrated in Fig. 6 and in Fig. 7.
In a further step 840, a second decorative layer 510, which is disposed on a first surface of the second layer 420, is applied at least partially on the first graphic object 221, and/or applied at least partially on the first surface of the first layer 220.
In some embodiments of Fig. 7 or Fig. 8, the second layer 420 may comprise a translucent material. In some embodiments, the second layer 420 may comprise a  translucent material comprising at least one of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material. In some embodiments, the second layer may comprise rounded edges.
In further optional steps of embodiments of Fig. 7 or Fig. 8 (not shown) , a second graphic object 421 may be applied on a first surface of the second layer 420, wherein the second graphic object 421 at least partially covers the first surface of the second layer 420. In other embodiments, the second graphic object 421 may be printed on the first surface of the second layer 420. In addition, in another embodiment, the second graphic object 421 is printed on the second surface of the second layer 420 by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing. In some embodiments, the second graphic object may comprise a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
In a further optional step (not shown in Fig. 7 or Fig. 8) , a core structural layer 330 may be arranged on the first decorative layer 210, which is disposed on the second surface of the first layer 210. In some embodiments, the core structural layer 330 may comprise at least one of medium density fiberboard (MDF) , molded wood, molded bamboo, bamboo powder, high density fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, high pressure laminate, thermoplastic material and/or thermosetting plastic.
List of reference signs as used in the drawings
100: toilet
110: toilet seat (ring, seated board)
120: toilet bowl
200: toilet lid
210: first decorative layer
220: first layer
221: first graphic object
330: core structural layer
420: second layer
421: second graphic object
510: second decorative layer

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  1. A toilet lid capable of being connected to a toilet seat, wherein the toilet lid comprises:
    a first layer having a shape and size associated with the toilet lid,
    wherein the first layer comprises a translucent material;
    a first graphic object disposed on a first surface of the first layer,
    wherein the first graphic object at least partially covers the first surface of the first layer;
    a first decorative layer disposed on a second surface of the first layer,
    wherein the first decorative layer at least partially covers the second surface of the first layer.
  2. The toilet lid of claim 1 wherein the translucent material of the first layer comprises at least one of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material.
  3. The toilet lid according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first graphic object is printed on the first surface of the first layer.
  4. The toilet lid according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first graphic object is printed on the first surface of the first layer by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing.
  5. The toilet lid according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first graphic object comprises a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
  6. The toilet lid according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first decorative layer covers the second surface of the first layer in total.
  7. The toilet lid according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first decorative layer is printed on the second surface of the first layer.
  8. The toilet lid according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first decorative layer is printed on a paper or foil, wherein the paper or foil is disposed on the second surface of the first layer.
  9. The toilet lid according to claim 8, wherein the paper or foil is glued on the second surface of the first layer.
  10. The toilet lid according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first decorative layer comprises a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
  11. The toilet lid according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a core structural layer is arranged on the first decorative layer, which is disposed on the second surface of the first layer.
  12. The toilet lid according to claim 11, wherein the core structural layer comprises at least one of medium density fiberboard (MDF) , molded wood, molded bamboo, bamboo powder, high density fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, high pressure laminate, thermoplastic material and/or thermosetting plastic.
  13. The toilet lid according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a second layer is arranged at least partly on the first graphic object, which is disposed on the first surface of the first layer, and/or arranged at least partly on the first surface of the first layer.
  14. The toilet lid according to any of claims 1 to 12, wherein a second decorative layer, which is disposed on a first surface of a second layer, is arranged at least partly on the first graphic object, which is disposed on the first surface of the first layer, and/or arranged at least partly on the first surface of the first layer.
  15. The toilet lid according to claims 13 or 14, wherein a second graphic object is disposed on a second surface of the second layer, wherein the second graphic object at least partially covers the second surface of the second layer.
  16. The toilet lid according to any of claims 13 to 15 wherein the second layer comprises a translucent material.
  17. The toilet lid according to claim 16, wherein the translucent material of the second layer comprises at least one of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or thermoplastic material.
  18. The toilet lid according to any of claims 15 to 17, wherein the second graphic object is printed on the second surface of the second layer.
  19. The toilet lid according to any of claims 15 to 18, wherein the second graphic object is printed on the second surface of the second layer by using one of flatbed UV printing, silk-screen printing and/or heat transfer printing.
  20. The toilet lid according to claims 15 to 19, wherein the second graphic object comprises a flat and/or patterned and/or textured structure.
  21. The toilet lid according to claims 13 to 20, wherein the second layer comprises rounded edges.
  22. A method of manufacturing a toilet lid, the method comprising:
    - preparing a first layer of the toilet lid, wherein the first layer comprises a translucent material;
    - applying a first graphic object to a first surface of the first layer, wherein the first graphic object at least partially covers the first surface of the first layer;
    - applying a first decorative layer to a second surface of the first layer, wherein the first decorative layer at least partially covers the first surface of the first layer.
  23. The method of claim 22, comprising:
    applying a core structural layer on the first decorative layer disposed on the second surface of the first layer.
  24. The method of claim 22 or claim 23, comprising:
    applying a second layer at least partly on the first graphic object, which is disposed on the first surface of the first layer, and/or applying the second layer at least partly on the first surface of the first layer.
  25. The method of claim 22 or claim 23, comprising:
    applying a second decorative layer, which is disposed on a first surface of a second layer, at least partially on the first graphic object, which is disposed on the first surface of the first layer, and/or applying the second decorative layer at least partly on the first surface of the first layer.
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