April Starr Cole

US Patent:

6374428, Apr 23, 2002

Filed:

Jul 14, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/616918

Inventors:

Erma R. Copeland - Columbus GA 31907
April M. Cole - Columbus GA 31907
Maurice D. Cole - Columbus GA 31907

International Classification:

E03D 900

US Classification:

43003, 4DIG 5, 4DIG 18

Abstract:

A splash reducing panels for providing a toilet splash reducing product in a compact easy to carry size. The splash reducing panels includes a panel formed from a fibrous material and containing a germicide comprising n-Alkyl, dimethyl, benzyl ammonium chloride, dimethyl benzyl ethylbenzyl, ammonium chloride and inert ingredients. The panel is preferably adapted to expand from a relatively smaller first size to a relatively larger second size when the panel is brought into contact with water. The panel may be in a folded form and be adapted to unfold when brought into contact with water, and the panel may have a plurality of ridges formed therein that become relatively flat when moistened.