Bidet washing apparatus

Abstract

A bidet washing apparatus attachable to a toilet bowl for cleaning one or more body parts of a user is disclosed. The apparatus can include one or more water inlets configured to supply water, and a control unit, housing one or more valves connected to the one or more water inlets, including one or more control switches configured to operate the one or more valves. The apparatus can include a nozzle assembly with at least one washing nozzle fluidically connected to at least one of the valves with one or more water tubes. The at least one washing nozzle can be positioned for directing water to the body parts of the user. The apparatus can also include a protective shield gate covering at least a portion of the at least one washing nozzle, where the protective shield gate is rotatably coupled to the bidet washing apparatus.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A bidet washing apparatus attachable to a toilet bowl for cleaning one or more body parts of a user, comprising:
 one or more water inlets configured to supply water;   a control unit, housing one or more valves fluidically connected to the one or more water inlets, including one or more control switches configured to operate the one or more valves, wherein the one or more valves control water flow from the one or more water inlets;   a nozzle assembly including at least one washing nozzle, fluidically connected to at least one of said one or more valves with one or more water tubes, wherein said at least one washing nozzle is positioned for directing water to the one or more body parts of the user;   a protective shield gate covering at least a portion of the at least one washing nozzle, wherein the protective shield gate is rotatably coupled to the bidet washing apparatus.   
     
     
         2 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the one or more water inlets are fluidically connected to a water tank configured to supply water to the toilet bowl. 
     
     
         3 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more water inlets is connected to one of the one or more valves via a single-body, non-jointed connector. 
     
     
         4 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the one or more control switches are selected from a group comprising knobs, lever, dials and depressible buttons. 
     
     
         5 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the nozzle assembly further comprises a self cleaning nozzle for cleaning the at least one washing nozzle. 
     
     
         6 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the nozzle assembly further comprises a toilet cleaning nozzle for cleaning the toilet bowl. 
     
     
         7 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the nozzle assembly further comprises a shield cleaning nozzle for cleaning the protective shield gate. 
     
     
         8 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising an adjusting unit configured to adjust an angle of the at least one washing nozzle. 
     
     
         9 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one washing nozzle is housed within an outer covering comprising a spring mechanism configured to push the at least one washing nozzle out of the covering when water flows through the at least one washing nozzle and to retract the at least one washing nozzle when the flow of water stops. 
     
     
         10 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the protective shield gate is rotatably coupled to the bidet washing apparatus along at least a portion of one of its vertical side edges. 
     
     
         11 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the protective shield gate is rotatably coupled to the bidet washing apparatus along at least a portion of its top edge. 
     
     
         12 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the protective shield gate is removable. 
     
     
         13 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the protective shield gate is made from a material selected from a group comprising plastic, metal, a material having anti-microbial properties, and a material with increased pollutant repellant properties. 
     
     
         14 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein a length of the protective shield gate is substantially similar to a length of the at least one washing nozzle. 
     
     
         15 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the protective shield gate further comprises a movable flap attachment substantially perpendicular to the protective shield gate, said flap being positioned below the washing nozzle, wherein the flap substantially aligns with the protective shield gate when water flows through the nozzle. 
     
     
         16 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising a reservoir fluidically coupled to the bidet washing apparatus. 
     
     
         17 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising a securing unit configured to secure the bidet washing apparatus to the toilet bowl. 
     
     
         18 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising a vacuum breaker unit located between a water supply and the nozzle assembly. 
     
     
         19 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one washing nozzle is removably connected to the nozzle assembly. 
     
     
         20 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 19 , wherein the at least one removably connected washing nozzle is replaceable with another removably connected washing nozzle configured to store and expel at least one of soap, disinfectant and medicine when water flows through the other removably connected washing nozzle. 
     
     
         21 . A bidet washing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one washing nozzle is adjustable by the user via a swivel unit, to swivel around approximately 360 degrees.