Toshiyuki Torii

Title: Toshiyuki Torii: Inventor of Toilet Sanitation and Attachment Innovations.

Introduction

Toshiyuki Torii is an inventor associated with Kariya, Japan. His work includes inventions related to toilet sanitation and toilet-seat installation. He is credited with 3 patents.

Latest Patents

Torii’s listed patents include a sanitary cleansing device and a toilet seat attachment structure.

The sanitary cleansing device uses a casing mounted at the rear of a toilet bowl, with a toilet seat and lid connected to it. Two human-detection sensors are positioned to distinguish between the lid and seat in different configurations. Signals from either sensor can activate a mechanism that automatically opens or closes the seat, the lid, or both.

The toilet seat attachment structure secures a toilet seat unit to a toilet bowl. It includes a bolt, an abutting member, an expanding member, a nut, and a friction member. As the bolt turns, the nut moves along its axis and causes the expanding member to widen. This enlarges the friction member so it grips the toilet bowl’s attachment hole.

Career Highlights

Torii’s listed professional affiliations include Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha and Nifco Inc. His patent work reflects a focus on practical toilet components, including automatic operation and secure attachment.

Collaborations

Yuji Sugiyama and Yuichi Shirase are listed as Torii’s coworkers.

Conclusion

Toshiyuki Torii’s recorded inventions address everyday toilet design through sensor-based operation and a friction-based seat attachment mechanism.