Remembering automatic toilet seat covers

Ever wondered if public toilets could be any cleaner? Enter the Brill Seat One, a wacky toilet seat that’s been around longer than you think.

From Superinnovators 21/08/24

This US-designed unit dispenses a fresh plastic film cover every time a new user waves their hand over the sensor at the back of the seat.

The plastic cover is a tube shape that encases the top and bottom of the toilet seat ring.

When activated, a motor pulls the soiled cover off, with fresh film fed from a roll at the rear.

This ensures no one uses the same cover twice, maintaining hygiene.

Brill Seat-One features a digital display to alert users when the film or battery is low.

The device also boasts a long-lasting rechargeable battery, providing up to 6,000 uses per charge.

For those who prefer a wall-mounted activation sensor, Brill offers a mains-powered version with that capability.

The Seat One can handle 165 seatings per roll, while the wall-mounted version holds 100 seatings per roll.

Both versions are covered by warranties – two years for the Seat One and one year for the wall-mounted unit.

Brill’s products have been around for over 30 years, but a recent viral video of one at New Orleans Airport has brought them back into the spotlight.

The company say they are in use in thousands of airports, casinos, hospitals, and other public spaces where hygiene is a top priority.

Brill’s prices aren’t disclosed, but a similar product by SaniSeat is priced at $339.95.

While you might have seen disposable paper toilet seat covers at airports in East Asia, these are potentially cleaner and more convenient being automatic and hands-free.

Could we see automatic toilet seat covers making a comeback? Perhaps, with an eco-friendly material instead of plastic film.

More info

https://brillseat.com

https://www.saniseat.com/shopping

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