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Abstract

The present invention provides a combined toilet and stool that may be deployed as a toilet or a stool. The invention includes an interlockable structure of die-cut paperboard. The unitary structure includes a series of abutting sections that may be arranged to form four walls that define an internal bowl. The walls and bowl are covered by an upper section formed from additional abutting sections. The abutting wall sections include interlockable interior and exterior front panels, a rear panel and two angled side panels. The multiple component upper section includes an interlockable interior seat panel, an exterior seat panel and a selectively displaceable covering seat panel. The interior seat panel abuts the top of the rear panel. The exterior seat panel abuts the top of the exterior front panel. The covering seat panel abuts a side of the exterior seat panel. Appropriate perforations are defined between adjacent panels to enable the abutting panels to be appropriately folded for both storage and assembly. Perforations also bisect each side panel along its longitudinal axis to enable the sides to angle inwardly to form two spaced apart internal pillars beneath the seat panels. Two spaced apart holes and corresponding locking tabs in the front exterior panel and front interior panel respectively permit the interlocking of these two panels. The invention may be stored in a compacted configuration in conventional shrink wrap packaging. The folded configuration may be bound with a cord. During deployment, the folded configuration is expanded in an accordian-like fashion and the support members are interlocked. The support members include the interior and exterior front panels and the interior seat panel. When used as a toilet, the internal bowl can employ a receptacle to receive wastes or deposit wastes directly on the surface beneath. Appropriate paper for sanitary purposes may be included also.

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