Toilet aid apparatus
US10932972B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2200/36
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A toilet aid apparatus is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a support structure, a platform mounted to the support structure, and a displacement unit coupled to the platform to facilitate lifting and lowering of the platform, thereby aiding a person in sitting on a toilet bowl and in standing up subsequent to the use of the toilet bowl. The platform is configured to be rested on a toilet bowl. The displacement means, which can be a hydraulic or a pneumatic cylinder, can be operable via a handheld remote controller.
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