Toilet flushing and seat lifting system
US6233751A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K13/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A toilet flushing and seat lifting system for lifting a toilet seat and flushing the toilet seat without having to touch the toilet seat or handle. The toilet flushing and seat lifting system includes a lifting means for lifting the seat and lid of a toilet. The lifting means has a foot pedal. The foot pedal is elongate and has a first and second end. The foot pedal is generally positioned adjacent to the bottom side of the toilet. A pivoting means pivots the foot pedal with respect to floor. An elongate member has a first end and a second end. The first end of the elongate member is hingedly coupled to the second end of the foot pedal. A rod has a first end coupled to the second end of the elongate member and a second end extending toward the toilet. A securing means hingedly secures the second end of the rod to a bottom side of the seat. A toilet flushing means for flushing the toilet comprises an elongate flexible member having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the handle, and the second end has a ring thereon.
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