Toilet seat damper
US6687921B1 · kind B1 · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K13/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Damping apparatus for a toilet seat and toilet cover generally includes a hinged frame and a pair of mirror image dampers disposed in the frame for coupling with the toilet seat and toilet cover and providing independent damped closure thereof. Each damper includes a housing having a chamber with a rotor therein for supporting vanes disposed in slots and pivotable therein for enabling inward and outward movement of the vanes for controlling flow of fluid therepast in order to provide damping movement.
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