Manual toilet seat lifter apparatus
US8087104B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K13/105
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A manual toilet seat lifter apparatus is provided for lifting and lowering a toilet seat and includes strap hinge members connected to the toilet seat. A hinge pin is received in the strap hinge members. A riser rod is connected to the hinge pin. A handle is connected to a top end of the riser rod, and a counterweight is connected to a bottom end of the riser rod. Preferably, a horizontal transition portion is connected between the hinge pin and the riser rod. Preferably, a horizontal extension portion is connected to the riser rod at a location on the riser rod which is opposite to the horizontal transition portion. With a second embodiment of the invention, which is a combined toilet seat lifter and toilet seat cover lifter apparatus, toilet seat cover lifting means are provided for lifting and lowering a toilet seat cover.
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