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Lift-off hinge with attached hinge cover

US9144354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 22, 2012
Grant dateSep 29, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47K13/26
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A lift-off toilet seat includes a hinge body for pivotably supporting a toilet seat and a mounting block having a slot therethrough for enabling positionable attachment of the block to a toilet seat via a bolt. A buckle extends from the hinge body and slidably engages sides of the block with the block having a top opening for enabling both the bolt to pass therethrough and positioning of the block on the toilet bowl together with the hinge body and toilet seat. A cover, hinged to the buckle is provided for covering the buckle and locking the buckle to the block.

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