Hidden hinge toilet seat and lid with water and electrical access
US9801508B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K13/24
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hidden hinge system for raising and lowering a toilet seat or toilet lid is disclosed. In one embodiment, each hinge includes a curved support with a smooth, easy to clean surface. The curved support is connected to a lever and the lever is connected to a hinge assembly. We disclose embodiments in which both the lever and the hinge assembly are enclosed within a toilet housing to improve cleanliness. We further disclose embodiments in which the curved supports are hollow and which contain electrical wiring, water, and gases. Controller and proximity sensors which modulate the raising and lowering of the toilet seat and toilet lid are also disclosed and claimed herein.
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