Apparatus and method for automatically closing a toilet bowl lid

Details Apparatus and method for automatically closing a toilet bowl lid Apparatus and method for automatically closing a toilet bowl lid

1991-04-22

1992-10-13

Recla, Henry J.

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Buffers and dashpots

42461, 188307, A47K 1304, A47K 1310

Patent

active

051539462

ABSTRACT:
For use with a toilet having a toilet bowl and a lid mounted to pivot between a closed position covering the bowl and an open position pivoted approximately 90.degree. from the bowl, an apparatus for automatically closing the lid includes a control mechanism engageable with the lid for locking the lid in the open position when the lid is pivoted to the open position and a timer mechanism for actuating the control mechanism to release the lid from the open position after the passage of a predetermined time. Where the toilet includes a toilet seat pivotally mounted to the toilet bowl between the bowl and the lid and is pivotable from a closed position resting atop the bowl, a timer suspension system temporarily suspends operation of the timer mechanism while at least a predetermined weight is applied to the seat in the closed position.

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