Closure device for toilet seats

Details Closure device for toilet seats Closure device for toilet seats

1984-04-02

1985-01-08

Artis, Henry K.

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Drip catcher

4250, A47K 1310

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044919891

ABSTRACT:
The invention discloses a closure and hinge device that automatically releases and lowers a toilet seat, or the seat and its associated lid together, when the flushing handle of a commode or toilet is actuated. The device includes a releasable hinge-closing mechanism having a spring-biased latching lever and a dampening device mounted to the toilet lid, the device being positioned to be engaged by the latching lever. When the latching lever is actuated by the flushing of the commode, the seat or the seat and lid together are released and will move downwardly in a controlled manner by means of the dampening device. A latching pawl is located between the lid-hinge member and the seat, whereby the seat and lid are coupled together when in a raised position so as to be lowered together upon being released.

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