Hands free system for lifting and lowering a toilet seat

Details Hands free system for lifting and lowering a toilet seat Hands free system for lifting and lowering a toilet seat

2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Le, Huyen (Department: 3751)

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Opener or closer for a closet seat or lid

Reexamination Certificate

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07917973

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus configured to lift and lower a seat assembly of a toilet includes a case that is configured to be mounted to the toilet using mounting bolts of the seat assembly. The case includes a passive infrared sensor (PIR) that outputs a detection signal in response to motion, a motor having a lever coupled to the shaft of the motor via a coupler, a direction control unit that applies a motor supply voltage to drive the shaft of the motor in one of a clockwise or counterclockwise direction in response to the detection signal, and a battery to provide power to the apparatus.

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