Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Opener or closer for a closet seat or lid – Lever operated opener
Patent
1995-07-14
1997-01-21
Fetsuga, Robert M.
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Opener or closer for a closet seat or lid
Lever operated opener
A47K 1310
Patent
active
055949584
ABSTRACT:
A hands-off toilet seat lifting apparatus comprised of a mounting bracket adapted for removable securement around a base of an existing toilet. The mounting bracket has a securement block secured to an outer surface thereof. The device contains a first foot pedal having a rod extending outwardly therefrom. The rod has an end portion pivotally coupled to an intermediate portion of an arm. A stop mechanism is coupled around the pivotally coupled rod and arm. The arm has a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally coupled to an outer surface of the securement block of the mounting bracket. The second end of the arm has an adjustable shaft extending upwardly therefrom. The adjustable shaft has an end portion secured to a toilet cover. The first foot pedal has a spring secured to a bottom surface thereof. The first end of the arm has a spring secured to a bottom surface thereof.
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