Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Closet head – foot – and body rests
Patent
1996-02-22
1997-09-16
Walczak, David J.
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Closet head, foot, and body rests
4237, 297335, E03D 1100
Patent
active
056666730
ABSTRACT:
A toilet seat structure having a support framework for placement atop a conventional toilet bowl. A cradle assembly presents a pair of triangularly-shaped side panels which pivotally and tangentially engage laterally spaced-apart rails extending along each side of the toilet bowl. Spanning the side panels are a front lift bar and a conventional toilet seat. User induced pressure on the lift bar positions the lift bar at the front of the bowl with the seat being presented at an angled position to allow user entry. Downward pressure on the seat causes the toilet seat to assume a functional horizontal position above the toilet bowl. Concurrently, the lift bar swings upwardly so as to draw the legs of the seated user towards the user's torso. At this position the user is in an enhanced "squatting" position which is said to be effective for bowel movement. Alternative embodiments of the cradle assembly, associated rails, side arms and support framework are shown. The positions of the lift bar and the toilet seat at its horizontal position are adjustable to allow the structure to be adapted for use by various users.
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Ammatelli Francis J.
McMullen Edward L.
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