Toilet seat lifter

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1990-09-21

1992-04-14

Yasich, Daniel M.

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Drip catcher

A47K 1310

Patent

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051035065

ABSTRACT:
A foot-actuated lifting mechanism for a toilet seat requires no modification of the toilet or surrounding structure. The lifting mechanism has a hollow vertical housing, an upper transverse bracket for attachment to a toilet seat bolt, and a lower transverse bracket for attachment to a toilet base bolt. A spacing adjustment mechanism permits the vertical spacing between the brackets to be adjusted to accommodate different toilet dimensions. A pivoting arm locates under the toilet seat, and a floating connection permits pivoting of the toilet seat lid with the arm and simultaneous translation relative to the arm to accommodate differences in rotational axes. A pedal is free-standing on the floor surrounding the toilet and pivots on a fulcrum. A linkage mechanism couples the pedal to the arm so that depression of the pedal raises the toilet seat. The linkage can be extended or retracted to ensure that the pedal rests on the floor regardless of any spacing adjustment. Torsion and compression springs associated with the linkage mechanism prevent slamming of the toilet seat against either the base of the toilet or the associated reservoir.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1590298 (1926-06-01), Landis
patent: 1877083 (1932-09-01), Thrasher
patent: 4592097 (1986-06-01), Zimmerman

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