Toilet seat system

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2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Huson, Gregory L. (Department: 3751)

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Seat

Counterbalanced or spring biased

C004S246100

Reexamination Certificate

active

08006323

ABSTRACT:
A toilet has a seat. Two spaced members each have an upper end with an aperture. A pivot block has a bore. An axle has end sections and a central section. The end sections are received within the apertures. The central section is received within the bore. A housing is attached to the toilet and a coil spring around the axle. The coil spring has first and second ends. The first end is secured within the housing. The second end is in contact with the seat. The coil spring is adapted to urge the toilet seat from a lowered position to a raised position. A locking assembly includes upper and lower fingers. Each finger has a shoulder and a ramp. The upper finger extends downwardly from the toilet seat. The lower finger extends upwardly from the toilet seat. The lower finger is movable between a locking and an unlocking orientation.

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