IL103869A - Device for lifting a toilet seat - Google Patents

Description

103869/2 A DEVICE FOR LIFTING A TOILET YEHUDA CARMEL The present invention relates to a device for lifting a toilet seat.

In many instances it is desirable that if men are using the toilet facilities they should not have to touch the toilet seat. However, no such means are so far known. It has thus been desirable to design a device for such purposes, which device should be simple, cheap to manufacture and preferably attachable to the toilet seat presently being used commercially.

The present invention thus consists in a device for lifting a toilet seat, said device comprising a pedal being connected by suitable means to a power transferring rod (as herein defined) , which rod in turn is connected to power transferring means, said means being connected to the toilet seat.

A rod in connection with the present invention means a rod proper, a tube, a hose, etc. The means by which the pedal is connected to the power transfer rod are, for example, movable on an axis .

The power transferring means are, for example, a frame open in one direction, a lever, etc. Said means are suitably connected to a rotatable axis on which the toilet seat is located.

The device according to the present invention operates as follows: The user of the toilet facilities presses downwards with his foot on the pedal, thus causing the rod to actuate the power transferring means, as a result of which the axis rotates and lifts the toilet seat. The moment the foot is withdrawn from the pedal, the seat is lowered to its original position. If desired, the lid of the toilet may also be connected to said rotatable axis, and will then be raised or lowered together with the toilet seat.

The various parts of the device according to the present invention may be made from any suitable material; advantageously seat is manufactured. However, it is readily understood that the device is not restricted to said material and may be made also from, e.g. wood, metal, rubber, etc.

The present invention will now be illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings without being limited by them. Identical parts will be referenced in all drawings with the same number. In said drawings: Fig. 1 shows an isometric view of a device according to the present invention attached to the toilet seat; Fig. 2 shows another embodiment of a device according to the present invention attached to the toilet seat; and Fig. 3 shows still a further embodiment of a device according to the present invention attached to the toilet seat.

The toilet facility shown in the various embodiments comprises bowl 1, seat 2 and lid 3. There are two bases 4, connected to seat 2 around rotatable axis 5.

The device shown in the Figures comprises pedal 6 connected to rod 7 by way of plate 8, movable around base 9. Rod 7 is connected to the power transferring means being in Fig. 1 open frame 10, in Fig. 2 lever 11, and in Fig. 3 a combination of frame 10 and lever 11. -3- 103,869/2

Claims (1)

1. A device for raising a toilet seat hinged to a toilet bowl, the toilet seat having a rearward portion and left and right spaced bases projecting from the rearward portion, the toilet seat being rotatable about an axis through the left and right bases, said device comprising: an elongated shaft adapted to form the axis for the bases projecting from the rearward portion of the toilet seat and to attach the left and right bases to the toilet bowl, said shaft having a first and a second end; a lever extending forwardly from said shaft, said lever being adapted for insertion under the toilet seat intermediate the left and right bases; and a pivot base adapted for attachment to a floor; a substantially vertical rod having an upper end and a lower end, said upper end being pivotally connected to said second end of said shaft; and an elongated substantially horizontal pedal, said pedal having a forward end and a rearward end, said forward end being enlarged to define a foot-engaging portion, said rearward end being connected to said lower end of said rod, said pedal together with said rod defining an L-shape, and said pedal being pivoted on said pivot base intermediate said forward and rearward end; and wherein said shaft has a first straight portion adapted to extend between the left and right bases of said toilet seat, and a second portion extending from said first straight portion, exteriorly of one of said left and right bases, said second end of said shaft forming an end of said second portion. -4- 103,869/2 A toilet seat assembly comprising: a toilet seat adapted to be hinged to a toilet bowl, said toilet seat having a rearward portion, left and right spaced bases projecting from said rearward portion, and upper and lower surfaces, said toilet seat being rotatable about an axis through said spaced bases; an elongated shaft defining said axis for said bases projecting from said rearward portion of said toilet seat, said shaft being adapted to attach said left and right bases to the toilet bowl, and said shaft having a first end and a second end; a lever extending forwardly from said shaft, said lever being positioned against said lower surface of said toilet seat intermediate said left and right bases; and a pivot base adapted for attachment to a floor; a bustantially vertical rod having an upper end and a lower end, said upper end being pivotally connected to said second end of said shaft; and an elongated substantially horizontal pedal, said pedal having a forward end and a rearward end, said forward end being enlarged to define a foot engaging portion, said rearward end being connected to said lower end of said rod, said pedal together with said rod defining an L-shape, and said pedal being pivoted on said pivot base intermediate said forward and rearward ends; and, wherein said shaft has a first straight portion adapted to extend between the left and right bases of said toilet seat, and a second portion extending from said first straight portion, exteriorly of one of said left and right bases, said -5- 103,869/2 second end of said shaft forming an end of said second portion. For the Applicant: Dr. Yitzhak Hess & Partners