Fastener-concealing toilet seat hinge post
Abstract
Abstract THIS TOILET SEAT HINGE POST HAS A COUNTERBORE FOR THE HEAD OF ITS FASTENER CONCEALED BY A COVER PLATE EXTENDING OVER THE COUNTERBORE AND HAVING PROJECTIONS FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING RECESSES ADJACENT THE COUNTERBORE TO RELEASABLY HOLD THE COVER LATE IN ITS CLOSING POSITION. ONE SUCH COVER PLATE HAS SUCH A PROJECTION NEAR ITS UPPER END AND HAS AN ELONGATION OF THE PLATE EXTENDING AROUND AND BENEATH THE HINGE POST WHERE IT IS APERTURED FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE FASTENER. THIS HINGE POST IS ESPECIALLY SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION ON MODERN TOILET BOWLS USING TOP-INSERTED FASTENERS WHERE THE SPACE BENEATH THE REARWARD PLATFORM IS INADEQUATE TO RECEIVE A WRENCH FOR TIGHTENING THE NUT ON THE LOWER END. THE CONCEALMENT OF THE FASTENER AND ITS COUNTERBORE BY THE COVER PLATE OF THE PRESENT INVENTION ENHANCES THE CLEANLINESS AND SANITARY CONDITION OF THE HINGE POST, RENDERS IT EASY TO MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION, AND ALSO ENHANCES THE APPEARANCE OF THE HINGE POST.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Watson
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |