US3574242A
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Arm assembly for water closet seat
Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1969-04-08
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Granted: 1971-04-13
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Expires: 1989-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A pair of arms is provided having one end thereof fixed to the underside of a water closet seat. The opposite ends of the arms are inturned and supported within spaced bearings mounted in a support bracket fixed to the bowl of the water closet. Retaining pin means is provided for holding the arms in place. A pair of inner bearings are provided, and each includes a portion which supports the inner end of the arm means for rotation with respect to the support bracket, this inner bearing means also including a portion which supports both the water closet seat and the cover thereof for swinging movement with respect to the support bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeff James Trowbridge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:54
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K17/00; A47K17/02; A47K17/026; A47K13/00; A47K13/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
An arm assembly for water closet seats comprising a water closet seat, a water closet cover, arm means including an arm disposed at one side of said seat, one end of said arm being connected with the underside of said seat, the opposite end of said arm being inturned, support means for supporting the inturned end of said arm, and bearing means supported by said support means, a portion of said bearing means supporting said inturned end of the arm for rotation with respect to said support means, and another portion of said bearing means supporting both said seat and said cover for swinging movement with respect to said support means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
An arm assembly for water closet seats comprising a water closet seat, a water closet cover, arm means including an arm disposed at one side of said seat, one end of said arm being connected with the underside of said seat, the opposite end of said arm being inturned, support means for supporting the inturned end of said arm, and bearing means supported by said support means, a portion of said bearing means supporting said inturned end of the arm for rotation with respect to said support means, and another portion of said bearing means supporting both said seat and said cover for swinging movement with respect to said support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said bearing means includes an enlarged portion fitting around the terminal portion of said inturned end of the arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said bearing means is of one-piece construction and includes a portion of reduced dimension extending axially away from said terminal portion and supporting both said cover and said support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
93 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein there is an arm disposed at the opposite side of the seat, a second bearing means similar to said first bearing means being supported by said support means, said second bearing means including a portion supporting said inturned end of the arm for rotation with respect to said support means and also including another portion supporting both said seat and said cover for swinging movement with respect to said support means, said second bearing means being axially aligned with and spaced from said first bearing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 including further bearing means supported by said support means and spaced from said first-mentioned bearing means, said further bearing means being supported by said support means and also rotatably supporting said inturned end of the arm for rotation with respect to said support means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 including retaining means for retaining the inturned end of said arm in operative position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein said retaining means comprises a pin extending through hole means formed in the inturned end of said arm and is disposed in engagement with said bearing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 7 including a further bearing means supported by said support means and spaced from said first-mentioned bearing means, said further bearing means also rotatably journaling the inturned end of said arm for rotation with respect to said support means, said pin being disposed adjacent said further bearing means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 including an arm-connecting means interconnected with said one end of the arm, said arm-connecting means including a portion fixed to the underside of said seat, said arm-connecting means including an Underside adapted to rest on a fixed support.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 9 wherein said arm-connecting means includes a tubular portion receiving said one end of the arm.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-04-12 | 1974-10-12 | 1975-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-12 | 1978-10-12 | 1979-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-12 | 1982-10-12 | 1983-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |