US3716872A
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Toilet cover chair
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-19
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1991-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A chair which fits over the common toilet including the water box. The chair includes arms and a back. The seating portion of the chair has a closable opening. The chair when fitted over the toilet and water box hides the unsightly toilet and provides an attractive comfortable chair that can be used for sitting upon.
Inventors
- 👤 S Zieman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:54
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A chair suitable for covering bathroom toilets comprising, a generally ''''U-shaped'''' front portion, a pair of generally ''''L-shaped'''' side portions, a generally rectangular shaped back portion, and means defining a generally rectangular shaped seating portion; said front portion, side portions, back portion and seating portion cooperating with one another in a manner wherein the surfaces of the front, sides, back and seating portions by means of gently rounded curves flow smoothly into one another to form a chair having a back and arms and receivable as a covering on bathroom toilets; the reverse side of the front, sides, back and seating portions presenting a generally hollowed out appearance; and said means defining the seating portion including therein a pair of doors which swing upwardly and toward the arms of the chair.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A chair suitable for covering bathroom toilets comprising, a generally ''''U-shaped'''' front portion, a pair of generally ''''L-shaped'''' side portions, a generally rectangular shaped back portion, and means defining a generally rectangular shaped seating portion; said front portion, side portions, back portion and seating portion cooperating with one another in a manner wherein the surfaces of the front, sides, back and seating portions by means of gently rounded curves flow smoothly into one another to form a chair having a back and arms and receivable as a covering on bathroom toilets; the reverse side of the front, sides, back and seating portions presenting a generally hollowed out appearance; and said means defining the seating portion including therein a pair of doors which swing upwardly and toward the arms of the chair.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
131 words
A chair suitable for covering bathroom toilets comprising, a generally ''''U-shaped'''' front portion, a pair of generally ''''L-shaped'''' side portions, a generally rectangular shaped back portion, and means defining a generally rectangular shaped seating portion; said front portion, side portions, back portion and seating portion cooperating with one another in a manner wherein the surfaces of the front, sides, back and seating portions by means of gently rounded curves flow smoothly into one another to form a chair having a back and arms and receivable as a covering on bathroom toilets; the reverse side of the front, sides, back and seating portions presenting a generally hollowed out appearance; and said means defining the seating portion including therein a pair of doors which swing upwardly and toward the arms of the chair.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
131 words
A chair suitable for covering bathroom toilets comprising, a generally ''''U-shaped'''' front portion, a pair of generally ''''L-shaped'''' side portions, a generally rectangular shaped back portion, and means defining a generally rectangular shaped seating portion; said front portion, side portions, back portion and seating portion cooperating with one another in a manner wherein the surfaces of the front, sides, back and seating portions by means of gently rounded curves flow smoothly into one another to form a chair having a back and arms and receivable as a covering on bathroom toilets; the reverse side of the front, sides, back and seating portions presenting a generally hollowed out appearance; and said means defining the seating portion including therein a pair of doors which swing upwardly and toward the arms of the chair.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A chair according to claim 1 wherein an opening is located in the back of the chair.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A chair according to claim 1 wherein hooks are located in the hollowed out reverse side of the chair.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A chair according to claim 1 wherein compartments that are accessible to a person sitting in the chair are located in the arms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A chair according to claim 1 wherein one or more compartments are located in the front of the chair.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A chair according to claim 2 wherein the opening is located in the upper left corner of the back of the chair.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A chair according to claim 4 wherein the compartments are openable and closable by means of sliding doors.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A chair according to claim 5 wherein the compartment is openable and closable by means of a hinged door.
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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) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |