US3921236A
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Toilet support
Assignee: C D Sparling Co
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Filing: 1974-12-20
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Granted: 1975-11-25
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Expires: 1994-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A toilet support comprising an arm pivoted at one end adjacent the pivot of the toilet seat and fastened at the other end to the seat by having a portion thereof extend into an opening in the arm rather than being fastened to the underside of the seat. Novel mounting means are provided for one end of the arm.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth H Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K17/00; A47K17/02; A47K17/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
In a toilet support for use in a toilet bowl having hinge means hinging a toilet seat to the bowl about a hinge axis, the combination comprising an arm having spaced ends and an intermediate hand-gripping portion, bearing means for mounting one end of said arm adjacent said hinge means, the other end of said arm being held in said seat said toilet seat having a laterally extending opening, and means extending from the other end of said arm into said opening whereby when said arm is raised, the toilet seat is raised or vice versa.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
In a toilet support for use in a toilet bowl having hinge means hinging a toilet seat to the bowl about a hinge axis, the combination comprising an arm having spaced ends and an intermediate hand-gripping portion, bearing means for mounting one end of said arm adjacent said hinge means, the other end of said arm being held in said seat said toilet seat having a laterally extending opening, and means extending from the other end of said arm into said opening whereby when said arm is raised, the toilet seat is raised or vice versa.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 including friction means yieldingly opposing the movement of said arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said arm has a portion of solid cross section extending into said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said arm is tubular, said arm having a portion of reduced cross section extending into said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination set forth in claim 4 wherein said portion of reduced cross section is tubular and extends into said opening, and a pin in said tubular portion having an enlarged head frictionally engaging the sides of said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein the other end of said arm extends into said toilet seat substantially midway between the side edges thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
89 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said bearing means comprises an integral housing having integral spaced bearing portions, a pivot pin extending between said spaced portions and forming the hinge means for the toilet seat, each said spaced portions have a laterally extending opening into which the one end of the arm extends, plastic sleeves interposed between said one end of said arm and the sides of said opening, screws extending into and engaging said sleeves to form yielding means resisting the pivotal movement of said arm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination set forth in claim 8 including means for locking said one end of said arm against axial withdrawal from said opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination set forth in claim 8 wherein said last-mentioned means comprises spaced portions, and a laterally extending member interposed between said spaced portions and extending from said spaced portion of said housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination set forth in claim 8 wherein said pivot pin is provided in a reduced portion of the opening in said enlarged integral bearing portion of said housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
138 words
In a toilet support for use in a toilet bowl having hinge means hinging a toilet seat to the bowl about a hinge axis, the combination comprisiNg an arm having spaced ends and an intermediate hand-gripping portion, bearing means for mounting one end of said arm adjacent said hinge means the other end of said arm being held in said opening in said seat, said bearing means comprising a bearing portion, a pivot pin extending between said spaced portions and forming the hinge means for the toilet seat, said spaced portion having laterally extending opening into which the one end of the arm extends, plastic sleeves interposed between said one end of said arm and the sides of said opening, screws extending into and engaging said sleeves to form yielding means resisting the pivotal movement of said arm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
138 words
In a toilet support for use in a toilet bowl having hinge means hinging a toilet seat to the bowl about a hinge axis, the combination comprisiNg an arm having spaced ends and an intermediate hand-gripping portion, bearing means for mounting one end of said arm adjacent said hinge means the other end of said arm being held in said opening in said seat, said bearing means comprising a bearing portion, a pivot pin extending between said spaced portions and forming the hinge means for the toilet seat, said spaced portion having laterally extending opening into which the one end of the arm extends, plastic sleeves interposed between said one end of said arm and the sides of said opening, screws extending into and engaging said sleeves to form yielding means resisting the pivotal movement of said arm.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination set forth in claim 11 including means for locking said one end of said arm against axial withdrawal from said opening.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination set forth in claim 11 wherein said last-mentioned means comprises spaced portions, and a laterally extending member interposed between said spaced portions and extending from said spaced portion of said housing.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination set forth in claim 12 wherein said pivot pin is provided in a reduced portion of the opening in said bearing portion.
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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) | 1978-11-24 | 1979-05-26 | 1979-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-24 | 1983-05-26 | 1983-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-24 | 1987-05-26 | 1987-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |