US3969778A
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Toilet aids
Assignee: Helping Hand Co Ledbury Ltd
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Filing: 1975-05-08
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1995-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A toilet aid is designed for use with a W.C. to assist disabled, elderly and infirm persons using the W.C. The aid is constructed for attachment to the W.C. pan using the normal seat-attachment bolt holes provided in the pan. An arm structure has side support arms which extend fowardly on either side of a user when seated on the toilet seat. The arms have inturned end portions to provide front support for the user, these portions being movable to the side to a front entry position which permits free entry and exit between the arms. When the arm portions are in this entry position the main side portions of the arms remain in their normal side support position, thus being positioned to assist the user when maneuvering into and out of the seated position. The aid can be used with all normal W.C. suites with a standard toilet seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Derek John Richards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K17/00; A47K17/02; A47K17/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A toilet aid constructed for attachment to a W.C. pan, using the normal seat-attachment bolt holes provided in the pan, with support arms which extend forwardly on each side of a user when seated and which have inturned end portions connected thereto to provide front support for the user, at least the end portions of the arms being movable to the side to a front entry position which permits free entry and exit between the arms with main side portions of the arms positioned to assist the user when manoeuvring into and out of the seated position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A toilet aid constructed for attachment to a W.C. pan, using the normal seat-attachment bolt holes provided in the pan, with support arms which extend forwardly on each side of a user when seated and which have inturned end portions connected thereto to provide front support for the user, at least the end portions of the arms being movable to the side to a front entry position which permits free entry and exit between the arms with main side portions of the arms positioned to assist the user when manoeuvring into and out of the seated position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A toilet aid according to claim 1, wherein the end arm portions are movable to the entry position relatively to the main side arm portions which during such movement remain stationary in the normal side support positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A toilet aid according to claim 2, wherein the end arm portions turn about the longitudinal axes of the respective main side arm portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A toilet aid according to claim 1, wherein the aid provides, or allows for, pivotal mounting of the toilet seat whereby the latter can be raised to a urinal position independently of the side arm structure which thus remains in its normal operative position to support the user while standing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A toilet aid according to claim 1, including a pivotal mounting for the arm structure as a whole so that the latter structure can pivot rearwardly out of the way when not required, or to facilitate cleaning.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A toilet aid according to claim 1, wherein means are provided for the detachable fixing of an optional backrest or back support for a toilet lid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A toilet aid according to claim 1, wherein a backrest or a back support for a toilet lid, is fitted.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A toilet aid according to claim 1, wherein forwardly projecting reaction support legs or struts are positioned to engage the top rim of the W.C. pan.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A toilet aid according to claim 8, wherein the legs or struts are positioned to engage the rim forwardly of the pivot axis of the arm structure and below the toilet seat.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A toilet aid according to claim 4, in combination with fixing bolts which provide or attach a pivotal mounting for the toilet seat.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A toilet aid according to claim 1, wherein the aid is adapted to be attached to the W.C. pan with a support structure of the aid clamped directly to the pan by fixing bolts passing through said normal seat-attachment bolt holes.
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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) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |