US4048679A
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Toilet seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-19
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1995-11-19
Abstract
Abstract A toilet seat of the type having a central opening located over a toilet bowl. The toilet seat employs means for the support of the ischial tuberosities as well as the sacrum of a person situated thereon to promote the comfort of the user and in particular those having proctological difficulties. Unnecessary strain normally imposed upon pelvic muscles in the use of a conventional toilet seat is relieved.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne A. Garnett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 04:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K13/00; A47K17/00; A47K2017/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
291 words
A toilet seat comprising: base means defining a narrow, elongate central opening; said base means having side members and a rear member connected to the side members, a pair of mutually opposed support members connected to said side members, said support members projected transversely inward of said central opening and located rearwardly in said opening dividing the opening into a forward opening and a rear opening, said support members being laterally spaced from each other providing an open passage between the forward opening and rear opening and having a width substantially smaller than the width of either the forward or rear openings, said rear member having an upper surface portion adapted to engage and support the base of the spine of a person seated on the seat, each of said support members having an upper surface portion adapted to engage and support an ischium of the person, said upper surface portion of the rear member and the upper surface portions of the support members being located at the corners of a generally triangular outline, said upper surface portions of the support members being inclined inwardly and downwardly in substantially the same elevation and said upper surface portion of the rear member being located in substantially the same elevation of the upper surfaces portions of the support members whereby the base of the spine and the ischia of the person evenly and concurrently engage the upper surface portion of the rear member and the upper surface portions of the support members, said upper surface portions of said support members being transversely spaced about 3 inches apart, and said upper surface portion of the rear member and each of said upper surface portions of the support members is spaced about 5 inches apart.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
291 words
A toilet seat comprising: base means defining a narrow, elongate central opening; said base means having side members and a rear member connected to the side members, a pair of mutually opposed support members connected to said side members, said support members projected transversely inward of said central opening and located rearwardly in said opening dividing the opening into a forward opening and a rear opening, said support members being laterally spaced from each other providing an open passage between the forward opening and rear opening and having a width substantially smaller than the width of either the forward or rear openings, said rear member having an upper surface portion adapted to engage and support the base of the spine of a person seated on the seat, each of said support members having an upper surface portion adapted to engage and support an ischium of the person, said upper surface portion of the rear member and the upper surface portions of the support members being located at the corners of a generally triangular outline, said upper surface portions of the support members being inclined inwardly and downwardly in substantially the same elevation and said upper surface portion of the rear member being located in substantially the same elevation of the upper surfaces portions of the support members whereby the base of the spine and the ischia of the person evenly and concurrently engage the upper surface portion of the rear member and the upper surface portions of the support members, said upper surface portions of said support members being transversely spaced about 3 inches apart, and said upper surface portion of the rear member and each of said upper surface portions of the support members is spaced about 5 inches apart.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The seat of claim 1 wherein said ischium support members are integral with said base means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The seat of claim 1 wherein said ischium support members comprise separate elements, and means detachably securing said elements to said base means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The seat of claim 3 wherein said securing means comprises a clamp assembly embracing a portion of said base means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |