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Toilet support
Assignee: C D Sparling Co
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Filing: 1977-08-26
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Granted: 1979-03-20
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Expires: 1997-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A toilet support for use by invalids and the like wherein one or more arms are mounted on brackets supported adjacent the hinge for the seat of the toilet bowl for movement into and out of operative position such that in one position the arms can be gripped and engaged by the invalid and in another position said arms are out of the way.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold E. Guenther
- 👤 Kenneth H. Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K17/00; A47K17/02; A47K17/026; E; E03; E03D; E03D11/00; E03D11/13; E03D11/135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
269 words
In a toilet support for use with a toilet bowl, the combination comprising a toilet bowl, a toilet seat pivoted to said toilet bowl about a horizontal axis, an arm having a hand gripping portion, said arm having a ground engaging portion, means mounted on said toilet bowl adjacent said pivotal axis of said toilet seat to said toilet bowl for solely supporting said arm for pivotal movement of said hand engaging portion and said ground engaging portion about a generally vertical axis, said means adjacent said pivotal axis of said toilet seat being operable to hold said arm in a first position wherein said hand engaging portion is in an operative position adjacent said toilet bowl and said ground engaging portion engages the ground and a second position wherein said hand engaging portion is in an inoperative position away from the toilet bowl and the ground engaging portion is elevated and supported solely by said mounting means out of contact with the ground, wherein said means for supporting said arm comprises a first generally vertical portion forming a part of said arm, a second generally vertical portion telescopically receiving said first portion and mounted on said toilet bowl, said second portion having a cut away portion defining a vertical slot, said first portion having a vertical projection thereon, said projection extending into said slot when said arm is in operative position and said ground engaging portion contacts the ground, said projection engaging the upper end of said second portion when said arm is in inoperative position thereby holding said ground engaging portion out of contact with the ground.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
269 words
In a toilet support for use with a toilet bowl, the combination comprising a toilet bowl, a toilet seat pivoted to said toilet bowl about a horizontal axis, an arm having a hand gripping portion, said arm having a ground engaging portion, means mounted on said toilet bowl adjacent said pivotal axis of said toilet seat to said toilet bowl for solely supporting said arm for pivotal movement of said hand engaging portion and said ground engaging portion about a generally vertical axis, said means adjacent said pivotal axis of said toilet seat being operable to hold said arm in a first position wherein said hand engaging portion is in an operative position adjacent said toilet bowl and said ground engaging portion engages the ground and a second position wherein said hand engaging portion is in an inoperative position away from the toilet bowl and the ground engaging portion is elevated and supported solely by said mounting means out of contact with the ground, wherein said means for supporting said arm comprises a first generally vertical portion forming a part of said arm, a second generally vertical portion telescopically receiving said first portion and mounted on said toilet bowl, said second portion having a cut away portion defining a vertical slot, said first portion having a vertical projection thereon, said projection extending into said slot when said arm is in operative position and said ground engaging portion contacts the ground, said projection engaging the upper end of said second portion when said arm is in inoperative position thereby holding said ground engaging portion out of contact with the ground.
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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) | 1982-03-19 | 1982-09-18 | 1983-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-19 | 1986-09-18 | 1987-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-19 | 1990-09-18 | 1991-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |