US4175294A
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Toilet construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-09-08
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Granted: 1979-11-27
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Expires: 1998-09-08
Abstract
Abstract An improved toilet construction uses a bulbous upwardly rounded portion at the forward end of a toilet seat to raise the user's thighs angularly upward from a horizontal position and an angled foot engaging means at the lower forward portion of the toilet bowl to raise the user's feet angularly upwardly from a horizontal disposition. The combination of the upwardly rounded portion and the foot engaging means causes the user's feet to be disposed at an angle between about 30° and about 60° with respect to the floor and causes the user's legs to assume a position where the angle between the user's calf and thigh is between about 40° and about 50°.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Boyd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:13
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K17/00; A47K17/02; A47K17/028; A47K13/00; A47K13/24; A47K2017/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
An improved toilet construction comprising: a toilet seat means adapted to fit upon a conventional toilet bowl; said toilet seat means having an elevated configuration adjacent the forward end thereof to raise the user's thighs angularly upward from a horizontal disposition; and an angled foot engaging means disposed along the lower forward portion of the toilet bowl; said foot engaging means sloping forwardly and downwardly from said lower forward portion of the toilet bowl; said foot engaging means being adapted for engagement by the user's feet to raise the user's heels upward and to thus angularly raise the user's feet from a horizontal disposition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
An improved toilet construction comprising: a toilet seat means adapted to fit upon a conventional toilet bowl; said toilet seat means having an elevated configuration adjacent the forward end thereof to raise the user's thighs angularly upward from a horizontal disposition; and an angled foot engaging means disposed along the lower forward portion of the toilet bowl; said foot engaging means sloping forwardly and downwardly from said lower forward portion of the toilet bowl; said foot engaging means being adapted for engagement by the user's feet to raise the user's heels upward and to thus angularly raise the user's feet from a horizontal disposition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
An improved toilet construction as defined in claim 1 wherein said foot engaging means causes the user's feet to be disposed at an angle of between about 30° and about 60° elevated from horizontal and wherein said elevated configuration of said toilet seat means causes the user's thigh to form an angle of between about 40° and about 50° with the user's calf.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
An improved toilet construction as defined in claim 2 wherein said elevated configuration of said toilet seat means comprises a bulbous upwardly rounded portion at the forward end of the toilet seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
An improved toilet construction as defined in claim 3 wherein said foot engaging means is an angled step member, the upper surface of which is disposed at an angle of between about 30° and about 60° with respect to the floor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
An improved toilet construction as defined in claim 4 wherein said bulbous upwardly rounded portion is a separate member adapted to be coupled to a conventional toilet seat and wherein said angled step member is a separate member disposed adjacent to the front of the toilet bowl.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
An improved toilet construction as defined in claim 4 wherein said bulbous upwardly rounded portion forms a part of the toilet seat and wherein said angled step member is integrally formed along the forward lower surface of said toilet bowl.
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) | 1982-11-26 | 1983-05-28 | 1983-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-26 | 1987-05-28 | 1987-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-26 | 1991-05-28 | 1991-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |