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US4342124A
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Seat and cover assembly for a toilet bowl
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-09-24
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Granted: 1982-08-03
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Expires: 2000-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A seat and cover assembly for a toilet bowl including a seat member and a cover member pivotally mounted to a mounting block for movement relative to the bowl between an upright position and a lowered position. Springs are provided for biasing the seat member and the cover member into an abutting relationship in both the upright and lower positions of the members, and a magnetic latch assembly quick-releasably secures the cover member in its upright position.
Inventors
- 👤 Candelario Paredes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K13/00; A47K13/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A seat and cover assembly for a toilet bowl, said assembly comprising a seat member, a cover member for said seat member, a mounting block assembly secured to said bowl and including a mounting block, at least one hinge pin extending in a corresponding opening formed in said mounting block, said seat member and said cover member for mounting said seat member and said cover member relative to said bowl for movement between an upright position and a lowered position, at least one torsion spring in an operative relation with said seat member and said cover member for biasing said seat member and said cover member into an abutting relationship in both the upright and lowered positions of said members, said torsion spring extending around said hinge pin with one free end of said spring in engagement with said seat member and with the other free end of said spring in engagement with said cover member, and means for quick releasably securing said cover member in said upright position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A seat and cover assembly for a toilet bowl, said assembly comprising a seat member, a cover member for said seat member, a mounting block assembly secured to said bowl and including a mounting block, at least one hinge pin extending in a corresponding opening formed in said mounting block, said seat member and said cover member for mounting said seat member and said cover member relative to said bowl for movement between an upright position and a lowered position, at least one torsion spring in an operative relation with said seat member and said cover member for biasing said seat member and said cover member into an abutting relationship in both the upright and lowered positions of said members, said torsion spring extending around said hinge pin with one free end of said spring in engagement with said seat member and with the other free end of said spring in engagement with said cover member, and means for quick releasably securing said cover member in said upright position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises magnetic means extending between said mounting block and said cover member in the upright position of said cover member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly of claim 2 wherein said magnetic means comprises a pair of magnets mounted to said mounting block and adapted to magnetically engage said cover member in its upright position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
153 words
A seat and cover assembly for a toilet bowl, said assembly comprising a seat member; a cover member for said seat member; means for mounting said seat member and said cover member relative to said bowl for pivotal movement between an upright position and a lowered position, said mounting means including a mounting block assembly secured to said bowl, a pair of hinge pins extending in corresponding openings formed in said mounting means, said seat member and said cover member, and a torsion spring extending around each hinge pin with one free end of each spring in engagement with said seat member and with the other free end of each spring in engagement with said cover member for biasing said seat member towards said cover member and said cover member towards said seat member in all positions of said members; and means for quick releasably securing said cover member in said upright position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
153 words
A seat and cover assembly for a toilet bowl, said assembly comprising a seat member; a cover member for said seat member; means for mounting said seat member and said cover member relative to said bowl for pivotal movement between an upright position and a lowered position, said mounting means including a mounting block assembly secured to said bowl, a pair of hinge pins extending in corresponding openings formed in said mounting means, said seat member and said cover member, and a torsion spring extending around each hinge pin with one free end of each spring in engagement with said seat member and with the other free end of each spring in engagement with said cover member for biasing said seat member towards said cover member and said cover member towards said seat member in all positions of said members; and means for quick releasably securing said cover member in said upright position.
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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) | 1985-08-02 | 1986-02-01 | 1986-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-02 | 1990-02-01 | 1990-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-02 | 1994-02-01 | 1994-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |