US4477933A
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Toilet seat closure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-05-23
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Granted: 1984-10-23
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Expires: 2003-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A coil spring device for mounting on a water tank of a toilet for ensuring that a toilet seat remains closed when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Franklin J. Leckie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K13/00; A47K13/10; A47K13/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A device for ensuring that a toilet seat cover extending over a seat of a toilet is in a lowered or closed position relative to the seat when said toilet is not being used comprising: said toilet including, (i) a bowl; (ii) a water tank carried adjacent a rear potion of said bowl, said tank having a front vertically extending wall with a tank cover extending thereover; (iii) said seat being carried on said bowl; (iv) a hinge connection securing said toilet seat cover to a rear portion of said bowl permitting said cover to be pivoted thereabout for raising and lowering said cover; a coiled spring extending forwardly from said water tank for contacting said cover prior to said cover reaching a straight-up vertically extending position so that said cover must be manually held in the raised position; and means for hanging said coiled spring on said water tank.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
150 words
A device for ensuring that a toilet seat cover extending over a seat of a toilet is in a lowered or closed position relative to the seat when said toilet is not being used comprising: said toilet including, (i) a bowl; (ii) a water tank carried adjacent a rear potion of said bowl, said tank having a front vertically extending wall with a tank cover extending thereover; (iii) said seat being carried on said bowl; (iv) a hinge connection securing said toilet seat cover to a rear portion of said bowl permitting said cover to be pivoted thereabout for raising and lowering said cover; a coiled spring extending forwardly from said water tank for contacting said cover prior to said cover reaching a straight-up vertically extending position so that said cover must be manually held in the raised position; and means for hanging said coiled spring on said water tank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 further comprising: said means for hanging said coiled spring on said water tank including an elongated tab having one end connected to said coiled spring and the other end extending over said front wall of said water tank so as to support said coiled spring for contacting said seat when raised.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device as set forth in claim 2 further comprising: said coiled spring progressively going from a large diameter adjacent one end to a smaller diameter adjacent the other end; and said large diameter end pressing against said front wall of said water tank.
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) | 1987-10-23 | 1988-04-23 | 1988-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-23 | 1992-04-23 | 1992-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-23 | 1996-04-23 | 1996-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |