Abstract: An apparatus for automatically lifting a toilet seat is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one spring that upwardly urges the toilet seat from its down position to its up position and a means for tempering the speed with which the spring or springs upwardly urge the toilet seat. The apparatus may further include a means to lock the toilet seat in the down position.

Abstract: A toilet seat lifter means is described, using a minimally simple lever and cam means with a counterweight balanced action arm. The device is adaptable to all standard toilets available today, an improved version of these inventor's prior invention. The new lifter offers a minimum number of moving parts and no springs or pulleys, is easier to manufacture and assemble, and possesses improvements to support the needs of disabled individuals.

Abstract: A device for warming a toilet seat includes a heatable section removably attachable to a toilet lid via an adhesive layer. The present invention further includes flexible heating elements formed from heat-absorbing material and a cover that protects a user from such elements. The device is activated when the toilet lid is in the closed position via a switch connected to the cover. The activating mechanism further includes a control panel that includes a temperature control lever. A power supply mechanism is electrically coupled to the activating mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus for closing a member against a substantially horizontal surface of an object, wherein the member comprises a first end and a second end thereby defining a longitudinal axis of the member, and wherein the first end of the member is hingably attached by a first hinge and a second hinge to the substantially horizontal surface and the second end of the member is separated from the substantially horizontal surface with the longitudinal axis at a non-perpendicular angle to the substantially horizontal surface.

Abstract: Apparatus for facilitating the selective lifting of the lid or the seat/lid combination of a two-piece toilet seat assembly comprises (a) a stem member that is adapted to pass through a pre-formed opening in the lid portion of the seat assembly so as to be movably supported by the lid portion, (b) a manually-engagable handle rigidly connected to one end of the stem member, and (c) a latch member radially-extending from the stem member at a location on axially spaced from the handle. During movement (e.g., rotation) of the stem member within the pre-formed opening in the lid portion, the latch member moves between a seat-latching position in which it underlies a portion of the seat portion of the toilet seat assembly, and a second position in which it is spaced from the seat portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sanitary cleansing device includes a casing to be attached onto a rear portion of a toilet bowl, a toilet seat rotatably connected to the casing, a toilet lid rotatably connected to the casing for selectively covering the toilet seat, a first human detection sensor placed at a position in the casing such that the first human detection is made free from recognizing the toilet lid which is in its closed state, a second human detection sensor placed at a position in the casing such that the second human detection is made free from recognizing the toilet seat when the toilet seat is in its opened state and the toilet lid is in its opened state, and an automatic open/close mechanism opening/closing at least one of the toilet lid and the toilet seat upon receipt of a signal from either of the first human detection sensor and the second human detection sensor.

Abstract: A powered lift toilet seat including a toilet seat for sitting on, a back support for supporting a back of a person sitting on the toilet seat, and an actuator connected to the toilet seat and the back support by a linkage device for raising and tilting the toilet seat and for moving the back support outwards.

Abstract: A toilet seat lifting apparatus for use in combination with a toilet and toilet seat. The toilet seat lifting apparatus lifts a toilet seat on a toilet when activated.

Abstract: Apparatus usable in a hospital, nursing home and assisted care facility environment to assist physically impaired persons in sitting down and standing up from a toilet including a frame having a rotatable platform incorporating an integral toilet seat rollable into position above the bowl of a toilet whose seat is raised for use.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for foot actuating a toilet by providing a foot pedal having an enhoused cable extending therefrom. The cable is attached inside the toilet tank to a flushing means within the tank. Upon a user stepping down on the pedal, dual components of the pedal provide for the amount of cable within the foot pedal to be increased by a factor of two relative to the pedal travel distance. This in turn provides for the cable inside of the tank to be decreased by such amount for lifting a weight and actuating the internal flushing means within the toilet tank. Upon removing the user's foot from the foot pedal, the foot pedal, cable and weight are automatically reset to a starting position allowing the toilet to be reset to its original position for reuse.

Abstract: A toilet seat repositioning device which is comprised of a handle flexibly attached to the toilet seat by various means and which extends beyond the periphery of said seat to provide relief from contact with the underside of said seat and/or bowl rim when repositioning of the toilet seat occurs. Restrictive features are utilized to constrain flexibility allowing handle to be load bearing.

Abstract: In the front of a standard toilet apparatus, left, middle, and right side pedals are mounted over a thin substrate between the toilet base and a floor. The pedals enclose a mechanical apparatus for tensioning cables connected to a junction box at a back end of the toilet. Cables from the junction box to the lid and seat lift and reset the lid and seat upon actuation of the left and right pedals. A cable from the junction box causes the toilet flushing mechanism to actuate upon depressing of the middle pedal.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically lowering a raised toilet seat pivotally attached to a back of a bowl of a toilet. The apparatus includes a preferably U-shaped support member to be supported over a front wall of the water tank. An elongated arm is pivotally supported at an upper end thereof to an upper end of the support member. A float is to be positioned in the water tank and is moved vertically on the support member when the tank is flushed. A movable member is positioned in contact between the support member and the arm and is attached to a flexible line which extends along the support member to the float. The movable member is arranged to pivotally move the arm outwardly when the toilet is flushed, pushing the cover and toilet seat together away from the tank a distance sufficient for the cover and toilet seat to then pivotally fall into a closed position atop the bowl.

Abstract: A toilet seat lifter means is described, using a minimally simple lever and gear means with a counterweight balanced action arm. The device is adaptable to all standard toilets available today and offers a minimum number of moving parts and no springs or pulleys.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes a device to enable a user to move a toilet seat from an up position to a down position. The device includes a connection mechanism to connect the device to the toilet seat, a handle, and a pivoting assembly, coupled to the connection mechanism and the handle, to permit the handle to pivot relative to the toilet seat.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting an element of a hinged structure includes an enclosure having one or more springs within the enclosure. A handle attached to one of the springs projects out of an elongated slot in the enclosure to provide easy access to a user. The apparatus may be attached to a surface of a hinged element, such as a toilet seat. When the toilet seat is down, a person may lift the seat by grasping the handle with one or more fingers of one hand and sliding the handle towards them. By providing a lifting motion in conjunction with the pulling action, the person can easily raise the toilet seat without having to touch it or any other part of the toilet seat.

Abstract: A powered toilet seat positioner in which a reversible electric motor drives a lift member pivoted to the toilet seat. In one embodiment, a double shafted electric motor drives a pair of curved lift arms each connected at on outer end to one side of the toilet seat. In another embodiment, a nut is connected to a lift rod, the nut driven up or down on a threaded shaft driven by the motor to raise and lower the toilet seat. In a third embodiment, an inner sleeve telescoped into an outer sleeve is driven up and down by the electric motor, the two sleeves pivotally supported on an upright stanchion resting alongside the toilet. The inner sleeve is pivotally connected at its top to the toilet seat to raise or lower the same.

Abstract: A mechanism for raising and lowering a toilet seat in response to actuation of foot pedals. An actuation cylinder with a contained piston is connected between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat. Water from the supply line for the toilet is routed to the actuator cylinder when a seat up pedal is depressed and causes the piston to extend out of the actuation cylinder and raise the seat. Operation of a flush pedal causes the water within the actuation cylinder to drain so that the toilet seat lowers. A mechanical linkage from the flush pedal to the flush mechanism of the toilet links toilet flushing to the seat lowering action, ensuring that the seat is lowered after each flush.

Abstract: Apparatus to displace a raised toilet cover or seat member, comprising an actuator movable generally endwise toward a location defined by the raised toilet seat or cover, a mechanism within the toilet tank to urge the actuator endwise from a retracted position in response to lowering of the surface level of water in the tank, and toward that location to effect lowering of the seat or cover, the actuator thereafter being movable toward its retracted position.

Abstract: A toilet seat lifting device, for use in lifting a toilet seat lid and selectively simultaneously lifting a toilet seat, having a housing, a handle slidably mounted within the housing, a hook attached beneath the handle and an adhesive pad located on the housing. The adhesive pad is affixed to the toilet seat lid. The user slides the handle between an outward position when only the toilet seat lid is being lifted, and an inward position where the hook engages the toilet seat so that when the handle is lifted the toilet seat will be lifted along with the toilet seat lid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toilet comprising a locking component that locks a toilet component (e.g. a toilet seat or toilet lid) in an open, closed, or intermediate position. The holding or locking of the toilet component can be provided by a hinge, a spring, or some other appropriate manner.

Abstract: A closure apparatus and a method of installing the same are provided. The closure apparatus is adapted to mount to a toilet having a cover (5), a bowl ledge (4), and a flush mechanism (3, 30). The closure apparatus includes a mounting bolt (15) having an opening therethrough and a rod (8) disposed within the opening. The apparatus also includes a spring (9) that is adapted to be deformed by the rod to thereby bias the rod and a lever (11) movable with respect to the mounting bolt. A latch release mechanism (25, 27) coupled to the lever is also included. Upon flushing the toilet when the cover is open, and when the closure apparatus is mounted on the bowl ledge, the latch release mechanism causes the latch point of the lever to move with respect to the mounting bolt and allows the spring to move the rod, which pushes the cover, to thereby close the cover.

Abstract: The self-supportive toilet seat and cover system for lifting and placing a toilet seat and cover on an open end of a toilet bowl includes a hinge attached to one end of the toilet bowl opening which also attaches to an end of the toilet seat and toilet cover. The system also includes primary seat and cover levers located on one side of the toilet bowl which are coupled to a fulcrum located below the toilet bowl. The primary levers are also coupled to respective secondary seat and cover levers which are in turn coupled to respective seat and cover collars attached to the ends of the hinge assembly pertaining to the rotational movement of the seat and cover, respectively. Downward pivotal movement of the primary levers causes the toilet cover and seat to swing from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position.

Abstract: A mechanism for raising and lowering a toilet seat in response to actuation of foot pedals. An actuation cylinder with a contained piston is connected between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat. Water from the supply line for the toilet is routed to the actuator cylinder when a seat up pedal is depressed and causes the piston to extend out of the actuation cylinder and raise the seat. Operation of a flush pedal causes the water within the actuation cylinder to drain so that the toilet seat lowers. A mechanical linkage from the flush pedal to the flush mechanism of the toilet links toilet flushing to the seat lowering action, ensuring that the seat is lowered after each flush.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically lowering a toilet seat is disclosed. The apparatus includes a sensor which senses when a person has finished using a toilet, at which time, the sensor activates a motor to lower the toilet seat in a slow but steady manner. The motor is powered by power means, which could be either a battery or standard household current. Alternatively, the present invention would include a relay which would be mechanically connected to the flush handle of the toilet. When the flush handle would be used, the relay would activate the motor to lower the toilet seat in a slow but steady manner.

Abstract: Toilet Seat Lifter with a foot petal and attached lever arm, a base plate and integral fulcrum assembly, a telescoping lifting rod and a seat attachment bracket. The lifting rod is attached at one end to the lever arm by of a hinge pin. The seat bracket is attached at right angles to the opposite end of the lifting rod by a pivot shaft that pins the bracket to the lifting rod. The seat bracket is attached to the toilet seat by double sided adhesive tape. The base plate is attached to a bathroom floor by double sided adhesive tape . A preferred embodiment includes the foot plate having a non skid top surface.

Abstract: UNI-SEAT is a device designed to ease the problem of having to lift up and close toilet seats. With this device you can press the foot-pedal with your foot and lift up the toilet seats, and then it will automatically close the toilet seat after you release your foot from the foot-pedal.

Abstract: A closing device for a toilet unit includes a slave member connected to a toilet cover, a motor, and a switching mechanism that mechanically connects or disconnects the motor from the slave member during closing of the cover. When the motor rotates to move the toilet cover from an open position to a partially closed position, the switching mechanism allows the slave member to move in response to rotation of the motor. After the toilet cover reaches the partially closed position, the mechanical link between the slave member and the motor provided by the switching mechanism is released such that the toilet cover falls freely under its own weight to the closed position independent of the motor. Preferably, the device includes a driving member coupled between the motor and the switching mechanism and operable to move the slave member.

Abstract: An assembly useful in directing a stream of water onto the surfaces of a toilet bowl includes a delay valve rendered operative by the lifting of the toilet seat and a bellows spring connected to be pulled in by the latching vacuum draw of the delay valve and thereafter released to displace the seat towards its lowered state. A set of springs then opposes the dropping stroke of the seat once displaced by the bellows spring. The assembly is conformed for installation onto an existing toilet.

Abstract: An auto-reversible toilet seat mounting structure is constructed to pivotally fasten a toilet seat to a bracket at the rear side of a toilet bowl for enabling the toilet seat to be turned relative to the toilet bowl between a vertical position and a horizontal position and automatically returned to the vertical position by means of circulation of steel balls between two chambers in each coupling device after each use of the toilet by the user.

Abstract: A toilet seat handle for lifting and lowering a toilet seat is provided. When not in use, the handle retracts to a position inside the toilet seat. When the toilet seat needs to be lifted of lowered, the handle is released and extended from inside the toilet seat. The handle is then used for lifting and lowering of the toilet seat. Because of the retractable nature of the handle, the handle is not exposed from the toilet seat except when lifting and lowering the seat.

Abstract: A device for operating a toilet seat has a user-operated unit for lifting toilet seat; and a timer operative for lowering the toilet seat after elapsing of a predeterminded time from a time point when the seat was lifted.

Abstract: A mechanism for raising a toilet seat includes two geared shafts that are cooperatively engaged while mounted on a toilet. A foot-operated lever attached to a first of the geared shafts provides torque thereto, causing a rotation of the first geared shaft upon depressing the lever. This, in turn, causes a rotation of the second of the geared shafts. The second geared shaft includes a metal flange or other connector that secures a toilet seat thereto over the bowl of the toilet. As the two geared shafts rotate, the toilet seat raises and lowers with the movement of the metal flange on the second geared shaft.

Abstract: A toilet seat lifting device for attachment to a toilet for allowing a user to raise and lower a toilet seat without having to manually touch the seat. The toilet seat lifting device has a frame situated alongside the side of the toilet bowl base. The toilet seat lifting device also has a pedal, a lift arm, and a pulley assembly having a cord connecting the pedal and the lift arm. The lift arm has a forward end, a rearward end, and a middle portion, the forward end secured to the underside of the toilet seat. The cord is attached to the lift arm rear portion. Pressing the pedal downward causing the pulley assembly to pivot the rear portion of the lift arm downward, thereby raising the toilet seat.

Abstract: A toilet seat control system which includes a temperature controller that allows a user(s) to easily pre-set the temperature to keep the toilet seat comfortably warm no matter what the ambient temperature. An additional feature includes an adjustable timer which functions to automatically activate a seat lowering mechanism after a timed interval.

Abstract: A lifting aid (10) for raising and lowering a toilet seat (100) having a bottom surface (101) provided with a plurality of cushioning pads (102) wherein, the lifting aid (10) comprises a rigid generally rectangular lifting tab member (20) having an outer half (22) that is provided with an arcuate finger recess (24) and a plurality of raised ribs (23) to minimize the surface area contact between a user's fingers and the lifting tab member 20; and wherein, the inner half (25) of the lifting tab member (20) is provided with a layer of double sided adhesive for securing the lifting tab member (20) to the bottom (101) of a toilet seat.

Abstract: A lifting aid (10) for raising and lowering a toilet seat (100) having a bottom surface (101) provided with a plurality of cushioning pads (102) wherein, the lifting aid (10) comprises a rigid generally rectangular lifting tab member (20) having an outer half (22) that is provided with an arcuate finger recess (24) and a plurality of raised ribs (23) to minimize the surface area contact between a user's fingers and the lifting tab member 20; and wherein, the inner half (25) of the lifting tab member (20) is provided with a layer of double sided adhesive for securing the lifting tab member (20) to the bottom (101) of a toilet seat.

Abstract: A closing device for a toilet unit includes a slave member connected to a toilet cover, a motor, and a switching mechanism that mechanically connects or disconnects the motor from the slave member during closing of the cover. When the motor rotates to move the toilet cover from an open position to a partially closed position, the switching mechanism allows the slave member to move in response to rotation of the motor. After the toilet cover reaches the partially closed position, the mechanical link between the slave member and the motor provided by the switching mechanism is released such that the toilet cover falls freely under its own weight to the closed position independent of the motor. Preferably, the device includes a driving member coupled between the motor and the switching mechanism and operable to move the slave member.

Abstract: A disposable handle for an article includes a connecting member connected to a surface of the article, and a handle member having a proximal connecting end connected to the connecting member and a distal handle end, the handle member comprising an air freshening scent, an antimicrobial agent, and a phosphorescent material producing a glow to help a user locate the handle member in the dark.

Abstract: The self-supportive toilet seat and cover system for lifting and placing a toilet seat and cover on an open end of a toilet bowl includes a hinge attached to one end of the toilet bowl opening which also attaches to an end of the toilet seat and toilet cover. The system also includes primary seat and cover levers located on one side of the toilet bowl which are coupled to a fulcrum located below the toilet bowl. The primary levers are also coupled to respective secondary seat and cover levers which are in turn coupled to respective seat and cover collars attached to the ends of the hinge assembly pertaining to the rotational movement of the seat and cover, respectively. Downward pivotal movement of the primary levers causes the toilet cover and seat to swing from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position.

Abstract: The toilet seat and cover system for lifting and placing a toilet seat and cover on an open end of a toilet bowl includes a hinge attached to one end of the toilet bowl opening which also attaches to an end of the toilet seat and toilet cover. The system also includes a first lever located on one side of the toilet bowl which is coupled via a gear to the hinge such that downward radial movement of the first lever causes the toilet cover to swing from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position. A second lever is located adjacent the first lever and coupled to the hinge via another gear such that downward radial movement of the second lever causes the toilet seat to swing from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that pushes a toilet seat down automatically by exerting a force based on gas pressure wherein the pressurized gas has a fragrance and the fragrant gas is released into the atmosphere by operation of the apparatus. In one embodiment, a predetermined amount of fragrant, pressurized gas may push a piston to a first distance, which piston exerts a force to push the upright seat closure to an unstable, descending position, and thereafter the piston moves to a greater, second distance, opening a vent to dispense the fragrant gas into the room. In a second embodiment, the fragrant, pressurized gas is directed against the seat through an extending bellows which sealingly engages the toilet seat or cover when the seat or cover is in the upright position. When fragrant, pressurized gas is channeled to the bellows, the bellows maintains its seal for a short time while the pressure rises to push the seat over. Additional embodiments are also presented.

Abstract: A grasping handle for a toilet seat includes a base unit having an inner lip and a slidable handle unit having an outer lip. The handle unit telescopes into the base unit. In a preferred embodiment, the handle unit includes a pair of toothed prongs which engage matching teeth on the interior of the base unit. The lips grasp the inner and outer perimeters of the toilet seat between them and the spacing is held by the engagement of the teeth. A release mechanism includes plungers which bias the prongs away from the interior walls, disengaging the teeth. In an alternative embodiment, the prongs include a cross member which carries a torsion spring with arms that engage the base unit interior walls. The torsion spring biases the handle into a fully telescoped condition and thereby exerts a spring force to keep a toilet seat grasped between the inner and outer lips.

Abstract: An improved structure of a self-lifting toilet seat is disclosed and the seat includes a toilet seat lid, a seat having two lateral sides being mounted onto a cavity at the near rear section thereof and the rear end thereof being connected to a securing seat, two liquid boxes provided with partitioning board within the box so as to isolate a plurality of slots to contain liquid and the slots being intercommunicated and the securing seat being connected to an adjustable sliding seat for the securing of toilet bowl of various sizes, characterized in that the front section of the liquid box is installed at the cavity of the toilet seat and the front section is protruded to form a securing board, by means of a securing element to pivotally mount at the pivotal hole of the cavity so that the front of the liquid box is formed into an actuating pivot.

Abstract: A commode has a base, a reservoir, a lid adapted to couple to the top of the reservoir, a flushing apparatus coupled to the reservoir and with a handle, a seat with a first hinge coupled to the commode base and a cover with a second hinge coupled to the commode base. A foot apparatus has three peddles each with a peddle base with a pivot axis adapted to couple to the peddle. An operative end of each pedal is coupled to an ensheathed wire. A seat raising apparatus has a platform coupled to the base of the commode with a first lever coupled to the platform coupled to the wire of the second peddle and the seat of the commode adjacent to the first hinge. A cover raising apparatus has a second lever coupled to the platform with the second lever being coupled to the wire of the third peddle and the cover of the commode adjacent to the second hinge.

Abstract: An automated induction toilet bowl seat lift system comprised of a drive mechanism, two detectors respectively provided in the front and in the rear at the bottom of a seat, and a circuit board module characterized by that both detectors detect approaching or leaving human body, e.g. one hand, to command the seat to lift up or to drop flat through the circuit board module.

Abstract: A toilet seat handle adapted to fit within an opening in a toilet seat or lid. The toilet seat handle comprises an inner tab adapted to be inserted into an opening in a toilet seat or lid. A finger grip attaches to the inner tab and extending outward from the opening in the toilet seat or lid. A spongy material housed with the finger grip for holding a quantity of disinfectant to be dispensed through a cavity in the finger grip.

Abstract: A no hands toilet lid and seat opening and closing mechanism designed to be disposed on a typical existing toilet having a seat and/or lid and seat. A saddle-like mounting bracket having left and right brackets is positioned on the top rear quadrant of the toilet bowl, and is clamped in place between the hinge assembly and toilet bowl. Two pivot arms support foot levers that control the lid and seat, and are pivotally coupled to the mounting brackets. A lid coiled spring and a seat coiled spring are each disposed around a pivot arm. U-shaped lid and seat brackets are adapted to be bonded to the existing toilet lid and seat, and are functionally connected to the lid and seat pedals, such that foot pressure forcing downward on a chosen pedal will raise and open the lid and/or seat.

Abstract: A no hands toilet lid and seat opening and closing mechanism consisting of a saddle like mounting bracket having pivot arms, secured by existing lid and seat hinge bolts through rearward holes at end of typical existing toilet bowl rim having a seat or lid and seat. Two ends at the rear of the foot levers are pivotally coupled to the pivot arms, one on each side of mounting bracket, this allows the lid foot lever and the seat foot lever to swing downward, pulling on four connecting rods, two on each side, with two ends, the bottom end of the rods fastens to the two foot levers, the top end of the rods fastens to the lid and seat brackets. The downward movement of the rods fastened at the rear of the lid and seat brackets which are bonded rearward to underside of existing toilet lid and seat in front of and parallel to lid/seat hinge assembly, to pivot on existing toilet lid and seat hinges thus raising lid and seat together by pushing the seat foot lever or separate by pushing the lid foot lever.

Abstract: A toilet seat lid raising and lowering device relies on a motion sensor to trigger its operation. A housing containing the sensor, a motor and a spool is removably attached to a toilet tank. Upon detecting a user approaching the toilet area, the sensor sends an activation signal to the motor causing the motor to rotate the spool. A line is attached to the spool at one end and to the seat lid at a second end such that the rotation of the spool causes the line to raise the seat lid to an open position slightly angled from the tank. Once a user exits the toilet area, the motor returns to a neutral position allowing the spool to rotate in an opposite direction thereby lowering the seat lid by means of gravity. Resistance between the motor and spool prevent the seat lid from “crashing” to a closed position.