Abstract: A handicapped person can move with ease about a room from a seat pivotably suspended by a pair of elongated rigid arms from a telescoping post that is mounted in compression between the floor and ceiling of a room. The handicapped person can propel himself or herself through a doorway of a bathroom and into the shower stall or to the sink or to a position over the toilet.

Abstract: A portable toilet including a container of a generally pear-shaped cross-section having a rear component and a front component, the container further having a planar bottom wall with a concave back edge, a concave front edge, and a pair of curved intermediate side edges therebetween and with the back edge having a radius of curvature greater than that of the front edge, the container additionally having a peripheral side wall including a lower extent and an upper extent with the lower extent integral with and projected upwardly from the periphery of the bottom wall to define a central opening having a rear portion and a front portion and with the upper extent flared outwards and then downwards to define a seat having a concave back part, a concave front part, and a pair of curved intermediate parts therebetween; and a cover mechanism removably securable over the central opening.

Abstract: A device is intended to make it easier for a person to arise from and/or sit down on a toilet bowl. The device comprises a first member being a part of the toilet bowl or attachable thereto, a second member adapted to carry a sitting surface-forming arrangement and which is vertically movable with respect to the first member, and a linkage defining the movability of the members with respect to each other so that the members are located close to or onto each other in a first relative position and spaced apart in a second relative position.

Abstract: A toilet conversion kit for toilets of various shapes, the kit having a base which can stand on the floor around a soil pipe and an upper surface for supporting the toilet, and having first and second end wall profiles. An elongated axial opening extends from a point adjacent one end, for a distance along the length of the base, and can register with the soil pipe. There are a plurality of fastening openings in, the base alongside either side of the opening. A soil pipe extension separate from the base, defines a generally tubular shape having upper and lower ends, a soil pipe connection at its lower end, a toilet connection member at its upper end, and fastenings formed with the upper end of which can be fastened to the fastenings of the base. The upper end of the extensions interfits with the elongated opening in the base.

Abstract: A bath chair for handicapped users comprises a plurality of individual light weight parts which may be packed as an article of luggage and quickly and easily assembled for use. The chair has a seat frame upon which a cushion is placed, and a bench frame also having a cushion which is locked to the seat frame with a swivelly mounted protective arm therebetween. Adjustable legs on the seat frame and the bench frame permit adjustment of the chair to the desired height. A back rest is mounted on the seat frame, and a second protective arm is mounted on the other side thereof from the bench frame. Adjustable tub clamping members are detachably mounted to, and depend from, the bench frame for clamping the wall of a bathtub.

Abstract: A device for providing support for a user seated on a commode and comprising a substantially U-shaped framework attached to a wall behind the commode includes a pair of elongated horizontal members joined by a crossbar and having legs at its forward corners. The framework is rotated through substantially 90.degree. to rest with its legs on the floor in front of the commode. A padded tray is slidably mounted on and rotatable with the horizontal members of the framework and is moved closely adjacent to the user when the user is seated on the commode. When not in use, the device is rotated upward, folded against the wall, and secured to the wall by a clip. The device is preferably made of polyvinyl chloride pipe and the tray is covered with a sheet of plastic material.

Abstract: A toilet attachment for placing the user in the proper crouched configuration for bowel movement. Various embodiments are disclosed. Certain embodiments lift the legs of the user by a bar under the knees or feet. Other embodiments provide a tilting seat.

Abstract: A spacer for a flush toilet is an insert block locatable between the base of a toilet pedestal and the floor. The spacer has a passage therethrough from top to bottom constituting a soil pipe extension and located to mate with the soil pipe and the toilet outlet. Preferably the spacer comprises a series of sub-spacers to allow for raising the toilet as much or as little as necessary. Sealing lugs are provided for sealing against soil leakage. Arm rests may be provided supported at least partially on cross members located in trough passages of the sub-spacers and the arm rests may be hingable out of their "in use" position to allow easy access of a wheelchair.

Abstract: A device to aid persons rising from a seated position. The device comprises a structural support having a base positionable under a chair and a brace secured to the base. A sleeve is secured to the structural support for securing one end of an arm thereto. The other end of the arm has a griping section enabling a person seated in the chair to grasp the arm and pull himself up to an upright position.

Abstract: A footrest for use by a person seated in a wheel-chair facing a toilet facility includes an upper surface capable of accepting a foot thereon and slanting downwardly generally towards the front of the toilet facility. The footrest also includes a lip attached to the upper surface for retaining the foot on the upper surface at a fixed location.

Abstract: A toilet height conversion apparatus including a mounting block and a pivotally-connected raisable elevator, wherein the outer curvilinear surface of the elevator and mounting block substantially conform to the shape of an existing toilet, and the mounting block and elevator in the lowered position present the appearance of a toilet having a greater height. The conventional toilet seat and lid may be mounted onto the mounting block and toilet in the conventional manner utilizing extension bolts. The unit presents a pleasing appearance and has sanitary, including a forward splash shield and lateral drip edges on the elevator, as well as a gasket between the mounting block and the toilet. The elevator may be readily raised for cleaning of the toilet.

Abstract: A support device (10) for use with chairs (100) wherein the support device (10) includes an enlarged generally flat rectangular base member (13) provided with a pair of adjustable support arm members (15) on its sides wherein the weight of the chair (100) enhances the frictional engagement of the bottom surface (13") of the base member (13) with the floor even before the user attempts to sit in the chair (100) or otherwise comes into contact with the support device (10).

Abstract: A movable toilet seat, the seat portion of which remains horizontal while raising and lowering. An upper frame capable of having a common toilet seat attached raises and lowers with respect to a lower frame. The lower frame provides support for the upper frame and is attached to the toilet. When the upper frame is raised, it also travels forward to allow more clearance from the toilet for the user. When the upper frame is lowered, it travels back to situate the user directly over the toilet bowl. Preferably, a reversible motor is used to raise and lower the upper frame. However, alternative embodiments encompass the use of an air shock absorber and a manual jack.

Abstract: A free-standing portable toilet seat unit (18) to be used as an accessory to a conventional flushing toilet (22). The sides of the unit are two vertical parallel slabs (4), and are joined at the front by a shorter vertical front slab (6) and horizontal step (8), and at the top by a seat (12) having a central opening (14) and a semi-annular back rest (16). When placed in position over the bowl (20) of the toilet, the continuous base (10), formed by the lower edges of the three slabs, supports the entire weight of the unit and of a human seated on the unit, directly on the floor so that no weight rests on the toilet itself, whereby maximum stability is provided.

Abstract: A bed with an integrated commode includes a mattress (70) and a secondary support surface (72). The secondary surface (72) has a hole (26) disposed therein. The hole (26) is operable to receive the outer peripheral edge of the commode seat (14). A sanitary insert (12) is provided which has an upper surface (24) that is disposed over the mattress (10) or moisture-proof mattress cover and attached thereto by a VELCRO Hook and Loop Material attachment device (28). The sanitary insert (12) extends downward into the interior of the bowl with a downward extending portion (30). A commode seat (14) is operable to be disposed on the upper surface of the rim (22) and hold the sanitary insert (12) therein. The seat (14) has a splash guard (16) that extends from the interior surface thereof downward into the bowl. The secondary surface (72) has a portion (74) and a portion (76) that are disposed on opposite sides of the hole (26).

Abstract: A raised toilet seat is superimposed upon the bowl of a conventional toilet. A clamp has a section which includes pins that engage holes in a recess on the underside of the seat at the rear thereof to secure the clamp to the seat. The clamp has another section which extends from the rear of and beyond the seat and which fits into a space provided when the lid and the seat of the conventional toilet are lifted. In a modified form the clamp has end sections which extend beyond the sides of the seat at the rear thereof, and which end sections support user support members or the like, for enhancing the use of the seat for those who have need for same.

Abstract: In a mechanism for raising and lowering disabled persons on a toilet seat the toilet seat is mounted on a carriage which is operated by water-powered cylinders connected to the closet water supply, having the pressure controlled by an adjustable pressure limiting valve and a hand controlled admission valve. The seat is moved vertically throughout its travel to facilitate the user in moving onto and off the seat at their own volition. The cylinders of the mechanism are substantially self-aligning, upon a flexible and laterally adjustable base, having a height adjustment capability, for use with toilets of different heights. The flexible, laterally adjustable base provides adaptation to different width toilets. The toilet seat support platform is pivotally mounted on a supporting carriage as a safety measure, to preclude crushing of anything trapped therebeneath, between the seat platform and the top rim of the toilet bowl, under downward force applied by the double-acting water powered cylinders.

Abstract: A footrest for a conventional toilet that may be conveniently stored in a nested position under the toilet bowl. The footrest has a left side frame and a right side frame that are connected at their forward ends by a telescoping connecting member. The side frame members each a vertically oriented U-shaped portion that is connected to a cantilever portion having foot platforms mounted thereon. The footrest is used to facilitate a toilet user assuming a semi-squatting position during use. The footrest may also be used by children or other person's whose legs do not reach the floor when on the toilet.

Abstract: An invalid assistance device in which a supported, locked, and guided cable or other flexible line is used to stabilize an invalid in the range of desired vertical positions from sitting to standing while a single attendant can work with the invalid, thus stabilized. Also taught by the present invention is a portable apparatus in which a collapsible tripod is used to mount and support the stabilizing apparatus.

Abstract: A device to aid a person to stand up from a sitting position on a chair or the seat of a water closet is provided with a base panel that is cut out to interfit around the base of the water closet or support and hold an easy chair. Horizontal stop members in the form of a vertical hole through a block are attached on the top of the panel to receive the bottom ends of chair legs sitting on the top of the base panel. Two members, one on each side of the chair, inclined upwardly past the front of the chair, are attached to the base panel and supported at the front ends. A front section of the inclined member is a cantilever section to be gripped by the hands to facilitate rising from the chair. Rails are structurally attached to the inclined members extending forwardly proximate and below the front ends of the inclined members to allow the person to rise up, rest his or her hands on the rail members and begin walking away from the chair or seat.

Abstract: A portable kneeling aid for use by a human male while urinating into a conventional flush-type toilet bowl with upper rim from a kneeling position comprising a portable platform having a top surface and supporting structure secured to and beneath the top surface for supporting the top surface horizontally above a floor adjacent to the toilet bowl at a height which permits the male while kneeling with one knee upon the top surface to urinate into the toilet bowl from a level slightly above the rim of the toilet bowl, an upright standard secured to said platform and a hand grip secured to the top of said standard for supporting the male while kneeling onto the platform and while rising from a kneeling position on the platform to a standing position. A method of use for the kneeling aid includes the steps of kneeling onto the platform, urinating into the bowl and rising from the platform. The kneeling and rising steps are facilitated by the standard and handgrip.

Abstract: The therapeutic footrest is designed for use while sitting on a toilet seat. The footrest is in the form of a stool having a planar shaped front leg and a planar shaped rear leg that support a horizontally oriented top wall member. A pair of longitudinally spaced apertures are formed in the top surface of the top wall member and a pair of reflex point massage rollers are mounted on shafts in the respective spaced apertures.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for an improved water closet arm assembly for a water closet having a water closet seat. One embodiment of the apparatus comprises a substantially flat base member having a first and a second end with the substantially flat base member being mounted to a bottom surface of the water closet seat. A first and a second arm are secure to the first and second ends of the substantially flat base member for assisting a user in lowering and raising the user relative to the water closet seat. In another embodiment of the invention, the arm assembly is integrally incorporated into the water closet seat for securing to a conventional water closet.

Abstract: A swivel open bottom seat assembly for invalids for use in supporting an invalid over a toilet seat, a shower head or a bathtub or the like facilities. In one application, the seat is secured to a pivot post via a connecting arm extending from the post. The pivot post has an attachment base for securement to the floor adjacent a facility. The pivot post is pivotally rotatable with respect to a central longitudinal axis and permits the seat to be displaced on an arc relative to the axis of the post to position the post from an embarking position away from the facility to a position of use over or in the facility.

Abstract: A transfer aid includes a space frame releasably securable to a commode having a series of assist bars within hand-reachable distance from the commode user. The assist bars are grasped for initiating pivotable weight transference and for providing lift support during movement from a seated to a standing position. The space frame also includes a footpad for weight distribution to stabilize the space frame.

Abstract: A toilet for the disabled, particularly the wheelchair bound, spinal cord injured person in which the toilet bowl is formed with recesses along the top margins of its side walls to permit hand insertion for carrying out perineal cleaning functions. The combined height of the toilet bowl and seat in conjunction with optional handrails serve to promote user transfer from a wheelchair.

Abstract: An auxiliary toilet seat has a bench type seat supported by two vertical legs. Horizontal mounting flanges on the lower ends of each vertical leg are utilized to permanently attach the auxiliary toilet seat in front of a conventional toilet in a public rest room. The bench type seat is connected by a hinge to a top end of one of the vertical legs. The bench seat may be swung between open and closed positions, to provide access to the toilet. In use, an individual sits on the auxiliary bench seat while utilizing the toilet. This provides protection against acquiring communicable diseases while utilizing conventional public toilet seats. In a second embodiment of the present invention, the vertical legs provide a cantilever support for attachment to existing toilet mounting bolts. This construction does not require the drilling of any additional holes in the floor of the public rest room.

Abstract: A seating assist apparatus for assisting one in the use of a seat whereby the seat is movable between a horizontal resting position and a raised and tilted position. The apparatus comprises a mounting plate for mounting the seat thereto, a support member adapted to engage the stationary frame portion, rear and forward seat supporting members pivotally coupling the mounting plate and support member, a lever arm attached to an end of one of the rear and forward seat supporting members, and a device for exerting force on the lever arm to pivot the rear and forward seat supporting members when activated by the user of the apparatus. The upward pivoting of the rear and forward seat supporting members raises the mounting plate and the seat mounted thereon, and the rear and forward seat supporting members are dimensioned so that the rear portion of the mounting plate and seat are elevated to a greater extent than the forward portion of the mounting plate and seat.

Abstract: A sanitary appliance comprises a platform mountable over a toilet bowl and formed with an opening therethrough aligned with the toilet bowl. The platform is constructed to support a user in a natural squatting position over the opening and the toilet bowl, and includes a pan located to serve as a urinal pan when the user is in the squatting position.

Abstract: An invalid commode support apparatus is set forth wherein a neck support, either integrally secured to or separate from an associate back support, are each securable to an upright plumbing supply, as utilized in commercial commode devices, such as in hospitals. A plurality of Velcro securement straps are securable about an individual utilizing the apparatus wherein optionally employable pivotal arms are secured at either side of the aforenoted back rest portion of the apparatus.

Abstract: A base having removable side rails for elevating a toilet for use by physically handicapped or elderly persons is disclosed. The base is formed generally in the shape of a flat rectangle having a height equal to the amount by which it is desired to elevate the toilet above a floor for use. A large aperture is formed through the base near the central portion thereof having appropriate plumbing fittings for connecting the bowl of the toilet to the drain. A first pair of smaller apertures are provided to permit the passage therethrough of appropriate threaded fasteners so as to secure the toilet to the floor. A second pair of apertures are formed through the sides of the base to permit appropriate side rails to be inserted therein for use. Each of the side rails includes an adjustable grip which can be positioned and secured in a desired manner so as to assist a person in getting on and off of the toilet seat.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting an individual, in particular a male with various handicapping conditions, use a commode while standing in the upright position. The apparatus would generally comprise a base portion which would rest on the bowl of the commode, a pair of inserts at the rear of the base portion for inserting into receiving cups mounted in the commode for securing the base to the commode, and upright frame substantially mounted the forward portion of the base for allowing a user to brace himself while standing before the commode, and a receptacle mounted on the front portion of the base, providing an open ended urine receiving portion and a lower disposal portion leading into the bowl itself, for enabling the user to specifically direct the flow of waste into the bowl without physical manipulation of the genitalia.

Abstract: A toilet aid comprises a rear fixing bracket for mounting on a WC pan using the normal seat attachment bolt holes of the latter. Side support legs and side support arms are mounted on the bracket, the support leg and arm at each side of the toilet aid being secured to a corresponding end lug of the fixing bracket by a common pivot bolt. The two pivot bolts are aligned to define a common horizontal pivot axis for separate pivotal movement of the legs and the arms, with the former contacting the floor more or less directly below handgrips provided at the outer ends of the respective side support arms. The inner ends of the arms respectively engage the legs below the pivot axis to provide a reaction support for weight loading of the support arms.

Abstract: A toilet foot rest to facilitate a toilet user assuming a semi-squatting position during use. The foot rest comprises a light-weight hollow structure that fits under and around the base of the toilet. The foot rest slopes downward from the front to the back. The top surface of the foot rest may be covered with a non-slip material. The user may switch between utilizing and not utilizing the foot rest without rising from the toilet by sliding the foot rest out from under the toilet or back under the toilet, respectively. The foot rest may also be used by children or other persons whose legs do not reach the floor when using the toilet.

Abstract: A toilet aid comprises a rear fixing bracket for mounting on a WC pan using the normal seat-attachment bolt holes of the latter. Two identical side support structures of inverted U-shape each provides a side user support arm, a front support leg and a rear support leg. The rear support legs extend through pivot bores in the bracket which provides lateral support for the legs with the side support structures independently pivotable about respective pivot axes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable toilet-seat and, in particular, to a foldable toilet-seat for children around the age of 3 to 10. The invention comprising of a mini toilet-seat, a supporting board, handrail and etc. The mini toilet seat lies in between the stool cover and toilet seat. If the foldable toilet seat is not in use, mini toilet-seat, handrail, supporting board can be folded at predetermined pivots, and it leans against the front edge of water tank. When the foldable toilet-seat is in use, the mini toilet-seat retains on toilet seat and the size of mini toilet-seat can have suitable dimension for children, additionally, the height of supporting board is also convenient for all ages of children. The said supporting board is provided for children to go up and to sit on the stool and to place his legs without having the assitance from their parent. Since the legs can be firmly placed on supporting board, therefore, it enhances comfort and safety while sitting on the mini toilet-seat.

Abstract: A base having removable side rails for elevating a toilet for use by physically handicapped or elderly persons is disclosed. The base is formed generally in the shape of a flat rectangle having a height equal to the amount by which it is desired to elevate the toilet above a floor for use. A large aperture is formed through the base near the central portion thereof having appropriate plumbing fittings for connecting the bowl of the toilet to the drain. A first pair of smaller apertures are provided to permit the passage therethrough of appropriate threaded fasteners so as to secure the toilet to the floor. A second pair of apertures are formed through the sides of the base to permit appropriate side rails to be inserted therein for use. Each of the side rails includes an adjustable grip which can be positioned and secured in a desired manner so as to assist a person in getting on and off of the toilet seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to an accessory for a toilet receptacle which includes an auxiliary seat adapted to be positioned on the existing ring seat of a toilet receptacle and act as a toilet seat for small children. The auxiliary seat is mechanically connected to a platform which can serve as a step for small children to enable them to seat themselves on the auxiliary seat, the seat including the platform being displaceable between inoperative and operative positions, so that use of the toilet receptacle by adults is not unduly inhibited.

Abstract: A boosting device is disclosed for a toilet seat. The boosting device includes a stationary frame having handrails. A seat frame assembly is pivotally coupled to the stationary frame by pivot pins. A single, ball screw motor and a lift arm are provided for pivotally moving the seat frame assembly relative to the stationary frame.

Abstract: Housing-retractable footrests are disposed on both sides of a conventional toilet, in a spatial relationship to the plane defined by the toilet seat which inclines the femurs of the toilet user into a healthful squatting position when the user's feet are emplaced upon the extended footrests. When not in use, the footrests are retractable into respective housings by a mechanical linkage manually operated by the user, or in another embodiment, power actuated. Footrest height adjustment is disclosed for adjusting the squatting-position geometry to persons of various leg lengths.

Abstract: This invention is a solid block placed between a commode and a floor to raise the commode seat; and including mounting bolts for the block and commode.

Abstract: A structure is provided to enable small children to sit safely on top of a water closet (W.C.) bowl, such structure comprising two legs between which--at a height slightly above the height of a standard W.C. bowl--there is provided a seat with an aperture small enough to prevent an infant to slip therethrough, the said seat extending horizontally away from the said legs, there being further provided, extending horizontally in opposite direction to that of the seat, and at a lower level relative to the seat, a step onto which an infant can step and from the upright position on the step can comfortably sit down on the seat.

Abstract: A portable commode includes a pair of stabilizing legs which engage the floor when the commode is in use and further includes a connecting device to secure the commode to a bed or other structure in order to provide stability as the user moves from the bed to the commode. A restraining bar spans the seat area to maintain the user in position.

Abstract: This invention relates to an infant trainer seat for releasable mounting to a standard commode or toilet seat. The trainer seat includes a tubular support frame and cross-members adapted to rest on the standard seat, span the opening of the standard seat and releasably grasp the standard seat. The trainer seat portion defines a child-receiving opening and is secured to the support frame with the opening positioned on the frame for alignment with the opening in the standard seat. A collapsible backrest system is provided which includes a backrest portion that is movable between a raised upright position and a collapsed coplanar position. The backrest system includes a frame mechanism for pivotally connecting the backrest to the main support frame and positioning the backrest in the upright or the co-planar positions.

Abstract: A support system is disclosed which is primarily intended to provide a sturdy and convenient means to be manually grasped by a handicapped or infirm person while raising or lowering themselves, moving from place to place, or simply to provide support in a given position. The basic component of the system is a vertical pole made up of at least two hollow, elongated rods, one of which is telescoped axially into the other. Bottom and top plates on opposite ends of the pole provide parallel, non-slip surfaces for frictional engagement between floor and ceiling, or other horizontal surfaces, with the top plate preferably having a surface much larger than that of the bottom plate.

Abstract: A cantilever mount is provided including an upper rear portion for removable engagement behind the upper forward lip of a toilet bowl and a lower portion having rearwardly facing surfaces for abutment against forwardingly facing surfaces of the front portion of a toilet bowl below the upper lip thereof. A pair of opposite side laterally spaced apart and forwardly projecting generally horizontal arms have the rear ends thereof mounted from opposite sides of the mount with the front arm ends projecting forwardly from the mount. A multiposition footrest is supported between the front ends of the arms for angular displacement relative thereto about a horizontal axis extending between the arm front ends. The footrest includes at least one pair of footrest surfaces facing generally radially outwardly of the axis of angular displacement of the footrest relative to the arms and angularly spaced about the axis with the footrest surfaces being spaced different radial distances from the axis.

Abstract: A toilet support for use with a toilet bowl, comprising a pair of first arm portions, mounted on the toilet bowl for pivotal movement. A pair of second arm portions are mounted on said first arm portions and moveable generally axially of the first arm portions. The ends of the second arm portions are joined to one another by a connecting portion such that said first and second arm portions can be moved about the pivot and axially relative to one another such that in a first position the connecting portion of the second arm portions engages the edge of the toilet bowl and in another position the first and second arm portions are extended axially relative to one another such that the connecting portion can engage the floor adjacent the bowl and forwardly thereof. The first and second arm portions can be locked in any set axial position relative to one another.

Abstract: A swimming pool lift installation for the handicapped employs a platform for carrying a wheelchair that is lowered and elevated with the platform so that a handicapped person can sit on his chair and be lowered into the pool for swimming away from the chair and can leave the pool by swimming back into the wheelchair. The chair is releasably secured to the platform so that there is no danger of it being rendered unstable by its buoyancy in the water and so that it can be wheeled on and off the platform. A water hydraulic system operates the lift to avoid contamination of the pool.

Abstract: A wheelchair for the transportation of a disabled person throughout the cabin of a transportation vehicle and into a lavatory of the vehicle having a bench type toilet, the wheelchair having a seat stabilizer extendable therefrom to engage the top surface of the toilet, a translating seat assembly for the disabled person with a seat opening transferable over the toilet opening, and a slidable foot rest for the person during transportation on the vehicle and when using the toilet. To prevent sidewise tipping, stabilizer bars can be moved outwardly from the sides of the seat assembly to engage the top surface of the toilet.