Patents by Inventor Chris Summers

Chris Summers has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6792626
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventors: Bryan Smeal, Chris Summers