Patents by Inventor Darence L. Smith

Darence L. Smith 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: 5829068
    Abstract: A toilet seat raising and lowering device including a joint member that has a first end and a second end with each end having an axle rod projecting outwardly therefrom. A pair of flat mounting brackets that are interconnected with the joint member for coupling to a seat of a toilet. Included is a pedal that has a base member and a foot member pivotally coupled about an axis. The foot member is capable of recoiling away from the base member. A pair of L-shaped members are provided. Each L-shaped member has an upper cylindrical coupler with an opening, and a lower cylindrical coupler with an opening. Lastly, provided are a pair of cables with one of each within one of the pair of L-shaped members. The pair of cables extend into the upper and lower coupler for engaging the applicable axle rod and axis. The pair of cables are capable of rotating the joint member for lifting of the toilet seat when an external force applies downward pressure on the foot member of the pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Inventor: Darence L. Smith