Patents by Inventor Lanh N. Nguyen

Lanh N. Nguyen 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: 5594958
    Abstract: A hands-off toilet seat lifting apparatus comprised of a mounting bracket adapted for removable securement around a base of an existing toilet. The mounting bracket has a securement block secured to an outer surface thereof. The device contains a first foot pedal having a rod extending outwardly therefrom. The rod has an end portion pivotally coupled to an intermediate portion of an arm. A stop mechanism is coupled around the pivotally coupled rod and arm. The arm has a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally coupled to an outer surface of the securement block of the mounting bracket. The second end of the arm has an adjustable shaft extending upwardly therefrom. The adjustable shaft has an end portion secured to a toilet cover. The first foot pedal has a spring secured to a bottom surface thereof. The first end of the arm has a spring secured to a bottom surface thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Inventor: Lanh N. Nguyen