Patents by Inventor Matthew James Isaac

Matthew James Isaac 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).

  • Toilet seat lifter and dropper
    Patent number: 8082604
    Abstract: A mechanism (100) for lifting and lowering a toilet seat (102) is activated by foot pressure pushing down on a pedal (104). The mechanism includes an off-floor pivot fixed in space for converting the pressure into a torque applied to hinge (113, 114) supporting the seat. The mechanism does not touch the floor. Instead a reaction arm which is one support for the fixed pivot presses against a wall (120) behind the toilet bowl. An element for retarding the speed of the seat as it falls is optionally included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Pedaloo NZ Limited
    Inventor: Matthew James Isaac
  • Toilet Seat Lifter and Dropper
    Publication number: 20080189843
    Abstract: A mechanism (100) for lifting and lowering a toilet seat (102) is activated by foot pressure pushing down on a pedal (104). The mechanism includes an off-floor pivot fixed in space for converting the pressure into a torque applied to hinge (113, 114) supporting the seat. The mechanism does not touch the floor. Instead a reaction arm which is one support for the fixed pivot presses against a wall (120) behind the toilet bowl. Means for retarding the speed of the seat as it falls is optionally included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Matthew James Isaac