Patents by Inventor Ruth Simpson

Ruth Simpson 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).

  • Alarm system for a toilet seat
    Patent number: 6323778
    Abstract: An alarm system for signaling when the toilet seat of a toilet is left in an upright position in relation to a rim of the toilet bowl. The alarm system for a toilet seat includes a housing for mounting the alarm system to the toilet bowl. A sensor is provided for detecting when the toilet seat in the upright position in relation to the rim of the toilet. The sensor is mounted in the housing. Control circuitry is provided for controlling the alarm system. The control circuitry is mounted in the housing. A power supply is provided for providing power to the control circuitry. The power supply is removably mounted in the housing. A sound emitter is provided for audibly signaling that the toilet seat has been left in the upright position. The sound emitter is mounted in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Inventors: Roger W. Simpson, Ruth Simpson