Disposable toilet seat lifting strap
A disposable toilet seat lifting strap for attachment to a toilet seat. This strap is to be used as a means for raising and lowering toilet seat without the need to touch the toilet seat. The lifting strap adheres to the bottom side of the seat, located for convenience and lifting ease, and hangs passed the toilet bowl rim.
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BACKGROUND OF INVENTIONThis invention is an accessory for toilet seats. The bottom side of toilet seats are generally not sanitary. Traditionally, the hand is placed on the underside to raise and lower the seat. There is a need to alter this procedure with an economical, disposable tool, that is reasonably attractive, and can be changed periodically.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention constitutes an inexpensive flexible strap which adheres to a convenient spot on the underside of a toilet seat. The invention consists of a nylon strip with adhesive on one side, and when a portion is folded over a plastic tab, becomes a flexible strap. The design makes it easy to grasp and raise or lower the seat, yet avoid touching the toilet seat or bowl. The strap process is disposable, making it very practical. In addition, the strap may be color coordinated, so that it matches or contrasts most toilet assemblies.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invented strap, the flexible nylon strip is preferably Velcro hook and the plastic tab is preferably formed of a molded polypropylene plastic material approximately 2 mm thick. The Velcro hook is also about 2 mm thick and is manufactured by Velcro U.S.A. of Manchester, N.H.
Claims
1. A disposable toilet seat lifting strap devise comprising a flexible strip with adhesive on one side, the adhesive protected with removable backing, fashioned over a plastic tab.
2. The disposable toilet seat lifting strap devise of claim !; wherein the flexible strip is of any nylon material.
3. The disposable toilet seat lifting strap devise of claim 1; wherein the flexible strip is of any vinyl material.
4. The disposable toilet seat lifting strap devise of claim 1; wherein the flexible strip is of any cloth material.
5. The disposable toilet seat lifting strap devise of claim 1; wherein the flexible strip is of any plastic material.
6. The disposable toilet seat lifting strap devise of claim 1; whereing the flexible strip is of any rubber material.
7. The disposable toilet seat lifting strap devise of claim 1; wherein the flexible strip is colored to match or contrast the toilet assembly.
8. The disposable toilet seat lifting strap devise of claim 1; wherein the plastic tab is colored to match or contrast the toilet assembly.
9. The disposable toilet seat lifting strap devise of claim 1; wherein the plastic tab material comprises a polypropylene composition.
10. The disposable toilet seat lifting strap devise of claim 1; wherein the plastic tab material comprises a polycarbonate composition.
11. The disposable toilet seat lifting strap devise of claim 1; wherein the plastic tab material comprises a polyvinylchloride composition.
12. The disposable toilet seat lifting strap devise of claim 1; wherein the plastic tab is from a mold.
13. The disposable toilet seat lifting strap devise of claim 1; wherein the plastic tab is of a different size or shape.
14. The disposable toilet seat lifting strap devise of claim 1; wherein the plastic tab is eliminated and all preceding claims, pertaining to only the flexible strip, are included.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 4, 2005
Publication Date: Oct 5, 2006
Inventor: John Seely (Hico, TX)
Application Number: 11/097,910
International Classification: A47K 13/10 (20060101);