Abstract: A retractable platform for use in conjunction with a toilet seat configured to be compact when in the retracted position. The retracted platform becomes a generally leveled standing platform when engaged in the opened position providing a stable platform for a child to stand on and turn around to position oneself to sit on a toilet seat. When the platform is in the retracted position, it allows an adult to sit on a toilet seat without any obstruction from the stool to their legs or feet. A cut out on its front panel receive adult-sized feet so the platform in the retracted position does not have to be physically moved when an adult needs to use the toilet. The retracted platform can be easily moved to assist a child needing a vertical advantage in a different location.

Abstract: A bed step device is provided for assisting a human or pet in climbing into and/or out of a bed. The device includes a base, at least one step attached to the base, and a retention member attached to the base. The retention member is configured to be disposed and retained between opposed surfaces of a bed, typically either the opposed surfaces of a mattress and a box spring or those of a box spring and a bed frame. The disposition of the retention member between the opposed surfaces results in a retention force, typically a friction force, to resist sliding movement of the device across a floor surface on which the device is supported. The retention member may be a rigid panel or a flexible sheet. The base and step or steps may comprise a folding staircase linkage or a rigid, unitary housing including a storage compartment.

Abstract: A step assembly for a swimming pool, includes a unitary, one-piece, molded plastic, stand alone, lower step section including two steps, an upper platform at least as high as an uppermost one of the steps, a first supporting structure for supporting the two steps and the upper platform on a ground surface as a stand alone unit without any further supporting structure, a first hollow chamber defined between the first supporting structure, the two steps and the upper platform, and a first opening in the first supporting structure permitting access to the first hollow chamber; a unitary, one-piece, molded plastic upper step section including an upper step at a height greater than the upper platform, a second supporting structure for supporting the upper step on the upper platform, a second hollow chamber defined between the second supporting structure and the upper step, and a second opening in the second supporting structure for permitting water access to the second hollow chamber, the upper step section having