Closet Head, Foot, And Body Rests Patents (Class 4/254)
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Patent number: 12121190Abstract: The extendable toilet foot rest comprises a foot rest enclosure and a foot rest extension. The extendable toilet foot may be adapted to elevate a user's feet while the user sits on a toilet during a bowel movement. As a non-limiting example, elevating the user's feet may loosen the puborectalis muscle to straighten the path through the colon for stool to exit via the rectum. The foot rest enclosure may be removably coupled to a floor in front of the toilet. The foot rest extension may slide into and out of the foot rest enclosure. The foot rest extension may be adapted to be pulled out to an open position for the user's feet to rest upon. The foot rest extension may be pushed to a closed position to preclude the foot rest extension from being a tripping hazard.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Inventor: Tiffany King
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Patent number: 11898339Abstract: Toilets and accessories associated with toilets are provided. According to various implementations, an exemplary toilet includes a base configured to be fastened to a floor and a pair of bracket panels, which are connected to the base and extend upward from the floor in a vertical direction. The exemplary toilet also includes a tank housing confined between the pair of bracket panels. The tank housing has an adjustable height above the base such that the tank housing can move in the vertical direction between a raised position and a lowered position. The exemplary toilet also includes a bowl attached to the tank housing, wherein the bowl is configured to support the weight of a user.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Inventor: Trafton D. Rodgers
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Patent number: 11786088Abstract: An ergonomic toilet equipment includes a backrest, a pedal and a balloon pillow. The backrest is disposed on the inner side of the toilet cover, with air bags inflation or suction according to the physiological bending of the user back, providing a healthy and comfortable support. The pedal raises the lower limb according to the user demand, and realizes the physiological structure of bowel movement. The balloon pillow assists the user in creating extra compression in the abdomen to promote bowel movements.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventors: Zhongtang Wang, Fulin Yu
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Patent number: 11571093Abstract: A lavatory includes a toilet, a wall proximate to the toilet, and a transfer member moveably secured to the wall. The transfer member is moveable between a stowed position away from the toilet, and a deployed position. At least a portion of the transfer member in the deployed position is supported by at least a portion of the toilet.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Darren Carl McIntosh
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Patent number: 11571094Abstract: A toilet positionable above a floor comprise a toilet base and a foot ledge structure. The toilet base at least partially surrounds a lower portion of a toilet bowl and defines an inner area that at least partially contains the lower portion of the toilet bowl. The foot ledge structure comprises a foot ledge and a base bracket. The foot ledge is elevated above the floor and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the toilet base. The base bracket is positioned within the inner area of the toilet base and is configured to elevate the foot ledge above the floor. The foot ledge is movably attached to the base bracket. The base bracket is independently attachable to the floor from the toilet base.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Erich D. Slothower, Keith E. Muellenbach
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Patent number: 11559178Abstract: A stationary children's toilet assembly may include a potty with a pedaling mechanism (e.g., one or more cycling pedals) coupled thereto that together may act as a defecation postural modification device by raising a child's legs up and increasing hip flexion during user, which may support proper squatting posture and aid elimination.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Inventor: Lisa Goldfine
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Patent number: 11457779Abstract: The invention relates to a footrest designed to support a squatting position during seated-position toilet use. The footrest is comprising two base sections B and B? that are, under normal conditions of use, in contact with a supporting surface and two foot-support sections S and S? adjacent to said base sections. S and S? have an outer surface curved downwards in the longitudinal extension direction towards said base sections B and B?.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Inventors: Dieter Roman Dill, Oliver Dill
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Patent number: 11389358Abstract: A portable frame apparatus and associated methods of use are disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame. The frame includes a first support member, a second support member, and at least one connecting member. The connecting member is configured to be coupled to the first support member at a first end of the connecting member and to the second support member at a second end of the connecting member. The first support member, the second support member and the connecting member form a rigid structure that provides support to a user of the portable frame apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Thought Forward Design, Inc.Inventors: Henry R. Kaufman, Meryl L. Unger
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Patent number: 11357368Abstract: A splash guard toilet riser apparatus having a wall having a front portion has a concave indentation to reduce splash during toilet use. The splash guard toilet riser has a rear wall with a depressed elevation to allow for access to clean a toilet riser user. The splash guard toilet riser constructed of foam material and adapted to sit atop a toilet during use of a toilet.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Inventor: Linda Aileen Olsen
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Patent number: 11191400Abstract: A toilet assist device that has handles, handle legs, and two support bars. One of the support bars may be attached and detached from the toilet assist device as desired. The toilet assist device may be customized to meet the height and width requirements of specific users. The toilet assist device may be attached to a toilet.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Vive Health LLCInventor: Juan Lopez
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Patent number: 10959582Abstract: A flippable toilet footrest has a first foot platform on a first side, the first foot platform having a toilet contour; a second foot platform on a second side, the second foot platform having a toilet contour; wherein in a first position, the first foot platform has a first height, and in a second position, the second foot platform has a second height. Therefore, a user may adjust the height of the footrest by flipping the footrest from one foot platform to the other.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Squatty Potty, LLCInventor: Tony Nethercott
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Patent number: 10914059Abstract: A urinal raised footplate assembly with each of the footplates mounted on a weighted base and connected at the heel to a first transverse member for retaining the footplates at a fixed distance apart. The assembly further including axially extendable members connected to a second transverse member that when butted against a wall supporting the urinal maintains the footplates at a fixed distance from the urinal such that a user positioned on the footplates straddles a center of the urinal basin minimizing drips and protecting the footplate from spillage. Embodiments include flexible joints at the heel and toe such that the footplates may be angled to accommodate different width urinals.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Inventor: Raymond S. Payne
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Patent number: 10905294Abstract: A new toilet aid apparatus has a positioning aid configured to be adjusted and positioned on the toilet seat to adjust the effective size of the toilet seat, and a securing mechanism configured to secure the adjustable back support to a toilet and thereby fix the effective size of the toilet seat. The positioning aid may support the back of a user seated on a toilet seat and may be easily removed or moved out of the way for users not needing the positioning aid.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Inventors: Judy Cecilia Blair, Curt N Blair
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Patent number: 10751236Abstract: A portable frame apparatus and associated methods of use are disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame. The frame includes a first support member, a second support member, and at least one connecting member. The connecting member is configured to be coupled to the first support member at a first end of the connecting member and to the second support member at a second end of the connecting member. The first support member, the second support member and the connecting member form a rigid structure that provides support to a user of the portable frame apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Thought Forward Design LLCInventors: Henry R. Kaufman, Meryl L. Unger
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Patent number: 10550576Abstract: A handrail mountable on a generally vertical building mounting surface adjacent the frame of a building doorway to support elderly, infirm or disabled enter and exit the doorway. Side braces attachable to the door frame and, optionally, a vertical wall mounting surface provide additional lateral strength to the railing and reduce stress on mounting surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Inventor: Bobby Stephen Morrison
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Patent number: 10458107Abstract: Disclosed is a drop-actuated flush mechanism for a toilet.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Inventor: Jorge Luis Godines
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Patent number: 10390668Abstract: A body support and positioning apparatus and system for seated-position toilet use provides two levers, two stanchions, a platform, a crosspiece, two stop and release mechanisms, each providing a swinging support strut, a hinge to allow pivoting motion about the hinge, a flexible wire segment, a stiff wire segment, and a trigger mechanism. An embodiment of the apparatus and system is configured about the sides and front of a toilet to provide a body support system for squatting into a position for optimal bowel movement evacuation. Embodiments of the apparatus and system provide adjustable stanchion height and assembly, as well as varied platform, crosspiece, and support strut combinations.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Inventor: Robert F. Ryder
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Patent number: 10301810Abstract: A clean-spot apparatus for improving the cleanliness and hygienic conditions in a restroom is disclosed. In one example, the clean-spot apparatus can include an elevated platform supported by a support structure, and a pair of recessed areas. A person using a restroom receptacle in the restroom can place their feet into the recessed areas and the elevated platform extended center section prevents urine from dripping/splashing inadvertently onto the restroom floor.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2015Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Inventor: Edward F. Lowe
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Patent number: 10238248Abstract: A footstool for bathroom toilet includes a platform, a first leg assembly, and a second leg assembly. The first leg assembly and the second leg assembly each include a base leg, an outer tubular leg, an inner telescopic leg, a height adjustable mechanism, and an angle adjustable mechanism. The base leg is hingedly connected to the outer tubular leg at each end. The inner telescopic leg is slidably engaged with the outer tubular leg through the height adjustable mechanism that enables the footstool to attain different height levels. The platform that allows the user to place and rest their feet is terminally positioned and connected to the inner telescopic leg of the first leg assembly and the second leg assembly, opposite of the outer tubular leg of the first leg assembly and the second leg assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Inventor: Duc Van Pham
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Patent number: 10123669Abstract: A multi-purpose toilet footrest has a first foot platform, a second foot platform, and a receptacle interposed between the first and second foot platforms. A user places their legs on the foot platforms when using the toilet to place their body in a squatting position and may store or dispose items in the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Squatty Potty, LLCInventor: Judy M. Edwards
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Patent number: 10123668Abstract: A portable toilet (100) comprises a reservoir (110), a reservoir cover (120) adjustably fixed on the top of the reservoir (110) and a drawer (210) inside the reservoir (110). Further, the reservoir cover (120) is having a hole (130), first cavity (140) and a second cavity (150). Further, the reservoir (110) is adapted to receive human waste from the hole (130) provided on the reservoir cover (120). Further, the drawer (210) contains a handle (220), the handle (210) is capable of moving in the first cavity (140) of the reservoir cover (120) and consequently move the drawer (210) inside the reservoir (110) from a first position to a second position. Further, the movement of the drawer (210) blocks a view of the human waste inside the reservoir (110) through the hole (130), while entering into a toilet cabin (160).Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Inventor: Franck Derenoncourt
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Patent number: 10030301Abstract: An upright target structure includes a target main body. The target main body has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The first surface is configured to connect with a back plate. The target main body further has a third surface, a fourth surface, a fifth surface and a sixth surface. The third surface connects with the first surface and the second surface. The fourth surface is opposite to the third surface and connects with the first surface. The fifth surface is opposite to the third surface and connects with the second surface. The sixth surface connects with the fourth surface and the fifth surface. The sixth surface is away from the first surface as getting close to the fifth surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES, LTD.Inventors: Hsi-Yu Wu, Po-Hsu Tsai
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Patent number: 9974378Abstract: A stylist utility stand that includes means for vertically elevating a stylist, such as a hair stylist, and means for supporting stylist items proximate the stylist while elevated on the means for vertically elevating the stylist. In addition, the disclosed stylist stand may include means for inhibiting the stylist from inadvertently stepping off the stylist utility stand.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Inventor: Janice O'Keeffe
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Patent number: 9895036Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to adjustable toilet footrests while using a toilet. In one embodiment, an adjustable toilet footrest comprises a foot platform having at least two telescopic legs extending therefrom, wherein the telescopic legs have a locking mechanism that allows for the height of the platform to be selectively adjusted to a user's desire.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Squatty Potty, LLCInventors: Robert W. Edwards, Judy M. Edwards
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Patent number: 9145667Abstract: The toilet sanitary shield for male genitalia is a device that is placed in the toilet to prevent the male genitalia from touching the walls of the toilet while in use.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Inventor: Vladimir Laurent
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Patent number: 9113757Abstract: The toilet and support bars for the disabled has a toilet bowl and toilet seat configured to face the toilet tank, thereby enabling disabled and physically debilitated persons to move forward to sit on the toilet seat. The toilet has a pedestal on which the tank is mounted, and an inverted U-shaped support bar having legs supported by the building structure, to provide stability for the disabled person to use the toilet. The support bar includes a crossbar handle above the level of the tank that a disabled person may grasp for assistance in moving forward onto the toilet seat and rearward off the toilet seat. The handle may have a resilient grip. The support bar may also include stabilizers for maintaining the support bar in a rigid and fixed position so that the user is assured to find the necessary support.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Inventor: Kishor C. Desai
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Publication number: 20150113719Abstract: An apparatus for a user sitting on a toilet seat. The apparatus includes a pair of U-shaped opposing side frames having a pair of opposing front legs. The apparatus also includes a front bridge spanning between the front legs. The apparatus further includes a footrest extending from the bridge. The footrest moves in an arcuate range of motion. The footrest is lockable at a plurality of preset defecation posture positions within the range. The apparatus additionally includes a lever controlling movement of the footrest within the range. The footrest moves toward one of the positions as the user is operating the lever from the seat when the frames are standing on a ground surface with the seat between the frames such that the bridge is in front of the seat and closer to the surface than the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventor: William Good
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Patent number: 8978171Abstract: An apparatus for use with an existing Western-style toilet having a toilet bowl facilitates use of a squatting posture thereon. The apparatus includes a platform assembly including: a mounting flange that is connectable to the toilet bowl, and a support platform that is pivotally connected to the mounting flange. The support platform defines first and second spaced-apart foot support surfaces to support a person's feet and a gap through which the person's waste products can pass.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Inventor: David Wise
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Patent number: 8893316Abstract: A toilet adapter easing access for the disabled comprised of a one-piece welded metal frame with a front side, a back side, a first side, and a second side, with each side welded at a 90° angle. The frame also includes a pair of supporting members welded at a 90° angle between the front side and the back side. A toilet seat assembly attaches to the metal frame, and a first leg assembly and a second leg assembly each attach to the frame using a piano hinge that rotates the leg assembly 90° inward from an extended position. The second leg assembly attaches to an extension so that it rotates to fit flush against the first leg assembly when rotated inward 90°.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventor: Roy Smith
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Patent number: 8800069Abstract: A transfer seat to be used in conjunction with a toilet improves access to sanitary facilities by the disabled. The transfer seat may be used as one element of a modular system for improving bathroom fixtures designed for use by the handicapped. This modular system includes a transfer seat to be used in conjunction with a toilet; a hand rail assembly designed for use with the transfer seat; and a shower distribution system designed for use with the hand rail assembly. The components of this modular system may be used separately or together.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Culnat, LLC.Inventor: Bill Culwell
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Publication number: 20140123376Abstract: A footstool for use with a toilet, that includes a pair of parallel footrests that are connected at their aligned forward ends to the opposite ends of a spacer, generally forming a U-shape configuration. The U-shape configuration allows for the storage the footstool fitted to and partially around the base of a western toilet. A sidewall extends downward from the footrests and spacer leaving an open bottom end. Legs elevate the footrest from the flooring. Leg extenders may be inserted into the base of the legs to adjust the elevation of the footstool. The leg extenders may be stored in the open bottom end. The legs and leg extenders can receive a non-slip material installed to bottom ends thereof to prevent the footstool from slipping.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: SQUATTY POTTY LLCInventors: Judy M Edwards, Phillip Dietz
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Patent number: 8707473Abstract: An apparatus for assisting a person in assumption of a beneficial position for evacuations when using a toilet, the apparatus including a platform adapted to raise a user's feet from the ground surface, the platform having at least one height adjustment means associated therewith and an opening therein to at least partially receive a portion of the toilet or bowl.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Inventor: Ajay Rane
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Patent number: 8661740Abstract: A foldable safety handrail assembly includes a mounting bracket, a fixing sleeve mounted on the mounting bracket, a release sleeve mounted on the mounting bracket and having a release groove, a rail having a pivot tube which has a first locking groove and a second locking groove, a locking tube extending through the fixing sleeve, the pivot tube and the release sleeve and having a limit slot, a locking member mounted in the limit slot and detachably locked in the first locking groove or the second locking groove, a control member mounted in the locking tube to move the locking member, and a push knob mounted on and pushing the control member. Thus, the user only needs to push the push knob to unlock and fold the rail so that the rail can be unlocked and folded easily and quickly.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Yo Yuh Inst. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yong-Hao Lin
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Publication number: 20140007333Abstract: An inclined platform providing an uphill surface for a standing, human male during the process of urination. The uphill surface providing a more natural stance for the male human than does a level floor. The inclined platform consisting of three sections; a left end section, a right end section and a connecting center section. The inclined platform being composed of light weight material, thus allowing it to be portable to be set in front of a urinal or toilet. The left end section shaped to accomodate the left foot of the human male and the right end section shaped to accomodate the right foot of the human male. The end sections providing the uphill surface. The center section joining the end sections and keeping them properly spaced and in alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventor: Ralph Emery DeFlorio
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Patent number: 8607369Abstract: The therapeutic footrest for use while on the toilet is used to stimulate the evacuation reflex and to elevate the user in a position so he can squat while on a Western-style toilet. The footrest has two foot members for the user use to massage his feet and that the user can stand on while he is squatting over the toilet. The foot members are placed at opposing ends of two horizontal support bars. While the user is sitting on the toilet, he can move his feet back and forth over massage bumps on the foot members, while the foot members pivot on the footrest. When he is ready to squat, the foot members can be locked into place with locking clips so that the user can squat over the toilet.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Inventor: Solaiman B. S. A. Al-Khattaf
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Publication number: 20130318698Abstract: A stool system for use in conjunction with a toilet having a bowl and a seat, the seat defining a seat plane and having a seat front edge apex, includes a freestanding stool including a base, the stool being reconfigurable between a use position and storage position, wherein the stool in the use position is disposable adjacent the bowl and substantially below the seat plane, and wherein the stool in the storage position is disposable substantially below the seat plane and substantially on a toilet side of a vertical plane tangential to the seat front edge apex.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: Aaron Dee Schilpp, Alexander Coriano, III, Ricardo Filipe Figueiroa Monteiro, Phillip Neal Sharp
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Patent number: 8510873Abstract: An upper body support apparatus for toilets which enables a user to place his/her arms thereon when having a bowel movement. The upper body support apparatus includes a support board, which supports the arms of the user thereon, and a horizontal shaft, which provides a path, along which the support board slides relative to the horizontal shaft. The upper body support apparatus further includes a hinge unit, which supports a first end of the horizontal shaft such that the horizontal shaft is rotatable upwards or downwards within an angular range of 90° around the first end thereof, and a vertical frame, which supports the hinge unit and receives therein a drive unit, which rotates the hinge unit to the left or the right or moves the hinge unit upwards or downwards.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Inventors: Dae Youn Kim, Min Young Park
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Publication number: 20130174337Abstract: A system related to providing elevated support and positioning of the feet to place the body of a user in a posture facilitating bowel elimination during seated-position toilet use.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: FAGRE ENTERPRISES, LLCInventor: FAGRE ENTERPRISES, LLC
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Patent number: 8464368Abstract: A toilet seat elevates from a first elevation to a second elevation. If in the first elevation, the toilet bowl seat appears to be a normal toilet bowl seat. To elevate the toilet bowl seat the toilet bowl seat is guided in a slot and locked into an upper elevation and support legs depend downwardly from the seat.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Liberty Hardware Mfg. Corp.Inventor: Neil Edwards
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Patent number: 8402572Abstract: Toilet armrest support system comprises a removable armrest platform having a centrally disposed opening that conforms to the opening over an existing toilet bowl rim. The removable armrest platform supports detachable armrests configured to provide a wider area under the armrests for larger individuals requiring more space. The relatively thin and rigid platform slides underneath an existing toilet seat and engages a docking sub-system fastened to existing hinge openings with toilet seat fasteners on the rear of the toilet. The docking sub-system is of unitary construction comprising docking bar, docking ports at each end of the docking bar, and an anchor block between the docking ports. The removable platform easily slides into the docking ports and under the elevated anchor block. A locking mechanism on the anchor block locks the removable platform securely in place which can then be removed just as easily and quickly.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2009Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventor: Michael Herasimtschuk
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Publication number: 20130067649Abstract: An apparatus for assisting a person in assumption of a beneficial position for evacuations when using a toilet, the apparatus including a platform adapted to raise a user's feet from the ground surface, the platform having at least one height adjustment means associated therewith and an opening therein to at least partially receive a portion of the toilet or bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: Ajay RANE
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Patent number: 8317268Abstract: A portable footrest for elevating the feet of an individual when seated on a toilet includes an elongated carrying case and two collapsible rectangular box like support members. The footrest also includes a cross member for positioning the support members in a temporarily fixed spaced relationship. Each of the support members includes four rectangular or square shaped elements pivotally connected to one another and wherein one of the side of one of the elements is releaseably connected to an opposite side of another of the elements and each of the support members is positionable in a flat linear end-to-end relationship with two interior elements and two end elements for storage in the carry case. A block on three of the elements prevent the elements from rotating more than about 90° when forming a rectangular box like support. Further, a releaseable latch fastens the outer edges of the elements to form a box like structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventor: Solaiman B. S. A. Alkhattaf
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Patent number: 8316472Abstract: A swiveling toilet seat device for attaching to a rim of a toilet bowl comprising a toilet seat-shaped first base pivotally attached to the back of the rim of the toilet bowl; a toilet seat-shaped second base disposed above the first base, wherein a plurality of wheels extend from the bottom surface of the second base and fit into a track disposed in the top surface of the first base; wherein the second base can rotate in a first direction and second direction atop the first base.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventor: Robert C. Martin
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Patent number: 8291526Abstract: A device for facilitating use of a bathroom fixture according to various exemplary embodiments can include at least a first planar body and a second planar body having a pair of opposed legs extending from each planar body defining a first opening and a second opening for receiving and conforming to a configuration of a base of a bathroom fixture. An interlocking element may be interposed between at least the first planar body and the second planar body for interlocking and stacking at least the first and second planar bodies to form a raised platform adjustable to a predetermined height based upon a user's height for facilitating use of the bathroom fixture according to the user's height. A skid-resistance bottom surface may be provided on either the first planar body or the second planar body for securing the raised platform to an underlying surface to prevent movement.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Inventor: Goli Parvizian
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Patent number: 8286274Abstract: A restroom aid is disclosed for providing comfortable support for disabled, handicapped, elderly, or ill persons who require assistance using the restroom facilities. The restroom aid creates a sturdy frame around the toilet with aids for sitting, standing, and supporting the user's arms and head. The restroom aid can assemble and disassemble quickly using a quick-release mechanism. Furthermore, the restroom aid is easily adjustable to fit users and restroom facilities of different sizes.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: John Manning
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Publication number: 20120255108Abstract: Many young children might be uncomfortable with the height of the toilet and their feet dangling when they have to use the bathroom toilet. This invention will help the youngster be more at ease to use the toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventor: Daisy V. Litchmore
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Publication number: 20120246813Abstract: A restroom aid is disclosed for providing comfortable support for disabled, handicapped, elderly, or ill persons who require assistance using the restroom facilities. The restroom aid creates a sturdy frame around the toilet with aids for sitting, standing, and supporting the user's arms and head. The restroom aid can assemble and disassemble quickly using a quick-release mechanism. Furthermore, the restroom aid is easily adjustable to fit users and restroom facilities of different sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: John Manning
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Publication number: 20120227169Abstract: A stool system for use in conjunction with a toilet having a bowl and a seat, includes a stool having a generally planar platform and a base, and an attachment means configured to be attachable directly to the toilet bowl, wherein the stool includes an accommodating means configured to allow the attachment means to be attached to the stool, thereby coupling the stool to the toilet bowl, and wherein the stool is movable between a use position and a storage position without decoupling the stool from the toilet bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Joshua Hilton Thyren, Andrew Mark Long, Kellie Danielle Mosbacher
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Publication number: 20120030868Abstract: The cage support apparatus and method is provided for use by people bedridden or with wheel chairs, scooters, power chairs or any similar mobile device comprising an upper support, a base support and a plurality of vertical supports. The upper support comprises a lengthened side support, a rear support, and a side support. The base support comprises a lengthened side support, a rear support, and a side support, and a plurality of vertical supports. The plurality of vertical supports comprises a first end vertical support, a second end vertical support, a first corner support, a second corner support, and an intermediate vertical support. The upper support and the base support are fixedly connected by the plurality of vertical supports, and particularly, the lengthened side support is held by the first end support, the first corner support and an intermediate vertical support, the rear support is held by the first corner support, the second corner support and the intermediate vertical support.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventor: Michael Hall
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Patent number: 8051504Abstract: A portable seat device for use in a portable restroom comprising a seat having an opening situated atop a frame, the frame having a front left leg, a front right leg, a rear left leg, and a rear right leg; a right side horizontal bar connecting the top end of the front right leg to the top end of the rear right leg, and a left side horizontal bar connecting the top end of the front left leg to the top end of the rear left leg. The length of the rear legs, as measured from the top end to the bottom end, are less than the length of the front legs, as measured from the top end to the bottom end.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Inventor: Stephen C. Folds