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Commode lifting and transporting device

a technology for transporting devices and commodes, which is applied in the direction of lifting devices, transportation and packaging, washstands, etc., can solve the problems of commodes that are difficult to lift, commodes still need to be changed, and building maintenance personnel and tile personnel can damage their backs, so as to eliminate the back strain of commode lifting

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-01-18
HAMILTON LAWRENCE DALE
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[0003] This invention has as its primary objective to provide a commode-lifting and transporting device whereby back strain from commode lifting can be eliminated.
[0004] Yet another objective of the invention is to provide a safe and effective means of transporting a commode with much lower risk of damage to the commode than when the conventional method of lifting with arms and legs is used.

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It is well known that commodes are heavy and awkward to lift.
However, commodes still must be changed and plumbers, building maintenance personnel and tile personnel can damage their backs by lifting commodes, which can weigh as much as 100 lbs.
Plus, a wet floor increases the chance of accidents.

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[0011] The following description should be considered as an example only, and the present invention should not be considered as limited thereto. Modifications and updates may be made and still remain within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0012] Most commodes require two people to remove, precisely install and fit the commode during removal and installation. This is because commodes are awkwardly designed and require centering over anchor bolts protruding from the floor over which the commode is to be installed. The proper procedure is to completely disassemble the commode whereby the water holding tank is completely removed, when possible, to divide the commode into two separate sections. This undertaking takes a large amount of time and effort. Quite often, a commode is removed and replaced by one person without disassembling into two sections increasing the likelihood of personal injury and commode breakage. Additionally, when a commode is removed for repair, exces...

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Abstract

A method and apparatus for lifting, transporting, or installing a commode is disclosed. The commode lifting and transporting device includes a base frame, with an upright support frame designed to straddle and lift a commode at or near the commode's center of gravity. The lifting member includes a screw jack, a lifting bar guided by the upright support frame, and three methods of attaching the commode to the commode lifting device: a self-clamping mechanism for lifting and transporting standard commodes; a set of support hooks and chain for lifting and transporting non-standard commodes, and lifting bar holes used in conjunction with the commode's seat holes, two bolts and two nuts as an alternate method for lifting and transporting non-standard commodes.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to a device used for lifting commodes so as to prevent backache and injury and damage to the commode and surrounding surfaces such as carpeting. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] It is well known that commodes are heavy and awkward to lift. However, commodes still must be changed and plumbers, building maintenance personnel and tile personnel can damage their backs by lifting commodes, which can weigh as much as 100 lbs. Plus, a wet floor increases the chance of accidents. For at least the above reasons, it is clear that a means for allowing those with even minimal strength to lift and move a commode is desired. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] This invention has as its primary objective to provide a commode-lifting and transporting device whereby back strain from commode lifting can be eliminated. [0004] Yet another objective of the invention is to provide a safe and effective means of transporting a commode with much l...

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IPC IPC(8): A47K1/00E03C1/00
CPCB62B3/10B62B2202/80B66F7/08B66F7/0625B66F7/0633B62B2205/00
Inventor HAMILTON, LAWRENCE DALE
Owner HAMILTON LAWRENCE DALE
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