Toilet seat lifter

Abstract

A toilet seat lifting device can be disposed on at least one side of the bottom of a toilet seat and extend outward beyond the perimeter of the toilet seat. Typically, the toilet seat lifting device is disposed on both sides of the toilet seat. The toilet seat lifting device can be disposed in various shapes and sizes. Typically, the toilet seat lifting device can be formed in a letter C shape or in a number 3 shape. The toilet seat lifting device can be designed to be attached to a conventional toilet seat or the toilet seat lifting device can be formed integrally with a toilet seat and provided as a replacement assembly for a conventional toilet seat. The toilet seat lifter provides a clean and sanitary means for lifting and lowering the toilet seat without direct contact therewith.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 61 / 507,494, filed Jul. 13, 2011, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to toilet seats and accessories and more particularly, to a toilet seat lifter that a handle on at least one side thereof to assist users to lift the seat without the need to touch the seat itself.[0003]Toilet seats can spread germs and growth of bacteria. Users may be hesitant to lift toilet seats, especially in, for example, public restrooms, and may end up simply leaving the seat down resulting in possibly urinating on the top side of the seat. Some users may use a length of toilet paper to grab the seat and then discard the paper, wasting the toilet paper.[0004]Moreover, as people age, they may have difficulties in lifting the toilet seat. Often, the seats are disposed adjacent the toilet bowl, making...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention relates to a toilet seat assembly comprising a toilet seat and a toilet seat lifting device. The toilet seat lifting device extends beyond the outer perimeter of the toilet seat and can be formed in a C-shape or a number 3 shape. The toilet seat lifting device is made of plastic material. The technical effect of this invention is to provide an improved toilet seat assembly that allows for easy lifting and lowering of the toilet seat, while also providing a comfortable and pleasant user experience.

Problems solved by technology

Users may be hesitant to lift toilet seats, especially in, for example, public restrooms, and may end up simply leaving the seat down resulting in possibly urinating on the top side of the seat.

Some users may use a length of toilet paper to grab the seat and then discard the paper, wasting the toilet paper.

Moreover, as people age, they may have difficulties in lifting the toilet seat.

Often, the seats are disposed adjacent the toilet bowl, making it difficult to get one's fingers under the seat or to grasp and lift the seat.

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