Toilet seat height adjustment system

Abstract

In an embodiment, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a toilet seat. The apparatus also includes a first set of actuators coupled to the toilet seat and a second set of actuators coupled to the toilet seat. The apparatus includes a toilet base coupled to the first set of actuators and the second set of actuators. The apparatus further includes a controller coupled to the first set of actuators and the second set of actuators and a power supply coupled to the first set of actuators and the second set of actuators. The apparatus may also include a first support plate attached to a top of the first set of actuators and a top of the second set of actuators. The toilet seat may be attached to a top surface of the first support plate above a through-hole extending through the first support plate. The apparatus may also include a second support plate attached to a bottom of the first set of actuators and a bottom of the second set of actuators. The second support plate may be attached to a top of the toilet base. The second support plate has a through-hole therethrough. The through-hole of the first support plate is aligned with the through-hole of the second support plate. The through-hole of the second support plate aligned with an opening of the toilet base. In an embodiment, the controller is a switch coupled to the first set of actuators and the second set of actuators. In another embodiment, the controller includes a first switch coupled to the first set of actuators, and a second switch coupled to the second set of actuators. In yet another embodiment, the controller is a button coupled to the first set of actuators and the second set of actuators.

Description

CLAIM OF PRIORITY[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 405,772 entitled “TOILET SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM” and having a filing date of Oct. 7, 2016, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND1. Field of Invention[0002]The present invention relates to the field of seat lifting systems, and more specifically, to toilet seat lifting systems which allow a user to adjust the height and angle of a toilet seat to assist the user off of the seat.2. Description of Related Art[0003]Conventionally, “standard” toilet seat heights are around 17 inches or less off the ground. In more recent years, “chair height” toilet seats have gained popularity and are usually 17 to 19 inches off the ground. In most cases, consumers choose a toilet height based on personal preference, but there are some people who require a higher toilet seat because of disability or physical limitations.[0004]The elderly, hospital patients, invalids, those su...

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Benefits of technology

The invention provides an apparatus for raising and lowering a toilet seat using a set of actuators. The apparatus has a controller that can activate the actuators based on user command. A first set of actuators is attached to the toilet seat, while a second set of actuators is attached to the toilet base. A first support plate is attached to the actuators, and a second support plate is attached to the toilet base. The apparatus can ease the process of raising and lowering the toilet seat, making it more convenient for users.

Problems solved by technology

In most cases, consumers choose a toilet height based on personal preference, but there are some people who require a higher toilet seat because of disability or physical limitations.

The elderly, hospital patients, invalids, those suffering from injuries, and other persons with physical limitations may find a conventional height toilet seats provide difficulties when sitting down upon or standing up from.

For weak or afflicted persons, it may be impossible for them to be seated on a low toilet without falling or to remove themselves from the seat without assistance.

Higher toilet seat heights may allow persons with physical limitations to seat and remove themselves from the toilet with greater ease, but among shared toilets this may create a conflict between users.

Children may have a difficult time seating themselves on a high toilet.

This could lead to a child falling or added difficulties to the already hard task of toilet training a child.

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