Device for Manipulating Toilet Seats and Toilet Lids

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-06-14
WONG SHOW +1
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Benefits of technology

The device described in this patent is designed to be used to manipulate toilet seats and lids. It consists of a handle, two elongated members that are attached to the handle, and these members are meant to engage with the toilet seats and lids. The technical effect of this device is that it provides a simple way to easily and efficiently manipulate toilet seats and lids.

Problems solved by technology

Many people believe toilet seats and toilet lids are unsanitary, especially those in public restrooms.
These barriers, however, are not always available, and further, only reduce the contact between a toilet seat user and a toilet seat when the toilet seat user sits on the toilet seat.

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[0009]FIG. 1 shows a side view of a toilet seat flipper 10 of the present invention. The toilet seat flipper 10 includes a handle 11 for holding the toilet seat flipper 10. The toilet seat flipper 10 may also include a first elongated member 13 and a second elongated member 14. In this embodiment, first elongated member 13 and second elongated member 14 extend substantially parallel to one another and are connected by connecting member 12. Connecting member 12 may be sized such that first elongated member 13 and second elongated member 14 can engage a toilet seat. In some embodiments, one or more of first elongated member 13, connecting member 12, and second elongated member 14 are flexible so that the toilet seat flipper 10 can be used on toilet seats and toilet lids of varying thickness. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, first elongated member 13 is shorter than second elongated member 14 to facilitate manipulation of the toilet seat and toilet lid during use of the toilet seat flipper...

second embodiment

[0011]FIG. 3 shows a side view of a toilet seat flipper 20 of the present invention. In this embodiment, the handle 21 includes a threaded member 25. The threaded member 25 can be securely fitted in opening 26 of connecting member 22. The threaded member 25 and opening 26 allow handle 21 to be attached and detached from first elongated member 23, second elongated member 24, and connecting member 22. In alternative embodiments, handle 21 can be attached to connecting member 22 through the use of a magnet, latch, snap, or other connecting mechanism. In additional alternative embodiments, handle 21 may be attached to connecting member 22 through a joint, hinge, or swivel to allow handle 21 to be folded so that toilet seat flipper 20 can be more easily stored.

third embodiment

[0012]FIG. 4 shows a side view of a toilet seat flipper 30 of the present invention. In this embodiment, handle 31 has a different orientation with regard to the first elongated member 33, second elongated member 34, and connecting member 32. Additional orientations of handle 31 on toilet seat flipper 30 are also possible.

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Abstract

A device for manipulating toilet seats and toilet lids including a handle; a first elongated member attached to the handle; and a second elongated member attached to the handle, wherein the first elongated member and the second elongated member are configured to engage toilet seats and toilet lids for manipulation.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to a device for manipulating toilet seats and toilet lids, and specifically, for raising and lowering toilet seats and toilet lids.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many people believe toilet seats and toilet lids are unsanitary, especially those in public restrooms. For this reason, a variety of products are available to reduce the amount of contact a user has with a toilet seat. For example, disposable paper or plastic toilet seat covers are available in some public restrooms and provide a barrier between a toilet seat and a user of the toilet seat. These barriers, however, are not always available, and further, only reduce the contact between a toilet seat user and a toilet seat when the toilet seat user sits on the toilet seat. Moreover, these barriers to not reduce the contact between a toilet lid and a user of a toilet seat. Thus, there exists a need for a device that allows a toilet seat user to manipulate a toilet seat and toi...

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IPC IPC(8): A47K13/10
CPCA47K13/105
InventorWONG, SHOWMALAFEEVA, ELENA
OwnerWONG SHOW