Automatic Toilet Seat Lifter

The automatic toilet seat lifter, featuring a foot-activated motion sensor and Bluetooth control, addresses the challenge of operating a standard toilet seat for individuals with pain or mobility issues, enhancing accessibility and reducing strain.

US20250194871A1Inactive Publication Date: 2025-06-19STRAW HEATHER MARIE
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Patent Information

Application Number
US18/457279
Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-14
Publication Date
2025-06-19
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Individuals with pain or mobility issues face challenges in operating a standard toilet seat, as leaning down to lift or lower the seat can exacerbate their condition.

Method used

An automatic toilet seat lifter equipped with a foot-activated motion sensor and Bluetooth connectivity to control the toilet seat gears, allowing users to operate the seat without needing to lean down.

Benefits of technology

Enables users with pain or mobility issues to easily raise and lower the toilet seat using a foot sensor, reducing strain and improving accessibility.

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Abstract

Automatic toilet seat lifter. A sensor can be installed on either side of the toilet near foot area, once motion is sensed the toilet seat will automatically lift and will be returned to the lower position after x number of seconds or when sensor receives 2 motion within 90 seconds of lifting. Sensor can be turned off during cleaning of toilet.
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Description

BACKGROUND

[0001] The Automatic Toilet Seat lifter is designed to help people with pain that leaning down to put the seat up or down exacerbates existing pain or if it's something they simply cannot do using their upper body. This way people can move their foot by the sensor located on the part of the toilet bowl pedestal to active the seat rising and lowering.SUMMARY

[0002] The Automatic lifter will have a sensor that will allow the toilet seat to operate up or down.FIGURES

[0003] 1. The gears that will be activated when the motion sensor is triggered.

[0004] 2. This is the sensor On / Off switch.

[0005] 3. This is the foot activated motion sensor.

[0006] 4. This is the blue tooth connection to pair with the motion sensor.

[0007] 5. This is the blue tooth connection to pair with the toilet seat gears.SPECIFICATION

[0008] The Automatic toilet seat lifter's motion sensor (FIG. 1, 3) can be installed on either side of the toilet for ease of use. The foot activated motion sensor (FIG. 1, 3) will have an on / off switch (FIG. 1, 2) for purposes of cleaning or any other reason you do not wish for the seat to raise automatically. The foot activated motion sensor (FIG. 1, 3) will use Bluetooth technology (FIG. 1, 5) to connect to the toilet seat gears (FIG. 1, 1) Bluetooth (FIG. 1, 4), to activate the gears to lift or lower the seat.

Claims

1. Enable people with back pain to easily lift and lower seat, reducing pain.

2. Enable elderly people with limited mobility to easily lift and lower seat, reducing pain and frustration.

3. Improve the overall cleanliness of the toilet seat.

4. Improve proper toilet seat etiquette in gender neutral bathrooms.

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