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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7281276 | Releasable toilet seat assembly A mounting assembly is disclosed for mounting a toilet seat and/or cover in a releasable fashion to the rear of a toilet bowl base. The assembly includes a fastener permanently affixed to the toilet base on which is mounted a cross shaped mount. The mount is engaged... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7093308 | Elevated toilet seat An elevated toilet seat that includes integral flanges or wings that allow for attachment of one or more external apparatus. The toilet seat is removably attachable to the upper surface of a toilet bowl via a bracket. The seat is snap-fit to the bracket for easy ins... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7007318 | Lavatory system A lavatory system is disclosed. The lavatory system comprises a base, a panel coupled to the base and configured for translating movement between a first position and a second position, a cover configured for pivoting movement relative to the base between a deployed... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6996858 | Toilet seat apparatus A toilet seat apparatus includes a platform having upper and lower surfaces, a circular opening extending therethrough, an outer edge and an inner edge. Each of a pair of panels has a first end and a second end, and a first edge and a second edge. The panels are pos... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6968578 | Child's disposable toilet seat adaptor with side handles and fold-under flap A barrier comprised of a single sheet of inexpensive, disposable and foldable material, sufficient in width to rest upon the full-size toilet seat, with a central cutout sized and positioned so as to provide a smaller toilet seating surface to accommodate the buttoc... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6952842 | Toilet seat for children's use A toilet seat assembly, useable by either an adult or a child, comprises a first adult-sized toilet seat, a second child-sized toilet seat, and a lid for the seats. Each of the first and second toilet seats and the lid is mounted separately to a hinge pin, which is ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6701539 | Multi-use toilet seat assembly A multi-use toilet seat assembly including an adult toilet seat, a child toilet seat with an optional replaceable diverter to direct urine flow from a male child and an optional animal waste receiver with waste liner insert and further including an option... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6598240 | Toilet seat device having support for children A toilet seat device includes an annular base member rotatably attached onto a toilet bowl, and a board for safely and stably supporting children on the annular base member. The board is coupled to the annular base member and supportable on a horizontal w... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6449780 | Combined adult and children's toilet seat assembly A combined adult and children's toilet seat assembly (21) having a seat mounting structure (22), a toilet seat lid (51) and an adult toilet seat (31) pivotally mounted to the mounting structure (22) for pivotal movement about a first axis (28). A children... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6189159 | Child seating system The child seating system relates to a toilet seating system for use by both adults and children. This seating system is adapted for use upon an existing commode assembly. In its broadest context, the present invention includes an adult seat, a child seat,... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6052838 | Toilet seat aid A toilet seat aid consisting of a toilet seat aid body having a first sitting area and a second sitting area opposing each other. An operational opening is disposed substantially centrally within the seat body. The operational opening passes through the b... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5920917 | Toilet seat including height increasing apparatus A toilet height conversion structure for use in combination with a toilet having a rear portion and a supporting frame which includes at least a substantially horizontal support member and a pair of substantially vertical inner support members. The struct... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5884341 | Family toilet seat A multiple toilet seat assembly which consists of an adult seat and a child seat with the child seat being formed in an adult seat lid. The child seat has a splash shield as well as a lid that is attached by a vertical pivot enabling the child seat lid to... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5842234 | Child accommodating toilet seat lid A toilet seat lid for accommodating small children, the toilet seat lid comprising a first cover plate, the first cover plate shaped and sized to overlie a common toilet seat, the rearward end of the first cover plate having a first pivotal attachment; th... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5797148 | Toilet seat The present invention relates to a seating portion of a toilet seat (10). The seating portion according to the present invention comprises a seat ring (12) and hand and/or arm rests or support means (14) extending closely adjacent to or from the seat ring... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5748096 | Toilet bowl illumination device including audible annunciator for reminding user to move toilet seat from upper retracted position to lower seating position after use An illuminating and annunciating device for a toilet having a bowl, and a seat which is movable between a lower seating position and an upper retracted position, includes an illumination unit for illuminating the bowl for nighttime standing urination. An ... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5448781 | Combination toilet seat A toilet seat assembly comprising a first seat, a second smaller seat supported by said first seat when in a lowered position thereof, a cover for the first and second seats, a hinge block and retractable hinge pins for hingedly connecting the first and s... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5384917 | Child's auxiliary toilet seat A new and improved child's auxiliary toilet seat for a toilet includes a hinge pin assembly which includes a hinge pin and first hinge members connected to the toilet for receiving the hinge pin. A first toilet seat assembly has a large aperture for adult... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5363509 | Pinch resistant child's toilet seat insert A pinch resistant toilet seat insert is provided for use in combination with conventional toilet seats to restrict the dimension of the opening thereof to facilitate safe and effective use by children. A seat insert body forms an outer peripheral recess a... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5251338 | Toilet height conversion apparatus A toilet height conversion apparatus including a mounting block and a pivotally-connected raisable elevator, wherein the outer curvilinear surface of the elevator and mounting block substantially conform to the shape of an existing toilet, and the mountin... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5182818 | Child commode seat apparatus A child commode seat is positioned for mounting and pivotment relative to a top surface of a commode bowl oriented interiorly and concentrically thereof, with the commode seat including a removable urine splash shield. The splash shield includes a plurali... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5027445 | Raised superimposed toilet seat and securing clamp A raised toilet seat is superimposed upon the bowl of a conventional toilet. A clamp has a section which includes pins that engage holes in a recess on the underside of the seat at the rear thereof to secure the clamp to the seat. The clamp has another se... | 07/02/1991 |
| 5005223 | Foldable toilet seat A foldable, portable toilet seat is provided having foldable front and rear sections that are pivotably connected by hinges. The lower surface of each front section includes a downwardly extending flange for engaging a conventional toilet seat to prevent ... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4944058 | Integrated mattress and flush commode A bed with an integrated commode includes a mattress (10) and bed frame with a hole (26) disposed therein. The hole (26) is operable to receive the outer peripheral edge of the commode seat (14). A sanitary insert (12) is provided which has an upper surfa... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4930165 | Folding commode seat A folding commode seat for use primarily by wheel-chair bound persons, which seat includes a generally C-shaped panel constructed of a vinyl-dipped foam material and having a flexible hinge therein at a base end thereof, with spaced panel segments extendi... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4747167 | Non-shiftable toilet seat assembly Impact absorbing bumpers are contoured to be seated on the supporting surfaces of toilet bowl rims in cross-sectional alignment therewith at angularly spaced locations before attachment to the underside of a toilet seat. The toilet seat when hingedly moun... | 05/31/1988 |
| 4638515 | Toilet hook An apparatus for releasably maintaining a toilet seat in a generally vertical position comprises a mounting member adapted to be secured to the toilet tank in a position to engage a toilet seat and maintain the same when moved to a general vertical orient... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4638514 | Raised superimposed toilet seat and bidet-like device in combination A raised superimposed toilet seat and bidet-like device in combination is disclosed, wherein the raised seat is superimposed on the bowl of a conventional toilet and the bidet-like device is arranged in a clearance channel on the underside of the seat, an... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4635303 | Foldable toilet-seat for children The present invention relates to a foldable toilet-seat and, in particular, to a foldable toilet-seat for children around the age of 3 to 10. The invention comprising of a mini toilet-seat, a supporting board, handrail and etc. The mini toilet seat lies i... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4615055 | Accessory for a toilet receptacle The invention relates to an accessory for a toilet receptacle which includes an auxiliary seat adapted to be positioned on the existing ring seat of a toilet receptacle and act as a toilet seat for small children. The auxiliary seat is mechanically connec... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4534072 | W.C. Seat for children A structure is provided to enable small children to sit safely on top of a water closet (W.C.) bowl, such structure comprising two legs between which--at a height slightly above the height of a standard W.C. bowl--there is provided a seat with an aperture... | 08/13/1985 |
| 4517689 | Toilet seat A toilet seat (12) usable for both handicapped and non-handicapped users is disclosed. A seat (20) is pivotally positioned atop seat (18) which in turn is pivotally connected to the toilet (14) by base member (16). The toilet seat may operate as an elevat... | 05/21/1985 |
| 4516279 | Universal child's toilet trainer A universal child's toilet trainer adaptable and usable with the conventional commode provides an auxiliary toilet seat which in a use position lies on top of the conventional toilet seat and which in a storage position rests against the lid of the commod... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4462122 | Raised superimposed toilet seat and securing clamp A raised toilet seat is superimposed upon the bowl of a conventional toilet. A clamp has a section which fits into a space provided when the lid and the seat of the conventional toilet are lifted, and has another section which fits around the back end of ... | 07/31/1984 |
| 4461046 | Family toilet seat A multiple toilet seat assembly of the type that permit the selective use of an appropriate sized opening for use by a particular individual e.g. an adult or a child and which affords greater safety due to the elimination of side-to-side lateral movement ... | 07/24/1984 |
| 4234974 | Pillow for colostomy A seating device is disclosed for use with a water closet to aid a patient in recovering from a rectum operation such as a colostomy operation or the like. The device is suitable for use with a conventional water closet comprising a bowl having an upper t... | 11/25/1980 |
| 4213211 | Toilet seat elevator device A toilet seat elevator device which is adapted to be pivotally attached to a toilet bowl and to pivotally support a toilet seat on its upper surface.... | 07/22/1980 |
| 4207628 | Combination toilet seat and bidet basin A toilet seat and an overlying bidet basin replacing the toilet seat cover. The toilet seat has enlarged inward sloping opposite middle portions for the supportive engagement of the user's thighs and an opening including enlarged front and rear portions a... | 06/17/1980 |
| 4181988 | Adjustable size toilet seat An adjustable size toilet seat is provided having a primary seat and an auxiliary seat structure which is relatively adjustable to reduce the effective seat opening. The primary seat includes longitudinally extending but laterally spaced side elements hav... | 01/08/1980 |
| 4145767 | Combination water closet and bidet A composite water closet and bidet includes a bowl defining a water basin having a rear edge portion on which a storage tank is positioned, in fluid communication with the water basin. A toilet seat having an opening therein is pivotally mounted on the bo... | 03/27/1979 |
