The invention is an analytical toilet and a method. The toilet, includes a bowl adapted to receive urine. A passage is provided for transferring a sample of the urine to a detection system. The detection system is configured to receive the sample and detect a virus. When the sample is brought into contact with the detection system, the detection system indicates the presence of a virus by generating a distinct signal. Preferably, the detection system makes use of a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), such as a quantitative PCR instrument. The method makes use of the analytical toilet and is designed to detect the presence or absence of targeted genetic material, preferably genetic material from a virus, such as SARS-CoV-2.

An ergonomic toilet equipment includes a backrest, a pedal and a balloon pillow. The backrest is disposed on the inner side of the toilet cover, with air bags inflation or suction according to the physiological bending of the user back, providing a healthy and comfortable support. The pedal raises the lower limb according to the user demand, and realizes the physiological structure of bowel movement. The balloon pillow assists the user in creating extra compression in the abdomen to promote bowel movements.

A self-retractable step for assisting a user in elevating him or herself above a floor, is disclosed. The self-retractable step comprises a self-retractable foot member and a cylindrical assembly coupled with the self-retractable foot member. The foot member is configured to move from one position to another position. The cylindrical assembly comprises a rotary member, one or more spring members and a protuberance member. The rotary member is configured to move the foot member to a predetermined position. Further, the spring members coupled to the rotary member is configured to self-retract the foot member from the predetermined position. The protuberance member disposed at the cylindrical assembly is configured to act as a stopper to hold the foot member in a predetermined position on retraction by the spring members. The self-retractable step further comprises a load bearing member at a base of the foot member.

A posturally supportive toilet seat apparatus 1 comprising a seat 10 having a base portion 11. The base portion has leg support features 12 and an aperture 13 formed therein for passage of waste therethrough. The apparatus 10 further comprises a back support 14 which extends from a rear end of the base portion 11. The back support 14 and leg support features 12 are shaped, dimensioned, and, in an in use-configuration, adjustable/positionable relative to each other in an oblique relationship. In the in-use configuration, the thighs and torso of a user seated on the seat 10 are encouraged to form an acute interior angle therebetween, with knees locatable above hips, essentially resulting in the user adopting a squat position.

A flippable toilet footrest has a first foot platform on a first side, the first foot platform having a toilet contour; a second foot platform on a second side, the second foot platform having a toilet contour; wherein in a first position, the first foot platform has a first height, and in a second position, the second foot platform has a second height. Therefore, a user may adjust the height of the footrest by flipping the footrest from one foot platform to the other.

A urinal raised footplate assembly with each of the footplates mounted on a weighted base and connected at the heel to a first transverse member for retaining the footplates at a fixed distance apart. The assembly further including axially extendable members connected to a second transverse member that when butted against a wall supporting the urinal maintains the footplates at a fixed distance from the urinal such that a user positioned on the footplates straddles a center of the urinal basin minimizing drips and protecting the footplate from spillage. Embodiments include flexible joints at the heel and toe such that the footplates may be angled to accommodate different width urinals.

A an analytical toilet comprising a bowl for receiving excreta comprising a platform for receiving feces; a urine drain; a feces outlet from the bowl; and a urine outlet from the bowl; wherein the platform and drain are separated by a raised hump; at least one first load cell for detecting the weight of the bowl; at least one fecal sensor for detecting at least one property of the feces; and at least one urine sensor for detecting at least one property of the urine is disclosed.

An analytical toilet comprising a bowl for receiving excreta from a user; and a lid adapted to cover the bowl and form an airtight seal between the bowl and the lid forming a sealed chamber; and at least one fluid outlet for cleaning the bowl is disclosed.

A flippable toilet footrest has a first foot platform on a first side, the first foot platform having a toilet contour; a second foot platform on a second side, the second foot platform having a toilet contour; wherein in a first position, the first foot platform has a first height, and in a second position, the second foot platform has a second height. Therefore, a user may adjust the height of the footrest by flipping the footrest from one foot platform to the other.

An apparatus for raising and lowering a toilet. The toilet is configured to be equipped with pedestals which are encased in separate compartments in the base of the toilet. The toilet comprises an actuator for raising and lowing the toilet, as a result of the pedestals being pressed or depressed. The toilet comprises a controller for controlling the actuator, wherein the controller sends a signal to the actuator to raise or lower the toilet based on the pedestals being pressed or depressed. The toilet comprises a controller for receiving a signal from one or more buttons pressed to indicate a predetermined selection, wherein the selection can be one or more of the activations of a seat warmer, bidet jet spray, hydro-flush, sound system or air freshener.