Patent classifications
A47K17/02
Adjustable spacer between toilet and wall
An adjustable spacer device for use in the space between a toilet and a wall and a method installing same is disclosed. The device includes a component module formed prior to installation within the wall space where it is then finally adjusted to fit within the wall space and to maintain a set separation distance between the toilet and the wall. The adjustable spacer device includes a cover that further stabilizes and secures the component module.
Adjustable bathroom grab bar assembly
A handle assembly has a first handle with first and second end regions connected to and fixed relative to first and second mounts on a wall, respectively. A second handle extends longitudinally between third and fourth end regions, with the third end region connected to the first end region of the first handle. The first and second handles each have surfaces for grasping by a user. A position of the second grab bar is adjustable relative to the first grab bar by at least one of one of pivoting the second grab bar about the longitudinal axis of the first grab bar, pivoting the second grab bar about a horizontal axis adjacent to the first end region of the first grab bar, and sliding the second grab bar along the first grab bar. A method of installing the handle assembly is also provided.
TOILET ASSIST DEVICE
A toilet assist device that has handles, handle legs, and two support bars. One of the support bars may be attached and detached from the toilet assist device as desired. The toilet assist device may be customized to meet the height and width requirements of specific users. The toilet assist device may be attached to a toilet.
TOILET SEAT APPARATUS
In one aspect, the invention is directed to a toilet seat apparatus, comprising: a toilet seat (10), having a front side gradually inclined upward with reference to its rear side, thereby upon placing thereof on a rim of a toilet bowl, forcing a user thereof to squat, thereby pushing the feces of the user upward into his transverse colon, while his left thigh compresses the descending colon, moving feces into the sigmoid colon and therefrom to his rectum.
TOILET SEAT APPARATUS
In one aspect, the invention is directed to a toilet seat apparatus, comprising: a toilet seat (10), having a front side gradually inclined upward with reference to its rear side, thereby upon placing thereof on a rim of a toilet bowl, forcing a user thereof to squat, thereby pushing the feces of the user upward into his transverse colon, while his left thigh compresses the descending colon, moving feces into the sigmoid colon and therefrom to his rectum.
Stand Assist Stool and Method
A stand assist stool includes a main body member having a base member, and an inclined platform that is positioned above the base member. The stand assist stool, in one embodiment, may include a semi-circular indentation on a rear portion thereof to accommodate the base of a toilet, so that the stand assist stool may be positioned around the base of a toilet. Additionally, the inclined platform may include a cover, such as a carpet type of material, non-skid material, or any desired covering, and may also include a toilet riser on a rear portion thereof, which may be installed underneath a toilet to raise it up to a desired height, so that the inclined platform is attached to a front portion of the toilet riser. Optionally, the stool may be pivotally connected to a toilet so that it flips upwardly when not in use.
HANDICAP RAIL PALM ASSIST SYSTEM AND METHOD
A handicap palm assist system includes a first shell, and a second shell, and at least one connector for removably attaching a first shell to the second shell. The first shell and the second shell are sized to fit a handrail, such as for disabled individuals. In some embodiments, the handicap palm assist system includes a handrail. The first shell and second shell are sized to removably attach to the handrail. In still another embodiment, a collar is formed integrally with the handrail. In other embodiments, a plurality of collars are formed integrally with the handrail.
Ergonomic toilet equipment
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.
ADJUSTABLE BATHROOM HANDRAIL ASSEMBLY
An adjustable bathroom handrail assembly is provided with a pair of elongate vertical handles with mounting hardware to mount to an upright support surface and spaced apart from the upright support surface. An adjustable horizontal bar extends between the pair of vertical handles, and a locking mechanism connects the at least one adjustable horizontal bar and one of the pair of elongate vertical handles. A locking mechanism is located at an intersection of the horizontal bar and the one of the elongate vertical handles. A method for installing and adjusting wall-mount hardware installs a pair of elongate vertical handles to an upright support surface. The ends of a horizontal bar are installed onto the pair of elongate vertical handles. A locking mechanism on the horizontal bar is disengaged to adjust the horizontal bar to a location along the pair of elongate vertical handles.
DEPLOYABLE TRANSFER MEMBER FOR A LAVATORY
A lavatory includes a toilet, a wall proximate to the toilet, and a transfer member moveably secured to the wall. The transfer member is moveable between a stowed position away from the toilet, and a deployed position. At least a portion of the transfer member in the deployed position is supported by at least a portion of the toilet.