101 |
Support structure for young child waste elimination |
US14880222 |
2015-10-10 |
US09901225B1 |
2018-02-27 |
Jennifer Victoria Haralovich |
A support structure may provide stability to a young child, infant, and/or neonate during waste elimination. The support structure may include a headrest, backrest, one or more armrests, and may couple to a toilet. The coupling may be implemented by a fastener to secure the support structure to the toilet. In some cases, the support structure may further couple to a potty ring and/or other assistance device for child waste elimination. Additionally or alternatively, the support structure may integrate other assistance devices for child waste elimination in a single support unit. |
102 |
KIT FOR CONFIGURING TOILET FOR DISABLED PERSONS |
US14798378 |
2015-07-13 |
US20170014008A1 |
2017-01-19 |
KISHOR C. DESAI |
The kit for configuring a toilet for disabled persons includes a toilet seat having a front portion having a first width and a back portion having a second width, the first width being greater than the second width, a top surface, and a bottom surface having a downward sloping wall configured for mating onto a toilet bowl of a toilet, and a mounting plate attached to the back portion of the toilet seat, the mounting plate having at least one opening configured for receiving a fastener for attaching the toilet seat onto the toilet. The top surface of the toilet seat can include a channel configured for receiving a conventional toilet seat. The kit can also include a support member, such as a floor-mounted handle bar or at least one wall-mounted handle bar, and a lid. |
103 |
GRAB-BAR ASSEMBLY AND BATHROOM-ACCESSORY EXTENSIONS |
US14719466 |
2015-05-22 |
US20160338557A1 |
2016-11-24 |
John Leonard O'BRIEN; Sunil Biddanda ACHIA |
An apparatus includes bathroom accessories and a grab-bar assembly configured to be coordinated, in combination, in such a way that the bathroom accessories and the grab-bar assembly, in combination, provide a common decorative appearance. |
104 |
LAVATORY SHELF |
US14312576 |
2014-06-23 |
US20150366420A1 |
2015-12-24 |
Jeff Theisen |
A device comprising a shelf section and an attachment section. The attachment section is one of coupled and integrated with the shelving section and comprises a portion adapted to couple to a urinal. |
105 |
TOILET CHAIR ASSEMBLY |
US14519073 |
2014-10-20 |
US20150196178A1 |
2015-07-16 |
Aryeh Leib Schottenstein; Marcy Elizabeth Kelly |
A chair assembly including a toilet seat, a chair seat lid and a backrest. The toilet seat, the lid and the backrest are connected relative to one another such that they are positionable in alternative chair and toilet-use modes. The lid is behind the generally upright backrest when the assembly is in the toilet-use mode and is on the toilet seat when the assembly is in the chair mode. The assembly can have self-supporting legs whereby it can form a standalone chair remote from the toilet. When in a male urination mode, the toilet seat is lifted and the backrest is in a lifted, generally horizontal position. |
106 |
Toilet With Storage Compartment |
US14045082 |
2013-10-03 |
US20150096114A1 |
2015-04-09 |
Kharey Wisdom |
A toilet having a base wherein the base is configured with an integrated storage compartment. The integrated storage compartment is secured to the base using suitable techniques and includes a rear wall, bottom and outer wall configured to define an interior volume. The outer wall is hingedly secured to the bottom and is operable to transition to a second open position providing access to the interior volume. A plurality of shelves and/or storage containers are disposed within the interior volume operable to receive and store items therein. The outer wall is formed so as to mateably align with at least a portion of the bowl so as to create a seamless appearance therewith. The rear wall of the storage compartment further includes a protruded portion operable to mate with a plumbing recess on the base of the toilet. |
107 |
PERSONAL VIEWING DEVICE MOUNTED TO A TOILET OR TOILET SEAT |
US13961932 |
2013-08-08 |
US20150043097A1 |
2015-02-12 |
Roy E. Sroka |
A personal viewing device that may be mounted to the bottom surface of a toilet seat or to the rim of a toilet. The personal viewing device may include a support member with a first end and a second end. The first end may be a handle and a reflective panel may be attached to the second end. The viewing device may be in a contracted form and an expanded form. The contracted form may include the panel being positioned underneath the toilet seat, and an expanded form may include the panel protruding from the inside edge of the toilet seat |
108 |
CHILD WIPING ASSIST APPARATUS AND METHOD |
US14344177 |
2012-10-08 |
US20140338700A1 |
2014-11-20 |
Daniel Richardson |
An apparatus for assisting with wiping a child includes a stabilized base configured to sit on a horizontal surface and a first handle coupled to the stabilized base. The first handle is positioned such that a child bending over and grabbing the first handle with both hands opens the child's anal and/or private areas for wiping clean, such as during a diaper change. The apparatus may also include a second handle extending upwardly from the stabilized base higher than the first handle so that the second handle may be grabbed by the child in a standing position or during movement to and from the bent over position. A method for assisting with wiping a child while using the apparatus is also disclosed. |
109 |
TOILET SEAL SYSTEM |
US14057050 |
2013-10-18 |
US20140215699A1 |
2014-08-07 |
SANDRA EILEEN DILLARD |
A seal for use with a toilet bowl has a horizontal lip with a horizontal ledge beneath the lip. An annular base of the seal is positioned upon the lip. The interior edge of the seal is positioned upon the lip above the interior surface of the toilet bowl. The exterior edge is positioned upon the lip above the exterior surface of the toilet bowl. The central extent of the seal is spaced above the lip. The lower end of an upstanding finger of the seal is integrally formed with the base above the central extent. The upstanding finger has a lower extent in a linear configuration extending outwardly from the vertical. |
110 |
Toilet Chair Assembly |
US14080791 |
2013-11-14 |
US20140130244A1 |
2014-05-15 |
Aryeh Leib Schottenstein; Marcy Elizabeth Kelly |
A chair assembly including a toilet seat, a chair seat lid and a backrest. The toilet seat, the lid and the backrest are connected relative to one another such that they are positionable in alternative chair and toilet-use modes. The lid is behind the generally upright backrest when the assembly is in the toilet-use mode and is on the toilet seat when the assembly is in the chair mode. The assembly can have self-supporting legs whereby it can form a standalone chair remote from the toilet. When in a male urination mode, the toilet seat is lifted and the backrest is in a lifted, generally horizontal position. |
111 |
Inclined Platform for Male Urination |
US13543778 |
2012-07-06 |
US20140007333A1 |
2014-01-09 |
Ralph Emery DeFlorio |
An inclined platform providing an uphill surface for a standing, human male during the process of urination. The uphill surface providing a more natural stance for the male human than does a level floor. The inclined platform consisting of three sections; a left end section, a right end section and a connecting center section. The inclined platform being composed of light weight material, thus allowing it to be portable to be set in front of a urinal or toilet. The left end section shaped to accomodate the left foot of the human male and the right end section shaped to accomodate the right foot of the human male. The end sections providing the uphill surface. The center section joining the end sections and keeping them properly spaced and in alignment. |
112 |
Rotatably positionable hand rail |
US13197703 |
2011-08-03 |
US08122530B1 |
2012-02-28 |
John W. Bailey; Steven H. Bailey |
An adjustable hand rail has a wall-mountable base member and a bar member which mounts to the wall-mountable base member, an axis is defined by the bar member. The bar member is manually rotatable with respect to the wall-mountable base member. The bar member has means for being selectively locked into any one of a plurality of different axial positions with respect to the wall-mountable base member, including a vertical axial position, a horizontal axial position, and various intermediate axial positions between the vertical axial position and the horizontal axial position. |
113 |
BATHING SUPPORT |
US12413310 |
2009-03-27 |
US20100242167A1 |
2010-09-30 |
James R. Barnett, JR. |
Provided in some embodiments is a portable bathing support for use in a standing position. The portable bathing support includes a frame having a support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a human while in a standing position and at least three feet coupled to the frame. The feet are able to provide a friction between the frame and a supporting surface. At least one foot includes a suction cup that can at least partially couple the portable bathing support to a shower and/or bathtub supporting surface during use. Further, wherein the portable bathing support can fit within a shower and/or bathtub used for bathing, and can be use by a human in a standing position without being fixedly coupled to the shower and/or bathtub. |
114 |
Exercising apparatus |
US12288493 |
2008-10-21 |
US20090048078A1 |
2009-02-19 |
Richard Marcantonio |
An exercising apparatus designed to fit around a seat includes a frame that is adapted to be secured to a support. The frame is a U-shaped configuration with a lateral open area to receive the seat into the frame. One or more arms are coupled to the frame about one or more pivots. Further, the pivots allow a pivotal motion of each of the arms when a force is exerted thereto by a user. One or more resistance devices coupled to the frame and the arms, which provide resistance to the pivotal motion of each of the arms. The resistance devices, which may be a hydraulic or pneumatic piston and cylinder, may include a spring to bias the arms toward their initial, upright position. |
115 |
Commodes with user's upper-body support |
US12082998 |
2008-04-17 |
US07454801B1 |
2008-11-25 |
Jin Rie |
A commode chair with user's upper-body support is provided. The seat assembly of the commode, including bowl, seat, and lid, is formed to support a user to sit on a commode facing the upper-body support. The seating assembly has a narrow width to the direction of the upper-body support and has wider width on the opposite side. An overview of the seating assembly has a shape of an oval facing the upper-body support with the sharp end, a bicycle saddle. The upper-body support is leaned opposite direction of the commode to allow a user to rest his/her upper body thereon. This sitting position reduces pressure build up of the lower body of the user around the commode seat and provides a convenient and more comfortable resting time. |
116 |
Absorbent device and method for its use |
US10822281 |
2004-04-09 |
US20050223489A1 |
2005-10-13 |
Teresa Amorin |
The apparatus according to the present invention comprises an absorbent, disposable matting in the vicinity of the base of a toilet. An optional cut-away region conferring a shape conforming to the base may include an adhesive collar for adhering the periphery of the cut-away region to the toilet base for creating a seal therebetween and for preventing the matting from slipping. In one embodiment, the absorbent matting comprises a wetness indicator for exhibiting a detectable indication in response to being contacted with moisture. In use, the liquid absorbent disposable matting is placed around the periphery of the toilet base, where it absorbs liquid spills and exhibits a perceptible indication in response to such absorption, signaling a need to replace the matting to maintain a hygienic condition. |
117 |
Anti-constipation method and device |
US10810642 |
2004-03-29 |
US20040177433A1 |
2004-09-16 |
Boris
Reydel; Anatoly
Siyagine |
A device and method for treatment of constipation wherein a horizontal bar is positioned a sufficient distance above a toilet that a person using the toilet can passively nullsemi-hangnull. The act of passively nullsemi-hangingnull partially removes weight from the perianal area and straightens the torso thereby unfolding the sigmoid colon, increasing the sigmoid-rectal angle and the anorectal angle to facilitate defecation. |
118 |
Multi-use toilet seat assembly |
US10261572 |
2002-09-30 |
US06701539B1 |
2004-03-09 |
Sherman David Hogan |
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 optional step for use by a child and or animal and as a foot rest for the child and optional holders for replaceable diverters and waste liners. |
119 |
Forehead support apparatus |
US10294321 |
2002-11-14 |
US06681419B1 |
2004-01-27 |
Eric D. Page |
A forehead support apparatus for resting a standing users forehead against a wall above a bathroom commode or urinal or beneath a showerhead. The apparatus includes a mounting member adapted for attachment to an upright bathroom wall either above the commode or urinal or below the showerhead. A compressible head support member is attached to and extends from the wall and said mounting member. The head support defines an elastically deformable or resilient forehead support surface which is spaced above the floor and from the wall a distance sufficient for the user to lean his forehead thereagainst and be supported while using the commode or urinal. |
120 |
Anti-constipation method and device |
US09915296 |
2001-07-27 |
US20030019020A1 |
2003-01-30 |
Boris
Reydel; Anatoly
Siyagine |
A device and method for treatment of constipation wherein a horizontal bar is positioned a sufficient distance above a toilet that a person using the toilet can passively nullsemi-hangnull. The act of passively nullsemi-hangingnull partially removes weight from the perianal area and straightens the torso thereby unfolding the sigmoid colon, increasing the sigmoid-rectal angle and the anorectal angle to facilitate defecation. |