Toilet Seat Lifting Device

Toilet seats are used in residential and commercial settings, and the act of lifting and lowering the toilet seat can often be inconvenient and unhygienic. Users may forget to lift the seat before use, leading to undesirable consequences. Additionally, manually lifting the seat can be cumbersome, particularly for individuals with mobility issues or disabilities. There exists a need for a toilet seat lifting device that can automatically lift the seat, thereby improving user convenience and hygiene.

In one aspect of the present invention, the present invention relates to toilet seats, and more particularly, to an automatic toilet seat lifting device. The spring-loaded device is designed to lift the toilet seat without user interaction, thereby enhancing user convenience and hygiene, and enabling smooth and efficient operation, ensuring reliable performance over extended periods of use.

The present invention discloses a toilet seat lifting device comprising a spring mechanism housed within a casing and attached to the toilet seat. The spring mechanism is configured to store potential energy when the seat is in the lowered position and release the energy to lift the seat into a raised position. In a preferred embodiment there are handles attached to each side of the toilet seat, and in a preferred embodiment the toilet seat, the spring hinge device and the handles are connected as one unit.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention promotes and provides more sanitary conditions when using toilets. In a preferred embodiment, the toilet seat lifting device of the present invention will automatically put a toilet seat in an upright position, thereby preventing male users from urinating or vomiting on the seat, along with other infectious body secretions. The seat can also be lowered for use prior to any user needing to sit on the seat to go to the bathroom. When the user is done, the seat will automatically go back to its upright position. There is no electric hookup needed, nor are batteries needed, thus providing a low maintenance and guaranteed lifetime of use.

As described herein, and as seen in, the toilet seat lifting device of the present invention comprises a spring-loaded housing unitthat is attached to a toilet seat. A pair of handlesare also attached to seatto aid in positioning the seat during use. In a preferred embodiment, the toilet seat, the lifting device, and the handlesare constructed as a unitary device. In other embodiments, the lifting device, the handles, and the seatmay be separate devices. The lifting devicecomprises a spring mechanismwhich is configured to store potential energy when seatis in the lowered position (seeby way of example) and is configured to release the energy to lift the seatinto a raised position (seeby way of example). The lifting devicecan be attached to the toilet via conventional bolts that are maintained within covers, and can be attached to seatvia one or more hinge members. The lifting device (together with the handles) can be applied to any type of toilet seat design, such as round toilets/seats (See), elongated or oval shaped toilets/seats (see) as well as open front type toilets/seats (see).

As discussed herein, and as seen in, the toilet seat lifting device of the present invention will automatically lift the toilet seat into an upright position to protect itself from unsanitary users, which ensures that the next user will have a clean and germ and disease free seat to sit on when the time arises for a person to sit on the toilet. Such a design will help keep people healthy and avoid illness, sickness and diseases. The toilet seat lifting device of the present invention can be used for home use, as well as in commercial applications to help provide a healthier and more sanitary environment in all bathrooms. The device of the present invention can be made of wood, plastic, stainless or resin, and can be customized with company logos, personal touches, a variety of colors or bedazzled to name a few.

The automatic toilet seat lifting device offers several advantages over conventional toilet seats:

Improved hygiene: By automatically lifting the seat, the device minimizes the need for users to touch the seat with their hands, reducing the risk of contamination.

Enhanced convenience: Users no longer need to manually lift the seat, particularly beneficial for individuals with mobility issues or disabilities.

Energy-efficient: The spring mechanism operates without the need for external power sources, reducing energy consumption.

The toilet set lifting device of the present invention can be used in connection with a lid of various shapes, sizes, colors and materials for residential use. In addition, in an alternative embodiment the lifting device can be made with a feature that will allow the toilet seat to remain in the down position at times when the user chooses, such as when they have company coming over and want the seat down with a lid, or when the product is installed in new build homes and when the realtor does showings and prefers the seat with lid to be in the downward position with just a flip of a switch.

In this embodiment, the hinge will include a switch that will engage the spring for upward position toilet seat, or the user can flip the switch to disengage the spring and allow the homeowner to have the toilet seat and lid down for aesthetic purposes. In this embodiment, the product can be offered with a customized or standard lid for residential use.

In conclusion, the toilet seat lifting device utilizing a spring mechanism represents an innovative solution to the challenges associated with conventional toilet seats. Its automatic operation, coupled with user-friendly features, offers significant benefits in terms of hygiene, convenience, and energy efficiency.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.