Male potty trainer

Abstract

A toilet seat reminder device installed on a toilet. The reminder device consists of an extension member attached to the toilet seat in a location that blocks access to the toilet flush handle when the toilet seat is in the raised position. The extension member may also be installed on the toilet lid. The extension member is readily attached to the toilet seat with a pressure sensitive adhesive or by a clip engaging the seat. The extension member may be made of foam, plastic or rubber and may be formed into an attractive shape to catch the interest of the target male audience. The extension member is also scented to provide an additional fragrance in the bathroom. A warning graphic is applied to the bottom surface of the extension member and is visible only when the toilet seat is raised.

1 . A toilet seat reminder device for use in association with a toilet having a toilet bowl, a toilet seat, a toilet lid, and a flush handle, comprising an extension member attachable to the toilet seat in a location that obstructs access to the flush handle when the toilet seat is in a raised position.  
   
   
       2 . The toilet seat reminder device of  claim 1 , wherein the extension member is affixed to the toilet seat by an adhesive.  
   
   
       3 . The toilet seat reminder device of  claim 1 , wherein the extension member is affixed to the toilet seat by a clip.  
   
   
       4 . The toilet seat reminder device of  claim 1 , wherein the extension member is scented with a fragrance.  
   
   
       5 . The toilet seat reminder device of  claim 1 , wherein the extension member is made of plastic.  
   
   
       6 . The toilet seat reminder device of  claim 1 , wherein the extension member is made of foam.  
   
   
       7 . The toilet seat reminder device of  claim 1 , wherein the extension member is made of rubber.  
   
   
       8 . The toilet seat reminder device of  claim 1 , wherein a warning graphic is on the extension member in a location visible when the toilet seat is in a raised position.  
   
   
       9 . The toilet seat reminder device of  claim 1 , further comprising a hinge dividing the extension member into a fixed portion attachable to the toilet seat and a movable portion pivotable about the hinge.  
   
   
       10 . The toilet seat reminder device of  claim 9 , further comprising: 
 a spring biasing the movable portion into an extended position in which the movable portion obstructs access to the flush handle when the toilet seat is in a raised position; and    a lever supported by the extension member and configured to cause the movable portion to pivot about the hinge when the toilet seat is moved into a lowered position.    
   
   
       11 . The toilet seat reminder device of  claim 9 , wherein gravity biases the movable portion of the extension member into an extended position in which the movable portion obstructs access to the flush handle when the toilet seat is in a raised position; and 
 wherein gravity causes the movable portion to pivot about the hinge when the toilet seat is moved into a lowered position.    
   
   
       12 . A toilet with a toilet bowl, a toilet seat, a toilet lid, and a flush handle, including a toilet seat reminder device comprising an extension member attached to the toilet seat in a location that obstructs access to the flush handle when the toilet seat is in a raised position.  
   
   
       13 . The toilet of  claim 12 , wherein the extension member is affixed to the toilet seat by an adhesive.  
   
   
       14 . The toilet of  claim 12 , wherein the extension member is affixed to the toilet seat by a clip.  
   
   
       15 . The toilet of  claim 12 , wherein the extension member is scented with a fragrance.  
   
   
       16 . The toilet of  claim 12 , wherein the extension member is made of plastic.  
   
   
       17 . The toilet of  claim 12 , wherein the extension member is made of foam.  
   
   
       18 . The toilet of  claim 12 , wherein the extension member is made of rubber.  
   
   
       19 . The toilet of  claim 12 , wherein a warning graphic is on the extension member in a location visible when the toilet seat is in a raised position.  
   
   
       20 . The toilet of  claim 12 , further comprising a hinge dividing the extension member into a fixed portion attachable to the toilet seat and a movable portion pivotable about the hinge.  
   
   
       21 . The toilet of  claim 20 , further comprising: 
 a spring biasing the movable portion into an extended position in which the movable portion obstructs access to the flush handle when the toilet seat is in a raised position; and    a lever supported by the extension member and configured to cause the movable portion to pivot about the hinge when the toilet seat is moved into a lowered position.    
   
   
       22 . The toilet of  claim 20 , wherein gravity biases the movable portion of the extension member into an extended position in which the movable portion obstructs access to the flush handle when the toilet seat is in a raised position; and 
 wherein gravity causes the movable portion to pivot about the hinge when the toilet seat is moved into a lowered position.    
   
   
       23 . A toilet lid reminder device for use in association with a toilet having a toilet bowl, a toilet seat, a toilet lid, and a flush handle, comprising an extension member attachable to the toilet lid in a location that obstructs access to the flush handle when the toilet lid is in a raised position.  
   
   
       24 . The toilet lid reminder device of  claim 23 , wherein the extension member is affixed to the toilet lid by an adhesive.  
   
   
       25 . The toilet lid reminder device of  claim 23 , wherein the extension member is affixed to the toilet lid by a clip.  
   
   
       26 . The toilet lid reminder device of  claim 23 , wherein the extension member is scented with a fragrance.  
   
   
       27 . The toilet lid reminder device of  claim 23 , wherein the extension member is made of plastic.  
   
   
       28 . The toilet lid reminder device of  claim 23 , wherein the extension member is made of foam.  
   
   
       29 . The toilet lid reminder device of  claim 23 , wherein the extension member is made of rubber.  
   
   
       30 . The toilet lid reminder device of  claim 23 , wherein a warning graphic is on the extension member in a location visible when the toilet lid is in a raised position.  
   
   
       31 . The toilet lid reminder device of  claim 23 , further comprising a hinge dividing the extension member into a fixed portion attachable to the toilet lid and a movable portion pivotable about the hinge.  
   
   
       32 . The toilet lid reminder device of  claim 31 , further comprising: 
 a spring biasing the movable portion into an extended position in which the movable portion obstructs access to the flush handle when the toilet lid is in a raised position; and    a lever supported by the extension member and configured to cause the movable portion to pivot about the hinge when the toilet lid is moved into a lowered position.    
   
   
       33 . The toilet lid reminder device of  claim 31 , wherein gravity biases the movable portion of the extension member into an extended position in which the movable portion obstructs access to the flush handle when the toilet lid is in a raised position; and 
 wherein gravity causes the movable portion to pivot about the hinge when the toilet lid is moved into a lowered position.    
   
   
       34 . A toilet with a toilet bowl, a toilet seat, a toilet lid, and a flush handle, including a toilet lid reminder device comprising an extension member attached to the toilet lid in a location that obstructs access to the flush handle when the toilet lid is in a raised position.  
   
   
       35 . The toilet of  claim 34 , wherein the extension member is affixed to the toilet lid by an adhesive.  
   
   
       36 . The toilet of  claim 34 , wherein the extension member is affixed to the toilet lid by a clip.  
   
   
       37 . The toilet of  claim 34 , wherein the extension member is scented with a fragrance.  
   
   
       38 . The toilet of  claim 34 , wherein the extension member is made of plastic.  
   
   
       39 . The toilet of  claim 34 , wherein the extension member is made of foam.  
   
   
       40 . The toilet of  claim 34 , wherein the extension member is made of rubber.  
   
   
       41 . The toilet of  claim 34 , wherein a warning graphic is on the extension member in a location visible when the toilet lid is in a raised position.  
   
   
       42 . The toilet of  claim 34 , further comprising a hinge dividing the extension member into a fixed portion attachable to the toilet lid and a movable portion pivotable about the hinge.  
   
   
       43 . The toilet of  claim 42 , further comprising: 
 a spring biasing the movable portion into an extended position in which the movable portion obstructs access to the flush handle when the toilet lid is in a raised position; and    a lever supported by the extension member and configured to cause the movable portion to pivot about the hinge when the toilet lid is moved into a lowered position.    
   
   
       44 . The toilet of  claim 42 , wherein gravity biases the movable portion of the extension member into an extended position in which the movable portion obstructs access to the flush handle when the toilet lid is in a raised position; and 
 wherein gravity causes the movable portion to pivot about the hinge when the toilet lid is moved into a lowered position.