T & J Design Toilet Seat Lifting Aid

Abstract

The invention provides a Toilet Seat Lifting Aid, comprising handle that is easily mounted to the underside of a toilet seat positioned so the proximal end of the handle projects outwards from a side of the toilet seat, wherein the distal end of the handle is comprised of a flattened mounting base plate configured specifically to rest flush against the underside of the toilet seat, further comprising a hinge bridging the handle and the base plate, enabling the user to fold the extended portion of the handle downwards parallel with the side of the toilet when not in use.

1 . A toilet seat lifting and lowering device comprising: a handle having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the handle is mounted to the underside of a toilet seat positioned so the proximal end of the handle projects outwards from a side of the toilet seat, wherein the distal end of the handle is comprised of a flattened mounting base plate configured specifically to rest flush against the underside of the toilet seat, further comprising a hinge bridging the handle and the base plate, enabling the user to fold the extended portion of the handle downwards parallel with the side of the toilet when not in use. 
     
     
         2 . The toilet seat lifting and lowering device of  claim 1 , comprising heavy duty plastic, rubber, polished wood, sleek stainless steel or other polished metal. 
     
     
         3 . The toilet seat lifting and lowering device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle measures approximately one to five inches in width and six inches in total length. 
     
     
         4 . The toilet seat lifting and lowering device of  claim 1 , wherein the base plate is secured to the underside of the seat by way of four durable threaded screws that are included with the unit. 
     
     
         5 . The toilet seat lifting and lowering device of  claim 1 , wherein the base plate is secured to the underside of the seat by way of a heavy duty, sticky glue adhesive that coats one surface of the base plate, further comprising a protective peel away paper backing covering the adhesive wherein the peel away paper backing is removed prior to use. 
     
     
         6 . The toilet seat lifting and lowering device of  claim 1 , further comprising a lightweight foam or rubber covering sized appropriately to cover the mounting plate, for discreetly hiding the mounting hardware from view. 
     
     
         7 . The toilet seat lifting and lowering device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is configured in any of a variety of shapes including basic rectangular handles, oval shaped units, abstract and geometric shapes, or in shapes of animals and letters that spell out words and names, in vibrant colors, neutral hues and color patterns germane to the shape of the handle.