Swivel flow seat

Abstract

An apparatus for improved toilet seat structured and arranged to freely swivel in both left and right directions, a full 360 degrees to provide a user especially a handicapped user a toilet seat that increases comfort and facilitates freedom of movement while utilizing a bathroom facility.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . In a toilet seat having a top surface and an aperture therethrough forming an inner rim, the improvement comprising:
 a swivel seat member comprising:
 a top portion;
 wherein said top portion has an outer edge portion; 
 
 a bottom portion;
 wherein said bottom portion has an outer edge portion; 
 
 an aperture;
 wherein said aperture is formed through said top portion and bottom portion and forms an inner rim; and 
 
 a swivel assembly including:
 a base plate;
 wherein said base plate includes an inner edge portion; and 
 wherein said base plate is removably secured to said bottom portion of said toilet seat; 
 
 a master ring;
 wherein said master ring is attached to said bottom portion; 
 
 a circular bearing; 
 wherein said circular bearing is attached between said base plate and said master ring and is adapted to allow rotary movement therebetween; 
 wherein said swivel seat member is adapted to allow a user to swivel upon said toilet seat when in use. 
 
   
     
     
         2 . The improvement of  claim 1 , wherein said base plate of said swivel assembly is formed having an aperture therethrough; said master ring of said swivel assembly is formed having an aperture therethrough; and said circular bearing of said swivel assembly is formed having an aperture therethrough; wherein when said base plate, said master ring, and said circular bearing are connected together said apertures concentrically align and are substantially similar in shape and size; and when in use said apertures concentrically align with said aperture of said toilet seat. 
     
     
         3 . The improvement of  claim 1 , wherein said apertures of said swivel seat member, said base plate, said swivel assembly, and said circular bearing have a circular cross section. 
     
     
         4 . The improvement of  claim 1 , wherein said circular bearing includes inner and outer races and a set of balls therebetween. 
     
     
         5 . The improvement of  claim 1 , wherein said outer edge portions of said top and bottom portions of said swivel seat member have an opening therethrough that are aligned; and wherein said openings extends between and through said inner rim and said outer edge portions. 
     
     
         6 . The improvement of  claim 1 , wherein said swivel seat member is adapted to allow a user to swivel upon said toilet seat through 360 degrees when in use. 
     
     
         7 . The improvement of  claim 1 , wherein said top and bottom portions of said swivel seat member are formed from a material chosen from a group of materials consisting of plastic, wood, and metal. 
     
     
         8 . The improvement of  claim 1 , wherein said top portion of said swivel seat includes a padded member thereon. 
     
     
         9 . The improvement of  claim 1 , wherein said top portion of said swivel seat includes a rubber material attached to a substantial portion of a top surface thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The improvement of  claim 1 , wherein said base plate member removably secured to said top portion of said toilet seat via a fastener chosen from a group of fasteners consisting of double-sided tape, hook and loop material, glue, and suction cups. 
     
     
         11 . The improvement of  claim 1 , further comprising an inner splash guard member attached to and extending along the length of said inner edge portion of said base plate, extends upwardly therefrom and is adapted to cover and protect said master ring and said circular bearing of said swivel assembly from water and waste splashing thereon. 
     
     
         12 . The improvement of  claim 1 , further comprising a spring suspension assembly connected between the bottom portion and the master ring of the swivel assembly. 
     
     
         13 . The improvement of  claim 12 , wherein said spring suspension assembly includes a plurality of spaced helical spring members.