Tab for Toilet Seat/Cover

Abstract

A tab for a toilet seat/cover is used to provide an alternative, more sanitary mechanism for lifting a toilet seat or a toilet seat cover. The apparatus is also configured to attach to any shape or variety of toilet seat or seat cover. The apparatus comprises a flexible base, a handle, a fixture, and a fastening mechanism. The flexible base is a rubber or other generally flexible material capable of bending to fit the shape of a variety of seats and surfaces. The handle is a graspable protrusion extending from the base that provides a convenient and intuitive mechanism for interacting with the apparatus. The fixture is the joint that connects the handle to the flexible base. The fastening mechanism is the component which allows the flexible base to connect to toilet seats, lids, and surfaces.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A tab for a toilet seat/cover comprises:
 a flexible base;   a handle;   a fixture;   a fastening mechanism;   the flexible base comprises a first base surface and a second base surface;   the fixture being connected onto the first base surface;   the handle being rotatably connected to the fixture; and   the fastening mechanism being operatively integrated into the flexible base, wherein the fastening mechanism is used to attach the flexible base to a toilet seat.   
     
     
         2 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 at least one bearing; 
 the fixture being a tubular body; 
 the at least one bearing comprises an inner race and an outer race; 
 the first base surface being laterally positioned to the fixture; 
 the outer race being rotatably connected around the inner race; 
 the outer race being mounted within the fixture; and 
 the handle being mounted through the inner race. 
 
     
     
         3 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the handle being an elongated body; 
 a plurality of grip-enhancing ridges; 
 the plurality of grip-enhancing ridges being integrated into the handle; and 
 the plurality of grip-enhancing ridges being distributed along the handle. 
 
     
     
         4 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the handle being an annular body; 
 the fixture being a tubular body; and 
 the handle being looped through the fixture. 
 
     
     
         5 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 4  comprises:
 a separable fastener; 
 the separable fastener comprises a male interlocking portion and a female interlocking portion; 
 the separable fastener being integrated into the handle; 
 the separable fastener being rotatably connected to the handle; and 
 the female interlocking portion being engaged by the male interlocking portion. 
 
     
     
         6 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 4  comprises:
 a plurality of grip-enhancing ridges; 
 the plurality of grip-enhancing ridges being integrated into the handle; and 
 the plurality of grip-enhancing ridges being positioned opposite to the fixture about the handle. 
 
     
     
         7 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the fastening mechanism comprises a plurality of elongated fasteners and a plurality of holes; 
 the plurality of holes traversing through the flexible base; 
 the plurality of holes being distributed across the flexible base; and 
 each of the plurality of holes being engaged by a corresponding fastener from the plurality of elongated fasteners. 
 
     
     
         8 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the fastening mechanism comprises an adhesive layer; and 
 the adhesive layer being superimposed onto the second base surface. 
 
     
     
         9 . A tab for a toilet seat/cover comprises:
 a flexible base;   a handle;   a fixture;   a fastening mechanism;   the flexible base comprises a first base surface and a second base surface;   the fixture being connected onto the first base surface;   the handle being rotatably connected to the fixture;   the fastening mechanism being operatively integrated into the flexible base, wherein the fastening mechanism is used to attach the flexible base to a toilet seat;   the handle being an annular body;   the fixture being a tubular body; and   the handle being looped through the fixture.   
     
     
         10 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 9  comprises:
 at least one bearing; 
 the at least one bearing comprises an inner race and an outer race; 
 the first base surface being laterally positioned to the fixture; 
 the outer race being rotatably connected around the inner race; 
 the outer race being mounted within the fixture; and 
 the handle being mounted through the inner race. 
 
     
     
         11 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 9  comprises:
 a separable fastener; 
 a plurality of grip-enhancing ridges; 
 the separable fastener comprises a male interlocking portion and a female interlocking portion; 
 the separable fastener being integrated into the handle; 
 the separable fastener being rotatably connected to the handle; 
 the female interlocking portion being engaged by the male interlocking portion; 
 the plurality of grip-enhancing ridges being integrated into the handle; and 
 the plurality of grip-enhancing ridges being positioned opposite to the fixture about the handle. 
 
     
     
         12 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 9  comprises:
 the fastening mechanism comprises a plurality of elongated fasteners and a plurality of holes; 
 the plurality of holes traversing through the flexible base; 
 the plurality of holes being distributed across the flexible base; and 
 each of the plurality of holes being engaged by a corresponding fastener from the plurality of elongated fasteners. 
 
     
     
         13 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 9  comprises:
 the fastening mechanism comprises an adhesive layer; and 
 the adhesive layer being superimposed onto the second base surface. 
 
     
     
         14 . A tab for a toilet seat/cover comprises:
 a flexible base;   a handle;   a fixture;   a fastening mechanism;   a separable fastener;   the flexible base comprises a first base surface and a second base surface;   the fixture being connected onto the first base surface;   the handle being rotatably connected to the fixture;   the fastening mechanism being operatively integrated into the flexible base, wherein the fastening mechanism is used to attach the flexible base to a toilet seat;   the handle being an annular body;   the fixture being a tubular body;   the handle being looped through the fixture;   the separable fastener comprises a male interlocking portion and a female interlocking portion;   the separable fastener being integrated into the handle;   the separable fastener being rotatably connected to the handle; and   the female interlocking portion being engaged by the male interlocking portion.   
     
     
         15 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 14  comprises:
 at least one bearing; 
 the at least one bearing comprises an inner race and an outer race; 
 the first base surface being laterally positioned to the fixture; 
 the outer race being rotatably connected around the inner race; 
 the outer race being mounted within the fixture; and 
 the handle being mounted through the inner race. 
 
     
     
         16 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 14  comprises:
 a plurality of grip-enhancing ridges; 
 the plurality of grip-enhancing ridges being integrated into the handle; and 
 the plurality of grip-enhancing ridges being positioned opposite to the fixture about the handle. 
 
     
     
         17 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 14  comprises:
 the fastening mechanism comprises a plurality of elongated fasteners and a plurality of holes; 
 the plurality of holes traversing through the flexible base; 
 the plurality of holes being distributed across the flexible base; and 
 each of the plurality of holes being engaged by a corresponding fastener from the plurality of elongated fasteners. 
 
     
     
         18 . The tab for a toilet seat/cover as claimed in  claim 14  comprises:
 the fastening mechanism comprises an adhesive layer; and 
 the adhesive layer being superimposed onto the second base surface.