Adapter device

Abstract

An adapter device for use with a toilet includes a base member and an attachment member on either end of the base member. The base member is an elongate member that is to extend across diametrically opposed sides of a toilet seat. The attachment members on either end of the base member include two fins that extend downward relative to the base member. The fins are to slidably engage around the sides of the toilet seat and thus prevent lateral movement of the attachment member and base member when the adapter device is placed on top of a toilet seat. The base member and the attachment member are to be positioned on the toilet seat so as to provide support to a perineum of a user.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An adapter device for use with a toilet, comprising:
 a base member, the base member being an elongate member that is to extend across diametrically opposed sides of a toilet seat; and   an attachment member on either end of the base member, each attachment member to slidably engage around the sides of the toilet seat, each attachment member having two fins that extend downward to fit around sidewalls of the toilet seat, the attachment member to prevent lateral movement of the attachment member and base member when the adapter device is placed on top of a toilet seat, the base member and the attachment member to be positioned on the toilet seat so as to provide support to a perineum of a user.   
     
     
         2 . The adapter device in  claim 1 , wherein the two fins are spaced apart to fit on either side of a portion of a toilet seat. 
     
     
         3 . The adapter device in  claim 1 , wherein the two fins include a length that extends at least a depth of the toilet seat. 
     
     
         4 . The adapter device in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the two fins on either end of the base member is contoured to fit over a toilet seat. 
     
     
         5 . The adapter device in  claim 1 , further comprising a ribbing on the base member to reinforce a structural integrity of the base member. 
     
     
         6 . The adapter device in  claim 1 , further comprising a coating on side of the two fins that faces the toilet seat, the coating comprising properties of being at least one of non-porous, non-slip, and gripping. 
     
     
         7 . The adapter device in  claim 1 , wherein the base member includes an adjustable length to fit across various toilet seats. 
     
     
         8 . The adapter device in  claim 1 , wherein the adapter device is foldable in at least one location. 
     
     
         9 . The adapter device in  claim 1 , wherein the attachment members are attached to the base member with a hinged joint. 
     
     
         10 . An adapter device for use with a toilet, comprising:
 a base member that includes an elongate member to extend across diametrically opposed sides of a toilet seat; and   an attachment member on either end of the base member, each attachment member to slidably engage around the sides of the toilet seat, each attachment member having attachment structure to rest on top of a portion of the toilet seat and slidably engage at least one sidewall of the toilet seat, the attachment structure to prevent lateral movement of the attachment member when the adapter device is placed on top of a toilet seat, the attachment member to be positioned on the toilet seat so as to provide support to a perineum of a user.   
     
     
         11 . The adapter device in  claim 10 , further comprising attachment structure to attach the attachment members to sides of the toilet seat. 
     
     
         12 . The adapter device in  claim 11 , wherein the attachment structure includes a spring structure to apply a spring force to sides of the toilet seat and thereby secure the adapter device to the sides of the toilet seat. 
     
     
         13 . The adapter device in  claim 10 , wherein the base member is to fold along a length. 
     
     
         14 . The adapter device in  claim 10 , wherein the attachment structure is to bend along a length. 
     
     
         15 . An adapter device for use with a toilet, comprising:
 a base member, the base member being an elongate member that is to extend across diametrically opposed sides of a toilet seat, a width of the base member dimensioned to support a perineum of a user; and   an attachment member on either end of the base member, each attachment member to contact an outer facing side of a toilet seat to prevent lateral movement of the attachment member and base member when the adapter device is placed on top of a toilet seat.   
     
     
         16 . The adapter device in  claim 15 , wherein the base member includes a centrally located cutout. 
     
     
         17 . The adapter device in  claim 15 , wherein the attachment members are slidably engaged to the base member so as to be extended away from the base member and thus lengthen the adapter device for various toilet seat dimensions. 
     
     
         18 . The adapter device in  claim 15 , wherein the attachment members include hinged joints that allow various places in which the attachment members bend to accommodate various toilet seat dimensions. 
     
     
         19 . The adapter device in  claim 15 , wherein the base member extends over the attachment members to create a level seating arrangement for a user. 
     
     
         20 . The adapter device in  claim 15 , wherein the attachment members include a slidable engagement with the base member that allow the attachment members to slide at an angle away from the base member, the attachment members to thus be elevated above the base member when the adapter device is placed on a toilet seat.