US2022240735A1PendingUtilityA1

System and method for a body positioning system on the toilet

Assignee: HARDWICK JR JOSEPH RICHARDPriority: Feb 3, 2021Filed: Feb 3, 2022Published: Aug 4, 2022
Est. expiryFeb 3, 2041(~14.5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
A47K 17/028A47C 16/025
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Abstract

A system and method for a body positioning system for use with a toilet, whereby the body positioning system has an adjustable stool designed to align the user's colon in the squatting position and an improved toilet seat. The body positioning system results in the user being placed in a squatting position that may create an angle in the rectal canal that leads to less strain and less effort to empty the bowels, as compared to sitting. The body positioning system helps individuals reduce straining and decreasing pressure in the veins.

Claims

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A body positioning system for a toilet comprising:
 an adjustable stool that expands at a diagonal angle, wherein the body positioning system is configured to allow a user to be placed on a toilet in a squatting position that creates an angle in a rectal canal of the user.   
     
     
         2 . The body positioning system of  claim 1 , wherein a toilet seat of the toilet has a higher front portion. 
     
     
         3 . The body positioning system of  claim 1 , wherein the adjustable stool has a case body with an interior space designed to hold components of adjustable stool. 
     
     
         4 . The body positioning system of  claim 1 , wherein the adjustable stool is U-shaped with a rectangular component and two prongs extend from the rectangular component, wherein the adjustable stool fits around a front edge of the toilet. 
     
     
         5 . The body positioning system of  claim 3 , wherein the case body has an opening positioned at an angle. 
     
     
         6 . The body positioning system of  claim 5 , wherein the case body includes a linear actuator and a scissors component configured to move from a contracted position to an expanded position. 
     
     
         7 . The body positioning system of  claim 6 , wherein the case body includes a platform attached to the scissors component configured to move from a contracted position inside the case body to an expanded position outside the opening. 
     
     
         8 . The body positioning system of  claim 6 , wherein the platform is rectangular in shape and smaller than the opening. 
     
     
         9 . The body positioning system of  claim 8 , wherein the platform has a top surface with texturing that increases friction on the platform. 
     
     
         10 . The body positioning system of  claim 7 , wherein the adjustable stool has a lever designed to raise and lower the platform. 
     
     
         11 . The body positioning system of  claim 7 , wherein the lever is positioned on the a side of the case body. 
     
     
         12 . The body positioning system of  claim 7 , wherein the lever is connected to a latch mechanism for securing the platform at different elevations. 
     
     
         13 . The body positioning system of  claim 7 , wherein the adjustable stool has a foot pedal designed to raise and lower the platform. 
     
     
         14 . A body positioning system for a toilet comprising:
 an adjustable stool having a lever designed to raise and lower a platform, wherein the body positioning system is configured to allow a user to be placed on a toilet in a squatting position that creates an angle in a rectal canal of the user.   
     
     
         15 . The body positioning system of  claim 14 , further comprising a toilet seat with a higher front portion. 
     
     
         16 . The body positioning system of  claim 15 , wherein the toilet seat has a diagonally decreasing curved intermediate region extending into a back supporting region connected to the bowl of the toilet portion. 
     
     
         17 . The body positioning system of  claim 15 , wherein the adjustable stool is connected to the toil seat by one or more braces. 
     
     
         18 . The body positioning system of  claim 17 , wherein the adjustable stool has a case body with an interior space designed to hold components of adjustable stool, wherein the case body has an opening positioned at an angle. 
     
     
         19 . The body positioning system of  claim 18 , wherein the case body includes a linear actuator and a scissors component, wherein the platform is attached to the scissors component and configured to move from a contracted position inside the case body to an expanded position outside the opening. 
     
     
         20 . The body positioning system of  claim 19 , wherein the lever is connected to a latch mechanism for securing the platform at different elevations.

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