Sit-To-Stand Support Handle Device

Abstract

A sit-to-stand support handle device is provided. The device is comprised of a base and a handle that attaches to the base. The base can be positioned near an area where a user regularly sits, such as, but not limited to, a toilet. When in use, the handle can be pulled downward from the base and used as a support that can be grabbed by a user to provide stability and support as they transition from a seated to a standing position.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A sit-to-stand support handle device comprising:
 a base comprised of an opening;   a fastener; and   a handle attached to the base via a rotation point.   
     
     
         2 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 1 , wherein the base is comprised of a recessed area. 
     
     
         3 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 1 , wherein the fastener is comprised of a bolt, a screw, or a drywall anchor. 
     
     
         4 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is comprised of a cylindrical handle. 
     
     
         5 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is comprised of a grip area. 
     
     
         6 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 5 , wherein the grip area is comprised of a non-slip rubber material. 
     
     
         7 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 5 , wherein the grip area is comprised of a raised texture or a recessed texture. 
     
     
         8 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 1 , wherein the rotation point is comprised of a pivot pin, a locking pivot pin, a hinge, or a locking hinge. 
     
     
         9 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is comprised of a pull cord. 
     
     
         10 . A sit-to-stand support handle device comprising:
 a base comprised of an opening and a handle support member;   a fastener; and   a handle attached to the handle support member via a rotation point.   
     
     
         11 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 10 , wherein the handle support member is comprised of a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a third sidewall. 
     
     
         12 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 10 , wherein the base is comprised of a recessed area. 
     
     
         13 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 10 , wherein the fastener is comprised of a bolt, a screw, or a drywall anchor. 
     
     
         14 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 10 , wherein the handle is comprised of a cylindrical handle. 
     
     
         15 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 10 , wherein the handle is comprised of a grip area. 
     
     
         16 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 15 , wherein the grip area is comprised of a non-slip rubber material. 
     
     
         17 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 15 , wherein the grip area is comprised of a raised texture or a recessed texture. 
     
     
         18 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 10 , wherein the rotation point is comprised of a pivot pin, a locking pivot pin, a hinge, or a locking hinge. 
     
     
         19 . The sit-to-stand support handle device of  claim 10 , wherein the handle is comprised of a pull cord. 
     
     
         20 . A method of using a sit-to-stand support handle device, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a sit-to-stand support handle device comprised of a base comprised of an opening, a fastener, and a handle attached to the base via a rotation point;   securing the base to a surface by placing the fastener through the opening;   pulling the handle downwards; and   grabbing the handle for support while transitioning from a seated to a standing position.