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Patent application title:

Toilet Height Extensions

Publication number:

US20150267390A1

Publication date:
Application number:

14/223,015

Filed date:

2014-03-24

Abstract:

A toilet height extension device. The toilet height extension device includes an extension base, a plumbing connection, and a mounting location. The extension base mounts between a toilet and a floor to extend a seat height of the toilet relative to the floor. The plumbing connection passes through the extension base and provides a hydraulic connection between the toilet and a floor plumbing. The mounting location is substantially within the extension base to receive mounting hardware to secure the extension body relative to the toilet and the floor.

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Classification:

  1. Fixed constructions
  2. Water supply; sewerage

E03D11/16 »  CPC main

Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system , flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe; Parts or details of bowls; Special adaptations of pipe joints or couplings for use with bowls, e.g. provisions in bowl construction preventing backflow of waste-water from the bowl in the flushing pipe or cistern, provisions for a secondary flushing, for noise-reducing Means for connecting the bowl to the floor, e.g. to a floor outlet

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a schematic diagram of a top view of one embodiment of a toilet height extension.

FIG. 2 depicts a schematic diagram of a bottom view of another embodiment of a toilet height extension.

FIG. 3 depicts a schematic diagram of a side view of one embodiment of a toilet height extension with one embodiment of a plumbing connection and a mounting location.

FIG. 4 depicts a schematic diagram of a top view of one embodiment of a toilet height extension.

FIG. 5 depicts a schematic diagram of a side view of one embodiment of a toilet height extension.

FIG. 6 depicts a schematic diagram of a front view of one embodiment of a toilet height extension.

T.H.E. is made of a High Strength Resin plastic, mold and mildew resistant. Is paintable to match any particular color needed to match decor.

Is a solid design/structure with a top seal cavity 12 and on the bottom being the same.

Will have 2 main threaded toilet bolts 10 to connect and secure the extension base to the existing floor toilet flange and to the toilet that will sit on top of T.H.E. permanent Base 18. Bolt Length, depends on what size client orders, height.

The inside is mostly hollow, but has molded in its self-tube like structure to give its strength and support needed while keeping the base (T.H.E.) a light weight unit. Thereby making it last forever, and can be reused and reinstalled many times. (Is such like an aircraft composite honey comb structure).

T.H.E will have a grove 12 molded into the flat bottom side around the bottom edge of the base 18 to incorporate a self-sealing seal for most floor surfaces keeping the unit base stationary.

Who Needs This Product?::

Many with stiff Joints

Back Pain or anybody pain

Weak Legs

Disabilities

Hospitals

After surgery

Used as a medical device

Work Places

Tall People

Big People

Any People

Nursing Homes

Retirement Homes

Assisted Living Facilities

World Wide

Homes

Apartments

Made to Adapt to Most Existing Toilets already installed.

Is Universal Design

Can Be Removed easily and put back to original state. (Homes—etc.. for re-sale of home)

Everyone uses the TOILET approx. 3-5 times per DAY-Plus++

Makes Life more comfortable—Ease the Pain & Strain.

Is nothing like it on the Market.

Can be taken with the owner to a new place. Etc . . .

T.H.E. is cost effective and very profitable.

The solid toilet height extension will be place below the toilet unit thereby raising the existing toilet to a more comfortable height, unit is either typically 3″ 6″ 9″ or 12″ Plus++ tall which ever will be more comfortable for sitting down and getting up from the existing toilet seat, especially with anybody pains, joints, arthritis, age. Thereby reducing any further straining or damage to the human body.

FIG. 4 depicts a schematic diagram of a top view of one embodiment of a toilet height extension. In the top view, the extension 18 is made to any length (length range from approx. 18″ to 29″+/− and a width range of approx. 10″0 10 15″+/−). The top has a self-seal 14 around the hole opening 16.

FIG. 5 depicts a schematic diagram of a side view of one embodiment of a toilet height extension. The base 18 is approx 3″, 6″, or 9″ +. Base 18 heights range from 2″ to 18″ tall with a seal 12 around the base contacting the existing floor and self-sealing.

FIG. 6 depicts a schematic diagram of a front view of one embodiment of a toilet height extension. The extension 18 is a standard 2.5″+/−. The tapered tube 20 length protrudes down into the existing hole in the floor plumbing approx. 4″+/−.

Claims

1. A toilet height extension device comprising:

an extension base configured to mount between a toilet and a floor to extend a seat height of the toilet relative to the floor;

a plumbing connection through the extension base configured to provide a hydraulic connection between the toilet and a floor plumbing; and

a mounting location substantially within the extension base to receive mounting hardware to secure the extension base relative to the toilet and the floor.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the extension base comprises an internal structure.

3. The device of claim 2, wherein the internal structure of the extension base comprises a tube-like structure.

4. The device of claim 3, wherein the tube-like structure comprises a honeycomb structure.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the extension base comprises a top seal cavity and bottom seal cavity, wherein the top seal cavity is configured to seal the extension base to the toilet and the bottom seal is configured to seal the extension base to the floor.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the plumbing connection a tube to extend between the toilet and the floor through the extension base.

7. The device of claim 6, wherein the tube is tapered to fit a range of pipe sizes.

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Images & Drawings included:

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