Self-locking commode apparatus

Abstract

A self-locking commode incorporating a base mounting plate being affixed to the flooring surface and having at least one interlocking mechanism attached thereon and a commode being received by the interlocking mechanism of the base mounting plate. Preferably, a base of the commode includes a foot recess and a lug recess capable of respectively accepting a foot and a locking lug attached to the base mounting plate. An alternative embodiment is to insert a secondary mounting plate between the base mounting plate and the base pedestal of the commode. Here, the interlocking mechanism securingly locks the secondary mounting plate in place and has a hook positioned therein to lock lips of the base of the commode thereto.

What is claimed and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is as follows:  
     
         1 . A self-locking commode apparatus comprising: 
 a base mounting plate affixed to a flooring surface, said base mounting plate comprising at least one interlocking mechanism attached thereon and a recess positioned therein and downwardly leading to a drain pipe; and    a commode having a bowl and a base pedestal, said base pedestal being attached underneath said bowl and being interlockingly received by said at least one interlocking mechanism of said base mounting plate.    
     
     
         2 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said base mounting plate has a plurality of apertures located therein.  
     
     
         3 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said interlocking mechanism is a foot rearwardly positioned on said base mounting plate.  
     
     
         4 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said interlocking mechanism is a lug forwardly located on said base mounting plate.  
     
     
         5 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said base pedestal has a recess adapted to accept said lug.  
     
     
         6 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said base pedestal has a recess adapted to accept said foot.  
     
     
         7 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said base pedestal has a gasket being received by said recess of said base mounting plate.  
     
     
         8 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said recess of said base mounting plate is sealingly engaged to a head pipe.  
     
     
         9 . A self-locking commode apparatus comprising: 
 a base mounting plate affixed to a flooring surface, said base mounting plate comprising at least one interlocking mechanism attached thereon and a recess positioned therein and downwardly leading to a drain pipe;    a secondary mounting plate positioned upon and attached to said base mounting plate; and    a commode having a bowl and a base pedestal, said base being attached underneath said bowl and being affixed to said secondary mounting plate.    
     
     
         10 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said secondary mounting plate has at least one aperture adapted to receive a fastener therein.  
     
     
         11 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said base pedestal has at least one elongate aperture capable of receiving a fastener therein.  
     
     
         12 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said interlocking mechanism has a hook telescopically inserted therein.  
     
     
         13 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 9 , further comprising a seal positioned between said base and said secondary mounting plate.  
     
     
         14 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 13 , wherein said seal terminates within said drain pipe.  
     
     
         15 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said base pedestal forms a lip at each end of said base.  
     
     
         16 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 11 , further comprising a cap positioned on said base covering said elongate aperture.  
     
     
         17 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said base mounting plate has a plurality of apertures located therein.  
     
     
         18 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said base pedestal has a gasket being received by said recess of said base mounting plate.  
     
     
         19 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said recess of said base mounting plate is sealingly engaged to a head pipe.  
     
     
         20 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said interlocking mechanisms are positioned on opposing sides of said base mounting plate.  
     
     
         21 . The self-locking commode apparatus as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said interlocking mechanisms are positioned on opposing sides of said base mounting plate.