Toilet flush handle attachment and method for toilet training

Abstract

An attachment device adapted to connect with a toilet flush handle is disclosed. The attachment device can be configured to provide additional locations for an individual to engage and actuate a toilet flush handle when flushing a toilet. Some embodiments of the attachment device can be configured to reduce the force necessary to actuate the flush handle as well as provide engagement locations at various heights. Embodiments of the attachment device can also be provided in a method for toilet training an individual.

1 . A toilet flush handle attachment comprising:
 an attachment member adapted to connect with a toilet flush handle;   an engagement member having an outer surface defining an engagement area, the engagement member including a distal end portion and a proximal end portion; and   wherein the proximal end portion is connected with the attachment member.   
   
   
       2 . The toilet flush handle attachment of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment member comprises a body adapted to cover the toilet flush handle. 
   
   
       3 . The toilet flush handle attachment of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment member is adapted to releaseably connect with the toilet flush handle. 
   
   
       4 . The toilet flush handle attachment of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment member defines a second engagement area. 
   
   
       5 . The toilet flush handle attachment of  claim 1 , wherein the engagement member comprises a figurine. 
   
   
       6 . The toilet flush handle attachment of  claim 5 , wherein the figurine comprises an anthropomorphic animal. 
   
   
       7 . The toilet flush handle attachment of  claim 1 , wherein the toilet flush handle is adapted to pivot about a pivot axis;
 wherein a length of the toilet flush handle defines a first moment arm with respect to the pivot axis; and   wherein when the attachment member is connected with the toilet flush handle, the distal end portion of the engagement member defines a second moment longer than the first moment arm.   
   
   
       8 . The toilet flush handle attachment of  claim 1 , further comprising indicia communicating instructional information relating to the use of the toilet flush handle attachment. 
   
   
       9 . The toilet flush handle attachment of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment member comprises a piece of tape. 
   
   
       10 . A method of teaching an individual to flush a toilet, the method comprising the steps of:
 a. providing a toilet flush handle attachment comprising:
 (i) an attachment member adapted to connect with a toilet flush handle; 
 (ii) an engagement member defining a gripping area, the engagement member including a distal end portion and a proximal end portion; and 
 (iii) wherein the proximal end portion is connected with the attachment member; 
   b. connecting the toilet flush handle attachment with the toilet flush handle; and   c. demonstrating the how to actuate the toilet flush handle to flush the toilet by engaging the gripping area.   
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the engagement member comprises a figurine. 
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the figurine comprises an anthropomorphic animal. 
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the attachment member comprises a body adapted to cover the toilet flush handle. 
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising the step of providing indicia on the toilet flush handle attachment. 
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the indicia comprises instructional information relating to the use of a toilet. 
   
   
       16 . A toilet flush handle attachment comprising:
 a cover adapted to connect with a toilet flush handle having a length defining a first moment arm adapted to pivot about a pivot axis;   an engagement member connected with the cover, the engagement member including a distal end portion; and   wherein when the cover is connected with the toilet flush handle, the distal end portion of the engagement member defines a second moment arm with respect to the pivot axis that is longer than the first moment arm.   
   
   
       17 . The toilet flush handle attachment of  claim 16 , wherein the engagement member comprises a figurine in the form of an anthropomorphic animal. 
   
   
       18 . The toilet flush handle attachment of  claim 16 , further comprising a piece of tape connected with the cover. 
   
   
       19 . The toilet flush handle attachment of  claim 16 , wherein the figurine includes a proximal end portion, and wherein the proximal end portion is connected with the cover. 
   
   
       20 . The toilet flush handle attachment of  claim 16 , further comprising indicia on the cover, the indicia communicating instructional information relating to the use of a toilet.