US2010263114A1PendingUtilityA1

Toilet booster platform

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Assignee: NAGY MICHAELPriority: Feb 19, 2009Filed: Feb 19, 2010Published: Oct 21, 2010
Est. expiryFeb 19, 2029(~2.6 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Michael B. Nagy
A47K 17/028
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Abstract

A toilet booster platform for use with a regular toilet that helps children or people with disabilities to reach a regular toilet seat. The toilet booster platform is ideal for use in any home to help children maintain and learn coordination and balance, and to gain confidence while learning to use a regular toilet. The toilet booster platform is placed around the base of a toilet to assist children in safely reaching and using a traditional toilet seat to potty train. The toilet booster platform can be in the shape of a horseshoe, or other shape that places a platform area wherever a child might naturally place a foot while sitting on the seat of the toilet. The toilet booster platform shape also fits snugly against the front base of the toilet. The toilet booster platform includes a top non-slip surface.

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1 . A toilet booster platform for use with a regular toilet to provide enhanced access to the regular-sized toilet, the toilet booster platform comprising:
 an elevated platform sized and shaped so as to be able to support feet of a user while sitting on the regular-sized toilet; and   a support structure capable of supporting the elevated platform at a height that will facilitate access to the seat of the regular toilet seat.   
     
     
         2 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 1 , wherein the elevated platform is sized and shaped so as to fit snugly against the base of the regular toilet. 
     
     
         3 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 1 , wherein the elevated platform is sized and shaped so as to fit snugly around the base of the regular toilet. 
     
     
         4 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 1 , wherein a top surface of the elevated platform is a non-slip surface. 
     
     
         5 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 4 , wherein the non-slip surface is made of rubber. 
     
     
         6 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 4 , wherein the non-slip surface is made of textured plastic. 
     
     
         7 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 1 , wherein the elevated platform is shaped like a horseshoe. 
     
     
         8 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 1 , wherein the elevated platform is made of a hard, durable plastic. 
     
     
         9 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 1 , wherein the elevated platform is sized and weighted such that a child can move or turn easily without losing his balance, and without having the toilet booster platform shift beneath his feet during use. 
     
     
         10 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 1 , wherein the toilet booster platform is 5½″ high, 12″-14″ long, and 22″-24″ wide. 
     
     
         11 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a handrail on at least one side of the elevated platform for added safety and assistance.   
     
     
         12 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure capable of supporting the elevated platform is integral with the elevated platform. 
     
     
         13 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure capable of supporting the elevated platform includes a plurality of legs. 
     
     
         14 . A toilet booster platform for use with a regular toilet to provide enhanced access to the regular-sized toilet, the toilet booster platform comprising:
 an elevated platform sized and shaped substantially like a horseshoe so as to be able to support feet of a user while sitting on the regular-sized toilet, and so as to fit snugly against the base of the regular toilet, and so as to fit snugly around the base of the regular toilet, a top surface of the elevated platform being a non-slip surface; and   a support structure capable of supporting the elevated platform at a height that will facilitate access to the seat of the regular toilet seat.   
     
     
         15 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 14 , wherein the non-slip surface is made of rubber. 
     
     
         16 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 14 , wherein the non-slip surface is made of textured plastic. 
     
     
         17 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 14 , wherein the elevated platform is made of a hard, durable plastic. 
     
     
         18 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 14 , wherein the elevated platform is sized and weighted such that a child can move or turn easily without losing his balance, and without having the toilet booster platform shift beneath his feet during use. 
     
     
         19 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 14 , wherein the toilet booster platform is 5½″ high, 12″-14″ long, and 22″-24″ wide. 
     
     
         20 . The toilet booster platform of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a handrail on at least one side of the elevated platform for added safety and assistance.

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