JP2000175845A - Knob for toilet seat - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To hygienically keep a toilet seat by lifting it with a knob without directly touching the toilet seat with hand by attaching the knob which does not come into contact with human buttocks, a lid and the upper section of the toilet body, to the outside of the toilet seat. SOLUTION: An adhesive tape is affixed on the rear side of a toilet seat 1 for western toilet, and a knob 2 is fixed in a manner to be projected to the outside. Also, the knob 2 is fixed preferably near the attached side of the toilet seat 1 when it is taken under consideration that the knob 2 may not come into contact with human buttocks and thighs or the like. Also, although being hygienical, psychologically, a user does not prefer to touch objects in a toilet, and if it is necessary, left hand which is opposite from a dominant hand is desirable to use, and the knob is fixed to the left side when facing to the toilet seat 1. Two types of adhesive tapes are prepared so that the knob may be attached regardless of the shape of the toilet seat 1, and the attaching can easily be performed as well. Also, for the toilet seat 1 of which the rear side protrudes, in order to fill a space between the knob 2 and the toilet seat 1, a thick urethane foam which is deformable and strong is pinched with an adhesive tape for the usage.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional Western style toilet seat, the lid and the toilet seat must be lifted by touching the hand with the hand.

[0002]

The toilet seat of a Western style toilet is
It is unsanitary because it is in direct contact with the buttocks, lid, upper part of the toilet body, etc., and I would like to avoid touching them with my hands as much as possible.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention attaches a handle which does not come into contact with a human buttocks, a lid, or an upper portion of a toilet body, outside a toilet seat. By doing so, the handle portion is kept more hygienic than the portion where the toilet seat and the lid have been lifted by hand until now.

[0004]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention is mounted on a toilet seat of a provided Western-style toilet bowl so as to serve as a handle.

[0005] When the toilet is viewed from above, the handle is attached so as to protrude outward from the lid.

The handle is attached to the back of the toilet seat with an adhesive tape and fixed.

[0007]

Embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
In FIG. 1, an adhesive tape 2 is provided on the back side of the toilet seat 1 of the Western style toilet.
And fix the handle 3.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, an adhesive 4 having a thickness and a cushioning property made of urethane is attached so that the back side of the toilet seat 1 of the Western style toilet can be made convex so as to handle the handle. 3 is fixed.

Although the handle 3 is fixed at the position where the handle 3 is not to be touched with the buttocks or thighs of a person, the toilet seat 1
Around the base is good. In addition, although it is hygienic, the psychology that you do not want to touch anything in the toilet as much as possible, and if you do, the left hand opposite to the dominant hand is desirable, work for a while, so fix it to the left side of the toilet seat 1 I recommend

[0010] In order not to be affected by the shape of the toilet seat,
Two types of adhesive tape are prepared and installation is easy. The handle shape is the same, but the adhesive tape used for the one with a flat back side of the toilet seat should be of a general thickness. Use a flexible and durable thick urethane sandwiched with adhesive tape to fill the space.

[0011]

The present invention is embodied in the form described above and has the following effects.

[0012] The handle does not come into contact with the lid, the toilet, or the buttocks of a person, so that compared to operating by lifting the toilet seat,
It is hygienic.

The shape is clear and can be used by anyone without any explanation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a front view in which a toilet seat handle is attached and an embodiment seen from an oblique direction.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of a handle and a toilet seat attached to FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where the back side of the toilet seat of FIG. 1 is not flat but convex, and the toilet seat handle is attached.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Toilet seat 2 Toilet seat handle 3 Adhesive tape 4 Adhesive tape sandwiching urethane

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] May 10, 1999 (1999.5.1
0)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Brief description of drawings

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a front view in which a toilet seat handle is attached and an embodiment seen from an oblique direction.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of a handle and a toilet seat attached to FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where the back side of the toilet seat of FIG. 1 is not flat but convex, and the toilet seat handle is attached.

FIG. 4 is a view showing the toilet seat handle as viewed from above and the size thereof.

[Description of Signs] 1 Toilet seat 2 Toilet seat handle 3 Adhesive tape 4 Adhesive tape sandwiching urethane

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A handle is attached to a Western-style toilet in order to prevent a hand from directly touching the toilet seat when the lid or the toilet seat is lifted.