POWER ASSISTED LIFTED SEAT ATTACHMENT

• US 20190321246A1
• Filed: 04/09/2019
• Published: 10/24/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 04/24/2018
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Addine Moodie, Shada Latoya Talbert
• Original Assignee: Addine Moodie, Shada Latoya Talbert
• Inventors: Moodie, Addine, Talbert, Shada Latoya
• Application Number:
  US16/379,208
• Publication Number:
  US 20190321246A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 7/0213 detachably secured to seats, e.g. by ties or hook and loop straps
• CPC Class Codes: A47K 13/005 Auxiliary or portable seats for children A47K13/06
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 2203/12 Remote controls
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 5/1002 with toilet facilities room closets, night chairs A47K11/04
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 5/14 Standing-up or sitting-down aids
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 7/1007 mounted on or in combination with a toilet

Abstract

A power assisted lifted seat attachment is disclosed. Further, the power assisted lifted seat attachment may include a main body including a generally rectangular shaped top panel, a generally rectangular shaped center panel, and a generally rectangular shaped bottom panel. Further, the top panel and the center panel may be pivotally connected along a second top edge and a first center edge. Further, the center panel and the bottom panel may be pivotally connected along a second center edge and a first bottom edge. Further, the power assisted lifted seat attachment may include a movement mechanism connected to the center panel and the bottom panel configured to rotate the center panel with respect to the bottom panel. Further, the power assisted lifted seat attachment may include a controller coupled to the movement mechanism, configured to control the movement mechanism and rotate the center panel with respect to the bottom panel.

Claims

1. A power assisted lifted seat attachment comprising:

a main body comprising a generally rectangular shaped top panel, a generally rectangular shaped center panel, and a generally rectangular shaped bottom panel, wherein the top panel extends from a first top edge to an oppositely located second top edge, wherein the center panel extends from a first center edge to an oppositely located second center edge, wherein the bottom panel extends from a first bottom edge to an oppositely located second bottom edge, wherein the top panel and the center panel are pivotally connected along the second top edge and the first center edge, wherein the center panel and the bottom panel are pivotally connected along the second center edge and the first bottom edge;

a movement mechanism connected to the center panel and the bottom panel, wherein movement mechanism is configured to rotate the center panel with respect to the bottom panel; and

a controller coupled to the movement mechanism, wherein the controller is configured to control the movement mechanism and rotate the center panel with respect to the bottom panel.

2. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 1, wherein the movement mechanism comprises at least one rotary member, wherein the rotary member is configured to act as a component along which the center panel is configured to rotate, wherein the rotary member includes at least one of a shaft, a spindle, a hinge,

3. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 1 wherein, corresponding to the main body being in a retracted position, the center panel is folded horizontally over the bottom panel such that the second center edge and the first bottom edge overlap, and the top panel is in a significantly perpendicular position to the center panel, wherein corresponding to the main body being in an extended position, the bottom panel is horizontal, and the center panel is in a significantly perpendicular position to the bottom panel.

4. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 1, wherein corresponding to the main body being in a folded position, the center panel is folded horizontally over the bottom panel such that the second center edge and the first bottom edge overlap, and the top panel is folded horizontally over the center panel such that the second top edge and the first center edge overlap.

5. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 2, wherein the movement mechanism is configured to move the main body between the retracted position and the extended position.

6. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 1, wherein the center panel is configured to rotate between an angle of 0 degrees and 90 degrees with respect to the bottom panel.

7. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 2, wherein the movement mechanism includes an electric motor configured to rotate the at least one rotary member through electrical means.

8. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 7, wherein the electric motor is powered by a power source, wherein the power source includes at least one of a portable power source including a battery, or a connection to electric mains.

9. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 7, wherein the electrical movement mechanism is controllable by the controller, wherein the controller is configured to control the electrical movement mechanism and rotate the center panel with respect to the bottom panel, wherein the controller is configured to control the electrical movement mechanism by controlling the power to the electrical movement mechanism provided through the power source.

10. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 9, wherein the controller comprises at least one of a wired controller and a wireless controller, wherein the wired controller is coupled to the electrical movement mechanism through a wire, wherein the wireless electrical controller is communicatively coupled to the electric motor over a communication network including at least one of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, ZigBee, and a mobile communication network.

11. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 2, wherein the movement mechanism includes a mechanical movement mechanism configured to rotate the at least one rotary member through mechanical means, wherein the mechanical movement mechanism includes a pneumatic mechanism including a pressurized gas column driving an extendable shaft connected to a piston, wherein the extendable shaft extends and causes the center panel to rotate about the rotary member of the mechanical movement mechanism.

12. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 11, wherein the movement mechanism is controllable by the controller comprising a mechanical controller, wherein the mechanical controller is configured to control the mechanical movement mechanism and rotate the center panel with respect to the bottom panel, wherein the mechanical controller comprises a lever connected to the piston configured to lock the piston of the mechanical movement mechanism while gas column of the mechanical movement mechanism is in a pressurized state, wherein the mechanical controller engages the mechanical movement mechanism by unlocking the piston allowing the gas column of the mechanical movement mechanism to expand and move the extendable shaft.

13. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 1, wherein a second movement mechanism is connected to the center panel and the top panel, comprising at least one second rotary member, wherein the second movement mechanism is configured to rotate the top panel with respect to the center panel between an angle of 0 degrees and 90 degrees, wherein the second movement mechanism is configured to maintain the top panel in a significantly vertical orientation while in the extended position.

14. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 11, wherein the second movement mechanism is coupled to the controller, wherein the controller is configured to control the second movement mechanism and rotate the top panel with respect to the center panel between an angle of 0 degrees and 90 degrees.

15. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 1 comprising a gripping member connected to the bottom panel, wherein the gripping member is configured to removably attach the power assisted lifted seat attachment to an external seat.

16. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 12, wherein the gripping member connected to the bottom panel includes at least one of at least one clamp, at least one vice, a screw, and at least one flexible clip.

17. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 12, wherein the gripping member is configured to be attached to an external seat, including a chair, a cushion, a bench, a car seat, and a stool.

18. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 1, wherein the gripping member is configured to be attached to an external seat including a toilet seat wherein the center panel, and the bottom panel include openings corresponding to a bowl associated with the toilet seat.

19. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 16, wherein the openings in the center panel and the bottom panel correspond to 16½

inches for round toilet seats, and 18½

inches for elongated toilet seats,

20. The power assisted lifted seat attachment of claim 1, wherein the top panel, the center panel, and the bottom panel are manufactured from a rigid, durable material with substantial structural strength, including at least one of steel and aluminum alloy, wherein the top panel and the center panel comprise additional padding manufactured from a flexible, durable material including at least one of foam and rubber, wherein the top panel and the center panel comprise additional upholstery comprising a flexible and durable material including at least one of leather, and cotton fabric.