# US 10,119,262 B2 · Height adjustable toilet platform > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,119,262 B2 - Document ID: US10119262B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/344,559 - Filed: 2016-11-06 - Published: 2017-05-11 - Granted: 2018-11-06 - Earliest claimed: 2015-11-06 - Assignees: Dignity LC Services Ltd - Applicants: Dignity LC Services Ltd - Inventors: Darren Michael Prior - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10119262B2 ## CPC - E03D 11/125: {Height adjustable bowls} - B66F 7/0608: {driven by screw or spindle} - B66F 7/065: {Scissor linkages, i.e. X-configuration} - E03D 11/16: Means for connecting the bowl to the floor, e.g. to a floor outlet - E03D: WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR - B66F: HOISTING, LIFTING, HAULING OR PUSHING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. DEVICES WHICH APPLY A LIFTING OR PUSHING FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE OF A LOAD ({invalid lifting devices A61G7/10; } mounting artificial islands on piles or like supports E02B17/00; scaffolding combined with lifting devices E04G1/22; lifting devices for sliding forms E04G11/24; lifting of buildings E04G23/06; shores or struts E04G25/00; lifts or other hoisting devices on ladders E06C7/12; props for mining E21D15/00) ## Abstract A platform for supporting a toilet bowl, and more preferably a height adjustable platform for supporting a toilet bowl is disclosed. The platform comprises principally of a planar base member for engaging a ground surface, a planar top member for attachment to a toilet bowl, and a plurality of support members extending between the base member and the top member, the support member being configured to support the top member at a distance from the base member and adapted to facilitate adjustment of the distance between the base member and the top member. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A platform for supporting a toilet bowl, said toilet bowl having a bottom surface, the platform comprising: a base member for engaging a ground surface; a top member, configured for attachment to said bottom surface of the toilet bowl by attachment means; and a support member, comprising an elongate rod, extending between the base member and the top member, the support member being configured to support the top member at a distance from said base member and adapted to facilitate adjustment of said distance between the top member and the base member. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The platform of claim 1, in which said top member is movable relative to said base member. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The platform of claim 1, in which said top member is movable relative to said base member between a first position and a second position. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The platform of claim 3, in which said support member is adjustable between a first configuration and a second configuration to support said top member in said first and second positions respectively. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The platform of claim 1, in which said base member and said top member are axially aligned, and said top member is movable relative to said base member along said axis. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The platform of claim 1, in which said support member extends orthogonally between said base member and said top member. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The platform of claim 1, in which said elongate rod defines externally a helical thread extending along a portion of said rod. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The platform of claim 7, in which said base member further comprises a threaded nut configured to receive said elongate rod. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The platform of claim 1, in which said top member defines a substantially planar plate. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The platform of claim 1, in which said base member defines a substantially planar plate. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The platform of claim 1, in which said base member and said top member are arranged along parallel planes. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The platform of claim 1, comprising a plurality of said support members extending between said base member and said top member. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The platform of claim 12, further comprising a motor apparatus operable to adjust the configuration of said support members in a way as to move said top member relative to said base member to vary the distance therebetween. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The platform of claim 13, in which said motor apparatus comprises an electric motor. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The platform of claim 14, in which said motor apparatus further comprises a helically threaded rod operable to transmit a torque from said electric motor to said support members to adjust the configuration of said support member in a way as to move the top member relative to the base member to vary the distance therebetween. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The platform of claim 12, in which said plurality of support members form at least one pair of pivotally coupled support members, the pair of support members being pivotally coupled about a pivot point located between respective ends of each support member. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The platform of claim 16, in which each of said support members of said at least one pair is hingedly connected at a first end to either of said base member or said top member, and slidably connected at a second end to either of said base member or said top member. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The platform of claim 16, in which said a first support member of said at least one pair is hingedly connected at a first end said base member and slidably connected at a second end to said top member, and a second support member of said pair is hingedly connected at a first end to said top member, and slidably connected at a second end to said base member. ### Claim 19 A kit of parts for assembling a platform for supporting a toilet bowl, said toilet bowl having a bottom surface, the kit comprising: a base member for engaging a ground surface; a top member configured for attachment to said bottom surface of the toilet bowl by attachment means; and a support member, comprising an elongate rod, configured to extend between the base member and the top member, further configured to support the top member a distance from said base member and adapted to facilitate adjustment of said distance between the top member and the base member. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The kit of parts of claim 19, in which said top member is configured to be movable relative to said base member. ### Claim 21 (depends on 19) The kit of parts of claim 19, in which said top member is configured to be movable relative to said base member between a first position and a second position. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The kit of parts of claim 21, in which said support member is adjustable between a first configuration and a second configuration to support said top member in said first and second positions respectively. ### Claim 23 A toilet, comprising a toilet bowl with a bottom surface and having a platform for supporting said toilet bowl, the toilet comprising: a base member for engaging a ground surface; a top member attached to said bottom surface of the toilet bowl by attachment means; and a support member, comprising an elongate rod, extending between the base member and the top member, the support member being configured to support the top member at a distance from said base member and adapted to facilitate adjustment of said distance between the top member and the base member. ### Claim 24 (depends on 23) The toilet of claim 23, in which said top member is movable relative to said base member. ### Claim 25 (depends on 23) The toilet of claim 23, in which said top member is movable relative to said base member between a first position and a second position. ### Claim 26 (depends on 25) The toilet of claim 25, in which said support member is adjustable between a first configuration and a second configuration to support said top member in said first and second positions respectively. ### Claim 27 (depends on 1) The platform of claim 1, in which said top member comprises a plurality of apertures, adapted to receive said attachment means, for attachment to the bottom surface of said toilet bowl. ### Claim 28 (depends on 27) The platform of claim 27, in which said plurality of apertures define a plurality of substantially parallel elongate slots, facilitating alignment of said toilet bowl along the length of said top member. ### Claim 29 (depends on 1) The platform of claim 1, in which said attachment means comprise threaded bolts. ### Claim 30 (depends on 19) The kit of parts of claim 19, in which said top member is adapted to comprise a plurality of apertures, adapted to receive said attachment means, for attachment to the bottom surface of said toilet bowl. ### Claim 31 (depends on 30) The kit of parts of claim 30, in which said plurality of apertures define substantially parallel elongate slots, adapted to facilitate alignment of said toilet bowl along the length of said top member. ### Claim 32 (depends on 23) The toilet of claim 23, in which said top member comprises a plurality of apertures, adapted to receive said attachment means, and is attached to the bottom surface of said toilet bowl. ### Claim 33 (depends on 32) The toilet of claim 32, in which said apertures define substantially parallel elongate slots, facilitating alignment of said toilet bowl along the length of said top member.