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US 11,932,521 B1Granted
Toilet hoist
AssigneeThe Kistner Family Trust
InventorsKenneth J. Kistner, Carolyn R. Kistner
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Abstract
A system and method for quickly and efficiently installing a toilet using a hoist. The toilet hoist includes a hoist base, at least one leg, a drive system, a power system, and at least one support mechanism. The at least one leg is coupled to the hoist base. The power system controls actuation of the drive system; when actuated, the drive system alters the vertical position of the support mechanism. The support mechanism is configured to secure a toilet for hoisting.
Claims18
A toilet hoist for lifting a toilet, comprising:
- a hoist base;
- at least one leg coupled to the hoist base;
- a drive system;
- a power system configured for actuating the drive system;
- and
- a support mechanism system coupled to the drive system;
- wherein the support mechanism system is configured to secure a toilet for hoisting;
- wherein actuation of the drive system selectively alters the vertical position of the support mechanism system;
- wherein the at least one leg is vertically adjustable;
- and
- wherein the drive system comprises at least two towers, each tower containing a drive screw configured for raising and lowering the support mechanism system.
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A method for installing a toilet, comprising:
- providing a hoist for lifting and moving the toilet, the hoist comprising:
- a base;
- at least one vertically adjustable leg coupled to the base;
- a drive system comprising at least two towers;
- a power system configured for actuating the drive system;
- and
- a support mechanism system coupled to the drive system;
- optionally adjusting the height of the hoist using the vertically adjustable leg;
- activating the power system to trigger a drive screw found in the towers to lower the support mechanism;
- securing the toilet to the hoist using the support mechanism system;
- activating the power system to raise the toilet to a selected height;
- moving the hoist and toilet over a selected location;
- activating the power system to lower the toilet on to the selected location;
- disconnecting the toilet from the hoist;
- moving the toilet hoist away from the toilet;
- and
- securing the toilet onto the selected location.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.