ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,564,297, issued on March 3.
"Hands-free toilet device" was invented by Levy Bathan (San Bernardino, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The device comprises a toilet seat and a toilet seat cover that are both initially in an "up" position. A user can lower the toilet seat by stepping on a foot lever, which is part of a pedal mechanism including a foot lever, lever support, gas spring, extension spring, and chain for tension adjustment. The pedal mechanism facilitates the controlled movement of the toilet seat to a "down" position around the toilet bowl. Additionally, a flush treadle allows for the toilet flushing process by stepping on...