Patent ID: 7203975
Filing Date: 2007-04-17
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
1. A hinge assembly for linking a toilet covering element to a rearward portion of the toilet, the assembly, comprising: a base member adapted to be mounted adjacent the rearward portion of the toilet, the base member including a non-circular locking element, the locking element having a radially extending flange with an undercut beneath it; and a hinge support member adapted to support the toilet covering element, the hinge support member having a wall with a non-circular opening sized and dimensioned to receive the non-circular locking element; wherein the hinge support member is positionable over the base member such that the flange of the base member can pass into the non-circular opening of the hinge support member, and such that thereafter rotation of the base member relative to the hinge support member can cause the flange to catch the hinge support member to lock the hinge support member to the base member.