Patent ID: 6438769
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: A61G,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for moving a person between a standing position and a seated position in relation to a waste receptacle, comprising:a. a substantially U-shaped floor brace; b. a seat brace having a centrally disposed flange extending forwardly therefrom; c. means for supporting said seat brace above said floor brace, wherein said supporting means comprises a centrally disposed support arm rigidly connected at one end to said floor brace and pivotally connected at an opposite end to said flange, wherein said support arm extends forwardly and upwardly from said floor brace to engage said flange such that the pivotal axis between said support arm and said flange is in a forwardmost position relative to said apparatus; and d. means attached to said seat brace for moving said seat brace between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal position.