Patent ID: 7823862
Filing Date: 2010-11-02
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for lifting and transporting a toilet comprising: a) a base, the base having a central portion, at least two stabilizing members extending from the central portion, and at least two wheels attached to the base for allowing the base to roll along a surface; b) at least two lifting members attached to the base; c) at least one toilet securing member attached to the base, the at least one toilet securing member having a u-shaped top portion for the purpose of attachment to the rim of a toilet bowl, where the at least one toilet securing member comprises an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member, where the inner tubular member is slidably disposed within the outer tubular member; and d) means for adjusting the at least two lifting members whereby a user can position the apparatus near toilet, with the stabilizing members substantially surrounding the toilet base, use the means for adjusting the at least two lifting members to raise the at least two lifting members to contact the lower portion of the toilet bowl, secure the u-shaped top portion to the rim of a toilet bowl, and use the means for adjusting the at least two lifting members to raise the at least two lifting members, thus raising the toilet off of the ground and allowing the user to transport the toilet.