Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a foot pedal toilet flush device, which comprises a first bar member, a second bar member, a set of hinge members, and a bias system to allow a person to flush a toilet using a foot pedal connected to the toilet&#39;s flushing system.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is directed to a foot pedal toilet flush device, which comprises a first bar member, a second bar member, a set of hinge members, and a bias system to allow a person to flush a toilet using a foot pedal connected to the toilet&#39;s flushing system. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     An object of this invention is to provide a foot pedal toilet flush device that allows a person to flush a toilet using a foot pedal connected to the toilet&#39;s flushing system. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention features a foot pedal toilet flush device  100  comprising:
         a first bar member  112  wrapping around a front end  145  of a base  144  of a toilet,   a first hinge member  116  disposed on each side of the base of the toilet base  144  and pivotably linking the first bar member  112  to the base  144  of the toilet,   one end of the first bar  117  extends to a back  147  of the toilet base, wherein a second hinge member  118  rotatably links the first bar member  112  to a first end  115  of a second bar member  114 , the second bar member  114  is inserted into the water tank  142  through a bias system  210 , the bias system  210  causes the second bar member  114  to be pushed downwards in its resting position, and the second bar member  114  is pushed up when a person depresses a front end  113  of the first bar member  112  causing the one end of the first bar member  117  that extends to the back  147  of the toilet base to elevate and subsequently causing the second bar member  114  to be pushed up,   a second end of the second bar member  117  has a two prong structure  119  that can engage a toilet lift arm  216  between the two prongs, when the second bar member  114  is pushed up it elevates the lift arm  216 , which in turn yanks open a flapper  300  to execute the flushing (i.e., allowing water to rush into the toilet bowl,   the bias system  210  sits on a bottom wall  143  of the water tank  142 , the bias system has a top wall  211 ,   a spring  300  compressing against a notch  119  on the second bar member  114  and against the top wall  211  of the bias system, causing the second bar member  114  to be plunged downward and pushing a front end  113  of the first bar member  112  in an up position.       

     Any feature or combination of features described herein are included within the scope of the present invention provided that the features included in any such combination are not mutually inconsistent as will be apparent from the context, this specification, and the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art. Additional advantages and aspects of the present invention are apparent in the following detailed description and claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is an illustration of a foot pedal toilet flush device according to the invention, which comprises a first bar member, a second bar member, and a set of hinge members. 
         FIG. 2A  is a side view of the foot pedal toilet flush device of  FIG. 1 , including a bias system. 
         FIG. 2B  is a an inside view of the  FIG. 3  is a side view of the foot pedal toilet flush device of  FIG. 1  as used. 
         FIG. 4  is an illustration of a hinge of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 5  is a back cross section view of the foot pedal toilet flush device of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 6  shows a front cross sectional view of a standard toilet. Ballcock: Water supply valve. Float ball: The ball that rides on the surface of the water in the tank. When the tank is full, the float ball shuts off the ballcock. Flush valve: Connection that consists of the flapper and the flush valve seat. Flush valve seat: Brass or plastic sealant ring located at the bottom of the tank. Lift arm: Thin metal rod inside the tank that connects to the flush handle and raises the flapper valve. Main drain: The slanting pipe in the basement or crawl space that carries wastes to a sewer or septic tank; also called building drain. Main water valve: Located on the wall near the floor, this is a knob you twist to turn the water supply on and off. Overflow pipe: Long, hollow tube, fastened to the bottom of the tank. Flapper (also called stopper, tank-ball, seal or disk): Rubbery plug attached to the lift chain. Tank: Large, oblong ceramic container located behind the toilet bowl. Trap: Where waste water goes as it leaves the toilet bowl. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Referring now to  FIG. 1 , foot pedal toilet flush device  100  is shown comprising first bar member  112 , second bar member  114 , first hinge member  116 , and second hinge member  118 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , first bar member  112  is a wrap-around bar that wraps around the base  144  of toilet  140 . First bar member  112  is connected on each side of toilet  140  by first hinge  116 . First bar member  112  is connected to second bar member  114  by second hinge member  118 . A person can use his/her foot to press first bar member  112  which will cause second bar member  114  to push up on the toilet lift arm  216  and cause toilet  140  to flush (see  FIG. 2 ). First hinge member  116  allows first bar member  112  to rotate. Second hinge member  118  connects first bar member  112  and second bar member  114 . 
     In certain embodiments, first bar member  112  comprises a rigid material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, second bar member  114  comprises a rigid material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, and combinations thereof. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 2 , a side view of foot pedal toilet flush device  100  is shown comprising first bar member  112 , second bar member  114 , first hinge member  116 , second hinge member  118 , and bias system  210 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 2 , bias system  210  comprises set of bolts  212  and set of gaskets  214 . A person can use his/her foot to press first bar member  112  which will cause second bar member  114  to pull down on toilet lift arm  216  and cause toilet  140  to flush. First hinge member  116  allows first bar member  112  to rotate. Second hinge member  118  connects first bar member  112  and second bar member  114 . When first bar member  112  is pressed downward, second bar member  114  pressed upward through bias system  210  inside toilet  140  and causes toilet lift arm  216  to move. When toilet lift arm  216  moves, toilet  140  flushes. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3 , a side view of foot pedal toilet flush device  100  is shown as used comprising first bar member  112 , second bar member  114 , first hinge member  116 , second hinge member  118 , and bias system  210 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 3 , bias system  210  comprises set of bolts  212  and set of gaskets  214 . A person can use his/her foot to press first bar member  112  which will cause second bar member  114  to pull down on toilet lift arm  216  and cause toilet  140  to flush. First hinge member  116  allows first bar member  112  to rotate. Second hinge member  118  connects first bar member  112  and second bar member  114 . When first bar member  112  is pressed downward, second bar member  114  pressed upward inside toilet  140  and causes toilet lift arm  216  to move. When toilet lift arm  216  moves, toilet  140  flushes. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 4 , a cross section view of second hinge  118  is shown connecting first bar member  112  and second bar member  114 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 4 , hinge  118  comprises a standard nut and bolt hinge mechanism known to one skilled in the art. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 5 , a back cross section view of foot pedal toilet flush device  100  is shown comprising first bar member  112  and first hinge member  116 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 5 , first hinge member  116  comprises a standard nut and bolt hinge mechanism known to one skilled in the art. In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 5 , first bar member  112  wraps around the base of toilet  140  and moves up and down by way of first hinge member  116 . 
     Various modifications of the invention, in addition to those described herein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description. Such modifications are also intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. Each reference cited in the present application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
     Although there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made thereto which do not exceed the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention is only to be limited by the following claims.