Child's Potty Ring

Abstract

A potty ring for a child includes a seat ring, a first opening, at least one second opening, and an adjustable handle. The seat ring has a front portion and a rear portion, and is configured to rest upon a toilet seat. The first opening is centrally disposed on the seat ring between the front portion and the rear portion. The second opening is disposed on the rear portion of the seat ring and is sized smaller than the first opening. The adjustable handle is movably disposed within the at least one second opening and contains at least one engagement leg. The adjustable handle is movable between a raised position and a lowered position. In the lowered position, the at least one engagement leg is configured to engage the inner surface of a toilet seat. In the raised position, the at least one engagement leg is configured to be disengaged from the toilet seat.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to and is based on U.S. Patent Application No. 61 / 782,745, filed Mar. 14, 2013, Attorney Docket No. 0621.2138P, entitled “Child's Potty Ring,” the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a child's potty ring that is configured to attach to a standard toilet seat. More specifically, the present invention is a child's potty ring with slidable engagement legs for releasably engaging the toilet seat of a toilet.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Various types of potty rings exist for children who are not large enough to use the normal toilet seat of a toilet. These potty rings attach to toilet seats in a number of ways. However, most attach to the toilet seat using complex securing mechanisms that are both costly and difficult to clean. These potty rings may require a sufficient amount of time to properly clean and...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a potty ring that can be used on a toilet. It includes a seat ring with a front and a rear, an opening in the seat ring, and an adjustable handle. The handle can slide between a raised and lowered configuration. When in the raised configuration, the handle is disengaged from the toilet seat. When in the lowered configuration, the handle is engaged with the toilet seat. This invention allows for easy and convenient adjustment for a comfortable toileting experience.

Problems solved by technology

However, most attach to the toilet seat using complex securing mechanisms that are both costly and difficult to clean.

These potty rings may require a sufficient amount of time to properly clean and maintain.

Additionally, the more complex the securing mechanism, the harder it is for parents to reassemble and use after cleaning.

Furthermore, potty rings that attach to the toilet seat using simpler securing mechanisms may not provide adequate safety precautions for preventing the potty ring from moving while in use.

With these types of potty rings, a child could easily shift their weight to one side or another, causing movement of the potty ring on the toilet seat.

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