The present disclosure generally relates to sanitation device. More particularly,
the present disclosure pertains to an adjustable toilet seat for a natural sitting position.
BACKGROUND
[002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the
present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[003] A toilet is a piece of hardware used for collection or disposal of
human urine and faeces. The toilet sanitation facilities provide a user interface that allows safe and convenient urination and defecation. The toilet can be with or without flushing water (flush toilet or dry toilet). The toilet can broadly be classified based on posture, that includes a sitting posture (western toilet) or a squatting posture (squat toilet). In our daily life, people use western toilet seats, said western toilet anticipates sitting at 90 degrees angle which is an unhealthy position for human beings. At this angle, natural path of intestine is pinched and blocked in such a manner which can cause serious side effects like constipation, haemorrhoids, irritable bowel movements and intestinal cancer. The problem is prevalent in almost all areas ranging from rural areas to metro cities. Scientists have observed that while defecating 35 degrees angular position is an ideal condition that does not restrict our rectum. Earlier our traditional Indian toilets were designed similarly, but nowadays, western toilets are used, and humans sit at 90-degree angle similar posture as when a user sits on a chair. Defecating in the sitting posture places user's knees and upper legs at 90 degrees to abdomen, which pinches the anal canal and makes bowel movement more difficult. This puts extra pressure on bowel which is very dangerous for human health, whereas if we squat our knees close to abdomen, relaxes our rectum and maximisesevacuation.
[004] One attempt to provide a conventional toilet illustrated in FIG. 1. User 102 uses flush
toilets 104 of the related art; defecation is not comfortable, so the user 102 has to exert a more significant force and takes a long time to defecate. When a user 102 defecates in a posture with a

right angle or at least 70 degrees or more between his/her back and thighs, a portion between intestine and anus is bent, so intestinal movement is interfered with, and further lead to blockage of intestine. Therefore, there is a problem that since people 102 repeatedly defecates in a sitting posture with a right angle on flush toilets 104 for an extended period, in severe cases, constipation, haemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, cancers, and other colorectal diseases can be caused.
[005] Another technique available in prior arts are using Indian style toilets, but using
Indian style toilet is a bit uncomfortable for old age people and is mort dirt prone. Another existing technique is to place a stepstool while using western-style toilet seats, but sometimes stools are not available in the toilets. Using the step stool can be dangerous as it is movable and can slide over. Therefore, a permanent attachment is required.
[006] Another attempt to provide a toilet to facilitate bowel movements by causing a user
to assume a more natural position during defecation is disclosed below. This toilet comprises a toilet bowl, a detachable footrest, and a foot pedal which is adapted to flush the toilet bowl. A primary reason preventing achievement of result during use of the toilet is that profile of upper surface of the toilet bowl cavity and location of footrest are in an orientation that is opposite to orientation desired to allow a user to assume a physiologically natural position during a bowel movement. Accordingly, while using the toilet during a bowel movement, the user is not in a physiologically natural position.
[007] There is, therefore, a need in the art to provide a toilet with foldable foot support that
overcomes the above-mentioned and other limitations of the existing solutions and utiliserobust techniques, proper natural posture, fast, efficient, cost-effective and simple.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[008] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein
satisfy are as listed herein below.
[009] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a toilet with foldable foot support.
[0010] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a toilet with foldable foot
support providing a natural sitting position with 35 degrees hip angle
[0011] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a toilet with foldable foot
support relieves from any discomfort and disorders of user.

[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a toilet with foldable foot support that helps reduce fear of diseases such as constipation, haemorrhoids, irritable bowels, and intestinal cancer
SUMMARY
[0013] The present disclosure generally relates to a toilet with foldable foot support.
More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to an adjustable toilet seat for a natural sitting
position.
[0014] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a toilet assembly. The assembly
includes a commode, a footstep pivotally coupled to move between a folded position in which
the footstep is folded along the commode, and a deployed position in which the footstep is
oriented horizontally to support the foot of a user sitting on the commode. A lifting mechanism
arranged between the footstep and the commode to enable movement of the footstep in between
a first position and a second position, wherein the first position corresponds to a position in
which the footstep is lifted to an upper end of the commode, and the second position corresponds
to a position in which the footstep is lowered to a bottom end of the commode.
[0015] In an embodiment, the lifting mechanism is a rack and pinion mechanism.
[0016] In an embodiment, the toilet comprises a lever configured with the lifting
mechanism for actuating the lifting mechanism for moving the footrest between the first position
and the second position.
[0017] In an embodiment, the toilet is coupled with a flush to flush out the sewage from
the commode.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0018] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label. [0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a conventional toilet in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary toilet with foldable foot support in accordance with
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0021] FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of the toilet with foldable foot support in accordance
with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0022] FIG. 4 illustrates a rack and pinon arrangement in accordance with an embodiment of
the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] Embodiments of the present disclosure include various steps, which will be described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, and firmware or by human operators. [0024] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0025] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This disclosure may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the disclosure, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).
[0026] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this disclosure. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any electronic code generator

shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this disclosure. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named. [0027] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition users in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing. [0028] Reference to "an embodiment" in this description indicates that a particular configuration, structure or characteristic described regarding the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Hence, expressions such as "in an embodiment" and the like, present in various parts of this description, do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, particular configurations, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. References herein are used for facilitating the reader and thus, they do not define the scope of protection or the range of the embodiments.
[0029] The present disclosure generally relates to a toilet with foldable foot support.
More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to an adjustable toilet seat for a natural sitting position.
[0030] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a toilet assembly. The assembly
includes a commode, a footstep pivotally coupled to move between a folded position in which
the footstep is folded along the commode, and a deployed position in which the footstep is
oriented horizontally to support the foot of a user sitting on the commode. A lifting mechanism
arranged between the footstep and the commode to enable movement of the footstep in between
a first position and a second position, wherein the first position corresponds to a position in
which the footstep is lifted to an upper end of the commode, and the second position corresponds
to a position in which the footstep is lowered to a bottom end of the commode.
[0031] In an embodiment, the lifting mechanism is a rack and pinion mechanism.
[0032] In an embodiment, the toilet comprises a lever configured with the lifting
mechanism for actuating the lifting mechanism for moving the footrest between the first position and the second position.

[0033] In an embodiment, the toilet is coupled with a flush to flush out the sewage from
the commode.
[0034] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary toilet with foldable foot support in accordance
with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0035] In an embodiment, a toilet 200can include a commode 204. The commode 204 can comprise a footstep 302 (as shown in FIG. 3) configured with lifting arrangement is hinged with the front of the commode 204, said footstep 302 having a top surface for foot placement area of a user sitting on seat of commode 204. The footstep 302 (as shown in FIG. 3) movement can be restricted at a right angle with the commode 204, the footstep 302 (as shown in FIG. 3) is in foldable state at a horizontal position to the commode 204. The lever 202can be positioned on any or a combination of one of sidewalls of the commode 204, said lever 202 is configured with rack and pinion mechanism 400 to enable linear movement of the footstep 302 (as shown in FIG.
3).
[0036] In an embodiment, the toilet 200 can include a seat 206 configured with a top surface opening of the commode 204. The seat 206 can be pivotally mounted on the commode 204possessing movement of a right angle to horizontal of the commode 204, designed seat 206 provides a natural sitting posture of the user. The top surface of the seat 206 can include curved profile configured to correspond the natural curvature of gluteus maximus muscles of an average human body during flexing of hip bones generally associated with sitting on toilet seat 206. The seat 206 of a toilet and the footstep 302 (as shown in FIG. 3) allows the user to be in a position which effectuates a physiologically natural pressure in the abdominal cavity and hip region due to a more natural alignment of the vertebral column, intervertebral discs and hip bones. This physiologically natural pressure facilitates the user act of bowel movement and effectuates a prophylactic, therapeutic stimulation.
[0037] In an embodiment, the toilet 200 can include lever 202 configured with lifting mechanism for actuating lifting arrangement such as rack and pinion mechanism 400 (as shown in FIG. 4) to enable linear movement of the footstep 302 (as shown in FIG. 3). The lever 202 such as but not limited to manual lever 202 can be positioned on any or a combination of one of sidewall 208 of the commode 204, said lever 202 has a first position, an intermediate position, and a second position to be rotated by hand of the user for adjusting height of the footstep 302 (as shown in FIG. 3). The lever 202 can function such that when the user rotated first position of

the lever 202 to second position of lever effects linear motion of the footstep 302 (as shown in FIG. 3). The first position of the lever 202 is adapted for the footstep 302 (as shown in FIG. 3) at a lowermost position proximal to bottom edge of front wall 210. The intermediate extent is secured to forward motion of the footstep 302 (as shown in FIG. 3) away from lowermost position, and the second position is configured such that the footstep 302 (as shown in FIG. 3) attains topmost position proximal to the seat 206 of toilet 200. Thus, the lever 202 can provide an easy way for the user to adjust upward and downward motion of the footstep 302 (as shown in FIG. 3)according to his/her height.
[0038] FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of toilet 200 with foldable footstep 302in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0039] In an embodiment, the toilet 200 can include footstep 302 configured with the rack and pinion arrangement 400 (as shown in FIG. 4) positioned for to and fro motion hinged with the front of commode 206. The footstep 302 movements can be restricted to a right angle with front position of commode206 as an unfolded state so that the user can comfortably rest his/her foot in a natural position at the footstep 302. The footstep 302 can be positioned at horizontal state, said footstep 302 is in a folded state so that no obstruction is caused to the user. In an embodiment, the footstep 302 can include a top surface. In another embodiment, the top surface of footstep 302 can include a foot placement portion, said foot placement portion is preferably marked or contoured on top surface in a way that facilitates the user to place his or her feet on foot placement portion. Preferably, the foot placement portion can be configured to prevent or decrease slippage of the user's feet on top surface of footstep 302. For example, the foot placement portion could include a plastic or rubber mat or could be coated with a material that increases grip and prevents slipping.
[0040] FIG. 4 illustrates a rack and pinion arrangement in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0041] In an embodiment, the lever 202 can include rack and pinion arrangement 400. A rack and pinion is a type of actuator that comprises a circular gear 404 (the pinion) engaging a linear gear 406 (the rack), which operate to translate rotational motion into linear motion. The shaft 402 of circular gear 404 can be operatively coupled with the lever 202, and the footstep 302 can be operatively coupled with the linear gear 406, wherein driving the circular gear 404

manually from first position to the second position into causes linear gear 406to be driven linearly, driving the footstep 302 in to and fro motion vertically to the front of the commode 206. [0042] Thus, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named.
[0043] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as described in the claim. [0044] In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth. It will be apparent, however, to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, to avoid obscuring the present invention.
[0045] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other)and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean "communicatively coupled with" over a network, where two or more devices can exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.

[0046] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C .... and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[0047] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF INVENTION
[0048] The present disclosure provides a toilet with foldable foot support.
[0049] The present disclosure provides a toilet with foldable foot support providing a natural
sitting position with 35 degrees hip angle.
[0050] The present disclosure provides a toilet with foldable foot support relieves from any
discomfort and disorders of user.
[0051] The present disclosure provides a toilet with foldable foot support reduces fear of
diseases such as constipation, haemorrhoids, irritable bowels, and intestinal cancer.

We Claim:

1.A toilet assembly comprising:
a commode;
a footstep pivotally coupled to move between a folded position in which the footstep is folded along the commode, and a deployed position in which the footstep is oriented horizontally to support foot of a user sitting on the commode; and
a lifting mechanism arranged between the footstep and the commode to enable movement of the footstep in between a first position and a second position, wherein the first position corresponds to a position in which the footstep is lifted to an upper end of the commode, and the second position corresponds to a position in which the footstep is lowered to a bottom end of the commode.
2. The toilet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lifting mechanism is rack and pinion mechanism.
3. The toilet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the toilet comprises a lever configured with the lifting mechanism for actuating the lifting mechanism for moving the footrest between the first position and the second position.
4. The toilet as claimed in claimed 1, wherein the toilet is coupled with flush to flush out the sewage from the commode.