1. Easy-Seater Toilet Assist 2.009 Silver A

2. "Our whole objective is to keep the people in their houses safe. We get 20-25 requests for bathroom supports every week.“ -Mike Verdi, Camden County Social Services

3. Easy-Seater Toilet Assist Actuator Toilet

4. Key Criteria for Easy Seater  Non-intrusive  Stationary  Fully powered  Provide balance aid and strength aid

5. The Easy-Seater Advantage  Range of Motion  Moving Backrest  Handrails  Adaptability

6. Sketch Model Goals  Examine actuator to seat connection  Assess geometry  Confirm adaptability

7. Lessons from the Sketch Model  Backrest is beneficial  Sliding Constraint  Controls  Cleaning and Sanitation  Seat Motion

8. Conclusion  Strong market  Weak competitors  Feasible design  Next step: Optimization

9. Easy Seater Appendices

10. Strength declines with age  Over the age of 60, muscle strength declines by as much as 1% per year, by age 80 it is 4% annually 1.  45% of women between ages 65 and 74 cannot lift 4.5 kg  Elderly individuals need assistance raising and lowering themselves on the toilet 1 Sarcopenia: As We Age Muscle Loss Occurs, Ezine Articles

11. Designing Around the Toilet  Most toilet drains sit 12” from the wall  At the drain are two bolts holding the toilet seal and are 6” apart

12. Taking Everything into Account Seat Height Ranges from 14” to 20” Width can be up to 19” Even Seat Style can be elongated or Normal

13. Technical Dimensions