Shandle Now Part of Urban Dictionary

It's a great day!

The Shandle has officially been listed on Urban Dictionary, This will forever to solidify our favorite toilet seat handle's place in the universe of obscure and hilarious words.

Visit the link and give us a thumbs up so that we can replace the competing definition of Shandle:
"An unfashionable wearer of both socks AND sandles at the same time can be defined as being a shandle. "

Obviously our toilet seat handle deserves the elite #1 spot!

As the momentum continues to build and we work to market our new product...we find ourselves pleasantly surprised at how the universe just clicks sometimes. Here is to a wonderful 2009! Now that the Shandle definition has been set, lets go out and get some toilet seat handles into the world!

An Unhappy Christmas

Recently stories have been circulating the web about an epidemic in England where young boys are having there privates crushed under the weight falling toilet seats. The issue is real and has lead to overnight hospitalization and humiliation for at least 4 boys.

The Boys, between 2 and 4, each experienced a similiar accident after they had lifted the seat by themselves, without supervision. Clearly the heavy seats are to blame, however with a bit of training the accidents could be avoided. Would a Shandle helped prevent this accident by making it easier to lift the toilet seat into the full upright position?

One doctor has gone as far as saying toilet seats should remain up at all times (to the delight of many lazy men) He has also pointed out that with the holiday season approaching it is crucial for parents to check the bathroom for heavy seats at their relatives homes before letting their sons loose. The later is practical advise for sure.

The NY Times column about the issue.

NYC Public School Shandle

Somewhere in the East Village a public school is supporting the Shandle's smart design, excellent function and antimicrobial protection.

While toilet seat handles should be the norm in every public school bathroom around in America, they aren't. Yet.

It is a holiday treat to receive this image from Shandle Nation!

If you're a student or parent with an exceptional teacher in the New York City Public Schools visit Thank A Teacher to show your appreciation.

It will be a nice holiday treat for them as well.

New Jet Blue Terminal

Jet Blue has opened their new terminal at JFK!

The $800+ million dollar remodel of the original TWA Terminal (designed by Eero Saarinen in 1962) was opened to much fan fare in late October.

The extensive remodel includes a food court, retail areas and of course, public bathrooms that feature toilet seats with built in handles!!!

While these handles are not Shandles by name...they are a first cousin and add support for the idea that you never have to touch the toilet seat again!

Jet Blue is a stylish brand that is as well know for being cool as it is for flying planes. Their inclusion of toilets with seat handles is a public endorsement of The Shandle concept.

Well done Jet Blue!!!