AN INVENTOR is hoping to cash in after creating a glow in the dark toilet seat.

Dave Reynolds, who is based in Lebanon, has started shipping his invention worldwide and says it is a necessity rather than a novelty.

Mr Reynolds, a former executive in the music business, says his glowing toilet seats are ideal for the elderly and those who wake up groggy in the middle of the night.

The “Potty Glow” seats are available online for $50.