US3086217A
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Dual flushing unit for toilet bowls
Assignee: Scovill Inc
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Filing: 1961-05-17
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1981-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward H Barlow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:25
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D1/00; E03D1/24; E03D1/28; E03D1/286; F; F16; F16K; F16K31/00; F16K31/12; F16K31/18; F16K31/34; E03D2201/00; E03D2201/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
FLUSHING APPARATUS FOR TOILET BOWLS HAVING A RIM FLUSH COMPRISING A TANK, A FLOAT-TYPE TANK-OUTLET BALL VALVE THEREIN, A BALL COCK VALVE, A DIVERTER VALVE BETWEEN THE BALL COCK VALVE AND TANK, SAID DIVERTER VALVE COMPRISING A CYLINDER HAVING A RIM-FLUSH OUTLET PORT AND A TANK-REFILL OUTLET PORT, A PISTON SLIDABLE IN SAID CYLINDER WHICH IN ONE POSITION SERVES TO CLOSE SAID TANK-REFILL PORT AND OPEN SAID RIM-FLUSH PORT AND IN ANOTHER POSITION SERVING TO OPEN SAID TANK-REFILL PORT AND CLOSE SAID RIM-FLUSH PORT, HYDRAULIC MEANS FOR SHIFTING SAID PISTON BETWEEN SUCH POSITIONS INCLUDING A PILOT VALVE, AND MEANS CARRIED BY AND RESPONSIVE TO THE POSITION OF SAID TANK-OUTLET VALVE FOR ACTUATING SAID PILOT VALVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
FLUSHING APPARATUS FOR TOILET BOWLS HAVING A RIM FLUSH COMPRISING A TANK, A FLOAT-TYPE TANK-OUTLET BALL VALVE THEREIN, A BALL COCK VALVE, A DIVERTER VALVE BETWEEN THE BALL COCK VALVE AND TANK, SAID DIVERTER VALVE COMPRISING A CYLINDER HAVING A RIM-FLUSH OUTLET PORT AND A TANK-REFILL OUTLET PORT, A PISTON SLIDABLE IN SAID CYLINDER WHICH IN ONE POSITION SERVES TO CLOSE SAID TANK-REFILL PORT AND OPEN SAID RIM-FLUSH PORT AND IN ANOTHER POSITION SERVING TO OPEN SAID TANK-REFILL PORT AND CLOSE SAID RIM-FLUSH PORT, HYDRAULIC MEANS FOR SHIFTING SAID PISTON BETWEEN SUCH POSITIONS INCLUDING A PILOT VALVE, AND MEANS CARRIED BY AND RESPONSIVE TO THE POSITION OF SAID TANK-OUTLET VALVE FOR ACTUATING SAID PILOT VALVE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |