US3093833A
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Two-way flush valve mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-07-25
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1981-07-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Nardone Romeo Morton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:40
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D5/00; E03D5/02; E03D5/09; E03D5/092; E03D1/00; E03D1/02; E03D1/14; E03D1/142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
IN A TOILET TANK, A WATER SUPPLY PIPE, AN INLET VALVE, A FLOAT CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF WATER FROM SAID PIPE THROUGH SAID VALVE, AN OUTLET PIPE, A BALL VALVE NORMALLY CLOSING SAID OUTLET PIPE, MECHANISM INCLUDING A LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID TANK, A LINK CONNECTING ONE ARM OF SAID LEVER TO SAID BALL VALVE, A HANDLE OSCILLATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID TANK, MEANS CONNECTING SAID HANDLE TO SAID LEVER FOR LIFTING SAID BALL VALVE AND PERMITTING ESCAPE OF WATER IN SAID TANK THROUGH SAID OUTLET PIPE, AND ANOTHER FLOAT AND MEANS OTHER THAN SAID LEVER CONNECTING SAID FLOAT DIRECTLY TO THE LAST-NAMED MEANS TO RETURN THE BALL VALVE TO ITS SEAT WHEN A SELECTED FRACTION OF THE WATER IN SAID TANK HAS BEEN DISCHARGED THROUGH SAID OUTLET PIPE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
IN A TOILET TANK, A WATER SUPPLY PIPE, AN INLET VALVE, A FLOAT CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF WATER FROM SAID PIPE THROUGH SAID VALVE, AN OUTLET PIPE, A BALL VALVE NORMALLY CLOSING SAID OUTLET PIPE, MECHANISM INCLUDING A LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID TANK, A LINK CONNECTING ONE ARM OF SAID LEVER TO SAID BALL VALVE, A HANDLE OSCILLATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID TANK, MEANS CONNECTING SAID HANDLE TO SAID LEVER FOR LIFTING SAID BALL VALVE AND PERMITTING ESCAPE OF WATER IN SAID TANK THROUGH SAID OUTLET PIPE, AND ANOTHER FLOAT AND MEANS OTHER THAN SAID LEVER CONNECTING SAID FLOAT DIRECTLY TO THE LAST-NAMED MEANS TO RETURN THE BALL VALVE TO ITS SEAT WHEN A SELECTED FRACTION OF THE WATER IN SAID TANK HAS BEEN DISCHARGED THROUGH SAID OUTLET PIPE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-06-17 | 1966-12-17 | 1967-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-17 | 1970-12-17 | 1971-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-17 | 1974-12-17 | 1975-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |