US3126916A
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Diverter valve for a water closet
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Granted: 1964-03-31
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Expires: 1981-03-31
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:04
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D1/00; E03D1/38; E03D1/24; E03D1/28; E03D1/286; E03D5/00; E03D5/02; E03D5/026; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/4238; Y10T137/4358; Y10T137/4372; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86493; Y10T137/86863; Y10T137/86871; Y10T137/877; Y10T137/87829
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A DIVERTER VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF A WATER CLOSET INCLUDING A WATER STORAGE TANK AND A RIM FLUSH, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A BODY HAVING A CYLINDRICAL CHAMBER OPEN AT ONE END AND PROVIDED WITH CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED WATER SUPPLY INLET, TANK DISCHARGE AND RIM FLUSH PORTS, A CANTILEVER BEARING HOUSING PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID OPEN END OF SAID CHAMBER AND HAVING A CYLINDRICAL BORE IN AXIAL ALINEMENT WITH SAID CHAMBER, A WATER LUBRICATED ROTARY DIVERTER VALVE INCLUDING A HEAD ROTATABLE IN AND SPACED FROM THE INNER PERIPHERY OF SAID CHAMBER FOR OPENING AND SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSING SAID RIM FLUSH PORT AND A SPINDLE ROTATABLE IN SAID BORE, MEANS FORMING AXIALLY SPACED BEARING PORTIONS BETWEEN SAID SPINDLE AND HOUSING, AND MEANS FORMING A PERIPHERAL OPENING IN SAID HOUSING BETWEEN SAID BEARING PORTIONS AND IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID BORE FOR THE ESCAPE OF LUBRICATING WATER FROM SAID HOUSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A DIVERTER VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF A WATER CLOSET INCLUDING A WATER STORAGE TANK AND A RIM FLUSH, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A BODY HAVING A CYLINDRICAL CHAMBER OPEN AT ONE END AND PROVIDED WITH CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED WATER SUPPLY INLET, TANK DISCHARGE AND RIM FLUSH PORTS, A CANTILEVER BEARING HOUSING PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID OPEN END OF SAID CHAMBER AND HAVING A CYLINDRICAL BORE IN AXIAL ALINEMENT WITH SAID CHAMBER, A WATER LUBRICATED ROTARY DIVERTER VALVE INCLUDING A HEAD ROTATABLE IN AND SPACED FROM THE INNER PERIPHERY OF SAID CHAMBER FOR OPENING AND SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSING SAID RIM FLUSH PORT AND A SPINDLE ROTATABLE IN SAID BORE, MEANS FORMING AXIALLY SPACED BEARING PORTIONS BETWEEN SAID SPINDLE AND HOUSING, AND MEANS FORMING A PERIPHERAL OPENING IN SAID HOUSING BETWEEN SAID BEARING PORTIONS AND IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID BORE FOR THE ESCAPE OF LUBRICATING WATER FROM SAID HOUSING.
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) | 1967-03-31 | 1967-09-30 | 1968-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-31 | 1971-09-30 | 1972-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-31 | 1975-09-30 | 1976-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |