US3131402A
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Toilet bowl with hydraulic leveling upward rim feed from lowered flush valve
Assignee: Western Pottery Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-03-25
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Granted: 1964-05-05
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Expires: 1983-03-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert B Roberts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:18
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D11/00; E03D11/02; E03D1/00; E03D1/24; E03D1/26; E03D1/266; E03D2201/00; E03D2201/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
IN COMBINATION: A TANK; A TOILET BOWL HAVING A FLUSHING RIM, A WELL HOLE, A SIPHONING TRAPWAY AND A JET PIPE FOR VORTEX FLUSHING OF SAID WELL HOLE; A FLUSHING SYSTEM INCLUDING A PLENUM CHAMBER RECEIVING WATER FROM SAID TANK AND DELIVERING IT TO SAID JET PIPE, AND A RIM SUPPLY DUCT EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID PLENUM CHAMBER TO DELIVER WATER TO SAID FLUSHING RIM WITH A QUIET UPWARD FLOW; SAID TANK HAVING A GRAVITY FLOW OUTLET CONNECTED TO
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
IN COMBINATION: A TANK; A TOILET BOWL HAVING A FLUSHING RIM, A WELL HOLE, A SIPHONING TRAPWAY AND A JET PIPE FOR VORTEX FLUSHING OF SAID WELL HOLE; A FLUSHING SYSTEM INCLUDING A PLENUM CHAMBER RECEIVING WATER FROM SAID TANK AND DELIVERING IT TO SAID JET PIPE, AND A RIM SUPPLY DUCT EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID PLENUM CHAMBER TO DELIVER WATER TO SAID FLUSHING RIM WITH A QUIET UPWARD FLOW; SAID TANK HAVING A GRAVITY FLOW OUTLET CONNECTED TO
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) | 1967-05-05 | 1967-11-04 | 1968-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-05 | 1971-11-04 | 1972-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-05 | 1975-11-04 | 1976-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |