US3149345A
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Toilet flush valve and trip lever
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-23
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Granted: 1964-09-22
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Expires: 1982-10-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:12
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D5/00; E03D5/02; E03D5/09; E03D5/094; E03D1/00; E03D1/30; E03D1/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A TOILET FLUSH VALVE AND TRIP LEVER MECHANISM COMPRISING, A TOILET TANK, THE USUAL FLUSH VALVE, INCLUDING A VERTICALLY MOUNTED OVERFLOW PIPE AND A TANK BALL, THE TANK HAVING AN OPENING FOR A SLEEVE TO EXTEND THROUGH, A SLEEVE EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING AND SECURED IN THE OPENING, A BRACE THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED, MEANS RIGIDLY CONNECTING THE UPPER END OF ONE SIDE OF THE USHAPED BRACE TO THE SLEEVE WITH THE U UPRIGHT, AN ELONGATED TRIP LEVER PIVOTALLY SECURED TO THE OTHER END OF THE U-SHAPED BRACE, INTERMEDIATE OF THE ENDS OF THE SAID TRIP LEVER, AND EXTENDING ACROSS SAID OPENING, WITH THE TRIP LEVER SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL, MEANS CONNECTING THE TANK BALL TO ONE END OF THE TRIP LEVER AND MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SLEEVE FOR ROTATING SAID TRIP LEVER ABOUT SAID PIVOT TO TRIP SAID FLUSH VALVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A TOILET FLUSH VALVE AND TRIP LEVER MECHANISM COMPRISING, A TOILET TANK, THE USUAL FLUSH VALVE, INCLUDING A VERTICALLY MOUNTED OVERFLOW PIPE AND A TANK BALL, THE TANK HAVING AN OPENING FOR A SLEEVE TO EXTEND THROUGH, A SLEEVE EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING AND SECURED IN THE OPENING, A BRACE THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED, MEANS RIGIDLY CONNECTING THE UPPER END OF ONE SIDE OF THE USHAPED BRACE TO THE SLEEVE WITH THE U UPRIGHT, AN ELONGATED TRIP LEVER PIVOTALLY SECURED TO THE OTHER END OF THE U-SHAPED BRACE, INTERMEDIATE OF THE ENDS OF THE SAID TRIP LEVER, AND EXTENDING ACROSS SAID OPENING, WITH THE TRIP LEVER SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL, MEANS CONNECTING THE TANK BALL TO ONE END OF THE TRIP LEVER AND MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SLEEVE FOR ROTATING SAID TRIP LEVER ABOUT SAID PIVOT TO TRIP SAID FLUSH 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) | 1967-09-22 | 1968-03-23 | 1968-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-22 | 1972-03-23 | 1972-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-22 | 1976-03-23 | 1976-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |