US3193846A
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Toilet flushing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-28
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1983-10-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lefebvre Palma Adrien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:53
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D5/00; E03D5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
265 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A BUILDING HAVING A BARRIER SUCH AS A WALL, A TOILET UNIT HAVING A WASTE RECEIVING PORTION, A WATER SUPPLY PIPE HAVING A WATER SUPPLY UNDER PRESSURE, SAID TOILET UNIT BEING DISPOSED IN FRONT OF SAID BARRIER; A WATER FEED PIPE INTERCONNECTED TO SAID TOILET UNIT FOR DISCHARGE OF WATER INTO SAID WASTE RECEIVING PORTION THEREOF; A NORMALLY CLOSED, MANUALLY OPERABLE FLUSH VALVE LOCATED IN FRONT OF SAID BARRIER CLEARLY EXPOSED AND READILY VISIBLE TO A USER IN THE REGULAR WAY; ONE END OF SAID WATER SUPPLY PIPE BEING INTERCONNECTED TO SAID FLUSH VALVE FOR DISCHARGE OF WATER THEREFROM; A CONDUIT PASSING SAID WATER FEED PIPE BEING INTERCONNECTED TO SAID FLUSH VALVE FOR RECEIVING WATER THEREFROM; A CONDUIT PASSING THROUGH SAID BARRIER, ONE END OF SAID CONDUIT BEING ATTACHED TO SAID WATER SUPPLY PIPE IN JUXTAPOSITION TO RECEIVE WATER THEREFROM INTERMEDIATE THE END THEREOF DISCHARGING INTO SAID FLUSH VALVE AND THE WATER SUPPLY THEREOF, THE OTHER END OF SAID CONDUIT BEING ATTACHED TO SAID WATER FEED PIPE IN JUXTAPOSITION TO DISCHARGE WATER THEREINTO INTERMEDIATE THE END THEREOF INTERCONNECTED TO SAID FLUSH VALVE AND THE INTERCONNECTION THEREWITH OF SAID WASTE RECEIVING PORTION OF SAID TOILET UNIT; A NORMALLY CLOSED, AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATED VALVE IN SAID CONDUIT DISPOSED BEHIND SAID BARRIER AND CONCEALED FROM THE USER GIVING NO VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF ITS EXISTENCE; AND USER OPERATED PRESSURE SENSITIVE ELECTRICAL CONTROL MEANS COACTING WITH SAID AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATING VALVE TO OPEN ON THE DEPARTURE OF A USER FROM THE TOILET UNIT SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE FLUSH VALVE AND SAID AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATED VALVE BEING OPERABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF ONE ANOTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
265 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A BUILDING HAVING A BARRIER SUCH AS A WALL, A TOILET UNIT HAVING A WASTE RECEIVING PORTION, A WATER SUPPLY PIPE HAVING A WATER SUPPLY UNDER PRESSURE, SAID TOILET UNIT BEING DISPOSED IN FRONT OF SAID BARRIER; A WATER FEED PIPE INTERCONNECTED TO SAID TOILET UNIT FOR DISCHARGE OF WATER INTO SAID WASTE RECEIVING PORTION THEREOF; A NORMALLY CLOSED, MANUALLY OPERABLE FLUSH VALVE LOCATED IN FRONT OF SAID BARRIER CLEARLY EXPOSED AND READILY VISIBLE TO A USER IN THE REGULAR WAY; ONE END OF SAID WATER SUPPLY PIPE BEING INTERCONNECTED TO SAID FLUSH VALVE FOR DISCHARGE OF WATER THEREFROM; A CONDUIT PASSING SAID WATER FEED PIPE BEING INTERCONNECTED TO SAID FLUSH VALVE FOR RECEIVING WATER THEREFROM; A CONDUIT PASSING THROUGH SAID BARRIER, ONE END OF SAID CONDUIT BEING ATTACHED TO SAID WATER SUPPLY PIPE IN JUXTAPOSITION TO RECEIVE WATER THEREFROM INTERMEDIATE THE END THEREOF DISCHARGING INTO SAID FLUSH VALVE AND THE WATER SUPPLY THEREOF, THE OTHER END OF SAID CONDUIT BEING ATTACHED TO SAID WATER FEED PIPE IN JUXTAPOSITION TO DISCHARGE WATER THEREINTO INTERMEDIATE THE END THEREOF INTERCONNECTED TO SAID FLUSH VALVE AND THE INTERCONNECTION THEREWITH OF SAID WASTE RECEIVING PORTION OF SAID TOILET UNIT; A NORMALLY CLOSED, AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATED VALVE IN SAID CONDUIT DISPOSED BEHIND SAID BARRIER AND CONCEALED FROM THE USER GIVING NO VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF ITS EXISTENCE; AND USER OPERATED PRESSURE SENSITIVE ELECTRICAL CONTROL MEANS COACTING WITH SAID AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATING VALVE TO OPEN ON THE DEPARTURE OF A USER FROM THE TOILET UNIT SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE FLUSH VALVE AND SAID AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATED VALVE BEING OPERABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF ONE ANOTHER.
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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |