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Toilet flushing lever with latching means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-29
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1984-07-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jensen William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:50
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D5/00; E03D5/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20762
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A TOILET FLUSH VALVE OPERATOR COMPRISING A BUSHING, MEANS FOR SECURING SAID BUSHING IN AN OPENING IN A WALL OF A TOILET FLUSH TANK, SAID BUSHING HAVING A RADIAL NOTCH IN ITS INNER END PORTION COMMUNICATING WITH THE BORE OF SAID BUSHING, A SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN THE BUSHING, A TRIP ARM ON THE INNER END PORTION OF SAID SHAFT OPERABLE IN THE NOTCH AND ADAPTED TO REST ON A WALL THEREOF, MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE SHAFT, AND MEANS FOR HOLDING THE ACTUATING MEANS THE ARM AND THE SHAFT ASSEMBLED IN THE BUSHING, SAID SHAFT AND SAID SLEEVE HAVING REGISTERING OPENINGS THEREIN, AND A SECURING PIN FOR THE SLEEVE ENGAGED IN THE REGISTERING OPENINGS AND RETAINED THEREIN BY THE BUSHING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A TOILET FLUSH VALVE OPERATOR COMPRISING A BUSHING, MEANS FOR SECURING SAID BUSHING IN AN OPENING IN A WALL OF A TOILET FLUSH TANK, SAID BUSHING HAVING A RADIAL NOTCH IN ITS INNER END PORTION COMMUNICATING WITH THE BORE OF SAID BUSHING, A SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN THE BUSHING, A TRIP ARM ON THE INNER END PORTION OF SAID SHAFT OPERABLE IN THE NOTCH AND ADAPTED TO REST ON A WALL THEREOF, MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE SHAFT, AND MEANS FOR HOLDING THE ACTUATING MEANS THE ARM AND THE SHAFT ASSEMBLED IN THE BUSHING, SAID SHAFT AND SAID SLEEVE HAVING REGISTERING OPENINGS THEREIN, AND A SECURING PIN FOR THE SLEEVE ENGAGED IN THE REGISTERING OPENINGS AND RETAINED THEREIN BY THE BUSHING.
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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |