US3324482A
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Adjustable toilet tank flush valve
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-11
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Granted: 1967-06-13
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Expires: 1986-01-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Wustner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:32
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D1/00; E03D1/02; E03D1/14; E03D1/142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A TOILET FLUSH VALVE CONSTRUCTION COMPRISING A DISCHARGE VALVE FITTING HAVING A SEAT, A VALVE MEMBER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SEAT AND HAVING A HOLLOW INTERIOR PORTION AND AN OPENING IN THE BOTTOM THEREOF, MANUALLY OPERABLE MEMBERS FOR MOVING SAID VALVE MEMBER FROM SAID SEAT INCLUDING AN ACTUATING MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID VALVE MEMBER; AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE BUOYANCY OF SAID VALVE MEMBER, SAID MEANS INCLUDING AN AIR VENT CONNECTED TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID VALVE MEMBER, AND MEMBERS FOR CONTROLLING THE DELIVERY OF WATER FROM THE TANK INTO THE INTERIOR OF SAID VALVE MEMBER, SAID LAST MEMBERS INCLUDING A BODY PORTION AT SAID BOTTOM OPENING OF SAID VALVE MEMBER, SAID BODY PORTION HAVING A WATER INLET OPENING COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID VALVE MEMBER, A ROTATABLY POSITIONED MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING FOR CONTROLLING, AND AN ADJUSTING MEMBER FOR SAID LAST MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID VALVE MEMBER IN OFFSET RELATION TO SAID ACTUATING MEMBER, AND AN OPERATING CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID ADJUSTING MEMBER AND SAID ROTATABLY POSITIONED MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A TOILET FLUSH VALVE CONSTRUCTION COMPRISING A DISCHARGE VALVE FITTING HAVING A SEAT, A VALVE MEMBER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SEAT AND HAVING A HOLLOW INTERIOR PORTION AND AN OPENING IN THE BOTTOM THEREOF, MANUALLY OPERABLE MEMBERS FOR MOVING SAID VALVE MEMBER FROM SAID SEAT INCLUDING AN ACTUATING MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID VALVE MEMBER; AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE BUOYANCY OF SAID VALVE MEMBER, SAID MEANS INCLUDING AN AIR VENT CONNECTED TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID VALVE MEMBER, AND MEMBERS FOR CONTROLLING THE DELIVERY OF WATER FROM THE TANK INTO THE INTERIOR OF SAID VALVE MEMBER, SAID LAST MEMBERS INCLUDING A BODY PORTION AT SAID BOTTOM OPENING OF SAID VALVE MEMBER, SAID BODY PORTION HAVING A WATER INLET OPENING COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID VALVE MEMBER, A ROTATABLY POSITIONED MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING FOR CONTROLLING, AND AN ADJUSTING MEMBER FOR SAID LAST MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID VALVE MEMBER IN OFFSET RELATION TO SAID ACTUATING MEMBER, AND AN OPERATING CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID ADJUSTING MEMBER AND SAID ROTATABLY POSITIONED MEMBER.
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) | 1970-06-12 | 1970-12-12 | 1971-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-12 | 1974-12-12 | 1975-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-12 | 1978-12-12 | 1979-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |