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US3365730A
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Water saver flush valve
Assignee: PETER P CHIAPPETTA
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Filing: 1964-12-30
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Granted: 1968-01-30
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Expires: 1984-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter P Chiappetta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:26
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D1/00; E03D1/30; E03D1/304
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A VALVE CONSTRUCTION FOR USE IN A TOILET FLUSH TANK INCLUDING AN OUTLET PORT HAVING A VALVE SEAT AND A CONVENTIONAL VALVE FLUSH ACTUATING MEANS, SAID CONVENTIONAL VALVE FLUSH ACTUATING MEANS BEING ARCUATELY AND AXIALLY MOVABLE, A FLUSH VALVE ASSEMBLY MOVABLY ATTACHED TO SAID VALVE ACTUATING MEANS, SAID VALVE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A HOLLOW VALVE BODY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID VALVE SEAT TO SEAL SAID OUTLET PORT, PASSAGE MEANS CONNECTING SAID HOLLOW VALVE BODY WITH SAID VALVE ACTUATING MEANS SELECTIVELY PERMITTING RELEASE OF AIR FROM SAID VALVE BODY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID VALVE FLUSH ACTUATING MEANS, WHEREBY THE ARCUATE MOVEMENT OF THE VALVE ACTUATING MEANS RAISES THE VLAVE ASSEMBLY TO UNSEAT THE VALVE BODY FROM THE VALVE SEAT ALLOWING WATER TO SUBSTANTIALLY SIMULTANEOUSLY DISCHARGE FROM THE OUTLET PORT AND THE AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE VALVE ACTUATING MEANS ALLOWS AIR TO ENTER THE VALVE BODY ALLOWING THE VALVE BODY TO RESEAT INDEPENDENTLY OF THE WATER LEVEL IN THE TOILET FLUSH TANK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A VALVE CONSTRUCTION FOR USE IN A TOILET FLUSH TANK INCLUDING AN OUTLET PORT HAVING A VALVE SEAT AND A CONVENTIONAL VALVE FLUSH ACTUATING MEANS, SAID CONVENTIONAL VALVE FLUSH ACTUATING MEANS BEING ARCUATELY AND AXIALLY MOVABLE, A FLUSH VALVE ASSEMBLY MOVABLY ATTACHED TO SAID VALVE ACTUATING MEANS, SAID VALVE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A HOLLOW VALVE BODY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID VALVE SEAT TO SEAL SAID OUTLET PORT, PASSAGE MEANS CONNECTING SAID HOLLOW VALVE BODY WITH SAID VALVE ACTUATING MEANS SELECTIVELY PERMITTING RELEASE OF AIR FROM SAID VALVE BODY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID VALVE FLUSH ACTUATING MEANS, WHEREBY THE ARCUATE MOVEMENT OF THE VALVE ACTUATING MEANS RAISES THE VLAVE ASSEMBLY TO UNSEAT THE VALVE BODY FROM THE VALVE SEAT ALLOWING WATER TO SUBSTANTIALLY SIMULTANEOUSLY DISCHARGE FROM THE OUTLET PORT AND THE AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE VALVE ACTUATING MEANS ALLOWS AIR TO ENTER THE VALVE BODY ALLOWING THE VALVE BODY TO RESEAT INDEPENDENTLY OF THE WATER LEVEL IN THE TOILET FLUSH TANK.
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) | 1971-01-29 | 1971-07-31 | 1972-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-29 | 1975-07-31 | 1976-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-29 | 1979-07-31 | 1980-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |