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US3553739A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Flushing mechanism for commodes

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-05-15
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-05-15
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Abstract

Abstract A LOW COST PRESSURE FLUSHING MECHANISM FOR COMMODES WHICH MAY BE USED AS AN INITIAL INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT UNIT IN EXISTING TANKS. THE MECHANISM MAY ALSO BE HOUSED WITHIN A WALL TO SUPPLY ONE OR MORE WALL MOUNTED COMMODE UNITS. THE MAXIMUM EFFECT OF CITY WATER MAIN PRESSURE IS UTILIZED THROUGH THE PROVISION IN THE MECHANISM OF A COLLAPSIBLE AND EXPANSIBLE BLADDER WHICH FACILITATES THE ENTRY OF WATER INTO THE TANK UP TO A DESIRED LEVEL.

Inventors

  • 👤 Walter K Owens

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 10:33
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D3/00

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1974-01-11 1974-07-13 1975-01-12 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-01-11 1978-07-13 1979-01-12 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-01-11 1982-07-13 1983-01-12 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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