US3561014A
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Flush valve control assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-01
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1988-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A FLUSH VALVE CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR REGULATING THE FLUSHING OPERATION BY LIMITING THE QUANTITY OF WATER FLOW OUT OF WATER CLOSET THAT INCLUDES A FLOAT OPERATED CAM FOR RETAINING THE VALVE STEM OF A BALL VALVE IN A FLUSH POSITION UNTIL THE FLOAT LOWERS TO A PRESELECTED LEVEL AND THEN RELEASES THE BALL VALVE STEM. ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM IS PROVIDED TO RETAIN THE CAM IN A VALVE STEM RELEASE POSITION WHEN THE VALVE STEM IS IN A NON-FLUSHING POSITION AND TO LIMIT THE MOVEMENT OF THE CAM AND THEREBY THE MAXIMUM LOWERING OF THE FLOAT.
Inventors
- 👤 Berthuld Thomas Johnson
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-31 19:05
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D1/00; E03D1/30; E03D1/34
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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) | 1974-02-08 | 1974-08-10 | 1975-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-08 | 1978-08-10 | 1979-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-08-10 | 1983-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |