US3609770A
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Toilet shunt valve and system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-15
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1990-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A TIOLET SHUNT VALVE FOR USE IN FLUSHING TOILET COMMODES UTILIZING FLOW FROM A BALLCOCK VALVE SUPPLEMENTED BY WATER FROM A STORAGE TANK. THE SHUNT VALVE INCLUDES AN ASPIRATOR PASSAGE WHICH PASSES OVER THE MOUTH OF AN ASPIRATOR TUBE SO AS TO DRAW WATER FROM THE TANK INTO THE FLOW FROM THE BALLCOCK SO AS TO SUPPLEMENT THE SAME. WATER FROM THE ASPIRATOR IS SUPPLIED AS DESIRED TO THE COMMODE, SUCH AS FOR RINSING AND FLUSHING THE SAME. THE ASPIRATOR TUBE ENCLOSES A FLOAT MEMBER WHICH HAS A VANE WITH A PORT THAT PERMITS THE FLOW OF WATER FOR PURPOSES OF AUGMENTED SUPPLY IN ONE POSITION, AND DIVERTS THE FLOW TO THE TANK TO REFILL IT IN ANOTHER POSITION.
Inventors
- 👤 William T Heyer
- 👤 Dale F Soukup
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-08 12:17
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D1/00; E03D1/30; E03D1/36; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7287; Y10T137/731
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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) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |