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US3696448A
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Lavatory-water closet combination
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-25
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1991-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A lavatory for mounting on a flush tank of a toilet, such as used in a powder room or other room involving very limited space. The lavatory replaces the lid of the closet tank and is completely separate from a water faucet connection thereabove to hot and cold water pipes located behind a wall, so as to enable the lavatory to be lifted independently of the faucet when repairs in the closet tank are necessary.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Carfora
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:24
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D1/00; E03D1/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
For use in combination with a flush tank of a conventional toilet provided with said flush tank, a substantially rectangular, faucetless lavatory bowl detachably mounted on top of said flush tank in place of the lid thereof, a water faucet fixture mounted entirely separately and independently of spaced above said lavatory bowl with a clearance therebetween so that said lavatory bowl may be lifted from said flush tank for easy access to the interior thereof without disturbing said separately mounted fixture, a drain hole at the bottom of said bowl, a plug for closing said hole, and means including an operating element exteriorly of said bowl for selectively moving said plug into or out of said drainhole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
For use in combination with a flush tank of a conventional toilet provided with said flush tank, a substantially rectangular, faucetless lavatory bowl detachably mounted on top of said flush tank in place of the lid thereof, a water faucet fixture mounted entirely separately and independently of spaced above said lavatory bowl with a clearance therebetween so that said lavatory bowl may be lifted from said flush tank for easy access to the interior thereof without disturbing said separately mounted fixture, a drain hole at the bottom of said bowl, a plug for closing said hole, and means including an operating element exteriorly of said bowl for selectively moving said plug into or out of said drainhole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said lavatory bowl has perforated soap wells at the sides thereof under which open spaces are provIded for drainage, and an overflow drain on the sidewall of said bowl for draining overflow water from said bowl into said flush tank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein holes are provided in the top portion of an overflow drain pipe communicating with said bowl at the bottom thereof to permit overflow therethrough from said flush tank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said fixture comprises a faucet having a base with valves thereon mounted on the outside of a wall and wherein hot and cold water pipes connected to said valves are located inside said wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 1 together with a tube extending from said drain hole into an overflow drain pipe of said flush tank, a bracket secured to the bottom of said bowl, lever means pivotally mounted on said bracket and connected to a plug for plugging said drain hole, and an operating knob extending above said bowl and connected to said lever means to enable selective opening and closing of said drain hole.
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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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |