US3715549A
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Musical water closet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-22
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1992-05-22
Abstract
Abstract In combination with a conventional water closet having a water box, bowl, and flushing means, there is provided a music box or sound emitting device which will produce a pleasant sound in response to manual flushing of the water closet.
Inventors
- 👤 L Kraff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:13
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K17/00; E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; G; G10; G10F; G10F1/00; G10F1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
In combination with a water closet comprising a bowl, water box, and flushing means including an exterior, manually operated handle carried by a rotatably mounted shaft for pivotal movement to operate the flushing means and an interiorly mounted rod fixedly carried by said shaft and connected to a plunger for opening and closing a water inlet from said water box to said bowl, a sound emitting device comprising a housing attached to a wall of the water box, music producing means including a power source, and switch means including a pivotally mounted trip arm extending from said device in selective operable engagement with said flushing means whereby manual operation of said handle activates said music producing means to provide music during the period of flushing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
In combination with a water closet comprising a bowl, water box, and flushing means including an exterior, manually operated handle carried by a rotatably mounted shaft for pivotal movement to operate the flushing means and an interiorly mounted rod fixedly carried by said shaft and connected to a plunger for opening and closing a water inlet from said water box to said bowl, a sound emitting device comprising a housing attached to a wall of the water box, music producing means including a power source, and switch means including a pivotally mounted trip arm extending from said device in selective operable engagement with said flushing means whereby manual operation of said handle activates said music producing means to provide music during the period of flushing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
125 words
In combination with a water closet comprising a bowl, water box, and flushing means including an exterior, manually operated handle carried by a rotatably mounted shaft for pivotal movement to operate the flushing means and an interiorly mounted rod fixedly carried by said shaft and connected to a plunger for opening and closing a water inlet from said water box to said bowl, a sound emitting device comprising a housing attached to a wall of the water box, music producing means including a power source, and switch means including a pivotally mounted trip arm extending from said device in selective operable engagement with said flushing means whereby manual operation of said handle activates said music producing means to provide music during the period of flushing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
125 words
In combination with a water closet comprising a bowl, water box, and flushing means including an exterior, manually operated handle carried by a rotatably mounted shaft for pivotal movement to operate the flushing means and an interiorly mounted rod fixedly carried by said shaft and connected to a plunger for opening and closing a water inlet from said water box to said bowl, a sound emitting device comprising a housing attached to a wall of the water box, music producing means including a power source, and switch means including a pivotally mounted trip arm extending from said device in selective operable engagement with said flushing means whereby manual operation of said handle activates said music producing means to provide music during the period of flushing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
In combination with claim 1 wherein the sound emitting device is positioned exteriorly of the water box and the trip arm is disposed in the path of movement of the manually operated handle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the sound emitting device is positioned interiorly of the water and the trip arm is positioned in the path of the rod for selective engagement therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The sound emitting device of claim 1 wherein said switch means include time delay means for maintaining the trip arm in the position corresponding to activation of the music producing means after engagement with said flushing means permitting the music producing means to operate For a pre-selected period of time.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said power source includes a key and spring motor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said power source includes a battery and motor.
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) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |