US3719957A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Flush tank control
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1971-10-14
•
Granted: 1973-03-13
•
Expires: 1991-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A device for controlling and limiting the motion of the handle of the water storage tank of a toilet, such that the handle can be moved only a sufficient distance to bring about the flushing action required in a given instance, thus preventing the entire contents of the tank from being used except when actually needed. The water release valve of the water storage tank does not become free floating in the practice of my invention, but resides closely by its seat during a flushing operation, thus being in a position to readily return to such seat as soon as the handle is released, thereby effecting a daily savings of many gallons of water.
Inventors
- 👤 R Riedel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:38
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D1/00; E03D1/30; E03D1/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A device for preventing the utilization of an unnecessary amount of water in the flushing of a toilet of the type having a water storage tank and a handle movable to bring about a lifting of a wAter release valve from its seat, to accomplish a flushing of the toilet, said device comprising a bracket member adapted to be attached to an upper sidewall portion of the tank adjacent the handle, and a handle-contacting member adjustably attached to said bracket member, said handle-contacting member being disposed in the path of travel of said handle for controlling the motion of said handle, such that it will allow the controlled release of water from the tank, but preventing the handle from being manipulated so far during the toilet-flushing procedure as to permit the water-release valve from becoming free floating, such that it becomes supported by the water in the tank at a position comparatively far from the valve seat.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
157 words
A device for preventing the utilization of an unnecessary amount of water in the flushing of a toilet of the type having a water storage tank and a handle movable to bring about a lifting of a wAter release valve from its seat, to accomplish a flushing of the toilet, said device comprising a bracket member adapted to be attached to an upper sidewall portion of the tank adjacent the handle, and a handle-contacting member adjustably attached to said bracket member, said handle-contacting member being disposed in the path of travel of said handle for controlling the motion of said handle, such that it will allow the controlled release of water from the tank, but preventing the handle from being manipulated so far during the toilet-flushing procedure as to permit the water-release valve from becoming free floating, such that it becomes supported by the water in the tank at a position comparatively far from the valve seat.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
157 words
A device for preventing the utilization of an unnecessary amount of water in the flushing of a toilet of the type having a water storage tank and a handle movable to bring about a lifting of a wAter release valve from its seat, to accomplish a flushing of the toilet, said device comprising a bracket member adapted to be attached to an upper sidewall portion of the tank adjacent the handle, and a handle-contacting member adjustably attached to said bracket member, said handle-contacting member being disposed in the path of travel of said handle for controlling the motion of said handle, such that it will allow the controlled release of water from the tank, but preventing the handle from being manipulated so far during the toilet-flushing procedure as to permit the water-release valve from becoming free floating, such that it becomes supported by the water in the tank at a position comparatively far from the valve seat.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
157 words
A device for preventing the utilization of an unnecessary amount of water in the flushing of a toilet of the type having a water storage tank and a handle movable to bring about a lifting of a wAter release valve from its seat, to accomplish a flushing of the toilet, said device comprising a bracket member adapted to be attached to an upper sidewall portion of the tank adjacent the handle, and a handle-contacting member adjustably attached to said bracket member, said handle-contacting member being disposed in the path of travel of said handle for controlling the motion of said handle, such that it will allow the controlled release of water from the tank, but preventing the handle from being manipulated so far during the toilet-flushing procedure as to permit the water-release valve from becoming free floating, such that it becomes supported by the water in the tank at a position comparatively far from the valve seat.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2512987A
Cited
US3122756A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |