US3968525A
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Actuating means for water closet flush tank
Assignee: Universal Rundle Corp
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Filing: 1974-12-05
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Granted: 1976-07-13
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Expires: 1994-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A water closet flush valve actuator which constitutes a part of the cover for the flush tank and which blends into the surface contour of the cover so that in non-operative position the actuator appears as an integral part of the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred C. Alexander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:37
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D1/00; E03D1/01; E03D1/012; E03D5/00; E03D5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
In combination, a flush tank having a discharge outlet and a flush valve controlling said discharge outlet, a lever pivoted intermediate its ends to a wall of said tank, means connecting one end of said lever to said flush valve, a removable cover for said tank, said cover including a top wall and a depending peripheral flange, said cover having a recess of substantial area in said top wall at a corner thereof, said recess being defined by vertical and bottom wall portions with the bottom wall portion having an aperture therein, an actuating member of similar substantial area movable in said recess, said actuating member including a depending stem slidable in said aperture, the lower end of said stem engaging the other end of said lever, the outer surfaces of said actuating member when said member is disposed in non-operating position being substantially co-planar with corresponding adjacent outer surfaces of said top wall and depending flange and means for biasing said actuating member to non-operating position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
In combination, a flush tank having a discharge outlet and a flush valve controlling said discharge outlet, a lever pivoted intermediate its ends to a wall of said tank, means connecting one end of said lever to said flush valve, a removable cover for said tank, said cover including a top wall and a depending peripheral flange, said cover having a recess of substantial area in said top wall at a corner thereof, said recess being defined by vertical and bottom wall portions with the bottom wall portion having an aperture therein, an actuating member of similar substantial area movable in said recess, said actuating member including a depending stem slidable in said aperture, the lower end of said stem engaging the other end of said lever, the outer surfaces of said actuating member when said member is disposed in non-operating position being substantially co-planar with corresponding adjacent outer surfaces of said top wall and depending flange and means for biasing said actuating member to non-operating position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
190 words
In combination, a flush tank having a discharge outlet and a flush valve controlling said discharge outlet, a pair of spaced guide members carried on a wall of said tank, a bracket supported by said guide members and including a horizontal shaft, a lever rockably supported intermediate its ends on said shaft, means connecting one end of said lever to said flush valve, a removable cover for said tank, said cover including a top wall and a depending peripheral flange, said cover having a recess of substantial area in said top wall at a corner thereof, said recess being defined by vertical and bottom wall portions with the bottom wall portion having an aperture therein, an actuating member of similar substantial area movable in said recess, said actuating member including a depending stem slidable in said aperture, the lower end of said stem engaging the other end of said lever, the outer surfaces of said actuating member when said member is disposed in non-operating position being substantially co-planar with corresponding adjacent outer surfaces of said top wall and depending flange and means for biasing said actuating member to non-operating position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
190 words
In combination, a flush tank having a discharge outlet and a flush valve controlling said discharge outlet, a pair of spaced guide members carried on a wall of said tank, a bracket supported by said guide members and including a horizontal shaft, a lever rockably supported intermediate its ends on said shaft, means connecting one end of said lever to said flush valve, a removable cover for said tank, said cover including a top wall and a depending peripheral flange, said cover having a recess of substantial area in said top wall at a corner thereof, said recess being defined by vertical and bottom wall portions with the bottom wall portion having an aperture therein, an actuating member of similar substantial area movable in said recess, said actuating member including a depending stem slidable in said aperture, the lower end of said stem engaging the other end of said lever, the outer surfaces of said actuating member when said member is disposed in non-operating position being substantially co-planar with corresponding adjacent outer surfaces of said top wall and depending flange and means for biasing said actuating member to non-operating position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 including means for keying said stem in said aperture to prevent relative angular movement but permitting relative axial movement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 including means for keying said stem in said aperture to prevent relative angular movement but permitting relative axial movement.
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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) | 1979-07-13 | 1980-01-12 | 1980-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-13 | 1984-01-12 | 1984-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-13 | 1988-01-12 | 1988-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |