US4204285A
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Overflow protection apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-30
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Granted: 1980-05-27
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Expires: 1999-07-30
Abstract
Abstract An overflow protection apparatus for use with a toilet includes a bowl having an outwardly extending spout coupled by a flexible hose to a reservoir adapted to receive any excess water flowing out of the toilet. Means are also provided for closing off the water flow from the flushing source and/or the input water source so that the toilet cannot be flushed again until the cause for the overflow therein is cleared.
Inventors
- 👤 Ian T. Pak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:51
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D11/00; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A10/00; Y02A10/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S4/00; Y10S4/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An overflow protection apparatus for use with a toilet including a bowl and water flushing source operatively coupled together providing a water flow path therebetween and a water input flow path for said flushing source comprising, in combination: (a) a bowl having an outwardly extending spout with an exit level disposed below the upper surface of said bowl and including an inlet aperture for receiving said water from said flushing source; (b) an auxiliary reservoir disposed proximate said bowl and being provided with an inlet orifice, said reservoir having a capacity approximately equal to the amount of water provided by said flushing source in one flush; and (c) flexible coupling means connected between said bowl spout and said reservoir inlet orifice to provide a continuous water flow path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
An overflow protection apparatus for use with a toilet including a bowl and water flushing source operatively coupled together providing a water flow path therebetween and a water input flow path for said flushing source comprising, in combination: (a) a bowl having an outwardly extending spout with an exit level disposed below the upper surface of said bowl and including an inlet aperture for receiving said water from said flushing source; (b) an auxiliary reservoir disposed proximate said bowl and being provided with an inlet orifice, said reservoir having a capacity approximately equal to the amount of water provided by said flushing source in one flush; and (c) flexible coupling means connected between said bowl spout and said reservoir inlet orifice to provide a continuous water flow path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An overflow protection apparatus according to claim 1 further including means for stopping the water flow into said bowl from said flushing source.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An overflow protection apparatus according to claim 1 further including means for stopping the water flow in said flushing source input flow path.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
An overflow protection apparatus according to claims 2 or 3 wherein said means for stopping said water flow includes a float mechanism disposed in said reservoir, a shut-off valve in said water flow path, and coupling means between said float mechanism and said valve for activating said shut-off valve when said water in said reservoir reaches a predetermined level.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
An overflow protection apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said reservoir is provided with indicating means for indicating when said water has reached a predetermined level therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
An overflow protection apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said reservoir is provided with handle means for ease in moving and lifting said reservoir when emptying said water therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
An overflow protection apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said reservoir means is provided with venting means disposed above maximum water level expected therein.
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) | 1983-05-27 | 1983-11-26 | 1984-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-27 | 1987-11-26 | 1988-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-27 | 1991-11-26 | 1992-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |