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Flushing controller for toilet

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-04-05
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Granted: 1983-09-27
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Expires: 2002-04-05
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Abstract

Abstract A flushing controller for toilet comprises a variable flushing actuator, a pre-set flushing actuator, a fixing bush, a float-actuated control lever and a pivotting means for control lever so that the variable flushing actuator is operated to optionally open the toilet valve for flushing urine and the pre-set flushing actuator is operated to open the toilet valve for flushing stools.

Inventors

  • 👤 Huan-Juei Chiu
  • 👤 Ming-Sheng Chiu

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 06:04
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D5/00; E03D5/02; E03D1/00; E03D1/02; E03D1/14; E03D1/142

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 138 words
A flushing controller for toilet comprising: a variable flushing actuator extending a spindle to connect a lever to pull the toilet flush valve; a pre-set flushing actuator formed with a central hollow hole to freely insert said spindle of said variable flushing actuator; a fixing bush extending a bolt which is formed with a central hollow hole to freely insert said spindle of said pre-set flushing actuator and fixing both said actuators on a wall of the toilet tank by a nut; a pivotting means fixed on the tank wall, and a float-actuated control lever which is pivotedly fixed onto said pivotting means and is adjustably fixed with a float on its lower portion to biasedly force a hook portion, formed on its upper portion to engage with a recess on said spindle of said pre-set flushing actuator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 138 words
A flushing controller for toilet comprising: a variable flushing actuator extending a spindle to connect a lever to pull the toilet flush valve; a pre-set flushing actuator formed with a central hollow hole to freely insert said spindle of said variable flushing actuator; a fixing bush extending a bolt which is formed with a central hollow hole to freely insert said spindle of said pre-set flushing actuator and fixing both said actuators on a wall of the toilet tank by a nut; a pivotting means fixed on the tank wall, and a float-actuated control lever which is pivotedly fixed onto said pivotting means and is adjustably fixed with a float on its lower portion to biasedly force a hook portion, formed on its upper portion to engage with a recess on said spindle of said pre-set flushing actuator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 51 words
A flushing controller according to claim 1, wherein said variable flushing actuator comprises a handle portion, an extension extending inwards from said handle portion, a spindle extending from said handle portion through the toilet tank to be terminated by a lever which is connected to the toilet valve by a wire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 119 words
A flushing controller according to claim 1, wherein said pre-set flushing actuator comprises: a handle portion having an extension projectively overlapping said extension portion of said variable flushing actuator; a spindle extending inwards from the handle portion through the tank wall, being formed with a central hollow hole for the free insertion of said spindle of said variable flushing actuator; a cylindrical body being fixed onto said spindle and formed with a recess thereon which may be engaged with the hook portion of said control lever; and an obstructing lever fixing said cylindrical body on said spindle of pre-set flushing actuator, which may prevent from counter-rotation of said handle portion so as to normally maintain said handle portion horizontally.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 46 words
A flushing controller according to claim 1, wherein said pivotting means comprises a pivot for pivotedly fixing said control lever thereon, a pivot bar extending from a base plate and a base plate is fixed onto the tank wall by a nut of said fixing bush.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 69 words
A flushing controller according to claim 1, wherein said float-actuated control lever comprises a float adjustably fixed on the lower portion of said lever, and a control lever which is formed with a hook portion on its uppermost portion for engaging said recess formed on said cylindrical body of pre-set flushing actuator, and formed with a pivot hole for pivotedly fixing said lever onto said pivot of pivotting means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 64 words
A flushing controller according to claim 1, wherein said spindle of said pre-set flushing actuator is terminated with a cylindrical body which is cut with an opening groove to extend said lever for pulling the toilet valve from said opening groove, said cylindrical body being formed with another lengthy groove on its one end to engage with said hook portion of said control lever.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 220 words
A flushing controller for toilet comprising: a variable flushing actuator extending a spindle to connect a lever to pull the toilet flushing valve; a pre-set flushing actuator formed with a central hollow hole to freely insert said spindle of said variable flushing actuator and formed with a recess on the lower perimeter thereof; a fixing bush extending a bolt which is formed with a central hollow hole to freely insert said spindle of said pre-set flushing actuator, and fixing both said actuators on a wall of the toilet tank by a nut; an extension wall being fixed with a pivot for pivotedly fixing a control lever thereon; a control lever pivotedly fixed on said extension wall, being formed with a hook portion on its one end to engage with said recess formed on said cylindrical body of pre-set flushing actuator and terminated with a counter weight on its another end so as to pressurize said hook portion on said cylindrical body for easy engagement of said recess with said hook portion; and a link, projectively crossing said lever, being formed with a hole on its one end for freely passing a float lever of water supply valve and formed with another free end positioned under said control lever, being centrally fixed on a bracket of overflow pipe of toilet tank.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 220 words
A flushing controller for toilet comprising: a variable flushing actuator extending a spindle to connect a lever to pull the toilet flushing valve; a pre-set flushing actuator formed with a central hollow hole to freely insert said spindle of said variable flushing actuator and formed with a recess on the lower perimeter thereof; a fixing bush extending a bolt which is formed with a central hollow hole to freely insert said spindle of said pre-set flushing actuator, and fixing both said actuators on a wall of the toilet tank by a nut; an extension wall being fixed with a pivot for pivotedly fixing a control lever thereon; a control lever pivotedly fixed on said extension wall, being formed with a hook portion on its one end to engage with said recess formed on said cylindrical body of pre-set flushing actuator and terminated with a counter weight on its another end so as to pressurize said hook portion on said cylindrical body for easy engagement of said recess with said hook portion; and a link, projectively crossing said lever, being formed with a hole on its one end for freely passing a float lever of water supply valve and formed with another free end positioned under said control lever, being centrally fixed on a bracket of overflow pipe of toilet tank.

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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) 1986-09-26 1987-03-28 1987-09-27 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1990-09-26 1991-03-28 1991-09-27 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1994-09-26 1995-03-28 1995-09-27 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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