US4566140A
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Selective flush cistern
Assignee: James Hardie Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1984-06-01
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Granted: 1986-01-28
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Expires: 2004-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A sanitary pan flush cistern which includes structure to permit full-flush or partial flush as required. The cistern is a conventional lidded container housing usual outlet valve on a valve-rod, a press-button in the lid to open the valve and a float-controlled water admission valve. It also houses a pot which in turn houses the outlet valve, and has a normally open doorway furnished with a lid. Linkage connects both the lid and the valve-rod to the press-button so that when the latter is pressed the valve is opened and a full flush passes the outlet valve from the pot and from the outer vessel by way of the normally-open door. When the press-button is lifted the outlet valve opens as before but the door is closed so that the flush is limited to the content of the pot. In accordance with the invention the linkage is length adjustable and the press-button preferably non-rotatable.
Inventors
- 👤 Neil R. Musgrove
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:30
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D1/00; E03D1/02; E03D1/14; E03D1/142; E03D1/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A selective-flush operating mechanism for use with apparatus comprising: a cistern body having a bottom discharge drain aperture and a lid having a hole in it, a closure valve normally seated on said drain, a single press-button extending through said hole, valve lifting means which upon said press-button being depressed causes said closure valve to be lifted from said drain, a float whereby said closure valve is held elevated once lifted and allowed to re-seat on said drain upon conclusion of a flush, and float-controlled means for water-replenishment of said body; said selective-flush operating mechanism comprising: an open-top partial-flush pot included within said cistern body, said partial-flush pot containing the aperture of said drain, said closure valve and said float, and having a doorway open to the inside of said body adjacent its bottom; a normally open door for closing said doorway; and a linkage operatively connecting said press-button with said closure valve and said door, such that on lifting said press-button said closure valve is lifted and said door is closed, wherein said linkage is length adjustable to permit adjustment of the overall height of the mechanism.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A selective-flush operating mechanism for use with apparatus comprising: a cistern body having a bottom discharge drain aperture and a lid having a hole in it, a closure valve normally seated on said drain, a single press-button extending through said hole, valve lifting means which upon said press-button being depressed causes said closure valve to be lifted from said drain, a float whereby said closure valve is held elevated once lifted and allowed to re-seat on said drain upon conclusion of a flush, and float-controlled means for water-replenishment of said body; said selective-flush operating mechanism comprising: an open-top partial-flush pot included within said cistern body, said partial-flush pot containing the aperture of said drain, said closure valve and said float, and having a doorway open to the inside of said body adjacent its bottom; a normally open door for closing said doorway; and a linkage operatively connecting said press-button with said closure valve and said door, such that on lifting said press-button said closure valve is lifted and said door is closed, wherein said linkage is length adjustable to permit adjustment of the overall height of the mechanism.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The selective-flush operating mechanism according to claim 1 wherein the adjustment of the linkage includes a row of holes in each link thereof to allow selective engagement of the link with the component engaged therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The selective-flush operating mechanism according to claim 1 wherein said press-button is non-rotatable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The selective-flush operating mechanism according to claim 1, wherein said normally open door includes a trickle opening therein.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-01-27 | 1989-07-29 | 1990-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-01-27 | 1993-07-29 | 1994-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-01-27 | 1997-07-29 | 1998-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |