US4815150A
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Double-urinal flushing apparatus and method for automatic operation
Assignee: Bieri Pumpenbau AG
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Filing: 1988-03-15
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Granted: 1989-03-28
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Expires: 2008-03-15
Abstract
Abstract The conductivity of the flushing water in the two siphons is measured by means of two electrodes (16, 17, 18, 19) in each siphon. Whenever the conductivity exceeds a predetermined limit, the flushing operation is triggered after a delay time predetermined by an electronic control device. If the two urinals are used at the same time, one of them is blocked by means of an electronic circuit (30) while the other is flushing so that both urinals are prevented from flushing simultaneously. This has the advantage that the same diameter of pipe can be used for the main water supply line as in a single-urinal installation. Whenever the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon drops below a certain minimum or exceeds a certain maximum after a predetermined number of flushes or a predetermined length of time, flushing is interrupted by means of electronic circuits (28, 29). Such trouble is displayed on the front panel of the control unit by LED's.
Inventors
- 👤 Fritz Uhlmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:24
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D13/00; E03D5/00; E03D5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A method for automatic operation of flushing apparatus of a double urinal installation of the type having two electrodes disposed in each respective siphon of the installation and connected to an electronic control device for measuring the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon and a solenoid valve disposed in each supply line for the flushing water, wherein the improvement comprises the steps of: blocking flushing of one urinal upon commencement of and during the flushing operation of the other urinal of the double-urinal installation and interrupting the flushing operation when the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon drops below a first predetermined value and exceeds a second predetermined value after a predetermined number of flushes or after a predetermined period of time, and simultaneously triggering an out-of-order indication.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
132 words
A method for automatic operation of flushing apparatus of a double urinal installation of the type having two electrodes disposed in each respective siphon of the installation and connected to an electronic control device for measuring the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon and a solenoid valve disposed in each supply line for the flushing water, wherein the improvement comprises the steps of: blocking flushing of one urinal upon commencement of and during the flushing operation of the other urinal of the double-urinal installation and interrupting the flushing operation when the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon drops below a first predetermined value and exceeds a second predetermined value after a predetermined number of flushes or after a predetermined period of time, and simultaneously triggering an out-of-order indication.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
132 words
A method for automatic operation of flushing apparatus of a double urinal installation of the type having two electrodes disposed in each respective siphon of the installation and connected to an electronic control device for measuring the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon and a solenoid valve disposed in each supply line for the flushing water, wherein the improvement comprises the steps of: blocking flushing of one urinal upon commencement of and during the flushing operation of the other urinal of the double-urinal installation or interrupting the flushing operation when the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon drops below a first predetermined value or exceeds a second predetermined value after a predetermined number of flushes or after a predetermined period of time, and simultaneously triggering an out-of-order indication.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
132 words
A method for automatic operation of flushing apparatus of a double urinal installation of the type having two electrodes disposed in each respective siphon of the installation and connected to an electronic control device for measuring the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon and a solenoid valve disposed in each supply line for the flushing water, wherein the improvement comprises the steps of: blocking flushing of one urinal upon commencement of and during the flushing operation of the other urinal of the double-urinal installation or interrupting the flushing operation when the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon drops below a first predetermined value or exceeds a second predetermined value after a predetermined number of flushes or after a predetermined period of time, and simultaneously triggering an out-of-order indication.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
132 words
A method for automatic operation of flushing apparatus of a double urinal installation of the type having two electrodes disposed in each respective siphon of the installation and connected to an electronic control device for measuring the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon and a solenoid valve disposed in each supply line for the flushing water, wherein the improvement comprises the steps of: blocking flushing of one urinal upon commencement of and during the flushing operation of the other urinal of the double-urinal installation and interrupting the flushing operation when the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon drops below a first predetermined value or exceeds a second predetermined value after a predetermined number of flushes or after a predetermined period of time, and simultaneously triggering an out-of-order indication.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
132 words
A method for automatic operation of flushing apparatus of a double urinal installation of the type having two electrodes disposed in each respective siphon of the installation and connected to an electronic control device for measuring the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon and a solenoid valve disposed in each supply line for the flushing water, wherein the improvement comprises the steps of: blocking flushing of one urinal upon commencement of and during the flushing operation of the other urinal of the double-urinal installation and interrupting the flushing operation when the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon drops below a first predetermined value or exceeds a second predetermined value after a predetermined number of flushes or after a predetermined period of time, and simultaneously triggering an out-of-order indication.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
132 words
A method for automatic operation of flushing apparatus of a double urinal installation of the type having two electrodes disposed in each respective siphon of the installation and connected to an electronic control device for measuring the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon and a solenoid valve disposed in each supply line for the flushing water, wherein the improvement comprises the steps of: blocking flushing of one urinal upon commencement of and during the flushing operation of the other urinal of the double-urinal installation or interrupting the flushing operation when the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon drops below a first predetermined value and exceeds a second predetermined value after a predetermined number of flushes or after a predetermined period of time, and simultaneously triggering an out-of-order indication.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
132 words
A method for automatic operation of flushing apparatus of a double urinal installation of the type having two electrodes disposed in each respective siphon of the installation and connected to an electronic control device for measuring the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon and a solenoid valve disposed in each supply line for the flushing water, wherein the improvement comprises the steps of: blocking flushing of one urinal upon commencement of and during the flushing operation of the other urinal of the double-urinal installation or interrupting the flushing operation when the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon drops below a first predetermined value and exceeds a second predetermined value after a predetermined number of flushes or after a predetermined period of time, and simultaneously triggering an out-of-order indication.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
110 words
A method for automatic operation of flushing apparatus of a urinal installation of the type having electrodes disposed in at least one siphon of the installation and connected to an electronic control device for measuring the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon, and at least one solenoid valve disposed in a supply line for the flushing, wherein the improvement comprises the steps of: interrupting the flushing operation when the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon drops below a first predetermined value and/or exceeds a second predetermined value after a predetermined number of flushes or after a predetermined period of time, and simultaneously triggering an out-of-order indication.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
110 words
A method for automatic operation of flushing apparatus of a urinal installation of the type having electrodes disposed in at least one siphon of the installation and connected to an electronic control device for measuring the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon, and at least one solenoid valve disposed in a supply line for the flushing, wherein the improvement comprises the steps of: interrupting the flushing operation when the conductivity of the flushing water in the siphon drops below a first predetermined value and/or exceeds a second predetermined value after a predetermined number of flushes or after a predetermined period of time, and simultaneously triggering an out-of-order indication.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-03-27 | 1992-09-26 | 1993-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-27 | 1996-09-26 | 1997-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-27 | 2000-09-26 | 2001-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |