Rigid piston valve incorporating a solenoid
US11060630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49407
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rigid piston assembly for use in a conventional flush valve includes a rigid piston and a solenoid configured to fixedly engage within the valve body. A flush valve for a plumbing fixture as well as a method of retrofitting a piston valve into a diaphragm flush valve body which includes a rigid piston and solenoid configuration.
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