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Rigid piston valve incorporating a solenoid

US11885432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2021
Grant dateJan 30, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2041

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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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