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Washer construction for a sanitary device

US4841582A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 30, 1988
Grant dateJun 27, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03D9/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A washer construction for a sanitary device adapted to be associated with a toilet bowl includes a hot water tank having a pair of extendable and retractable nozzles extending through the wall of the tank into the interior of the toilet bowl for washing purposes. A pair of solenoid operated valves control the flow of hot water to the respective nozzles whereby upon energization of the solenoid operated valves, the hot water under pressure will extend the nozzles and be sprayed outwardly through apertures in the ends of the nozzles. Upon de-energization of the respective solenoid operated valve, a spring will retract the plunger and force the remaining hot water in the nozzle through a conduit and eject the water from the conduit on to the surface of the nozzle as it is being retracted for cleaning purpose.

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