Toilet trip lever arm with integral energy absorbing member
US5611091A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03D5/09
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A toilet trip lever mechanism for use with pressure flush toilets including a coil-type member formed integrally as part of the lever arm. The coil member acts as a shock absorber during the flushing process to absorb kickback during flushing.
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