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Apparatus for supplying pressurized rinse water to a toilet

US6085366A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1999
Grant dateJul 11, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03D3/10
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Apparatus for pressurizing rinse fluid to a toilet is provided comprising a reservoir for receiving gravity fed rinse fluid. The reservoir is connected to a source of pressurized air through an air inlet valve mechanically coupled to a controller. A rinse fluid discharge valve is connected to an outlet of the reservoir and is operatively connected to the controller. When triggered, the controller allows pressurized air to enter the reservoir, thereby pressurizing the rinse fluid contained therein. The controller then opens the rinse fluid discharge valve to deliver the pressurized rinse fluid to the toilet. The controller and rinse fluid discharge valves are preferably pneumatically operable so that a separate power source is not required for the pressurized rinse fluid apparatus.

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