Toilet fill valve with valve lock
US6837264B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7472
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various toilet valves and methods are described that provide for locking of the toilet filled in a closed state. In one embodiment, a toilet fill valve is provided having an actuating arm. The toilet fill valve is closed when the actuating arm is disposed in a first position and is open when the actuating arm is disposed in a second position. A valve lock is attached to the actuating arm. The valve lock includes an unlock position and a lock position. The valve lock fixes the actuating arm in the first position when the valve lock is in the lock position.
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