Toilet bowl water level indication
US7650652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L19/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a toilet bowl water level gauge and associated methods. In one embodiment, the toilet bowl water level gauge comprises a gauge assembly having a stem with a float, and a sleeve, wherein the stem is inserted in the sleeve and slides through the sleeve. Also, the toilet bowl water level gauge comprises a support attached to the gauge assembly, the support being adapted to engage a rim of a toilet bowl. In addition, bowl level sensors are employed for automated calibration of an automated bowl fill system.
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