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Flush valve for water closets

US7673352B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 5, 2006
Grant dateMar 9, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03D1/34
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A flush mechanism for a water closet include a housing fixable to a toilet flush tank outlet and a float body removable within the housing for controlling water discharge through the tank outlet. A hydraulic assist valve is disposed within the float body and moveable therein for causing upward opening movement of the float body in order to reduce exterior operational force required to operate the float body.

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