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Adjustable universal flapper

US8122526B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 1, 2008
Grant dateFeb 28, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03D1/306
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A toilet flush flapper valve includes a flapper and a ballast with a vent hole for enabling air to escape from the ballast, the ballast is rotatably fixed to the flapper for enabling positioning of the vent hole for controlling buoyancy of the ballast in order to control closing time of said flapper.

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