Flush valve mechanism
US8185976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7287
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A flush valve is provided for flushing a toilet bowl. The flush valve includes a center tube having a lug, a flush activation device configured to initially raise the center tube, at least one latching mechanism configured to control movement of the center tube, and at least one rack configured to have movement controlled by the at least one latching mechanism. The at least one latching mechanism controls volume of fluid used during a flush.
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