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Adaptation of flush valve for dual flush capability

US8943620B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31References

29Claims

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Assignee

Danco, Inc. · US

Inventors

Michael J. Schuster · Shorewood, US
Duston E. A. Stutzman · Plainfield, US
Dwayne A. Porter · Lockport, US
Douglas C. Saunders · Plainfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 2, 2010
Grant date	Feb 3, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 13, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Disclosed are various apparatuses and methods that facilitate dual flush capability. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that includes a dual flush mechanism configured to provide for a dual flush capability in a toilet. A gasket is attached to the dual flush mechanism. The gasket forms a seal between the dual flush mechanism and a flush orifice of a flush valve.

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