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Adaptation of flush valve for dual flush capability

US9181687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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35References

21Claims

0Family size

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	Sep 22, 2014
Grant date	Nov 10, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 22, 2034

Classification

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

Abstract

Various apparatuses and methods that facilitate dual flush capability are presented. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that includes a dual flush mechanism configured to provide for a dual flush capability in a toilet. The dual flush mechanism can include a basket structure. A gasket can be attached to the dual flush mechanism. The gasket can form a seal between the dual flush mechanism and a flush orifice of a flush valve.

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