Electrically controlled flush
US9803348B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03D5/10
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Various systems and methods are provided for electrically controlled flush applications. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an activation assembly configured to initiate a flush of a flush assembly based upon a position of the activation assembly. The activation assembly includes a position sensor that senses a transition from a neutral position to a first position and a restraint mechanism that prevents a return to the neutral position for a predefined period of time corresponding to the flush duration. In another embodiment, a flush activation assembly includes an activation control box with a position sensor that provides an indication that a cable anchor has transitioned from a neutral position to a first position to initiate a flush of the flush assembly and a restraint mechanism that prevents the cable anchor from returning to the neutral position in response to the indication from the position sensor.
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