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Adaptation of flush valve for dual flush capability

US9938701B2 · kind B2 · utility

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32Claims

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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	Nov 6, 2015
Grant date	Apr 10, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 6, 2035

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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