Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Flush closet – Manual selection of the amount of flush
Patent
1990-03-05
1991-04-02
Recla, Henry J.
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Flush closet
Manual selection of the amount of flush
4382, 4407, 4415, E03D 114
Patent
active
050044621
ABSTRACT:
A toilet flushing apparatus (10) that conserves water by providing either a low-level water flush for liquid waste or a full-level flush for solid waste. The apparatus (10) consists of a water-level release assembly (12) that is attached to a toilet overflow tube (62) at the desired low water level. The assembly (12) includes an eccentric element (12c) that decreases or increases a hose space (12m) located between the element and the overflow tube. Within this space is located an air vent hose (16) that has its lower end attached to a toilet flapper valve (14) and its upper end to a full- flush device (20). When the water level is above the assembly (12), the space (12m) decreases which occludes the hose (16) allowing the flapper valve (14) to remain buoyant and the flush to continue. When the water level drops to the level of the assembly (12), the space (12m) increases which removes the hose occlusion allowing the air vent hose (16) to vent which then allows the valve to drop and stop the flush. To circumvent the low-level flush, the full-flush device (20) is activated prior to flushing. The device occludes the hose (16) for a brief period to allow a full-flush to occur.
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Cota Albert O.
Fetsuga Robert M.
Recla Henry J.
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