Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Flush closet – Tank only
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-28
2006-11-28
Huynh, Khoa D. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Flush closet
Tank only
C004S406000, C004S313000, C004S412000, C004S249000, C004S413000, C004SDIG018
Reexamination Certificate
active
07140050
ABSTRACT:
An automatic flushing actuator that mounts to an overflow pipe in a tank style toilet includes a proximity sensor, a housing enclosing a motor mount and gear assembly, and a rotatably mounted lever on top of the housing. A clamp is adapted to be affixed to the side of the housing and secure the actuator to the overflow pipe. When installing the actuator, the clamp is affixed to the overflow pipe before the housing is mounted onto the clamp. The clamp allows the housing to be removably mounted or locked in position on the clamp. The lever coupled to the top of the housing is rotated to a desired position, and a chain is connected to a handle of the toilet opens the flush valve.
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Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Huynh Khoa D.
Technical Concepts LLC
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