Design for flush tank control using non-buoyant flapper valve

Details Design for flush tank control using non-buoyant flapper valve Design for flush tank control using non-buoyant flapper valve

1980-09-02

1981-10-13

Artis, Henry K.

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Flush closet

Tank only

E03D 134

Patent

active

042939640

ABSTRACT:
A demand type flush tank control for saving water by the utilization of a water release valve of the flapper type in the water storage tank of a toilet, with such flapper valve being non-buoyant such that it will close off the flow of water from the tank into the toilet the instant the flush handle has been released by the user. In this way, the use of the entire contents of the tank is prevented, except on those occasions where a full tank is actually needed. My novel flapper valve has no air pocket below the sealing area, as do conventional flapper valves, and it is non-buoyant such that it does not ever become free floating. Accordingly, my novel flapper valve readily returns to its seat the moment the toilet handle is released, thereby effecting a daily savings of many gallons of water during each controlled use.

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