Dual flushing mechanism

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2005-05-31

2005-05-31

Nguyen, Tuan (Department: 3751)

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Flush closet

Manual selection of the amount of flush

Reexamination Certificate

active

06898808

ABSTRACT:
A double trip handle type flush control assembly is disclosed, which operates to allow either a full volume of water to be drawn out of the toilet tank or a partial volume of water to be drawn out of the tank. In particular, the double trip handle type flush control assembly of the present invention is adaptable for use in any size toilet tank. Further, the flush control assembly of the present invention has been adapted to accommodate a refill tube, which directs water from a ball cock valve into an overflow tube to refill the toilet trapway after flushing.

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Kohler Service Parts, Toilet Trip Levers (6 pages).

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