Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Flush closet bowl support – coupling – seal or fastener
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-10
2007-07-10
Phillips, Charles E. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Flush closet bowl support, coupling, seal or fastener
C137S527000, C137S527600
Reexamination Certificate
active
10847722
ABSTRACT:
A flange valve to deter entry of rodents and pests, insertable on existing devices, comprising a unidirectional swinging door attached on an inner wall of a frame, the door and the inner wall of the frame having a clearance between them of a dimension not allowing entry of rodents and pests. The design of the frame is catered to the desire of the user and may be a laterally protruding ring having a central circular opening and openings along the edges for the insertion of bolts or screws; a laterally protruding ring on one peripheral edge of an open cylindrical body; a cap having a flat top with a central circular opening and openings for the insertion of bolts and screws; a conduit; or a wax free toilet bowl gasket, a toilet flange or a wax ring used in the installation of toilet bowls.
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Cvetko Jonatan
Long Michael Anthony
Belasco David A.
Belasco Jacobs & Townsley LLP
Phillips Charles E.
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