Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Flush closet – With automatic flush responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-12
2011-10-18
Bastianelli, John (Department: 3753)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Flush closet
With automatic flush responsive means
C004S314000, C251S129040
Reexamination Certificate
active
08037551
ABSTRACT:
Methods for communicating with an automatic flush valve device. The automatic flush device having a variety of operational modes which can be selected from to control the operation of the device. The communication from the automatic flush device providing a user with information regarding the status of the flush valve device.
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Wang Xu
Wilson John R.
Bastianelli John
Foley & Lardner LLP
Sloan Valve Company
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