Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Flush closet – Tank only
Patent
1993-09-27
1995-03-28
Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Flush closet
Tank only
4250, E03D 504
Patent
active
054004462
ABSTRACT:
A flushing mechanism for a toilet triggers a flush in response to the closing of the toilet seat cover. A magnet is attached to the seat cover and detected by a sensor. The sensor activates a battery powered motor having a crank arm which directly raises a flapper valve by means of a tensile link. The sensor and motor unit are suspended out of sight in the tank of the toilet by flanges fitting between the tank rim and the tank top. The flanges allow adjustment of the motor and sensor to a variety of preexisting tank type toilets for effective retrofitting. A delay timer prevents repeated energy wasting flushing of the toilet.
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The New York Times, "A Device That's Likely To Please Everyone", Feb. 15, 1992.
Bloemer John M.
Hildebrand Jeffrey C.
Kolar Anton J.
Kurth Michael J.
Beres John L.
Cuchlinski Jr. William A.
Kohler Co.
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