Toilet overflow prevention system and method

Details Toilet overflow prevention system and method Toilet overflow prevention system and method

2007-04-10

2009-12-29

Huson, Gregory L (Department: 3751)

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Flush closet

Bowl

Reexamination Certificate

active

07636959

ABSTRACT:
A system for preventing overflow of a toilet includes a sensor, a processor and an actuator. The sensor senses a parameter caused by fluid dynamics within the toilet during a flush cycle. The parameter may involve vibration, sound, pressure, fluid flow rate or other detectible characteristics of the toilet. The processor uses information regarding the parameter that is gathered by the sensor to evaluate the condition of the flush cycle to determine if an impeded flush condition exists. In the event of an impeded flush condition, the processor directs the actuator to close a valve, which may be the toilet flapper valve in some embodiments. Also disclosed are methods for preventing toilet overflow, detecting an impeded flush condition and calibrating the system.

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