Trip lever assembly

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2007-04-19

2009-10-06

Huson, Gregory L (Department: 3751)

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Flush closet

Tank only

Reexamination Certificate

active

07596819

ABSTRACT:
A trip lever assembly for initiating a flush cycle of a toilet is constructed to have a more solid and smooth feel with less play. The assembly includes a handle accessible with a stem extending into an interior of the toilet. An inner bushing fits onto the stem and inside of a fixed outer bushing. A trip arm connect the handle to a pull member operatively attached to the flush valve. The handle has an anti-rotation feature that engages an associated feature of the inner bushing so that the inner bushing mechanically couples and rotates with the handle. A high viscosity dampening grease is disposed between the inner bushing and the outer bushing to limit lateral play, and smooth the rotation of the handle.

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