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US 12,297,635 B2Granted
Base for universal slide style float and assembly
OwnerKevin J Guthrieinventor
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Abstract
A float comprises an outer float wall, an inner guide, and a float base. The float base further comprises an outer perimeter and a disk portion. The disk portion includes a central aperture to allow the float base to move with respect to a sleeve. A plurality of apertures are formed within the disk structure. In addition, a structure is formed within the float base to allow the float base to be captured within a bottom portion of the float at a fastening structure.
Claims3
An adjustable tower assembly for use with a tower style flush valve comprising:
- a tower body comprising:
- an upper walled portion;
- a first lower walled portion;
- and
- a second lower walled portion;
- wherein a void is created between the first lower walled portion and the second lower walled portion;
- and
- an adjuster comprising:
- an outwardly extending circular projection;
- and
- an upwardly extending cylindrical projection;
- wherein the upwardly extending cylindrical projection has a diameter that is sized to allow the adjuster to slide along a float guide of a tower style flush valve;
- and
- wherein the upwardly extending cylindrical projection further comprises a top rim, two openings extending downwardly from the top rim and two slots extending downwardly from the top rim;
- and
- wherein the adjuster is positioned within the void;
- and
- wherein the first lower walled portion of the tower body comprises:
- a bottom edge;
- an indicator tab that extends downwardly and away from the bottom edge;
- a slot that extends upwardly from the bottom edge;
- an outer surface;
- a rotational limiting tab disposed on the outer surface;
- and
- wherein the adjuster further comprises a bottom surface having positioning indicia disposed on the bottom surface.
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