Automatic toilet tank release
OwnerRichard B. Schmidtinventor
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Abstract
An automatic toilet flusher is designed for installation in conventional reservoir type toilets having an external flushing lever in front of the reservoir. The design is of utmost simplicity for minimal maintenance. It allows automatic flushing by the release of weight from a spring loaded seat, or manual operation. The design avoids dependence on rubbing against the outside of a porcelain reservoir for release means. A simple gravity pivot resets the device. The primary use is for disabled persons who are unable to operate a lever or for public bathrooms to ensure flushing after each use.
Claims5
A toilet seat activated automatic flushing linkage functioning to automatically flush a reservoir type toilet when the user lifts his weight from said toilet seat comprising:
- a toilet seat holder having springs mounted on said toilet wherein said springs exert upward pressure on said holder after a user removes his weight from said toilet seat;
- a primary vertical rod affixed to said holder;
- a vertical guide means for said primary vertical rod;
- an actuating assembly affixed to said primary vertical rod further comprising a pivoting secondary vertical rod which has a counterweight at its lower tip;
- a flushing lever working in cooperation with said actuating assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.