Commode shutoff device
OwnerRichard Halsellinventor
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Abstract
A commode shutoff device having a diverter housing, diverter valve within diverter housing, diverter arm, a means for actuating the diverter arm, support bracket, and an alternate water line is disclosed. Water is redirected from the overflow water line to the alternate water line by actuating the diverter arm through manually pulling up on the flush handle. Once the water is redirected, it can no longer flow into the bowl, thus preventing an overflow.
Claims12
A device for placement into a tank of a commode having an overflow pipe, flush handle, trip lever, flush valve, and a fill valve connected therein, said device acting as a shutoff device for said commode and comprising:
- a housing;
- an arm adjacent said housing;
- a valve situated within said housing;
- an overflow water line coupled to said housing;
- and
- an alternate water line coupled to said housing,
- whereby when said flush handle is lifted, said arm is actuated rotating said valve and diverting water from said overflow water line to said alternate water line.
A method for shutting off a commode having an overflow pipe, flush handle, trip lever, flush valve, and a fill valve connected therein comprising the steps of:
- pulling said flush handle upward;
- and
- redirecting water from said overflow water line to an alternate water line directed at said flush valve.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.