Abstract: Pressure filling of an elevated liquid reservoir from a blind servicing location is successfully accomplished by a gravity drain extending from a reservoir vent overfill to the servicing location. A dust cap serves to cover the pressure fill hardware fitting and to provide a primary seal for the drain. A second drain seal is closed by engine operating pressure and opened by application of the pressure fill hardware fitting.

Abstract: A one-piece toilet bowl and rim capable of generating superior vortex water flushing action is disclosed. Metering of the volume, flow rate, and directional orientation of the flushing water into, and within the internal rim cavity is developed by two flow passages of different diameters. The angular orientation of the flow passages generates fluid flow within the rim cavity in opposite directions. The flushing water flowing within the rim cavity is angularly discharged through a continuously slotted discharge orifice circumferentially located along the underside of the rim. The angularly discharged flushing water generates superior vortex flushing action within the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A vacuum sewer arrangement comprises a valve controlled air inlet duct to let air into the vacuum sewer at a position downstream of the sewer valve. The sewer valve can then be closed immediately after the sewage has passed into the vacuum sewer, because the air required for the sewage transport is received form the air inlet duct. hence, the amount of air that flows into the sewer through the sewer valve when the sewer valve opens is small, and when the sewer valve is closed, air flows through the air inlet duct into the sewer, which reduces the pressure difference acting on the sewer valve. These measures tend to considerably reduce the noise level. In the case of a vacuum toilet sewer arrangement, the noise level can be further reduced by providing the toilet bowl with a lid forming a substantially airight and soundproof closure at the top of the bowl.

Abstract: A toilet seat structure capable of automatically feeding a seat covering paper onto the toilet seat has a paper feeding mechanism and a paper cutting mechanism operated by an electronic control unit. A specified length of paper appropriate for covering the toilet seat is automatically and accurately fed and positioned on the toilet seat. After use, the seat covering paper can automatically be cut off. For lavatories at public sites in particular, since the user can operate the apparatus to paper feed from a functional casing to provide a new seat covering paper on the toilet seat for each use, the user can be assured of a clean toilet seat. Also, since the seat covering paper is held immovably on the toilet seat, the use of the paper-covered toilet is made easier.

Abstract: A toilet seat structure capable of automatically feeding a seat covering paper onto the toilet seat is disclosed. Since the sheet paper feeding mechanism and a paper cutting mechanism operated by an electronic control unit. A specified length of paper appropriate for covering the toilet seat is automatically and accurately fed and positioned on the toilet seat. After use, the seat covering paper can automatically be cut off. For lavatories at public sites in particular, since the user can operate the apparatus to feed the paper from a functional casing to provide a new seat covering paper on the toilet seat for each use, the user can be assured of a clean toilet seat. Also, since the seat covering paper is held immovable on the toilet seat, the use of the paper covered toilet is made easier.

Abstract: A mounting assembly to couple a water tank to a water closet is disclosed. The mounting assembly includes a threaded bolt, tubular elastomeric seal member and fastening means. The elastomeric member has centering ribs formed around its outer surface, a flanged head at one end and the other end is bifurcated. When the bolt is inserted therethrough, the elastomeric member expands in the tank mounting opening and the bifurcated end diverges to form a pair of latching tabs to prevent removal of the elastomeric seal member and bolt from the tank mounting opening.

Abstract: A method of filling a balloon with articles and air wherein a container having a removeable cover having an outlet pipe therein the latter is evacuated after the opening of a balloon is attached to said pipe within the container to thereby expand the balloon and permit articles to be placed therewithin through the pipe. A stopper is then placed in the pipe and the air pump shut off whereby the end of the balloon can be tied off.

Abstract: Novel toilets and toilet seats having hygienic cleaning apparatus are provided which include valve-regulated water sources and flexible conduit means for transferring a flow of water to a point of application. The flexible conduit is disposed to be resiliently extendable from a position integral with the toilet or seat. Alternative embodiments include magnetically-attracting elements for attaching nozzles, connected to the flexible conduit, to either the toilet seat or bowl rim for keeping the nozzles out of sight when not in use. Further embodiments include a separate compartment for housing a portion of the flexible conduit and the nozzle. This compartment includes a lid which can be opened by the user when hygienic washing is required, and may further include a removable drainage seal.

Abstract: A locking system defined between a stationary support housing defining an interior space to be closed by a closure, and a closure movably mounted upon the stationary support housing between an open, unlocked position and a closed, locked position, includes first and second cams fixedly mounted upon the closure, and a rotatable control element rotatably mounted upon the stationary support housing. When the closure (10) is disposed in its closed, locked position within the stationary support housing (11), the first cam (32) is engaged with a first end (27) of the rotatable control element (25).

Abstract: A hose assembly, clip means therefor and method of making the same are provided, the hose assembly having fluid passages therein for respectively conveying a volatile liquid in one direction to a container and returning the vapors of the volatile liquid from the container, the assembly comprising a flexible inner hose having an outer peripheral surface and defining an inner one of the passages, a flexible outer hose having an inner peripheral surface and being disposed around said inner hose, the inner peripheral surface of the outer hose and the outer peripheral surface of the inner hose defining an outer one of the passages, a coupling fixed to one end portion of the outer hose, a tubular fitting fixed to an end portion of the inner hose, and a clip holding the fitting and the end portion of the inner hose substantially concentrically within the coupling and the outer hose to define a continuation of the outer passage, the clip comprising a generally cylindrical member having substantially concentric inner

Abstract: A Freon type refrigerant, which is vented from a heat exchange system, such as an air-conditioner, is transferred directly from the exhaust valve of the heat exchange system through a tube to a collecting cylinder or tank. The outer metal side walls of the collecting tank are wrapped with a chemically activatable cold wrap. The cold wrap may, for example, contain therein a rupturable pouch having a chemical blend of ammonium nitrate and urea to isolate same from water within the cold wrap. Upon rupturing of the pouch, the chemical blend is dissolved in the water and an endothermic reaction is initiated. As a result, the heat within the tank is absorbed therefrom by the cold wrap causing the temperature and pressure inside of the tank to drop. This permits substantially all of the refrigerant in the heat exchange system to be transferred into the chilled tank in a condensed or liquid state.

Abstract: Tubs are supplied with hot water through a water circulation system including a pump, an elongate electric flow-through heater, a water filter and piping connecting that pump, elongate flow-through heater and water filter in series in that water circulation system. The pump, elongate flow-through heater and piping are arranged in a horizontal plane so that water flow passages in that piping, in the elongate flow-through heater and in the pump are intersected by that horizontal plane extending along directions of water flow in the mentioned water flow passages. The pump may be provided with a water inlet and a water outlet both lying in the same horizontal plane as the elongate flow-through heater and piping. The pump also may be provided with an axis of rotation, and even with an electric drive motor, extending in that horizontal plane. The elongate flow-through heater may be provided with an elongate structure molded of an electrically insulating synthetic resin for housing an electric heating element.

Abstract: An elongate plate having prealigned holes for guiding a flexible conduit in both the horizontal and vertical directions in order to form a flexible drain trap for permanently retaining a proper quantity of water therein to prevent an intrusion by insects.

Abstract: A method of using a toilet-flange cast-in mount (10) that has a bottom end portion (16) which is of a female pipe coupling size for coupling with a three inch pipe (24) and a top end portion (18) of a four inch pipe size. The toilet-flange cast-in mount has an intumescent-material collar (26) at its bottom end portion for closing the bottom end portion and the three inch pipe coupled therewith. The top end portion can be mated with a toilet flange (38) having a mounting stub portion (40) with an outer diameter of four inches.

Abstract: A bathtub shower curtain assembly includes a supporting frame structure designed to replace conventional shower door or curtain constructions associated with a bathtub. One end of the frame structure includes a vertically positioned case in which a rolled, retractable shower curtain is mounted, while a leading edge of the curtain extends outwardly from the case with a handle being attached to a midportion of the extending edge. Top and bottom edges of the curtain are retained in guide tracks forming a part of the supporting structure, so that the curtain may be drawn across the bathtub to form an enclosure in the manner of a conventional shower curtain. When not in use, the shower curtain may be retracted into the case in a manner similar to a window shade, while wipers are provided on opposite sides of the case opening to remove water and dirt from the curtain during its retraction.

Abstract: A shower-partition comprising a wall-element consisting, more particularly, of an at least partly transparent material which is to be arranged against the wall of a room. The object is to provide, at a low structural cost, a stable attachment of the wall-element to the wall of the room, and the alignment of the wall-element in a simple manner. In order to accomplish this, the wall-element is secured to the stationary wall of the room by means of a crosspiece which comprises a first support-surface for the wall-element and a second support-surface for the wall of the room. The support-surfaces is preferably arranged at right angles to each other.

Abstract: A device adapted for preventing an automatic pool cleaner from being caught between an interior surface of a pool and a pool ladder having a pair of side rails and a plurality of steps therebetween. The device comprises a body adapted to be positioned between the pool surface and the ladder means for holding the body between the surface and the ladder. The body includes a pair of opposing side walls adapted to span and obstruct the space between the pool surface and the side rails to prevent the pool cleaner from movement into the space.

Abstract: A portable spittoon includes a hollow body member having a top access opening disposed in an oblique plane. A pivotal cover is operated by a thumb tab. An annular shoulder is recessed within the access opening and engages a radially outwardly extending flange formed at an inlet opening of a frusto conical funnel. An outlet end of the funnel is suspended within the hollow body and has a downwardly curved end to direct spittle to a central interior floor portion of the hollow body member. A disposable plastic liner is received within the hollow body member and has an upper end edge clamped between the radial funnel flange and the annular recessed shoulder. A deodorant and disinfectant treated sponge is secured to a bottom floor portion of the liner and rests on the interior floor of the hollow body member. The spittoon includes a handle and is designed to dispose of tabacco chewers' spittle in a socially acceptable and sanitary fashion.

Abstract: A flexible filter drain is disclosed. The drain has a flexible body, a sealing washer, and a rigid brass drain stem with a sealing lip contacting the upper end of the body. The drain stem is held in sealing engagement with the flexible body by means of the cooperative action of an internal stem rib in the body and a rib member on the stem interlocking with the stem rib biased by the upper sealing lip on the stem cooperating with the upper surface of the body. A drain groove in the body provides fluid and contaminant flow through the drain when the lower party of the body and stem are displaced from axial alignment.

Abstract: A method and associated reusable apparatus providing for efficiently, but removably mounting a toilet bowl base to the flange of a soil pipe projecting through the floor and which uses steps requiring no skills, tools or judgment to accomplish. A pre-existing color matched decorative cover cap is employed. An eccentric c-shaped resilient retaining clamp is placed in alignment with an aperture in the soil type flange, a prethreaded headless mounting stud is inserted and manually adjusted to an appropriate height to prevent interference with the pre-existing cover cap and to compensate for uncertain height of the soil pipe flange above the floor surface, the toilet bowl base is placed in position, is fastened using a wing nut which is hand tightened to avoid excessive axial pressure that would crack the toilet bowl base, and the pre-existing cover cap is then placed thereover.