Patents by Inventor Alex Hubatka

Alex Hubatka has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6367095
    Abstract: A flushing device has two water outlets, wherein one outlet is connected to an arch of a trap of the toilet bowl. This outlet is connected to means with which a portion of the flushing water present in a flushing tank can be pressurized and released to this outlet. The water is briefly set into motion with the pressurized flushing water, and more effective emptying of the trap is achieved. The flushing device according to the present invention represents a lower load for the water pipes and operates with less noise than flushing valve-type devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Geberit Technik AG
    Inventors: Alex Hubatka, Thomas Riehm, Paul Wey
  • Publication number: 20010007158
    Abstract: A flushing device has two water outlets, wherein one outlet is connected to an arch of a trap of the toilet bowl. This outlet is connected to means with which a portion of the flushing water present in a flushing tank can be pressurized and released to this outlet. The water is briefly set into motion with the pressurized flushing water, and more effective emptying of the trap is achieved. The flushing device according to the present invention represents a lower load for the water pipes and operates with less noise than flushing valve-type devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Publication date: July 12, 2001
    Inventors: Alex Hubatka, Thomas Riehm, Paul Wey
  • Patent number: 4304015
    Abstract: A pneumatic actuating device for a toilet flush valve, comprising a cap emplaced on the flush valve housing and having an integral hemispherical bell member extending laterally therefrom, the bell member containing a resilient membrane. A manual pusher provided with a similar hemispherical membrane is connected to the bell member by a hose. A pipe which carries the flush valve plate is connected to a hood having a piston which extends into the membrane in the bell member. Upon actuation of the manual pusher, air flows through the hose, deforming the membrane in the bell member and causing it to lift the piston, thereby opening the flush valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1981
    Assignee: Geberit AG
    Inventor: Alex Hubatka