Patents Assigned to Danco, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8881319
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for external float extensions. In one embodiment, an external float extension includes an external adjustment rod configured to affix to a quick flush float of a dual flush assembly and an external float configured to be positioned on the external adjustment rod. In another embodiment, a dual flush assembly includes a quick flush float, an external adjustment rod affixed to the quick flush float, and an external float positioned on the external adjustment rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Duston E. A. Stutzman, Douglas C. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20140259352
    Abstract: An ergonomically designed hygienic sprayer or bidet apparatus for use with pre-existing fixtures. The sprayer includes an angled portion with a sprayer head disposed on an underside of the angled portion, resulting in a flow of water from the sprayer head that is substantially between 30° and 60° relative to a longitudinal axis of a body portion of the sprayer. The sprayer also includes an actuator located on the same side of the sprayer as the sprayer head and slip-resistance surfaces. An optional mounting base for securely holding a hygienic sprayer in a manner that may disguise its presence or be more aesthetically pleasing. The mounting base is substantially the same size as the hygienic sprayer. The mounting base may be mounted or secured to multiple types of surfaces near the fixture with which the hygienic sprayer is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad H. Jones, Justin D. Pendleton, Francis L. Fave, David C. Singer
  • Patent number: 8813775
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a lockable toilet fill valve and methods according to the present invention. In one embodiment, a toilet fill valve includes a float/arm assembly. The toilet fill valve is closed when the float/arm assembly is disposed in a first position. The toilet fill valve being open when the float/arm assembly is disposed in a second position. A valve lock is associated with the float/arm assembly. The valve lock includes an unlock position and a lock position, wherein the valve lock fixes the float/arm assembly in the first position when the valve lock is in the lock position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Danco, Inc
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry L. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20140053329
    Abstract: Various systems and methods of controlling the flow of water from a fill valve in a toilet tank to a toilet bowl of a toilet using a bowl fill valve are provided. An inlet of the bowl fill valve is coupled to a bowl fill outlet of the fill valve and the outlet of the bowl fill valve is channeled to the toilet bowl. In illustrative embodiment, a method is provided comprising the steps of determining when the toilet tank has been substantially drained of water during a flush cycle, and opening the bowl fill valve for a predefined period of time after the toilet tank has been substantially drained of water to fill the toilet bowl of the toilet with water. The predefined period of time is less than a total time of the flush cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Michael J. D'Aurelio
  • Patent number: 8650671
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed towards toilet fill valves with adjustable bowl fill flow. In one embodiment, a toilet fill valve includes a water inlet, a water outlet, a bowl fill outlet port, and a bowl fill valve. The bowl fill valve has an integrally molded portion that forms a bowl fill valve inlet port. The integrally molded portion of the bowl fill valve inserts into the bowl fill outlet port so that the bowl fill valve inlet port is coupled to the bowl fill outlet port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
  • Patent number: 8590067
    Abstract: Various systems and methods of controlling the flow of water from a fill valve in a toilet tank to a toilet bowl of a toilet using a bowl fill valve are provided. An inlet of the bowl fill valve is coupled to a bowl fill outlet of the fill valve and the outlet of the bowl fill valve is channeled to the toilet bowl. In illustrative embodiment, a method is provided comprising the steps of determining when the toilet tank has been substantially drained of water during a flush cycle, and opening the bowl fill valve for a predefined period of time after the toilet tank has been substantially drained of water to fill the toilet bowl of the toilet with water. The predefined period of time is less than a total time of the flush cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Michael J. D'Aurelio
  • Publication number: 20130227772
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for facilitating the installation of a toilet over a closet collar for a drain pipe. According to various embodiments, a pipe extension for a closet collar adaptation assembly is positioned with the closet collar. The toilet is positioned over the closet collar adaptation assembly. At least one seal is provided between the toilet and the closet collar adaptation assembly to thereby facilitate passage of matter from the toilet through the closet collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: DANCO, INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. Schuster
  • Publication number: 20130191981
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a dual flush handle system. A first handle lever is configured to rotate in a direction by a first predetermined angle of rotation to initiate a first flush of a toilet. A second handle lever is configured to rotate in the direction about a second predetermined angle of rotation to initiate a second flush of a toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: DANCO, INC.
    Inventor: DANCO, INC.
  • Patent number: D639909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin D. Pendleton
  • Patent number: D639913
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad H. Jones, Justin D. Pendleton
  • Patent number: D641068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin D. Pendleton
  • Patent number: D647602
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad H. Jones, Justin D. Pendleton, David Singer
  • Patent number: D648002
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad H. Jones, Justin D. Pendleton
  • Patent number: D650048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad H. Jones, Justin D. Pendleton, David Singer
  • Patent number: D661530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin D. Pendleton
  • Patent number: D674877
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad H. Jones, Justin D. Pendleton
  • Patent number: D674878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad H. Jones, Justin D. Pendleton
  • Patent number: D676525
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad H. Jones, Justin D. Pendleton
  • Patent number: D693427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad H. Jones, Justin D. Pendleton
  • Patent number: D708703
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad H. Jones, Justin D. Pendleton, Francis L. Fave, David C. Singer