Patents Assigned to Hunter Plumbing Products
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Patent number: 5975125Abstract: An adjustable height fill valve assembly for controlling water level in a storage tank, comprises a lower riser assembly comprising concentrically disposed inlet riser and an outer riser housing, each having an upper end and a lower end, the inlet riser and the riser housing connected together at the lower ends, the inlet riser being adapted for mounting in a hole in a flush tank, an upper riser assembly comprising concentrically disposed inner supply tube and an outer tubular valve housing, each having an upper end and a lower end, a main valve seat at the upper end of the inner supply tube, the upper riser assembly telescopically mounted on the lower riser assembly, a latch between the riser housing and the tubular valve housing for latching the upper and the lower riser assemblies in selected extended and retracted positions, the latch disengageable upon rotation of the upper riser assembly in either direction from a central position, a valve housing cap having a bayonet lock connection for quick connect dType: GrantFiled: October 30, 1997Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: Hunter Plumbing ProductsInventor: David Nichols-Roy
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Patent number: 5836346Abstract: An adjustable height fill valve assembly for controlling water level in a storage tank, comprises a lower riser assembly comprising concentrically disposed inlet riser and an outer riser housing, each having an upper end and a lower end, the inlet riser and the riser housing connected together at the lower ends, the inlet riser being adapted for mounting in a hole in a flush tank, an upper riser assembly comprising concentrically disposed inner supply tube and an outer tubular valve housing, each having an upper end and a lower end, a main valve seat at the upper end of the inner supply tube, the upper riser assembly telescopically mounted on the lower riser assembly, a latch between the riser housing and the tubular valve housing for latching the upper and the lower riser assemblies in selected extended and retracted positions, the latch disengageable upon rotation of the upper riser assembly in either direction from a central position, a valve housing cap having a bayonet lock connection for quick connect dType: GrantFiled: October 28, 1997Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Hunter Plumbing ProductsInventor: David Nichols-Roy
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Patent number: 5715859Abstract: An adjustable height fill valve assembly for controlling water level in a storage tanks, comprises a lower riser assembly comprising concentrically disposed inlet riser and an outer riser housing, each having an upper end and a lower end, the inlet riser and the riser housing connected together at the lower ends, the inlet riser being adapted for mounting in a hole in a flush tank, an upper riser assembly comprising concentrically disposed inner supply tube and an outer tubular valve housing, each having an upper end and a lower end, a main valve seat at the upper end of the inner supply tube, the upper riser assembly telescopically mounted on the lower riser assembly, a latch between the riser housing and the tubular valve housing for latching the upper and the lower riser assemblies in selected extended and retracted positions, the latch disengageable upon rotation of the upper riser assembly in either direction from a central position, a valve housing cap having a bayonet lock connection for quick connectType: GrantFiled: October 2, 1996Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: Hunter Plumbing ProductsInventor: David Nichols-Roy
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Patent number: 5623961Abstract: A flush tank fill valve assembly, comprises an elongated tubular riser having a threaded upper end and a threaded lower end, the riser being adapted to be mounted by the lower end in an opening in a bottom of a flush tank, and for connecting to a source of water, a flush valve including a housing having a nipple defining a threaded inlet opening adapted to mount on the upper end of the riser, and an elongated tubular sleeve adapted to mount over the riser and having first members for limiting rotation between the sleeve and the riser, and second members for limiting rotation of the sleeve relative to the valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1996Date of Patent: April 29, 1997Assignee: Hunter Plumbing ProductsInventor: David Nichols-Roy
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Patent number: 5603128Abstract: A multiple volume flush control apparatus for controlling a flush valve in a bottom of a flush tank, comprises a flush valve having a ventable buoyancy air chamber, a vent control assembly having a venting chamber communicating with the air chamber, a first valve for selectively activating the venting chamber for venting the air chamber at a first rate, and a second valve for selectively activating the venting chamber for venting the air chamber at a second rate.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Assignee: Hunter Plumbing ProductsInventor: David Nichols-Roy
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Patent number: 5594959Abstract: A refill apparatus for a dual flush apparatus comprises a refill tube connected to a refill valve responsive to a drop in water level in a tank to initiate a refill flow of water for refilling the tank and for refilling a trap via an overflow tube, the refill tube having an inlet end connected to the valve and an outlet end positioned for directing water to the overflow tube for refilling the trap, and a diverting member for diverting the refill flow from the refill tube to the tank during a portion of the refill following a long flush.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: Hunter Plumbing ProductsInventors: David Nichols-Roy, Dennis D. Woods
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Patent number: 5584080Abstract: A refill apparatus for a dual flush apparatus comprises a refill tube connected to a refill valve responsive to a drop in water level in a tank to initiate a refill flow of water for refilling the tank and for refilling a trap via an overflow tube, the refill tube having an inlet end connected to the valve and an outlet end positioned for directing water to the overflow tube for refilling the trap, and a diverting member for diverting the refill flow from the refill tube to the tank during a portion of the refill following a long flush.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: December 17, 1996Assignee: Hunter Plumbing ProductsInventors: David Nichols-Roy, Dennis D. Woods
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Patent number: 5452482Abstract: A refill apparatus for a dual flush apparatus comprises a refill tube connected to a refill valve responsive to a drop in water level in a tank to initiate a refill flow of water for refilling the tank and for refilling a trap via an overflow tube, the refill tube having an inlet end connected to the valve and an outlet end positioned for directing water to the overflow tube for refilling the trap, and a diverting member for diverting the refill flow from the refill tube to the tank during a portion of the refill following a long flush.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1994Date of Patent: September 26, 1995Assignee: Hunter Plumbing ProductsInventors: David Nichols-Roy, Dennis D. Woods