Abstract: An automatic toilet plunger for clearing a blockage in a toilet includes a pipe having a plunger head engaged to a bottom end thereof so that the plunger head is in fluidic communication with the pipe. A pair of arms is hingedly engaged to the pipe. The arms are selectively positionable in an extended configuration and a stowed configuration. In the extended configuration, the arms engage a seat of a toilet. The arms fold downwardly, toward the bottom end of the pipe, into the stowed configuration. A handle, which is engaged to a top end of the pipe and which extends bilaterally therefrom, is hollow and in fluidic communication with the pipe. An actuator is engaged to at least one of the handle and the pipe and positioned therein. The actuator is manipulated to cause the plunger head to clear a blockage in the toilet.

Abstract: A leak-proof structure of a toilet tank, including a self-sealing actuating device, a string set and a water control device. When the water inlet valve is failure, the water control device is pulled by an end of the inner string of the string set driven by the buoyant cover of the self-sealing actuating device, and a column is released to restore a torsion spring, a shaft is driven to rotate to a stopped water position by the restoring elasticity, and the automatic stop-leaking purpose is achieved.

Abstract: A fill valve assembly for a toilet tank is described. The fill valve assembly includes a two part design. The fill valve assembly includes a fill valve that connects or engages with a shank. A connection between the fill valve and the shank is located in an interior of the tank, which is easily accessed. The fill valve may be easily replaced by disconnecting the fill valve from the shank.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing backflow of a fill valve in a water toilet. The apparatus includes a fill valve for permitting and stopping supply of washing water from a hydrant into a water tank, a fixing section fixing the fill valve to an overflow pipe, a float having a packing for opening or closing an opening/closing hole of the fill valve depending on a level of water contained in the water tank, and a backflow-preventing section disposed inside the fill valve. The backflow-preventing section permits washing water to be supplied from the hydrant into the water tank, and prevents washing water from flowing back toward the hydrant. The backflow-preventing section includes a backflow-preventing member mounted to a supply pipe of the fill valve, and an operation control valve seated on a fitting protrusion of the fill valve to control an operation of the backflow-preventing member.

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.

Abstract: A toilet fill valve, toilet, and associated methods are provided with an adjustable bowl fill flow. In one embodiment, a toilet fill valve includes a water inlet and a first water outlet configured to supply water to a toilet tank. A bowl fill outlet port extends from a portion of a body of the toilet fill valve, the bowl fill outlet port being operatively coupled to the water inlet. The toilet fill valve includes a bowl fill valve having a bowl fill valve inlet port and a bowl fill valve outlet port, wherein the bowl fill valve inlet port is compatible with the bowl fill outlet port and the bowl fill valve inlet port being coupled to the bowl fill outlet port, the bowl fill valve radially extending from a portion of a body of the toilet fill valve. The bowl fill valve is configured to supply an adjustable flow of water out the bowl fill outlet port for filling a toilet bowl during a flush cycle of a toilet.

Abstract: A dual flush valve is provided for refilling fluid in a toilet bowl. The dual flush valve includes a refill mechanism configured to refill the toilet bowl with a substantially same volume of refill fluid for both a full flush and a half flush, a first valve connected to the refill mechanism, the first valve operates to control flow of fluid into a bowl, a fluid input is connected to a first port of the first valve, and a fluid output is connected to a second port of the first valve. The level of fluid in the bowl is refilled to a same level for both a full flush and a half flush.

Abstract: A ball valve toilet bowl fill valve as a replacement for existing diaphragm-type shut-off valve assemblies for use with existing toilet systems is disclosed herein comprising: a valve body having a ball valve; a float and rod mechanism; a water inlet which allows water to enter to provide a water level in a toilet tank; a toilet fill; and a flange. The float and rod mechanism is buoyancy adjustable according to the water level present in the toilet tank such that the float and rod mechanism manipulates the ball valve within the valve body to control at least one water flow through the toilet fill. The ball valve toilet bowl fill valve is preferably sealably secured to the toilet tank via the flange in conjunction with a seal creating a substantially leak-free effective and efficient service for flush tank toilets. A kit and method of use/installation for the ball valve toilet bowl fill valve system is also disclosed suitable for replacing a diaphragm-type shut-off valve in a flush toilet.

Abstract: A toilet refill restrictor apparatus includes an adapter interposed between a fill valve and a refill hose. The adapter is non-removably coupled to the fill valve and is configured with a larger proximal pathway, and a smaller distal metering pathway for restricting the refill flow rate. The adapter may be coupled to a shortened horizontal outlet formed at a top portion of the fill valve. The horizontal outlet is shortened to a length such that the refill hose cannot be connected directly to the outlet. The adapter may also be coupled to a fill valve without a horizontal outlet where an exit port is defined in the vertical conduit of the fill valve. The adapter includes a securing mechanism to prevent removal from the fill valve without excessive force or breaking the adapter.

Abstract: A toilet fill valve, toilet, and associated methods are provided with an adjustable bowl fill flow. In one embodiment, a toilet fill valve includes a water inlet and a first water outlet configured to supply water to a toilet tank. A bowl fill outlet port extends from a portion of a body of the toilet fill valve, the bowl fill outlet port being operatively coupled to the water inlet. The toilet fill valve includes a bowl fill valve having a bowl fill valve inlet port and a bowl fill valve outlet port, wherein the bowl fill valve inlet port is compatible with the bowl fill outlet port and the bowl fill valve inlet port being coupled to the bowl fill outlet port, the bowl fill valve radially extending from a portion of a body of the toilet fill valve. The bowl fill valve is configured to supply an adjustable flow of water out the bowl fill outlet port for filling a toilet bowl during a flush cycle of a toilet.

Abstract: A toilet fill valve and methods are provided. In one embodiment, the toilet fill valve includes a water inlet and a first water outlet configured to supply water to a toilet tank. The toilet fill valve further includes a bowl fill valve having a bowl fill valve inlet and a bowl valve outlet, the bowl fill valve inlet being operatively coupled to the water inlet. The bowl fill valve is integrated with a body of the toilet fill valve. The bowl fill valve is configured to supply an adjustable flow of water out the bowl fill outlet for filling a toilet bowl during a flush cycle of a toilet.

Abstract: A fluid tank valve assembly of the type employed for water tanks for toilets has a tank refill valve located atop a fluid inlet supply tube. The refill valve has a lever that is raised and lowered to open and close the valve. An inverted, cup-shaped hood is positioned atop the valve and a float is located about the skirt of the hood and secured thereto by the force of friction. The float can be moved longitudinally along the skirt of the hood in order to vary the water level at which the hood bears down upon the lever arm or is lifted from the lever arm, thereby varying the water level at which the valve is actuated. The valve itself is equipped with a metering pin that is configured to reduce the likelihood of clogging in the longitudinal passage of the core of the valve diaphragm.

Abstract: A diverter valve for selectively passing water from a ballcock valve directly to a water storage tank or to the rim of a toilet. It includes a diverter plunger which places a deflector into the path of water from the ballcock, and a float which removes the deflector from the lumen when the ballcock valve is closed and the water level is sufficiently high, and lowers the plunger when the water level is sufficiently low.

Abstract: An ice water cooling system for a multi-story building includes an open chemical tank 304 adjacent the bottom of the building 300. The tank includes a float-level ball 310 positioned therein for controlling the flow volume of water from the pipeline circular system 302. A pump 314 and check valve 312 are positioned downstream of the tank and are configured to prevent reflux from the pipeline circular system. The float-level ball, pump and check valve act to isolate the pressure in the pipeline circular system from that of the open-chemical tank which is at atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: An adjustable diverter device situated in a water tank regulates the water level in the tank. The water enters the device at one end and a flow exits through a first vent into the tank. A second vent is located at the opposite end with an adjustment valve rotatable in the second end. The valve restricts the flow through the second vent and forces a greater amount of water to flow into the water tank.

Abstract: A fluid flow control valve (10) has a piston (43) in a first chamber (45), urged by a spring (46) to close fluid passages (36) interconnecting the first chamber (45) to a second chamber (51). A fluid level sensor (20) in a container (100) allows fluid to be bled from a downstream side of the first chamber (45), via a bleed passage (45), to enable the piston (43) to move to open the fluid passages (36). When the fluid sensor (20) detects that the fluid level (101) in the container (100) has reached a preset level, the fluid level sensor (20) shuts off flow through the bleed passage (45) and the equalization of the fluid pressure on both sides of the piston (43) in the first chamber (45) enables the spring (46) to move the piston (43) to close the fluid passages (36), shutting off fluid flow through the valve (40).

Abstract: A ballcock valve with a cap having an opening, and in the opening an axial groove. A valve control has a neck that fits in the opening, and a tooth that fits in the groove, so that when a shoulder on the cap and on the valve control abut, the valve control can be rotated to hold it to the cap. When the cap is fixed to a base, a control diaphragm is properly positioned relative to the base and to a valve seat on the base.

Abstract: An externally threaded thermoplastic flow restriction member is threaded into the internal bore of a toilet bowl thermoplastic refill tube in interference fit with the tube bore. The restriction member has a bore which is sized to restrict the flow of toilet bowl refill water during tank refill so the bowl is filled in about the same period of time as the tank. A slot can be formed in one end of the restriction member to permit the restriction member to be inserted readily into the refill tube.

Abstract: A ballcock type flow-limiting valve for refilling a water tank and commode. A vertical riser has an internal inlet water passage connected to the valve base which has a recess surrounding the inlet seat forming a lower discharge chamber. A removable, dome shaped cap is secured to the valve base, overlaying the recessed area and forming an upper flow chamber. A vertical, free floating piston that controls inlet water flow and shut off is mounted slidingly through a central boss in the cap top and is actuated by an external pivoted arm. The piston and the lower discharge chamber incorporate features designed to limit water inlet flow to the discharge chambers and also to prevent accidental excessive movement of the piston. Provision is included to allow for possible valve blockages due to part swelling or water debris, and to ensure water flow access to the discharge passages for refill. The piston is accessible for servicing or removal by easy removal of the cap.

Abstract: A toilet flushing device is to be installed in a water supply tank and has a diverter valve which permits the supply of high pressure water to the rim flushing conduit of a toilet bowl when the toilet bowl is flushed. The diverter valve has a valve housing and a valve rod disposed movably in the valve housing in response to increase or decrease of the water level. A passage is formed longitudinally through the valve rod so as to direct high pressure water to the water supply tank, thereby preventing fouling formation in the passage of the valve rod.

Abstract: A toilet bowl cleansing apparatus is positioned in a toilet tank between the toilet bowl refill tube and overflow protection pipe. The apparatus comprises a sealed container having an inlet connected to the refill tube and an outlet communicating with the overflow pipe. The interior of the container is divided into two chambers by a partition having screens at each end. One chamber houses a block of cleansing agent and the other chamber allows ingress of water into the container. As water from the refill tube enters ingress chamber, it flows through one of the screens in the partition and mixes with part of the cleansing agent block to form a cleansing solution. Compression of the air in the container permits only a portion of the block to erode at a time since the internal pressure forces the solution to exit the container before the block is completely covered by water.

Abstract: An adjustable valve is inserted in a tubular connection extending between an inlet lien and overflow pipe in the flush tank of a flush toilet. By adjusting the rate of flow through the valve, the level of water standing in the toilet is determined.

Abstract: A gravity flush toilet system includes a fixture with a water sealed trap and a tank having an overflow tube, a flush valve and a fill valve. A control assembly includes a float assembly with a member for pushing the flush valve toward its closed position as the water level descends. A full volume or a reduced volume flushing operation is selected by alternatively filling or emptying a bias chamber of the float assembly. Water pressure variations are compensated for by increasing the weight of the float with part of the flow through the fill valve as the tank is emptying. A regulated volume of reseal water is carried in a chamber on the float and is discharged into the overflow tube to refill the fixture trap after each flushing operation.

Abstract: A quick release connector enables replacement of a toilet tank valve by one having little, if any, knowledge of repair or skills relating to plumbing. The toilet tank valve includes a quick release connector coupling the toilet tank valve to a source of water within the toilet tank. The toilet tank valve may be quickly and easily replaced by manipulation of the quick release connector by the user's fingers without the necessity of mechanical tools or the like.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An attachment for float operated valves in a water closet of commode is set forth. In the water closet, the rising water on filling moves a floating bulb or ring which is connected with an arm. The adapter of this invention includes a mounting ring for attachment, a mounting post supported by the ring, and a rotatable hanging pendulum which supports a locking shoulder wherein the shoulder hooks the arm moved by the float. That prevents leakage after the water closet has been filled. On flushing, a chain connects to the flush mechanism so that the hanging pendulum and locking shoulder are pulled from the arm to permit float operation.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A tank valve for refilling a water tank. A vertical riser has a passage opening through a valve seat in a body. A flow chamber and a discharge chamber are formed around the valve seat. A cap is secured to the body so as to overlay the chambers. The cap has a central socket opening, a plurality of laterally-spaced anit-siphon ports, and a contact surface. The anti-siphon ports open onto the contact surface. A valve control device has a rigid case with a neck and an engaging shoulder. An anti-siphon disc has a hole through which the neck is passed. The neck is inserted in the socket opening and the engaging shoulder presses the disc against the cap. A bias chamber is formed in the case. A retainer is secured to the case. It includes a retaining shoulder which holds a flexible diaphragm to close the bias chamber. The diaphragm has a bias port therethrough. A level controlled valve opens and closes a vent port in the neck.

Abstract: A toilet tank ball cock is designed for use in a toilet tank having an operating lever, a flush valve controlled by the operating lever and a water supply, with the ball cock regulating the supply of water to the tank. The ball cock includes a vertical riser column communicating with the water supply and a water control valve regulating the flow of water from the water supply to the toilet tank. There is a float movable on the riser column and coupled to the water control valve such that downward movement of the float to a selected level opens the water control valve to fill the toilet tank and upward movement of the float to a selected upper level closes the water control valve to stop filling the tank. The float has openings therein in communication with the tank interior. The openings are located to provide for water flow from the float as the water level in the tank drops.

Abstract: A toilet tank ballcock which includes an adjustable detent arm pivotally mounted above the ballcock float to swing into a latching position below the float and thereby prevent the float from lowering except pursuant to an intentional flush of the tank. The ballcock also has a fully and conveniently adjustable riser column and float linkage rod to allow for easy control of the volume of water delivered by each flush.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement of a float valve device, and more particularly to a float valve device including a water plug noise elimination and water seal assembly for flush toilets, with its major features of adding a noise eliminating water inlet unit at the water outlet structure of such a flush toilet, by using the bores surrounding the water inlet unit to produce the compliant flow during water intake by applying the flux dynamics principle to kill the noise, and by adding a triangle spring within the water outlet seat below a float crank rod to function as the indirect pivot of a float lever to achieve a load-saving purpose and to increase the water seal rate, and since the pivot is at lower position, the float is able to precisely open and close the water inlet to avoid the tear and wear of the water seal washer so as to prolong the service life of the water seal device while achieving the purpose of saving the water supply.

Abstract: A multi-functional control valve system for an LPG tank. The valve system comprises, on a single frame, a fill port for delivery of LPG from a supply source to the tank, a manual shut-off valve for the fill port, a delivery port, independent from the fill port, for passage LPG from the tank to a delivery line for utilization at a location remote from the tank, a manual shut-off valve for the delivery port, fuel level monitor associated with a frame responsive to the level of LPG in the tank and an automatic shut-off associated with the fuel level monitor and positioned in the fill port automatically to move to close the fill port and stop delivery of LPG to the tank when the fuel in the tank reaches a predetermiend level, and automatically releasable from that closed position when LPG in the tank falls below that level, as indicated by the monitor.

Abstract: A tank valve for refilling a toilet tank and simultaneously supplying water to a toilet bowl has a riser, a valve mounted to the riser, a valving chamber in the body of the valve, and a downwardly directed outlet port from the valving chamber. A cuff surrounds the riser. It has a bottom with an aperture to pass the riser, and a peripheral sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom with an upper edge spaced from the body through which water from the outlet port into the cuff flows into the toilet tank. A fill port through the cuff leads by way of a hose to supply water to refill the toilet tank bowl.

Abstract: A flow splitting valve assembly is inserted into the afterfill line of a conventional water closest ballcock valve, the valve assembly including adjustable valves for directing some of the afterfill flow into the watercloset. The adjustable valves provide means for selecting after fill flow rates at various supply pressures.

Abstract: A flush valve system for a water storage tank. The system includes a standpipe which establishes both an upper water level and a repose water level. A tank valve receives water for the tank. It includes bi-stable control means which retains the most recent condition pertaining to a level higher than the repose level, or a lower level respective to drainage of stored water. The valve will therefore remain closed while the water is drained, until the water level reaches the lower level. The standpipe may include foldable segments which enable its length to be adjustably varied.

Abstract: A replacement inlet valve assembly for use in a toilet tank now having an inlet valve with a water inlet on the side. This invention has a ballcock-operated inlet flush valve with a bottom inlet and a generally S-shaped inlet conduit rigidly attached to the inlet valve so that they can be handled as a unit. The inlet conduit has a first vertical leg offset laterally from the valve and adapted to extend up through a chamber separate from the toilet tank's water chamber, a second vertical leg extending down from the bottom inlet on the valve, and a serpentine segment extending from the upper end of the first vertical leg to the lower end of the second vertical leg.

Abstract: A water saving device is provided in the form of a plastic compressable flow control tube with a pinch clamp which may be installed as a substitute for the refill tube for the toilet bowel of a water closet, and which may be adjusted to establish the proper amount of refill water to flow into the toilet bowl after each flush so as to avoid wastage.

Abstract: A two function tank valve according to this invention includes a vertically oriented supply tube or conduit with an upper opening. A valve seat surrounds the opening, and a valve seal is movable against it and away from it. Water level responsive means determines this valve setting so the valve can be opened to fill the tank, and can be closed when the tank is full.

Abstract: An improved ballcock assembly for a toilet water reservoir which provides quiet reservoir refill operation without requiring a conventional water discharge hush tube. Quiet refill operation is provided by discharging refill water through a plurality of openings which create individual streams of water which flow along the side surfaces of a standpipe having longitudinally extending external ridges or walls. The walls maintain the separation of the individual water streams which cascade down the standpipe surface. The outside surface of the standpipe is preferably tapered outwardly from top to bottom so that the water flows along a tapered surface which reinforces the cascading flow regime. The reduced flow for each stream and the cascading flow action combine to provide quiet refill operation. Since the ballcock assembly refill openings are above reservoir tank water level, water normally cannot be sucked through them and into the water supply system.

Abstract: YA flow proportioning control for proportioning flow from a water level sensing valve. A barrier is positioned downstream from the valve adjacent to a refill line. A restrictor ring is positioned on said barrier with a portion overlying the upper surface of the refill line. It is interchangeable so that by substituting rings of various sizes, various proportions of flow can be selected.

Abstract: A valving system capable of maintaining a substantial flow rate to a low profile toilet bowl during bowl wash, bowl flush and refill, and storage tank refill. The system includes a tank refill tube and a bowl wash tube, with an adjustable restriction in one of them to balance the flow between them. When the toilet is flushed, water from the storage tank is emptied into the toilet bowl, causing the bowl contents to start to siphon out. A level-responsive valve opens when the tank level lowers, and supplies water both to the tank to refill it, and to the rim. It flows from the rim to wash the walls, to continue the flush, and to refill the bowl. A flow control can usefully be placed upstream from the valve so that a substantially constant flow rate results which is able to be accurately divided between the tank and the bowl, so that all functions are completed by the time the tank is refilled.

Abstract: A ball cock assembly (10) mounted to a water supply pipe (12) in a fill tank includes a valve housing (16) in which is mounted a valve (18) for regulating the flow of water through the ball cock assembly (10). The valve housing (16) includes a central passage (40) having chambers (42, 46) of differing diameters. The chamber (46) is in fluid communication with tank fill tube (22) and back fill tube (24). The valve (18) is generally cylindrical in configuration and includes an upwardly facing first piston surface (76) and a downwardly facing second piston surface (84) upstream of the first piston surface (76). The valve (18) also includes first and second shoulders (78, 80) which seat against valve seats (44, 48) in the central passage (40) of the housing (16). The valve (18) includes an orifice (90) therethrough which communicates fluid through chamber (42) above the first piston surface (76 ).

Abstract: A rigid plastic elbow has a fluid passage formed therethrough from a relatively straight refill hose connecting portion and through a reduced length relatively straight overflow tube discharge portion. The refill hose connecting portion is connectable to an end of a flexible refill hose directing water from a water level control valve in a toilet flush tank. A flexible metal clip secured to the overflow tube discharge portion mounts the mounting member on the upper end of a vertical overflow tube of the toilet flush tank with the overflow tube discharge portion directing water from the refill hose downwardly into the overflow tube upper end.

Abstract: An improved combination commode construction including a water closet common to a plurality of commodes, a plurality of separate commode control assemblies on the water closet, each of which assemblies is associated with a respective commode and is actuatable for effecting flushing of the commode with which it is associated, and flushing apparatus to control the amount of flush water used in the flushing of each commode, the flushing apparatus including a refill water construction for providing refill water to the water closet and the commodes, the flushing apparatus also including a refill control assembly responsive to actuations of each of the separate commode control assemblies for directing and supplying refill water from the refill water construction to the respective commode with which the actuated separate commode control assembly is associated, the refill control assembly being further responsive to actuations of the separate commode control assemblies to inhibit supply of refill water to commodes no

Abstract: A water saving device is provided in the form of a flow control valve, which may be installed in the refill tube for the toilet bowl of a water closet, and which may be adjusted to establish the proper amount of refill water to flow into the toilet bowl after each flush, so as to avoid wastage. The device, in one of its embodiments, may be installed in the refill tube of an existing water closet. The device can also be mounted directly on the main toilet valve unit as a built-in item for newly manufactured toilets.

Abstract: An extendible ballcock assembly including a support pipe threaded at its lower end for partial receipt in a support fitting.The support fitting furthermore includes a peripheral cavity in the upper end thereof adapted to receive a toroidal seal. The seal includes a threaded interior surface conformed to the support pipe threads and is compressed into the fitting by a compression nut. At the upper end the support pipe terminates in a valve assembly which includes antisiphoning provisions.

Abstract: A fluid flow control valve for automatic fluid level control in a reservoir is provided having a valve chamber with axially aligned inlet and outlet orifices, a valve closure element disposed in the chamber and having an actuating stem projecting outwardly through the outlet orifice, and a float-type lever arm engageable with the actuating stem. The valve closure element is normally maintained in closing relationship to the outlet orifice by the pressurized fluid at the inlet side with the valve designed for operation over a wide range of fluid pressures. Movement of the lever arm in response to the fluid level is effective in rocking the valve closure element through its actuating stem to a position where fluid may flow through the outlet orifice. The lever arm is provided with a weighted float to assure positive operation of the valve in high pressure fluid systems and the lever arm is formed with means readily permitting adjustment thereof to precisely determine the fluid level in the reservoir.