Abstract: A toilet trip lever assembly provides a lever arm that extends in the tank perpendicular to the tank wall. As an outer handle is rotated, it drives a stem, which in turn drives an arm inside the tank that extends parallel to the tank wall, which pushes down an end of a lever. A support holds the lever such that downward movement of that end of the lever drives the opposite end of the lever up. The opposite end of the lever is connected to a linkage to a flush valve.

Abstract: A toilet trip lever assembly provides a lever arm that extends in the tank perpendicular to the tank wall. As an outer handle is rotated, it drives a stem, which in turn drives an arm inside the tank that extends parallel to the tank wall, which pushes down an end of a lever. A support holds the lever such that downward movement of that end of the lever drives the opposite end of the lever up. The opposite end of the lever is connected to a linkage to a flush valve.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for converting or retrofitting manually operated flush valves. A conversion system for converting an installed manually-operated flush valve includes a power module, a control module, and a driver module mechanically coupled to a displacement member arranged to externally activate the converted flush valve.

Abstract: An adapter for attachment to an existing single flush valve system to convert the single valve system to a dual flush valve system comprises a pair of tubular sections vertically offset from one another and connected by a hollow, enclosed channel. The upper section is adapted to engage a discharge pipe of an existing single flush valve system in order to select a discharge level for a lower volume flush and direct water flowing through the discharge pipe through the adapter. The bottom section of the adapter includes a pivotable flapper valve that can be operated independently of the flapper valve disposed on the single flush system in order to provide a greater volume of water for flushing of the toilet. A mounting arrangement is also provided for attachment to the toilet tank which enables the existing and additional flapper valves to be selectively activated using a pair of handles connected to the arrangement.

Abstract: A separate-type cistern handle base mount has a base mount installed onto the side wall of a cistern, a pressure control seat assembled to the front end of the base mount, and a stem inserted through the base mount and fixed at the front end of the pressure control seat. The base mount is a T-shaped anchoring structure and holds a colored decorative piece against the side wall of the cistern tank. The pressure control seat has an end cap fastened to the front end with a center hole to provide for the insertion of the stem through a passage of the base mount, the threaded hole of the sleeve fitting, and the center hole of the end cap. A set screw is fastened into the lateral wall of the end cap to secure the pressure control seat.

Abstract: A toilet flushing apparatus for using a portion of the water in the tank of the toilet for flushing light waste materials from the bowl of the toilet. The toilet flushing apparatus includes a bracket member being designed for coupling to an exterior surface of a tank of the toilet. A primary handle member is designed for coupling to the actuating arm of the trip lever. The primary handle member is pivotal with respect to the bracket member. The primary handle member is designed for flushing of the toilet when the primary handle member is pivoted. A secondary handle member is coupled to the bracket member. The secondary handle member pivots with respect to the bracket member. The secondary handle member abuts the primary handle member and pivots the primary handle member when the secondary handle member is pivoted by the hand of the user.

Abstract: The toilet flushing handle accessory of the present invention includes a decorative figure attached to an existing toilet flushing handle to customize and decorate a toilet. The toilet flushing handle accessory can include an electronic sound module to provide for recording and playback of audio messages, and a pressurized scented spray canister for providing a scented spray upon each activation of the toilet flushing handle.

Abstract: Water-saving device for flush toilets comprises a bracket which can be mounted on the exterior of a toilet water tank directly behind the flush handle on the front wall of the water tank. The device comprises a bracket body, having a lever pivotally secured thereto, one end of the pivot lever has a vertically adjustable set screw which can be moved up or down to engage the end portion of the flush handle, designed to limit the flush handle to a predetermined amount of downward travel in the short flush mode, whereby allowing a smaller selected amount of water to be dispensed when the flush handle is held down for a predetermined time before releasing it. In the full flush mode the pivot lever is manually moved counter-clockwise and away from the normal path of the flush handle to allow the entire content of the water tank to empty into the toilet bowl.

Abstract: The toilet flushing handle accessory of the present invention includes a decorative figure attached to an existing toilet flushing handle to customize and decorate a toilet. The toilet flushing handle accessory can include an electronic sound module to provide for recording and playback of audio messages, and a pressurized scented spray canister for providing a scented spray upon each activation of the toilet flushing handle.

Abstract: A multiple variable flush storage tank toilet has been developed as preferred state-of-the-art to improve the means of reducing the amount of water used in a water flush type toilet. The improved mechanism within the toilet storage tank relies on a partitioned smaller and larger compartmented space in accordance with that state-of-the-art. The variable means of flushing to obtain a multiplicity of smaller water flushes plus a larger water flush has been obtained by use of “V”-indented polygons. The mechanism for flushing is operated by using a conventional exterior tank handle and is adaptable for a variety of polygons. All functions of the mechanism are simplified beyond that of the current conventional toilet. The variety o flushings are duplicated as use of the toilet is continued.

Abstract: The present invention 14 discloses a method and apparatus for attaching a decorative flush handle 10 to a conventional toilet 12. Shown is a threaded shaft 16 having a first rotatable member 18 mounted thereon having a pair of oppositely opposing, hingedly mounted arms 30 spring tensioned away from each for mounting in the inner cavity 40 of the decorative item 10. A second rotatable disc 36 is threadably attached to shaft 16 and adjustable positioned on shaft 16 to fixedly secure the wall 25 of the decorative item between disc 36 and arms 30. Arms 30 have external threads 32 thereon so that the arms 30 and shaft 16 can function somewhat like a conventional screw for placement in decorative items.

Abstract: The flush system for a toilet provides a discharge pipe upstanding within a flush tank of the toilet. The pipe has a bottom with a bottom opening through which water from the flush tank travels to the toilet bowl of the toilet. The bottom is connected to the first inlet controlled by a first valve and a second inlet controlled by a second valve. The first inlet is at a higher elevation than the second inlet with respect to the bottom opening. The flush system further comprises actuating handle for selectively moving the first and second members in a first mode or a second mode such that in the first mode, only the second inlet is opened and in the second position the first and second inlets are opened.

Abstract: A novelty cover used for commercial advertising, for the flush handle of commercially made toilets and urinals. One is a container, where printed matter which illustrates a particular advertisement is inserted between two tubes that make up a unitary piece. A second is a molded replica of a novelty piece or the actual product being advertised. Each embodiment is attached in the same manner by a Nylon, plastic, or rubber sleeve that slides onto the metal flush handle of a toilet and tightly fit onto the smallest diameter of the toilet flush handle by at least two Allen screws.

Abstract: A toilet flushing aid for use with a toilet having a flushing handle. The toilet flushing aid has a first actuating member adapted for actuation by an elbow of a user; a second actuating member adjacent the toilet and adapted for actuation by movement towards the toilet by a foot of a user; a rigid support member interconnecting the first and second actuating members; and a connection member for operatively connecting the aid to the toilet.

Abstract: A universal-fit, multiple-application molded thermoplastic operating lever for a flush toilet, the toilet having a buoyant flush valve flapper, tank ball or activating disk utilizing flexible connection chain for momentarily lifting the flush valve by manual operation of the lever, in which the lever incorporates a repeating sequence of different attachment points each suitable for a different toilet installation, each sequence including an intentionally weakened cut-off point which the installer can sever using ordinary hand tools, with the lever having a cruciform cross section and being made of molded alpha butyl styrene (ABS) so that the installer may bend the lever by hand up to about 45.degree. from its as-molded shape.

Abstract: A toilet water tank is provided with a water discharging seat which is in turn provided in the top thereof with an upright tube, a high water discharging port and a low water discharging port. The high and the low water discharging ports are movably covered with a cover respectively. The cover is fastened with the upright tube which is provided with a guide wheel member. A flush handle is located outside the toilet water tank such that the flush handle is connected with a control rod extending to the water discharging seat for locating two chains between the two covers and the control rods. The chains are located by the clamps such that the chains can be installed or replaced with ease and speed.

Abstract: An improved hand-actuated toilet tank flush handle assembly with an essentially counterweighted flush actuator rod for use by a physically challenged person in flushing a bowl mounted water storage tank of a toilet assembly. The flush handle is substantially longer, broader in width and larger in hand pressable surface area than those features of a standard or traditional bowl mounted tank type flush handle to better facilitate its use by a person with a hand, arm or torso impairment or weakness. The counterweighted flush actuator rod insures a proper return to its original position and consistent operation. This invention is fully interchangeable with the traditional bowl mounted tank type flush handle.

Abstract: A tank device for flushing a toilet bowl includes a tank body in which flushing water is stored and in which a discharge opening is provided at the bottom. A discharge valve body is linked to the discharge opening at the bottom of the tank body. The discharge opening is formed with a valve seat on the upper end and communicates with an overflow pipe at the downstream side of the valve seat. Driving members are provided which separate a valve body from the valve seat. A support member is provided for supporting the driving members, which is fitted onto the overflow pipe and which is seated at the lower end on the bottom of the tank body. A force is applied to an actuator from outside of the tank body to separate the valve body from the valve seat.

Abstract: A two-stage toilet is composed of a handle switching device, a locating and fastening device, a water adjusting device, and a water stopping valve device. The handle switching device consists of a camshaft on which the locating and fastening device and the water adjusting device are mounted. The water adjusting device comprises a cord pulling rod for actuating a transmission cord of the water stopping valve device. The water adjusting device is composed of a retaining slot and a retaining block which is retained in the retaining slot at the time when the flush handle of the toilet is pressed to cause the water stopping valve of the water stopping valve device to remain open to permit the flushing until such time when the water adjusting block of the water adjusting device is so actuated by a float ball as to bring about the disengagement of the retaining block with the retaining slot, thereby resulting in an interruption of the flushing.

Abstract: A two flush modality toilet composed of a bowl, a tank connected with the bowl wherein the tank is connected to a water supply, a conventional flush modality for flushing solid waste from the bowl, and a urinal flush modality for flushing liquid only waste from the bowl, wherein the urinal flush modality includes: a bowl valve in the form of a pop-up stopper, pop-up seat and pivot ball assembly at the low point of the bowl; a bowl valve control for selecting between open and closed states of the bowl valve, a passageway for directing liquid waste from the bowl into the sanitary drain; and an auxiliary flush control for supplying a limited quantity of flush water from the tank into the bowl to provide restoration of the trap water in the bowl after a urinal flush modality liquid drainage of the bowl has occurred. A foot pedal selectively operates the bowl valve, wherein when in an open state all the liquid in the bowl is drained. Upon release of the foot pedal, the bowl valve is returned to the closed state.

Abstract: A new automatic bathroom door and toilet flushing system for automatically raising the door and flushing the toilet when a user is finished. The system includes a housing secured to a ceiling between a pair of walls. The housing has an opening in a lower end thereof. A door is rotatably disposed within the housing. The door is disposed on a central shaft. The central shaft is coupled with an electric motor. The electric motor selectively raises and lowers the door with respect to an opening between the pair of walls. An electric sensor is in communication with the electric motor and an electrical system of an existing toilet. The electric sensor is disposed within one of the pair of walls adjacent to the handle of the manual pulley system.

Abstract: A flush lever assembly for use in a toilet having a main body, a seat, a closure lid movable between a first position in which the seat is covered and a second position in which the seat is not covered, and a drainage mechanism, comprises: a bolt for engaging the main body; and a flush lever having a flush arm portion and an insertion portion to be inserted into the bolt to lockingly engage the flush lever to the drainage mechanism. When the flush lever is engaged with the drainage mechanism, a flushing cycle of the toilet is initiated by a motion of the flush arm portion, and the flush arm portion is situated such that access to the flush arm portion is prohibited by the closure lid in the second position and permitted by the closure lid in the first position.

Abstract: A toilet seat lifter is provided for the manually lifting and lowering of a toilet seat without requiring the user to actually touch the toilet seat. The toilet seat lifter is not secured to the toilet seat. It is in the form of a stick-like member having a manually graspable portion at one end thereof, and an actuating section at the opposite end. The actuating section is in the form of a bifurcated fish tail. To provide for further hygienetic utilization of the toilet facility, single use disposal sheath-like members are dispensed, which may be used to both cover the handle of the toilet seat lifter and manually operable toilet flush handle.

Abstract: Water-saving device for flush toilet. A water-saving device as shown and described herein comprises a frame which can be mounted on the exterior of a conventional toilet water tank, a vertical shaft which is integrally formed on the frame for receiving a reciprocable lever mechanism, and a flush lever mechanism which comprises a vertical member which reciprocate vertically in the shaft and a horizontal extension which extends from the vertical member to the outside end of a conventional toilet tank flush handle. As installed, the outside end of this extension is positioned just above the outer end of the flush handle. When the toilet is not in use, the outer end of the extension will be positioned just above the flush handle. To use the device, a user presses the flush lever mechanism downwardly until it is stopped by a gap adjustment screw against the bias of a compression spring, so that the extension engages the flush handle, actuating the toilet tank flush valve to a partially open position.

Abstract: A toilet flush mechanism for use with a toilet including a water tank and a water outlet for conducting water out of the tank. The flush mechanism includes a valve element positioned at the outlet for closing and opening the outlet, and a first actuator for moving the valve element between a fully closed position and a fully open position. A stop member is provided located adjacent to the valve element for engaging the valve element and limiting movement of the valve element to an intermediate position between the fully closed and fully open position during a first mode of operation. A second actuator is provided for moving the stop member away from engagement with the valve element during a second mode of operation whereby the first actuator is operable to move the valve element to the fully open position.

Abstract: A toilet trip lever mechanism for use with pressure flush toilets including a coil-type member formed integrally as part of the lever arm. The coil member acts as a shock absorber during the flushing process to absorb kickback during flushing.

Abstract: A flush control mechanism including a first trip handle turned to lift the tank ball of the water tank of a ballfloat toilet for allowing the full volume of water to be drawn out of the water tank, a second trip handle turned to lift the tank ball for allowing a half volume of water to be drawn out of the water tank, a float ball assembly controlled by a swivel block and the second trip handle to force down the tank ball when a predetermined volume of water is drawn out of the water tank after the second trip handle is operated.

Abstract: A two-stage flush device for a toilet tank, comprising a cylindrical bolt having a center hole and fixed in a hole of a side wall of a toilet tank and partly exposing out of the side wall, a rotatable button having a shaft portion fitting in the center hole of the cylindrical bolt and also firmly connected with a first actauting arm connected with a low-level valve by way of chain, a rod connected to a button at an outer side and extending through the center hole of the rotatable button to operate a second actuating arm connected with a high-level valve by way of a chain, the first actuating arm lifted by the rotatable button for flushing a larger volume of water, and the rod operating the actuating arm for flushing a smaller volume of water.

Abstract: An incremental dual stage water-flush toilet has been developed to serve as a means of reducing to an absolute minimum the amount of water used in a water-flush type toilet. The toilet is comprised of a trapless toilet bowl with spring-loaded air valves over a pipe trap below floor level, and a water storage tank divided into a small and large compartments. An incremental flushing mechanism allows conventional type manual flushing of the toilet but will allow enough water to run into the bowl to cleanse the bowl and wash waste into the pipe trap below for interim retention. After multiple incremental flushings of that limited type, a major bowl flush containing enough water to clear the toilet bowl and also to wash all retained waste in the pipe trap into the available sewer line occurs. The sequence of smaller flushings with a larger flushing is again repeatable.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mechanism for initiating and controlling a toilet: flush mechanism of the type which permits selection between two flush cycles which use different volumes of water end which, to do that, requires that the flush valve be lifted to either of two levels. Each of two rotating handles drives a shaft which rotates a flush lever arm. The shafts are concentric. One of flush lever arms has a longer crank portion than the other so that points on the lever portion move a greater vertical distance for a given angular rotation than move corresponding points on the flush lever arm with the shorter crank portion. A single blocking member limits the rotation of both flush lever arms to the same range of angular motion. Tabs on a bushing for the shafts supplement the blocking member by stopping rotation of the handle approximately when the blocking member contacts the flush lever arm driven by that handle.

Abstract: A automatic weight-activated toilet flushing apparatus, includes an automatic bounding device, a lifting/lowering device and a control box, wherein the bounding device is connected under a rear portion of a pad of a toilet bowl and connected to the lifting/lowering device so that when a user sits on the pad, the same is pressed down through a certain distance and the lifting/lowering device is simultaneously moved down, causing a slide block thereof to move downward. Meanwhile, a one-way control member is moved upward and biased by a pressing rod of the control box. When the user stands up, the slide block is moved back upward, making the one-way control member move downward to press down the pressing rod. When the pressing rod moves downward, a control rod of the control box is urged to move upward and open a valve of a water tank so as to discharge the water contained therein.

Abstract: A toilet lid apparatus for flushing the toilet by closing the toilet lid is provided. The apparatus includes a hinge that provides a pair of standoffs adapted for attachment to the toilet for supporting a horizontal hinge bar. The toilet lid is adapted for pivotal mounting to the hinge bar and rotates between a horizontal position for covering the toilet and a near vertical position for uncovering the toilet. The lid further includes a toothed sprocket adapted for engagement with a first sleeve that is rotatably mounted on the hinge bar and has teeth arranged annularly at one end for engaging the toothed sprocket. Rotation of the lid, and hence the toothed sprocket, drives the first sleeve in rotation therewith in one rotational direction, but not in the alternate rotational direction.

Abstract: An improved dual mode flush mechanism which provides the selection of either a full flush or a partial flush mode, by manipulating one flush control handle. A full flush is obtained by pushing the handle downward, in the conventional manner, which rotates an actuating lever upward to engage and lift a flush valve lift arm to fully open the flush valve. A partial flush is obtained by lifting the flush handle upward, which rotates the actuating lever downward engaging and rotating one end of a double cam downward, causing the opposite end to pivot upward, which engages and lifts the flush valve lift arm, to a limiting stop position, to partially open the flush valve. Releasing the flush handle causes the flush valve to immediately close, allowing a minimum amount of flushing water for light liquid waste. The flush handle can be held upward against the stop position for a longer time, to allow more flushing water as may be required for darker liquid waste, while still using less water than a full flush.

Abstract: The present invention provides a standard toilet having a toilet tank associated therewith to be operable within a plurality of flush modes whereby more or less water may be flushed down a toilet. A simple two stage of flush mode of operation may be achieved by the present invention in order to flush either a liquid waste or a solid waste down a toilet. A cam adjusting member having a cam surface attached thereto is slid into or out of position relative to a standard cam member of a toilet flushing apparatus in order to limit or permit full rotation of the flush handle.

Abstract: An apparatus that adapts hand actuated flushing mechanisms, commonly found on commercial latrines, for actuation using one's foot. An extension tubing couples to an actuation mechanism of a flushing mechanism, for causing actuation of the flushing mechanism. A connecting rod member couples to the extension tubing for causing the extension tubing to actuate the flushing mechanism. A foot pedal couples to the connecting rod member to oscillate the connecting rod member. A mounting bracket couples to the foot pedal for pivotally mounting the foot pedal to a remote surface for pivotal movement of the foot pedal.

Abstract: A fill valve (36) has a main valve (34) with a control chamber (44) for controlling the on and off actuation of the main valve. A tube (58) is in fluid communication with chamber (44) and extends into the water at the fill level (46) in tank (10). The flush valve (64) is connected to tube (58) such that upon actuation it raises tube (58) and lowers the pressure in chamber (44) to turn on the main valve (34) independent of whether the water level in tank (10) drops below its fill level (46) to direct water from the main valve to a rim wash conduit (28).

Abstract: A buoyant outlet closure, or `flapper` in the preferred embodiment, is vented at a selectively predetermined time in the water closet flushing cycle, causing the flapper to become non-buoyant and to drop and to close the tank outlet, effecting a premature termination of the flushing cycle, and saving the volume of water remaining in the tank. The venting is controlled by turning the externally mounted operating handle in one direction. When the operating handle is turned in the opposite direction, essentially all the water is discharged from the tank, effecting a full flush cycle.

Abstract: A float has a bore which slidably embraces the overflow tube in a toilet tank. The float carries a valve actuator therebelow with structure which permits adjustment of the downward position of the valve actuator. The float and/or valve actuator may be non-round in order to fit closely adjacent the wall of the toilet tank. When the flapper valve at the bottom of the toilet tank is raised to release flush water, the float descends with lowering water level and the actuator closes the flapper valve before all toilet tank water is released, to thereby conserve water.

Abstract: A dual flush mechanism which allows the user to select either a full or partial flush, while using a single flush valve. A full flush is obtained by a first handle which lifts a flush valve actuating arm to unseat the flush valve in a conventional manner. For a partial flush, a second handle rotates and lifts a partial-flush control arm which extends beneath the flush valve actuating arm. Upward movement of the partial-flush control arm is limited. Release of the second handle permits the control arm to rotate downwards until stopped by the engagement of a portion of the control arm with a transversely extending lever extension, thereby keeping the flush valve in an unseated position. As the tank water lever lowers, a partial-flush float also lowers, pulling down the end of a lever which pivots so as to linearly retract the lever extension from engagement with the partial-flush control arm. This permits the control arm to drop, reseating the flush valve.

Abstract: An improved dual flush system for toilets to effect a partial or mini-flush of the toilet to carry away liquid waste by partially opening of the main valve situated in the water holding tank of a toilet for a period of time determined by an operator. The described device provides means to limit the upward lifting of the main valve by limiting the rotational movement of the lever arm connected to the main valve by a cord or chain. Upward movement of the lever arm is limited within the flush handle assembly connecting to the lever arm wherein a partial flush handle movement is terminated by striking a modified eccentrically shaped cam situated within a hollowed out cavity in the partial flush handle, and a full flush handle is provided to continue raising the lever arm to effect a full flush.

Abstract: A catch mechanism is provided for use in a toilet tank flushing arrangement that includes a tank for storing water, a manually operated flush lever for causing the water to drain from the tank to flush the toilet, and a float means for detecting the presence of a low tank water level and causing the tank to refill when the low tank water level is detected. The catch mechanism is adapted to engage the float means to prevent it from causing the tank to refill, unless the flush lever has been operated.

Abstract: Apparatus for filling a toilet tank with water and discharging the water therefrom has a valve base for supplying water to the toilet tank. A valve is in a hollow passage of the valve base for closing the hollow passage to the supply of water when pulled vertically. An axle is connected at one end to the valve plug. An axle floater is on the opposite end of the axle for pulling the valve vertically when the toilet tank is full of water. A buoy base discharges water from the toilet tank. A discharge buoy closes the buoy base until pulled from the buoy base, and then floats on the water in the toilet tank back to the buoy base as the water is discharged. A pulling chain connects the discharge buoy to a command lever which is tiltable by a command handle on the outside of the toilet tank to pull the discharge buoy from the buoy base with the pulling chain. The command lever also engages the axle, to tilt the axle when the command lever is tilted, which opens the valve for supplying the water.

Abstract: A toilet flush tank mechanism having a lifting rod for raising a ball actuated by a pair of handles attached to the lifting rod on the exterior of the water tank. One of the handles is fixedly secured to the lifting rod to conjointly move therewith and the other of the handles is secured to the lifting rod so as to be initially rotatable freely about the lifting rod over a predetermined arc and thereafter causes the conjoint movement of the lifting rod with it.

Abstract: An automatic flushing system for use with toilets or urinals which includes a tank having a siphon outlet and a hollow float which has a water access port and an air access port. There is also provided support means for supporting the float for generally vertical movement within the tank. There is also provided a tank inlet and tank inlet valve means which is operated by the support means for controlling flow of water through the tank inlet. There is also provided air access port valve means for controlling flow of air into the float. The support means is suitably characterized to enable the float to reach the intermediate holding level which is lower than the maximum level within the tank. The air access port valve means may also control flow of air through the air access port in such a manner as to provide a water seal associated therewith and a gas lock in the hollow float.

Abstract: Apparatus for selectively dispensing either of two different volumes of water from a water closet comprises a mechanism for latching a valving member (e.g. a flapper valve) in a position just short of a threshold position at which it would normally "flip" to its full flush position, and for unlatching such member, after a predetermined quantity of water has flowed from the tank, to allow it to return to its closed (sealing) position.

Abstract: A toilet trip lever assembly which is mountable in a hole in a sidewall of a toilet tank is disclosed. A bearing extends through the hole and has an axial bore therethrough. Retaining means is affixed to the bearing inside the toilet tank to limit the outward movement of the bearing relative to the hole. A stem is journaled within the bearing and has an end which extends into the toilet tank and includes an offset surface. A handle is connected to the outer end of the stem and is operable by a user to rotate the stem. A boom is mounted to pivot in a plane perpendicular to the tank side wall about a pivot post which extends radially from the retaining means. An arm extends from the boom onto the offset surface and an end of the boom is connected to a flush valve. Rotation of the stem and offset surface pivots the boom to flush the toilet.

Abstract: An automatic toilet flusher is designed for installation in conventional reservoir type toilets having an external flushing lever in front of the reservoir. The design is of utmost simplicity for minimal maintenance. It allows automatic flushing by the release of weight from a spring loaded seat, or manual operation. The design avoids dependence on rubbing against the outside of a porcelain reservoir for release means. A simple gravity pivot resets the device. The primary use is for disabled persons who are unable to operate a lever or for public bathrooms to ensure flushing after each use.

Abstract: A protruding lever is releasably attached to a conventional flush-tank pivoted flush handle, extending toward a locus of the user's convenient arm flexure. The user is thereby enabled to actuate the flush lever without contortion from conventional seated position. The invention swings away from the user when inadvertently contacted, while retaining rigidity in the direction of flush actuation. An elbow-conformal recess facilitates confortable actuation by the user's elbow. The invention is releasably clamped to and wholly supported by the conventional flush handle.

Abstract: A toilet flush mechanism conserves water by offering a choice made by the direction of rotation of the flushing handle of either actuating a first lever initiating the discharge of a full tank of water or actuating a second lever initiating the discharge of a predetermined fraction of the water in the full tank, herein designated a mini-flush. A flapper valve controlling the discharge of water from the tank is opened by the actuation of either of the levers, is permitted to close in conventional fashion when the tank is empty upon first lever actuation and is closed by a downward thrust of a striker upon second lever actuation. A water level responsive device including a second float triggers the striker and acts independently of the ballcock valve and float which maintains the full level of water in the conventional manner.

Abstract: A device for controlling the discharge of water from a toilet tank, in either a full flush mode or a partial flush mode, utilizes an opening mechanism that produces the full flush in its normal condition and without need for any extraordinary manipulation. Shifting the operating handle inwardly, while rotating it in the customary manner, will produce a partial discharge of the contents. The device includes a biasing member, which engages a moving part of the valve assembly to exert a closing bias thereupon, but which does not unduly limit the movement of the valve plug so as to constrain it to less than a fully open position.