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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 1980
Filed:
Nov. 22, 1978
Frank T Sargent, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Arthur W Henke, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
John M Antos, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
John T Cameron, Dearborn Hts., MI (US);
Thetford Corporation, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Abstract
Toilet apparatus that has a plurality of improved features including: a sealing mechanism for closing the bottom opening of a toilet bowl so that the effectiveness of the seal is maintained over extended periods of time, a flushing circuit that has a water reservoir that assures proper depth is achieved in the pool of water that is formed after the sealing mechanism is closed, an over flow tube which assures that the water seal therein is maintained, and a control valve which has an inlet fitting that assures that damage to the valve or related parts does not occur during installation of the toilet apparatus.