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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 10, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 22, 2014
Applicant:
Danco, Inc., Irving, CA (US);
Inventors:
Michael J. Schuster, Joliet, IL (US);
Duston E. A. Stutzman, Plainfield, IL (US);
Dwayne A. Porter, New Lenox, IL (US);
Douglas C. Saunders, Plainfield, IL (US);
Assignee:
DANCO, INC., Irving, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E03D 1/14 (2006.01); E03D 1/34 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E03D 1/14 (2013.01); E03D 1/34 (2013.01); Y10T 29/49826 (2015.01);
Abstract
Various apparatuses and methods that facilitate dual flush capability are presented. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that includes a dual flush mechanism configured to provide for a dual flush capability in a toilet. The dual flush mechanism can include a basket structure. A gasket can be attached to the dual flush mechanism. The gasket can form a seal between the dual flush mechanism and a flush orifice of a flush valve.