Piston-type flushometer with inner cover
CA 2483884 C · Owner: Nortier, Richard A. · Inventors: Nortier, Richard A.
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A flush valve includes a body having an inlet and an outlet. There is a main seat assembly at the outlet. An outer cover is attached to the body and an inner cover is attached to the body within the outer cover. A piston is movable within the body and inner cover and with the inner cover, defines a pressure chamber. The piston carries an exterior seal which bears against an inside wall of the inner cover during movement of the piston. A refill orifice in the piston connects the chamber with the body inlet. Pressure in the chamber maintains the piston closed upon the main seat assembly. A relief valve is positioned in the piston for venting the chamber to the outlet. When the relief valve is …
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- Filed October 6, 2004 and granted September 11, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended October 6, 2024.
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