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EP 0302150 A1 19890208 - Apparatus for flushing a cistern.

Title (en)

Apparatus for flushing a cistern.

Title (de)

Vorrichtung zum Spülen eines Spülbeckens.

Title (fr)

Appareil pour la chasse d'une cuvette à rincer.

Publication

EP 0302150 A1 19890208 (EN)

Application

EP 87306894 A 19870804

Priority

EP 87306894 A 19870804

Abstract (en)

A syphon is provided for a domestic lavatory cistern comprising an inverted vessel e.g. a bell 24 positioned over a downpipe 22. At the lower end of the bell there are valve means 26 which are fixed in relation to the downpipe. By depressing the bell, a syphonic action is initiated which flushes the cistern.

IPC 1-7

E03D 1/05

IPC 8 full level

E03D 1/05 (2006.01); E03D 1/06 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E03D 1/05 (2013.01); E03D 1/06 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[X] GB 126288 A 19191016 - FR DE CHALEUR ET LUMIERE SA SO [FR]
[Y] DE 66552 C
[Y] GB 385760 A 19330105 - FRANK LOVE, et al
[Y] CH 255353 A 19480630 - PHILIPS NV [NL]
[Y] FR 1003305 A 19520317
[Y] FR 2119638 A5 19720804 - BARNES JOHN, et al

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0302150 A1 19890208

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 87306894 A 19870804