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Toilet overflow prevention system

a technology for toilets and flushing systems, applied in water installations, climate change adaptation, construction, etc., can solve problems such as substantial property damage, unsanitary conditions, and obstruction of waste lines, and achieve the effects of preventing unpleasant overflow, preventing toilet overflow, and facilitating ascension and discharge of water

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-01-06
GIESKEN CHRIS +1
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[0015] Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a system by which excessive toilet overflow can be effectively and efficiently discharged through an auxiliary passage.
[0022] A reticulated grate element is mounted transversely atop the circular opening in order to trap debris contained within toilet bowl so as to facilitate ascension and discharge of water through auxiliary waste drain outlet, hence preventing unpleasant overflow.
[0023] The use of the present invention provides an effective means for preventing toilet overflow in a manner which is quick, easy, and efficient.

Problems solved by technology

Toilet bowls may become clogged due to any number of reasons.
Most often, the waste line becomes obstructed because of excessive waste matter, toilet tissue, or the flushing of inappropriate articles.
The undesired result is typically toilet overflow which can lead to substantial property damage and unsanitary conditions.

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[0031] Referring now to FIGS. 1-5 a toilet overflow prevention system 10 is shown, according to the present invention, comprised of an otherwise standard toilet 20 which includes a stool 22, a toilet bowl 24, a toilet bowl rim 26 with tank 28 mounted thereon, and flush conduits 29 located inside toilet bowl 24 just below toilet bowl rim 26. Contents of toilet bowl 24 is expelled via standard flushing mechanism 27 through a primary waste discharge pipe 25. Standard flushing mechanism 30 includes a flapper valve 32 being pivotally movable between open and closed positions, whereupon in a closed position, flapper valve 32 effectively blocks water flow from tank 28. An end of a chain 34 is connected to flapper valve 32, wherein chain 34 has a lever 36 mounted at an opposed end thereof and a handle 38 is rotatably attached to lever 36 via pin 37. Downward force applied to handle 38 facilitates an upward pull of chain 34 by lever 36, in turn a...

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Abstract

A toilet overflow prevention system is provided and is incorporated with an otherwise standard toilet wherein the toilet bowl thereof is incorporated with an overflow inlet portal defined as a generally circular opening integrally formed within the left side of the concave inner wall of the toilet bowl. The overflow inlet portal provides passage to an auxiliary waste drain outlet which extends downward through toilet bowl frontal to the primary waste discharge pipe, and through the stool portion of the standard toilet, under which connection is made to an auxiliary waste outlet piping being in fluid communication with the primary waste discharge pipe. A reticulated grate element is mounted transversely atop the circular opening in order to trap debris contained within toilet bowl so as to facilitate ascension and discharge of water through auxiliary waste drain outlet, hence preventing unpleasant overflow.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present invention was first described in Disclosure Document Registration 523,235 filed on Dec. 16, 2002 under 35 U.S.C. §122 and 37 C.F.R. §1.14. There are no previously filed, nor currently any co-pending applications, anywhere in the world. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to toilet flushing systems and, more particularly, to a toilet overflow prevention system. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Most everyone has at one time or another dealt with the common occurrence of a clogged toilet. Toilet bowls may become clogged due to any number of reasons. Most often, the waste line becomes obstructed because of excessive waste matter, toilet tissue, or the flushing of inappropriate articles. The undesired result is typically toilet overflow which can lead to substantial property damage and unsanitary conditions. [0006] Accordingly, a need has arisen for a means by wh...

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IPC IPC(8): E03D11/00
CPCE03D11/00Y02A10/30
Inventor GIESKEN, CHRISGIESKEN, AMY
Owner GIESKEN CHRIS