Patent ID: 6151724
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: E03D

Abstract:
A toilet tank water conservation device for use with a toilet having a flapper type flush valve pivotally mounted in a toilet tank for holding tank water at the base of an overflow tube, comprising;a) a bracket adapted for attachment to the overflow tube, the bracket having a body and a first bore defined in the body adapted for slidably engaging the overflow tube, and a guide ledge projecting from the body and having a second bore defined therein;b) a float ball, the ball being spherical and having a bore defined diametrically through said ball, the float ball being buoyant;c) a guide rod having a first end and a second end, the first end being slidably disposed in the bore defined in the guide ledge, and the second end extending into the bore defined in said float ball, the depth to which the second end extends into the bore being adjustable; andd) wherein said float ball and said guide rod are disposed above said flush valve and aligned therewith so that said float ball and said guide rod slide down in order to seat said valve in a closed position when the level of the tank water falls, and said float ball and guide rod rise when the level of tank water rises in order to allow the flapper valve to pivot to an open position.