Method and apparatus for decorative toilet flush handles
First Claim
1. An apparatus for a decorative flush handle for mounting on a mechanism of a conventional toilet bowl handle, comprising:
- a) an elongated threaded member;
b) means for connecting said elongated threaded member to the mechanism of a conventional toilet bowl handle;
c) a rotatable member having a collar thereon, said collar having a threaded aperture therein, said aperture for receiving said elongated threaded member, said rotatable member being mounted onto said elongated threaded member, said rotatable member being positionally adjustable by rotation on said elongated threaded member;
d) a decorative item having a cavity therein for receiving said rotatable member therein;
e) a pair of oppositely opposing arms mounted onto said rotatable member, said pair of arms being hinged;
f) means for urging said pair of oppositely opposing arms away from each other; and
, g) means for securing said rotatable member to said decorative item whereby a wall of said decorative item is securable between said rotatable member and said means for securing.
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Abstract
The present invention 14 discloses a method and apparatus for attaching a decorative flush handle 10 to a conventional toilet 12. Shown is a threaded shaft 16 having a first rotatable member 18 mounted thereon having a pair of oppositely opposing, hingedly mounted arms 30 spring tensioned away from each for mounting in the inner cavity 40 of the decorative item 10. A second rotatable disc 36 is threadably attached to shaft 16 and adjustable positioned on shaft 16 to fixedly secure the wall 25 of the decorative item between disc 36 and arms 30. Arms 30 have external threads 32 thereon so that the arms 30 and shaft 16 can function somewhat like a conventional screw for placement in decorative items.
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12 Claims
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1. An apparatus for a decorative flush handle for mounting on a mechanism of a conventional toilet bowl handle, comprising:
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a) an elongated threaded member;
b) means for connecting said elongated threaded member to the mechanism of a conventional toilet bowl handle;
c) a rotatable member having a collar thereon, said collar having a threaded aperture therein, said aperture for receiving said elongated threaded member, said rotatable member being mounted onto said elongated threaded member, said rotatable member being positionally adjustable by rotation on said elongated threaded member;
d) a decorative item having a cavity therein for receiving said rotatable member therein;
e) a pair of oppositely opposing arms mounted onto said rotatable member, said pair of arms being hinged;
f) means for urging said pair of oppositely opposing arms away from each other; and
,g) means for securing said rotatable member to said decorative item whereby a wall of said decorative item is securable between said rotatable member and said means for securing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for a decorative flush handle for mounting on a mechanism of a conventional toilet bowl handle, comprising the steps of:
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a) providing an elongated threaded member;
b) connecting said elongated threaded member to the conventional toilet bowl handle;
c) providing a first rotatable member having a collar thereon having a threaded aperture therein for receiving said elongated threaded member and then mounting said first rotatable member onto said elongated threaded member;
d) providing a decorative item having a cavity therein for receiving said first rotatable member therein;
e) mounting a pair of oppositely opposing, hinged arms onto said first rotatable member;
f) urging said pair of oppositely opposing arms away from each other; and
,g) adjustably positioning a second rotatable member on said elongated threaded member for securing the wall of said decorative item between said first rotatable member and said second rotatable member. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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