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Toilet leak detection and overflow prevention system

  • US 6,934,977 B1
  • Filed: 10/31/2002
  • Issued: 08/30/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A combination overflow control and leak detecting system for a toilet, comprising:

  • a first magnetic detector secured in a toilet tank for detecting the level of water in the toilet tank;

    the first magnetic detector being adjustably mounted on a float held in the toilet tank and including means activated by rising and falling levels of water in the toilet tank;

    a second magnetic detector adjustably mounted on a second float held in the toilet for detecting an overflow condition in the toilet; and

    a valve means connected to the magnetic first detector and the second magnetic detector for controlling the flow of water to the toilet when actuated by either the first magnetic detector or the second magnetic detector.

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