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Apparatus for pressurizing rinse fluid to a toilet is provided comprising a reservoir for receiving gravity fed rinse fluid. The reservoir is connected to a source of pressurized air through an air inlet valve mechanically coupled to a controller. A rinse fluid discharge valve is connected to an out

Apparatus for pressurizing rinse fluid to a toilet is provided comprising a reservoir for receiving gravity fed rinse fluid. The reservoir is connected to a source of pressurized air through an air inlet valve mechanically coupled to a controller. A rinse fluid discharge valve is connected to an outlet of the reservoir and is operatively connected to the controller. When triggered, the controller allows pressurized air to enter the reservoir, thereby pressurizing the rinse fluid contained therein. The controller then opens the rinse fluid discharge valve to deliver the pressurized rinse fluid to the toilet. The controller and rinse fluid discharge valves are preferably pneumatically operable so that a separate power source is not required for the pressurized rinse fluid apparatus.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] Apparatus for supplying pressurized rinse fluid to a bowl of a toilet, the apparatus adapted for use with a supply of rinse fluid, the supply of rinse fluid being gravity fed to the apparatus, and a source of pressurized air, the apparatus comprising:an enclosed reservoir

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] Apparatus for supplying pressurized rinse fluid to a bowl of a toilet, the apparatus adapted for use with a supply of rinse fluid, the supply of rinse fluid being gravity fed to the apparatus, and a source of pressurized air, the apparatus comprising:an enclosed reservoir;a rinse fluid inlet branch attached to the reservoir and in fluid communication with the supply of rinse fluid, a rinse fluid inlet valve disposed in the rinse fluid inlet branch being normally open, the rinse fluid inlet valve automatically operable to close, thereby preventing fluid flow out of the reservoir;a vent branch attached to the reservoir and open to atmosphere, a vent discharge valve disposed in the vent branch and operable between open and closed positions;an air inlet branch attached to the reservoir and in fluid communication with the source of pressurized air, an air inlet valve disposed in the air inlet branch and operable between open and closed positions;a rinse fluid outlet branch attached to the reservoir and in fluid communication with the toilet bowl, a rinse fluid discharge valve disposed in the rinse fluid outlet branch and operable between open and closed positions; anda controller for selectively operating the vent discharge valve, air inlet valve, and rinse fluid outlet valve, wherein the vent discharge valve is normally open and the air inlet valve and the rinse fluid outlet valve are normally closed to allow the reservoir to fill with rinse fluid, the controller being triggerable to move the vent discharge valve to the closed position and move the air inlet valve to the open position to thereby pressurize the rinse fluid in the reservoir, the controller also moving the rinse fluid discharge valve to the open position to send the pressurized rinse fluid to the toilet bowl.