Brondell, Inc. was established in 2003 and is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was named after John F. Brondel (spelled with one "l"), who invented the flush valve toilet in 1783. His invention utilized a valve to control the amount of water flushed with the simple push of a lever, creating a more hygienic solution than the traditional "out-house" and moving us toward the modern bathroom we know today.