Fluid handling – Liquid level responsive or maintaining systems – By float controlled valve
Patent
1997-11-19
1999-10-12
Walton, George L.
Fluid handling
Liquid level responsive or maintaining systems
By float controlled valve
137218, 137426, 138 42, 251126, 251127, F16K 3126, F16K 4710
Patent
active
059642475
ABSTRACT:
A fill valve has a main valve with a valving surface contacted by a valve disk. A series of offset radial paths separated by a toroidal path permit free radial flow at full open and quiet tortuous flow as the valve closes. Removal of a cap permits access to the main valve for cleaning. Indicia in the valve body provide easy height adjustments. A riser base is made up of easily molded locking parts and provides a variable height adjustment structure that is shielded from view. A flexible cup performs multiple functions including serving as a pilot valve, a vacuum breaker valve and a seal. A float for operating the pilot valve is pivotally mounted without extra parts or fasteners.
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American Standard Inc.
Homa Joseph M.
Walton George L.
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