Fluid handling – Self-proportioning or correlating systems – Self-controlled branched flow systems
Patent
1997-12-11
1999-09-14
Hepperle, Stephen M.
Fluid handling
Self-proportioning or correlating systems
Self-controlled branched flow systems
13711905, F16K 1118
Patent
active
059506580
ABSTRACT:
A fluid flow diverting unit, the combination comprising a body having a hollow interior, and three generally tubular legs defining bores communicating with the interior; a first leg having a fluid inlet port and is attachable to a fluid supply duct; a leg having a pressure fluid flow outlet port and carrying a back flow preventing check valve unit that opens to discharge fluid when pressure in interior exceeds P.sub.1 ; a third leg having a secondary fluid flow outlet port and carrying a valve to control fluid discharge through the secondary outlet port, the valve having a manually operable control characterized in that in a first position of the control the valve is held closed by water pressure to block discharge through a secondary port, and in a second position of the control, the valve is biased open to allow flow through the secondary port.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3086748 (1963-04-01), Reinemann
patent: 3297046 (1967-01-01), Hall
patent: 3416555 (1968-12-01), Chapou
Haefliger William W.
Hepperle Stephen M.
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