Fluid handling – Convertible – Unit orientable in a single location between plural positions
Patent
1991-04-16
1992-03-17
Cohan, Alan
Fluid handling
Convertible
Unit orientable in a single location between plural positions
13762541, 1376362, F16K 1106
Patent
active
050959344
ABSTRACT:
A cartridge type valve is disclosed which is capable of having the flow of hot and cold water to the valve reversed. An adapter is provided which is receivable in a valve body and has two independent passages. In one position, the adapter effects respective fluid communication between hot and cold water inlet pipes and hot and cold water inlets in the stationary valve portion. In a second position, when the adapter is removed from the valve body and turned over, communication between the hot and cold water inlet pipes and the hot and cold water inlets in the stationary valve portion is reversed. An adjustable temperature control feature is also provided.
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Cohan Alan
Kohler Co.
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