Fluid handling – Systems – Plural noncommunicating flow paths
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-01
2009-11-03
Hepperle, Stephen (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Systems
Plural noncommunicating flow paths
C251S149100, C251S251000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07610932
ABSTRACT:
In the treatment of water, an end piece is connected to a treatment cartridge housing and inserted into an appliance having bypass, inlet, and outlet valves. The end piece has an end piece wall from which an inlet fitting, outlet fitting, and protrusion extend. The inlet fittings, outlet fittings, protrusion, and cartridge housing each have a longitudinal axis. The inlet and outlet fittings have a cam surface for actuating the inlet and outlet valves, respectively. Further, the cam surfaces of the inlet and outlet fittings are angled and vectored in relation to their respective longitudinal axis. The protrusion is shaped for actuating the bypass valve.
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Boros John Paul
Bretl Donald Stephen
Emmons David James
Mitchell Alan Joseph
Olson Judd Dylan
Goodwin Kirk W.
Hepperle Stephen
Rost Andrew J
Whirlpool Corporation
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