Foot-actuated valves

Details Foot-actuated valves Foot-actuated valves

1992-06-01

1993-04-20

Hepperle, Stephen M.

Fluid handling

Systems

Multiple inlet with single outlet

1376371, 251295, F16K 1122

Patent

active

052033732

ABSTRACT:
A foot-actuated valve assembly operable for delivering either a mixture of hot and cold water through a faucet, or solely cold water to the faucet. The user selectively actuates one of two sides of a kick plate. Actuation of one side of the kick plate causes a mixture of hot and cold water to flow through the faucet. Actuation of the other side of the kick plate causes only cold water to flow through the faucet.

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Schematic diagram of valve system installed in Assignee's facilities in 1982.

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