Gas distribution manifold for camping

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2007-01-08

2009-10-13

Fox, John (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Systems

With flow control means for branched passages

C137S882000, C431S344000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07600536

ABSTRACT:
A gas distribution device is provided for use with a recreational vehicle having a tank and a pressure regulator. The gas distribution device has a male inlet connected to the tank and a female outlet connected to the pressure regulator, with the inlet and outlets in fluid communication with each other. A third outlet is in fluid communication with a manually operated valve. A gas manifold with a gas passage is connected to and in fluid communication with the valve by a metal fitting. The manifold has a plurality of device connectors in fluid communication with the manifold gas passage. Each of the outlet connectors has a check valve and is configured to connect to a flexible tubular gas line. Each tubular gas line is has a first end adapted to connect to one of the device connectors and a second end adapted to connect to a portable gas appliance such as a lantern or stove.

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