Fluid handling – Systems – Multi-way valve unit
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Rivell, John (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Systems
Multi-way valve unit
C137S625460
Reexamination Certificate
active
07066204
ABSTRACT:
A multi-port diverter valve assembly with an integral detent feature includes a valve body and a diverter valve cartridge and cap combination wherein the cap includes one or more deflectable fingers positioned so as to “detent” into one or more detent recesses formed in a lower cartridge portion of the rotatable cartridge. In order to provide fluid communication to external hydraulic devices with a total of six selection options, a total of six detent recesses are provided. In the preferred embodiment, there are two deflectable fingers approximately 180 degrees apart. An O-ring is positioned between the deflectable fingers and the valve body in order to provide part of the resistance force against the deflectable fingers so as to provide a tactile feel to the user when a selected detent position is reached by rotation of the diverter valve cartridge within the valve body.
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Masco Corporation of Indiana
Rivell John
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
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