Pipe joints or couplings – For branched path – T-type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-02
2007-01-02
Hewitt, James M. (Department: 3679)
Pipe joints or couplings
For branched path
T-type
C285S133110, C285S133300, C285S354000, C285S386000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10990018
ABSTRACT:
A plumbing apparatus for connecting a tankless hot water heater to a cold water supply line and a hot water outlet line includes a union and a tee that are interconnected to one another. A first connector at one end of the union is provided for connecting the union to the tankless hot water heater. A second connector at a free end of the tee is provided for connecting the tee to either the cold water supply line or the hot water outlet line. The tee is provided with a branch for connecting the plumbing apparatus to a plumbing device. A passage formed in the union and tee permits fluid to flow there through and through the branch.
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Bello Herbert L.
Hewitt James M.
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