Fluid handling – Line condition change responsive valves – Safety cut-off requiring reset
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-26
2009-06-30
Rivell, John (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Line condition change responsive valves
Safety cut-off requiring reset
C137S498000, C137S514500, C137S516270
Reexamination Certificate
active
07552743
ABSTRACT:
A flow shut off valve for residential water line pressure includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet and a passage there between with a valve seat in the passage. A valve element is slidably mounted within the passage and includes a cavity open to the inlet and orifices partially restricting flow from the cavity to the passage. A spring biases the valve element toward the inlet. Reduced back pressure at the outlet drives the valve element into a closed position with a sealing surface against the valve seat to terminate flow. The restrictive orifices in the valve element extend from the cavity to the periphery of the valve element and, in a position toward the inlet, the restrictive orifices are closed by the housing to block communication between the inlet and the outlet. In an intermediate position, the orifices are open and the sealing surface is not against the valve seat. A motion damper may be employed to allow for start-up conditions on sprinkler systems and the like. The flow shutoff valves are contemplated for employment with household appliances using water and sprinkler systems.
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Brown Macade
Kermit L. Achterman & Associates, Inc.
Klein O'Neill & Singh, LLP
Rivell John
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