Valve and associated system and method

Details Valve and associated system and method Valve and associated system and method

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Rivell, John (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Systems

Multi-way valve unit

C251S065000, C251S129090, C239S284100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07997302

ABSTRACT:
A valve is disclosed that includes a valve body defining an inlet and a plurality of outlets, the inlet and the plurality of outlets cooperating to form a plurality of alternative fluid flow paths through the valve body. The valve further includes an outlet selection member carried by the valve body and defining a port configured to complete a fluid flow path selected from the plurality of alternative fluid flow paths. The valve further includes a first magnet assembly configured to enable reciprocation of the outlet selection member and a second magnet assembly configured to enable rotation of the outlet selection member. A washer fluid supply system incorporating the valve and a method of operating the valve are also disclosed.

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