Fluid handling – Processes – Cleaning – repairing – or assembling
Patent
1994-10-25
1996-04-02
Rivell, John
Fluid handling
Processes
Cleaning, repairing, or assembling
137512, 137527, 137271, 285 4, F16K 1503
Patent
active
055031765
ABSTRACT:
A backflow preventor which permits adjustment of the outflow direction is provided. A conduit provides fluid communication between the two valves of the backflow preventor. The conduit can be separated, e.g., by cutting along a groove, leaving annular flat regions. The annular flats are configured to engage with a coupler to provide leak-free connection between the separated portions of the conduit. The separated portions of the conduit can be rotated to adjust the outflow direction. Preferably, an infinite number of outflow directions are possible, all of which lie in a plane parallel to the inflow direction.
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Dunmire Charles W.
Fields Richard D.
Whitelaw Dennis G.
CMB Industries, Inc.
Rivell John
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