Three position livewell control valve
US5236175A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B35/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A water distribution system for use between a water source and a livewell in a boat, capable of use with a boat in either moving or stationary states in the water source, and including means for operating the water distribution system in any one of three modes: a recirculate-only mode, a dual fill and recirculate mode, and a drain without refilling mode. Means are also provided, by utilization of an apparatus achieving tactile feedback, for apprising the operator of when the system is operating properly in a drip-tight, recirculation-only mode.
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