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Fresh water manifold distribution system and method

US5438714A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 1989
Grant dateAug 8, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/88054
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A fresh water control system comprises a fresh water supply line having a plurality of spaced outlets. At least first and second fresh water manifolds are provided. Each manifold comprises an inlet in flow communication with an associated one of the outlets and at least a first remotely operable valve for selectively supplying fresh water to a remote fixture. At least first and second check valves are provided. The check valves are intermediate the supply line outlets. Each of the check valves permits fresh water to flow therebeyond in a first direction while preventing water from flowing therebeyond in an opposite second direction.

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