Patent · US Expired

Backflow valve

US7325565B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 23, 2005
Grant dateFeb 5, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/742
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The backflow valve of the present invention includes a valve housing having a cavity therein with an inlet and an outlet to the valve cavity. A switch is in communication with the valve cavity and is moveable from an off position to an on position in response to liquid filling the valve cavity. A valve is moveable in response to the movement of the switch to the on position. The valve moves to a closed position shutting off the fluid flow through the backflow valve.

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