Valve assembly
US7373953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87129
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve assembly for plumbing installations. The valve assembly has a unitary valve body with three interconnected ports and a fluid control mechanism. Connector portions are formed about each port of the unitary valve body to thereby enable connection of the valve assembly into a fluid supply line and for connecting an appliance and various devices and fluid lines to the valve assembly. The fluid control mechanism of the valve assembly is constructed to direct fluid through the valve body and to enable the fluid flow to be shut off.
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