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Valve assembly

US7699076B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2008
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2028

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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