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Showerhead for emergency fixture

US8490895B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 2, 2011
Grant dateJul 23, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B1/3478
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for controlling a flow of fluid in an emergency fixture includes a body; and a control element at least partially located in the body and configured to impart rotation into the fluid flow. The control element includes a first substantially cylindrical member defining a first outlet portion, the first outlet portion configured to guide a first portion of the fluid flow out of the control element as an axial flow; a second substantially cylindrical member coupled to the first member; and a plurality of radially extending members extending between the first member and the second member, each of the plurality of members comprising a deflection surface angled relative to a second portion of flow and configured to cause rotation of the second portion of flow.

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