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Sequentially-gated multi-port water distribution valve

US9695952B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 2015
Grant dateJul 4, 2017
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 4, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86413
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A water distribution valve for directing a flow of fluid through a swimming pool cleaning system includes a housing having an inlet and outlets. A plurality of gates are mounted in the housing, each corresponding to a respective one of the outlets. Each gate is mounted to open and close the respective one of the outlets to which the gate corresponds in response to the flow of fluid into the housing from the inlet.

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