Sequentially-gated multi-port water distribution valve
US9695952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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