An embodiment of a fluid valve includes a receptacle, cavity, mixer, and valve assembly. The receptacle has a protrusion configured to engage a groove of a valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device, and the cavity has a front end in communication with the receptacle and has a rear end. The mixer has hot and cold input ports and has an output port in communication with the rear end of the cavity. And the valve assembly is disposed in the cavity, configured to allow fluid to flow from the output port through the cavity in response to a valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device being disposed in the receptacle, and configured to prohibit fluid from flowing from the output port through the cavity in response to the valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device being absent from the receptacle. The valve may include a pressure-relief assembly and/or a unidirectional-valve assembly configured to relieve back pressure during insertion of the valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device into the receptacle.
F16L 37/244 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection is made by inserting one member axially into the other and rotating it to a limited extent, e.g. with bayonet-action the coupling being co-axial with the pipe
E03C 1/02 - Plumbing installations for fresh water
F16L 37/40 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a lift valve being opened automatically when the coupling is applied
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SPIGOTLESS VARIABLE-TEMPERATURE FLUID (E.G., WATER) VALVE OPENABLE WITH A DISPENSING DEVICE AND WITH OPTIONAL BACK-PRESSURE RELIEF
An embodiment of a fluid valve includes a receptacle, cavity, mixer, and valve assembly. The receptacle has a protrusion configured to engage a groove of a valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device, and the cavity has a front end in communication with the receptacle and has a rear end. The mixer has hot and cold input ports and has an output port in communication with the rear end of the cavity. And the valve assembly is disposed in the cavity, configured to allow fluid to flow from the output port through the cavity in response to a valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device being disposed in the receptacle, and configured to prohibit fluid from flowing from the output port through the cavity in response to the valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device being absent from the receptacle. The valve may include a pressure-relief assembly and/or a unidirectional-valve assembly configured to relieve back pressure during insertion of the valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device into the receptacle.
F16K 35/06 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation using a removable actuating or locking member, e.g. a key
F16K 11/00 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid
F16K 15/18 - Check valves with actuating mechanism; Combined check valves and actuated valves
An embodiment of a valve, such as a water valve, includes a body, a sleeve, and a rod. The body includes a body cavity, and the sleeve is removably disposable within the body cavity and includes a sleeve cavity. And the rod is movably disposable within the sleeve cavity and is configured to form a fluid-tight seal between the body cavity and the sleeve cavity while the rod is in a closed position and is configured to allow a fluid to flow from the body cavity to the sleeve cavity while the rod is in an open position. Furthermore, one or more components of the valve each can be made partially or fully from one or more polymers.
F16L 37/244 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection is made by inserting one member axially into the other and rotating it to a limited extent, e.g. with bayonet-action the coupling being co-axial with the pipe
F16L 37/40 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a lift valve being opened automatically when the coupling is applied
An embodiment of a valve, such as a water valve, includes a body, a sleeve, and a rod. The body includes a body cavity, and the sleeve is removably disposable within the body cavity and includes a sleeve cavity. And the rod is movably disposable within the sleeve cavity and is configured to form a fluid-tight seal between the body cavity and the sleeve cavity while the rod is in a closed position and is configured to allow a fluid to flow from the body cavity to the sleeve cavity while the rod is in an open position. Furthermore, one or more components of the valve each can be made partially or fully from one or more polymers.
An embodiment of a fluid valve includes a substantially flat face plate, a receptacle, a cavity, and a drain assembly. The receptacle is disposed in the face plate and has at least one protrusion each configured to engage a respective one of at least one groove of a valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device. The cavity has a top end in fluid communication with the receptacle, and has a bottom end. And the drain assembly has a top end in fluid communication with the bottom end of the cavity, has a bottom end, and is configured to allow fluid to drain from the cavity in response to the valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device being absent from the receptacle.
E03B 9/02 - Hydrants; Arrangement of valves therein; Keys for hydrants
E03B 7/12 - Devices preventing bursting of pipes by freezing by preventing freezing
F16K 11/14 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by one actuating member, e.g. a handle
F16L 37/50 - Couplings of the quick-acting type allowing movement of the parts joined
F16L 37/244 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection is made by inserting one member axially into the other and rotating it to a limited extent, e.g. with bayonet-action the coupling being co-axial with the pipe
F16L 37/48 - Couplings of the quick-acting type for fastening a pipe on the end of a tap
A62C 35/68 - Pipe-line systems - Details, e.g. of pipes or valve systems
A62C 37/11 - Releasing means, e.g. electrically released heat-sensitive
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
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Fire-suppression water-intake valve, fire-suppression sprinkler head configured for rapid installation in, and rapid removal from, the water-intake valve without the need to interrupt the water supply, and related systems and methods
An embodiment of a fire-suppression water-intake valve includes a receptacle and a valve assembly. The receptacle is configured to receive a sprinkler head. And the valve assembly is configured to close in response to removing a sprinkler head from the receptacle, and is configured to open in response to installing a sprinkler head in the receptacle. Such a fire-suppression water-intake valve can allow quick and easy removal and installation of a fire-suppression sprinkler head without shutting a water supply to the valve.
E03B 7/12 - Devices preventing bursting of pipes by freezing by preventing freezing
A62C 35/60 - Pipe-line systems wet, i.e. containing extinguishing material even when not in use
A62C 35/68 - Pipe-line systems - Details, e.g. of pipes or valve systems
A62C 37/11 - Releasing means, e.g. electrically released heat-sensitive
F16K 11/14 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by one actuating member, e.g. a handle
F16L 37/244 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection is made by inserting one member axially into the other and rotating it to a limited extent, e.g. with bayonet-action the coupling being co-axial with the pipe
F16L 37/48 - Couplings of the quick-acting type for fastening a pipe on the end of a tap
F16L 37/50 - Couplings of the quick-acting type allowing movement of the parts joined
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
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ANTI-FREEZING WATER VALVE CONFIGURED FOR UNDERGROUND USE
An embodiment of a fluid valve includes a substantially flat face plate, a receptacle, a cavity, and a drain assembly. The receptacle is disposed in the face plate and has at least one protrusion each configured to engage a respective one of at least one groove of a valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device. The cavity has a top end in fluid communication with the receptacle, and has a bottom end. And the drain assembly has a top end in fluid communication with the bottom end of the cavity, has a bottom end, and is configured to allow fluid to drain from the cavity in response to the valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device being absent from the receptacle.
An embodiment of a fire suppression water intake valve includes a receptacle and a valve assembly. The receptacle is configured to receive a sprinkler head. And the valve assembly is configured to close in response to removing a sprinkler head from the receptacle, and is configured to open in response to installing a sprinkler head in the receptacle. Such a fire suppression water intake valve can allow quick and easy removal and installation of a fire suppression sprinkler head without shutting a water supply to the valve.
A62C 35/68 - Pipe-line systems - Details, e.g. of pipes or valve systems
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
An embodiment of a fluid valve includes a substantially flat face plate, a receptacle, a cavity, and a valve assembly. The receptacle is disposed in the face plate and has at least one protrusion each configured to engage a respective at least one groove of a valve opening-and fluid dispensing device. The cavity has a front end in fluid communication with the receptacle, and has a rear end. And the valve assembly is disposed in the cavity, includes a first sealing ring, is configured to form a seal by urging the sealing ring against the rear end of the cavity in response to the valve opening-and fluid dispensing device being absent from the receptacle, and is configured to allow fluid to flow into the rear end of the cavity in response to the valve opening-and fluid dispensing device being disposed in the receptacle.
An embodiment of a fluid valve includes a substantially flat face plate, a receptacle, a cavity, and a valve assembly. The receptacle is disposed in the face plate and has at least one protrusion each configured to engage a respective at least one groove of a valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device. The cavity has a front end in fluid communication with the receptacle, and has a rear end. And the valve assembly is disposed in the cavity, includes a first sealing ring, is configured to form a seal by urging the sealing ring against the rear end of the cavity in response to the valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device being absent from the receptacle, and is configured to allow fluid to flow into the rear end of the cavity in response to the valve-opening-and-fluid-dispensing device being disposed in the receptacle.
F16L 29/02 - Joints with fluid cut-off means with a cut-off device in one of the two pipe ends, the cut-off device being automatically opened when the coupling is applied
E03C 1/10 - Devices for preventing contamination of drinking-water pipes, e.g. means for aerating self-closing flushing valves
F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints
F16K 15/02 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members
