US5404905A
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Backflow preventer with failure indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-04-25
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Granted: 1995-04-11
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Expires: 2014-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A backflow prevention device with a failure indicator designed to determine the functional state of integral backflow prevention device(s) or check valve(s). Check valve(s) are assembled in combination with pressure gauge(s) or failure indicator(s) and valve(s) or flow regulation device(s) between an inlet area and outlet area, and is designed to allow a working fluid to flow in the desired direction of fluid flow and prevent backflow. A built in test or procedure enables the functional condition of backflow prevention device(s) or check valve(s) to be determined readily, easily, and reliably.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J. Lauria
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:20
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03B; E03B7/00; E03B7/07; E03B7/077; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/10; E03C1/106; F; F16; F16K; F16K37/00; F16K37/0066; G; G01; G01M; G01M3/00; G01M3/02; G01M3/26; G01M3/28; G01M3/2876; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/5762; Y10T137/8158; Y10T137/8326; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/87917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A backflow prevention device comprising: (a) chamber; (b) inlet fluid flow regulating means in chamber; (c) outlet fluid flow regulating means in chamber; (d) check valve means in chamber disposed between inlet fluid flow regulating means and outlet fluid flow regulating means; (e) chamber pressure indicating means disposed between inlet fluid flow regulating means and outlet fluid flow regulating means with means for indicating fluid pressure within chamber; and (f) chamber fluid pressure relief means disposed between inlet fluid flow regulating means and outlet fluid flow regulating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A backflow prevention device comprising: (a) chamber; (b) inlet fluid flow regulating means in chamber; (c) outlet fluid flow regulating means in chamber; (d) check valve means in chamber disposed between inlet fluid flow regulating means and outlet fluid flow regulating means; (e) chamber pressure indicating means disposed between inlet fluid flow regulating means and outlet fluid flow regulating means with means for indicating fluid pressure within chamber; and (f) chamber fluid pressure relief means disposed between inlet fluid flow regulating means and outlet fluid flow regulating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The backflow prevention device of claim 1 wherein said chamber is a cylindrical pipe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The backflow prevention device of claim 1 wherein said inlet fluid flow regulating means is a valve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The backflow prevention device of claim 1 wherein said outlet fluid flow regulating means is a valve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The backflow prevention device of claim 1 wherein said check valve means is a check valve assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The backflow prevention device of claim 1 wherein said chamber pressure indicating means is a pressure gage.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The backflow prevention device of claim 1 wherein said chamber fluid pressure relief means is a drain valve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
139 words
A backflow prevention device comprising: (a) chamber; (b) inlet fluid flow valve in chamber with downstream drain valve; (c) outlet fluid flow valve in chamber; (d) intermediate fluid flow valve with downstream drain valve in chamber located upstream of outlet fluid flow valve and downstream of inlet fluid flow valve; (e) pressure gage in chamber downstream of inlet fluid flow valve and upstream of intermediate fluid flow valve; (f) check valve assembly in chamber upstream of intermediate fluid flow valve and downstream of pressure gage in chamber located downstream of inlet fluid flow valve; (g) pressure gage in chamber downstream of intermediate fluid flow valve and upstream of outlet fluid flow valve; and (h) check valve assembly in chamber upstream of outlet fluid flow valve and downstream of pressure gage in chamber located downstream of intermediate fluid flow valve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
139 words
A backflow prevention device comprising: (a) chamber; (b) inlet fluid flow valve in chamber with downstream drain valve; (c) outlet fluid flow valve in chamber; (d) intermediate fluid flow valve with downstream drain valve in chamber located upstream of outlet fluid flow valve and downstream of inlet fluid flow valve; (e) pressure gage in chamber downstream of inlet fluid flow valve and upstream of intermediate fluid flow valve; (f) check valve assembly in chamber upstream of intermediate fluid flow valve and downstream of pressure gage in chamber located downstream of inlet fluid flow valve; (g) pressure gage in chamber downstream of intermediate fluid flow valve and upstream of outlet fluid flow valve; and (h) check valve assembly in chamber upstream of outlet fluid flow valve and downstream of pressure gage in chamber located downstream of intermediate fluid flow valve.
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