Manifold
AssigneeSea Tech, Inc.
InventorsRandall J. Rehder, Gary Hutko, L. James Knowles
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Abstract
A manifold with interconnecting, non-threaded modular sections. The connected sections define a fluidic passageway and at least one valved outlet. The valved outlet is reversible to enable the valve to be readily accessible when the modular section is in any orientation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b).
Claims12
A manifold section comprising:
- a body portion including a male connecting structure disposed at a first end of the body portion, and a female connecting structure disposed at a second end of the body portion, and a body portion passageway extending between the first and second ends;
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- a first outlet extending integrally from the body portion and defining first outlet passageway communicating with the body portion passageway, the first outlet including a valve having a valve housing and a valve spool rotatably received within the valve housing, a valve stem extending from an end of the valve spool and in which the valve housing accommodates the valve spool such that the valve stem is oriented in a first vertical direction and in which the valve housing also accommodates the valve spool such that the valve stem is oriented in a second vertical direction, the second vertical direction substantially 180 degrees with respect to the first vertical direction.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.