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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2019
Filed:
Nov. 25, 2015
Applicant:
Zurn Industries, Llc, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Inventors:
Michael A. Funari, Apex, NC (US);
Robert E. Saadi, Erie, PA (US);
Assignee:
Zurn Industries, LLC, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16K 31/12 (2006.01); B29C 45/16 (2006.01); E03D 3/06 (2006.01); B29K 21/00 (2006.01); B29K 55/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B29C 45/1676 (2013.01); E03D 3/06 (2013.01); B29K 2021/003 (2013.01); B29K 2055/02 (2013.01);
Abstract
Disclosed are systems and methods for a unitary diaphragm assembly is for use in flush valves. The diaphragm assembly may have a flexible diaphragm which includes a seating portion and a mounting portion at the outer peripheral edge. A flow ring may be positioned adjacent to the seating portion of the diaphragm. An elongated barrel member may extend from the diaphragm in a longitudinal direction and may include a plurality of radial supports positioned circumferentially around the outer surface of the barrel member and along a portion of the length of the barrel member.