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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 11, 2023
Filed:
Jul. 14, 2021
Vista Water Group, Llc, Ashland, OH (US);
James W. Chandler, Ashland, OH (US);
Vista Water Group, LLC, Ashland, OH (US);
Abstract
A water drain management apparatus used in clinical facility () or other facility includes a manifold plumbing fitting (). The fitting includes a plurality of drain outlet connections for water discharge devices (). Such water discharge devices may include devices such as autoclaves, sterilizers, cleaners, washers, filters, humidifiers, condensing devices and other devices used in the facility. A plurality of drain fitting openings in the body of the fitting are connectable to respective water discharge devices, and openings that are not utilized are closable with plugs. Some manifold fittings () include an air gap opening (). These configurations provide an air gap that prevents contamination due to back flow of water within the fitting reaching water discharge devices or the body inlet of the manifold fitting.