Multi-chambered container fluid selection valve

Abstract

A selection valve ( ) for use with a multi-chambered fluid container having outlet openings which are in fluid communication with the fluid container chambers. The selection valve ( ) utilizes an outer housing ( ) with a bore ( ) therethrough for receiving a singular fluid from the multi-chambered container. An upper gasket ( ) engages an inner surface ( ) of the outer housing and an inner housing ( ) having intake ports ( ) interfaces with the upper gasket, thus permitting fluid communication between the outer housing and the fluid container. A molded spring detent ( ) is disposed upon the inner housing with pins ( ) protruding externally that ride upon a rotating detent ring ( ). When the outer housing ( ) and the detent ring ( ) are rotated, the pins ( ) are urged into radial grooves ( ) and ( ) thereby causing the housing to remain at a desired location. A closure assembly is snapped onto the inner housing wherein dip tubes attached to the inner housing permit a fluid flow path to be formed between a specific compartment in the container and the bore in the outer housing selected by rotating the outer housing relative to the threaded closure attached to the fluid container.