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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 19, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 16, 2010
Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Nunica, MI (US);
David O. Godfrey, Lowell, MI (US);
Michael E. Miles, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Steve O. Mork, Lowell, MI (US);
Richard B. Bylsma, Ada, MI (US);
Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Nunica, MI (US);
David O. Godfrey, Lowell, MI (US);
Michael E. Miles, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Steve O. Mork, Lowell, MI (US);
Richard B. Bylsma, Ada, MI (US);
Access Business Group International LLC, Ada, MI (US);
Abstract
A valve system enables use of a standard single line faucet with a water treatment system, protects water treatment systems and other fluid flow devices from unnecessary fluid pressure, and regulates or prevents fluid flow to a dispenser or outlet in response to a particular event, such as a leak. The valve system includes a housing having ports for: (1) receiving a supply fluid, (2) supplying the fluid to a device, such as a water treatment system, (3) receiving the fluid from the device and (4) supplying fluid to a dispenser. The valve system also includes an automatic shutoff device within the housing that prevents water from flowing into the housing and the water treatment system when the dispensing outlet is closed and that allows water to flow through the housing and into the water treatment system when the outlet is open. The valve system may also include a second actuator connected to the automatic shutoff that is capable of moving the automatic shutoff to a partially or fully closed position.