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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2008
Graham J. Campbell, Stevenson Ranch, CA (US);
Luis E. Fuentes, Santa Clarita, CA (US);
Jason W. Hillyard, Fillmore, CA (US);
Graham J. Campbell, Stevenson Ranch, CA (US);
Luis E. Fuentes, Santa Clarita, CA (US);
Jason W. Hillyard, Fillmore, CA (US);
G-G Distribution and Development Co., Inc., Valencia, CA (US);
Abstract
An exemplary embodiment of a diverter valve system includes a valve body defining an internal chamber having at least first, second and third ports, and a first valve seat associated with the first port and a second valve seat associated with the second port. A valve shaft structure includes an internal shaft portion positioned within the internal chamber, the valve shaft structure configured for rotation about a valve axis through a range of motion. A diverter structure includes a diverter face portion configured to seat against the first valve seat when in a first rotational position and against the second valve seat when in a second position, and a mounting portion configured to mount on the internal shaft portion of the valve shaft structure.