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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 18, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2012
Douglas Hunter Powell, Eldorado Hills, CA (US);
Douglas Hunter Powell, Eldorado Hills, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A backflow prevention device including an upstream shutoff valve configured to allow a user to control the water flow stream through the housing. The upstream shutoff valve includes an obstruction. The obstruction is configured to prevent water flow at a first position and allow water flow at a second position. The obstruction is also configured to rotate about an axis of rotation between the first position and the second position. The upstream shutoff valve also includes a seal. The seal is configured to sealingly engage a sealing surface in the housing at the first position. All points of engagement between the obstruction seal and the sealing surface are located downstream of the axis of rotation of the obstruction.