Valve adapter
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1. An adapter comprising:
- a substantially hollow member having an outer surface, a posterior inner shaft having a posterior inner diameter and an anterior inner surface having an anterior inner diameter;
an anterior inner threaded surface extending at least a portion of the anterior inner surface;
an anterior outer threaded surface extending about at least a portion of the anterior inner surface;
a posterior sealing portion; and
one or more ports positioned on the hollow member for allowing flow from the inner surface to the outer surface.
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Abstract
An adaptive fitting for valves. The adaptive fitting has a fitting body having a first end and a second end. The fitting body defines an inner passageway extending from the first end of the fitting to the second end. The fitting is provided with a valve-engaging portion disposed on the first end of the fitting body. This valve-engaging portion has a threaded region for threadably engaging a threaded section of a valve. On the second end of the fitting body is disposed a sealing portion. The fitting is provided with one or more ports disposed about or near the first end of the fitting body for allowing flow there through.
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11 Claims
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1. An adapter comprising:
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a substantially hollow member having an outer surface, a posterior inner shaft having a posterior inner diameter and an anterior inner surface having an anterior inner diameter;
an anterior inner threaded surface extending at least a portion of the anterior inner surface;
an anterior outer threaded surface extending about at least a portion of the anterior inner surface;
a posterior sealing portion; and
one or more ports positioned on the hollow member for allowing flow from the inner surface to the outer surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An adaptive fitting for connecting a valve to a water hydrant, the fitting comprising:
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a fitting body having a first end and a second end, the fitting body defining an inner passageway extending from the first end to the second end;
a valve engaging portion disposed on the first end of the fitting body, the valve engaging portion having a threaded region for threadably engaging a threaded set of a valve;
a sealing portion disposed on the second end of the fitting body; and
one or more ports disposed about or near the first end of the fitting body for allowing flow there through. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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