COMBINED VALVE, FILTER, AND REGULATOR IRRIGATION APPARATUS
First Claim
1. A singular combination irrigation apparatus comprising:
- a unitary manifold through which water may flow, the manifold comprising a valve-receiving portion and a filter-receiving portion, the valve-receiving portion being positioned upstream of the filter-receiving portion;
a filter assembly affixed or removably secured to the filter-receiving portion; and
a valve removably secured to the valve-receiving portion.
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Abstract
A singular combination irrigation apparatus may be used to combine the function of a regulator, valve, and filter into a singular combination, rather than merely connecting the three separate devices together. The irrigation apparatus may include a unitary manifold through which water may flow. This unitary manifold may include a valve-receiving portion and a filter-receiving portion. The valve-receiving portion is positioned upstream of the filter-receiving portion. The irrigation apparatus also includes a filter assembly removably secured to the filter-receiving portion. The irrigation apparatus further includes a valve removably secured to the valve-receiving portion. The manifold may also be manufactured or molded as a single, unitary piece.
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18 Claims
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1. A singular combination irrigation apparatus comprising:
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a unitary manifold through which water may flow, the manifold comprising a valve-receiving portion and a filter-receiving portion, the valve-receiving portion being positioned upstream of the filter-receiving portion;
a filter assembly affixed or removably secured to the filter-receiving portion; and
a valve removably secured to the valve-receiving portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for making an irrigation apparatus comprising a unitary manifold through which water may flow, wherein the method comprises:
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inserting a first rod into a mold;
inserting a second rod into a mold, wherein the rods define a flow path;
molding the manifold comprising a valve-receiving portion and a filter-receiving portion, the valve-receiving portion being positioned upstream of the filter-receiving portion removing the rods. - View Dependent Claims (14, 17, 18)
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- 15. A method as in claim 15 further comprising the step of inserting the filter support insert into the filter-receiving portion.
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