FAUCET VALVE SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A valve system device for connecting a downstream fluid treatment device to a single line faucet comprising:
- a housing;
a first inlet port on said housing for receiving supply fluid into the valve system;
a first outlet port on said housing in fluid communication with said first inlet port, said first outlet port for transmitting fluid out of the valve system to the downstream device;
a second inlet port on said housing for receiving fluid into the valve system from the downstream device;
a second outlet port on said housing for transmitting fluid out of the valve system to the single-line faucet; and
a shutoff valve in said housing in fluid communication with said first inlet port, said first outlet port, said second inlet port, and said second outlet port, wherein said shutoff valve is capable of being switched between an open position and a closed position, said open position allowing fluid flow through said first inlet port to said first outlet port, and through said second inlet port to said second outlet port, said closed position prohibiting fluid flow from said first inlet port to said second outlet port.
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Abstract
A valve system enables use of a standard single line faucet with a water treatment system. The valve system may include a housing having ports for receiving untreated supply water, supplying water to a water treatment system, receiving treated water from the water treatment system and supplying treated water to a dispenser. The valve system includes an automatic shutoff device that prevents water from flowing into the water treatment system when the dispensing faucet is closed and allows water to flow into the water treatment system when the faucet is open. The valve system may include a pressure relief mechanism that removes pressure from the water treatment system when the faucet is closed and a check valve for maintaining a desired amount of pressure within the valve system.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A valve system device for connecting a downstream fluid treatment device to a single line faucet comprising:
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a housing; a first inlet port on said housing for receiving supply fluid into the valve system; a first outlet port on said housing in fluid communication with said first inlet port, said first outlet port for transmitting fluid out of the valve system to the downstream device; a second inlet port on said housing for receiving fluid into the valve system from the downstream device; a second outlet port on said housing for transmitting fluid out of the valve system to the single-line faucet; and a shutoff valve in said housing in fluid communication with said first inlet port, said first outlet port, said second inlet port, and said second outlet port, wherein said shutoff valve is capable of being switched between an open position and a closed position, said open position allowing fluid flow through said first inlet port to said first outlet port, and through said second inlet port to said second outlet port, said closed position prohibiting fluid flow from said first inlet port to said second outlet port. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A valve system comprising:
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a housing; an untreated supply flow path extending into said housing through a first inlet and out of said housing through a first outlet; a treated supply flow path extending into said housing through a second inlet and out of said housing through a second outlet; a check valve within said housing, wherein said check valve prevents fluid flow from said housing through said second inlet; and a shutoff valve within said housing capable of being switched between an open position and a closed position, said open position allowing fluid flow through said untreated supply flow path and said treated supply flow path, said closed position prohibiting fluid flow through said untreated supply flow path. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A water treatment system comprising:
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a water supply; a water treatment device; an input device; and a valve system, including a first inlet port connected to said water supply for receiving supply fluid into said valve system, a first outlet port connected to said water treatment device for transmitting fluid out of said valve system to said water treatment device, a second inlet port connected to said water treatment device for receiving fluid into said valve system from said water treatment device, a second outlet port connected to said input device for transmitting fluid out of said valve system to said input device, and a shutoff valve in fluid communication with said first inlet port, said first outlet port, said second inlet port, and said second outlet port, wherein said shutoff valve is capable of switching between an open position and a closed position, said open position allowing fluid flow from said first inlet port to said first outlet port and from said second inlet port to said second outlet port, said closed position prohibiting fluid flow from said first inlet port to said first outlet port. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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