Flow control valve for use with boat water distribution apparatus

• US 6,003,840 A
• Filed: 05/11/1998
• Issued: 12/21/1999
• Est. Priority Date: 05/11/1998
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Flow-Rite Controls Limited
• Original Assignee: Flow-Rite Controls Limited
• Inventors: Campau, Daniel N.
• Primary Examiner(s): FOX, JOHN C
• Application Number:
  US09/075,672
• Time in Patent Office: 589 Days
• Field of Search: 114/197, 114/198, 114/255, 114/343, 43/55, 43/56, 43/57, 251/304
• US Class Current: 251/304
• CPC Class Codes: B63B 35/26 for live fish
• CPC Class Codes: F16K 11/085 with cylindrical plug
• CPC Class Codes: F16K 15/1848 Check valves combined with valves having a rotating tap or cock

Abstract

Improved elastomeric valve seal members for use in a water distribution system between a water source and, for example, a baitwell or a livewell in a boat. The elastomeric seal members are made from material resistant to deterioration from engine exhaust gases, increasing overall reliability and longevity of the water distribution system.

Claims

1. An apparatus for controlling the flow of water between a reservoir on a boat a the body of water external to the boat, comprising:

a flow control valve including at least one elastomeric flapper seal member in fluid communication with the external water and wherein said external water contains petroleum based contaminants, said elastomeric seal being fabricated from a material resistant to deteriation from exposure to said petroleum based contaminants.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the material comprises a thermoset synthetic rubber.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the material comprises a nitrile elastomer.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the material comprises a flouropolymer elastomer.