Patent ID: 9273449
Filing Date: 2016-03-01
CPC Classification: B64D,E03B,F16K,F16L,Y02T,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A modular potable water distribution manifold for an aircraft water supply and drainage system, comprising: a tubular section of adjustable length comprised of discrete threaded sections; a first manifold quick connector adapted to mate with a flexible hose connector and having a flow control poppet; a second manifold quick connector having a flow control poppet, the second manifold quick connector adapted mate with a terminating self-venting/self-draining device, the self-venting/self-draining device including an air vent cap, air vent holes, a venting poppet with poppet float, an O-ring seal, and a service cap; and a rotating ferrule that mates the second manifold quick connector with the self-venting/self-draining device; wherein the first and second manifold quick connector flow control poppets are shaped to favor the primary water flow direction.