Patent ID: 8127787
Filing Date: 2012-03-06
Classification: E02B,E02D,E03C,F04F,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A siphon breaker, comprising: a housing having an interior, a gas inlet in communication with the interior, and a gas outlet in communication with the interior; a stop valve integral with at least a portion of the housing and adapted to transition from a closed position in which gas is substantially prevented from entering the gas inlet, and an open position in which gas is introduced into the interior of the housing through the gas inlet; wherein the stop valve is a paddle actuated valve comprising a paddle adapted for receipt at least partially within an interior of a conduit adapted for receiving liquid flow therethrough; and a control valve comprising a control valve gas inlet in communication with a control valve gas outlet; and wherein the control valve is adapted to transition from a closed position in which gas is substantially prevented from entering the control valve gas inlet, to an open position in which gas is introduced into the control valve through the control valve gas inlet.