Patent ID: 6394132
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: E03C,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
A valve assembly comprising:a. a valve housing comprising a generally cylindrical tube having a first and second end and a longitudinal valve housing channel therethrough, said first end removably connectable to an external water source; b. a coupler member comprising a generally cylindrical tube portion having a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal coupler member channel therethrough, wherein said proximal end is removably connectable to said second end of said valve housing whereby said valve housing channel is generally aligned with said coupler member channel and, said distal end further comprises a flange portion connected thereto; c. a spring retainably insertable into said valve housing channel; d. a valve insertable into said valve housing channel above said spring, said valve having a first portion that is transversely larger than said coupler member channel cross-section and a second portion that is insertable into said coupler member channel, whereby when said coupler member is connected to said valve housing, said valve housing is connected to said external water source, and said external water source is pressurized, said valve is releasably biased toward said coupler member channel by said spring and said first portion of said valve blocks said coupler member channel, so that no fluid may flow from said external water source through said valve housing channel; e. a tube member comprising a generally cylindrical tube portion having an insertion end and a non-insertion end and a longitudinal channel therethrough, wherein said insertion end is removably insertable into said coupler member channel from said coupler member distal end whereby said tube member contacts said second portion of said valve; thereby, when sufficient insertion force is applied to move said valve, said coupler member channel is unblocked, allowing fluid to flow freely from said external water source.