Patent ID: 6012702
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: F16K,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A cock comprising:a housing having a first sealing surface; anda plug having a second sealing surface and a longitudinal axis, the plug being detachably mounted at least partially within said housing so as to be movable in an axial direction between a working position and an intermediate rest position, said plug further comprising means for releasably connecting said plug to said housing in a positive and friction fit when said plug is in the working position and in the intermediate rest position so that said plug maintains the position it is in, wherein when said plug is in the working position said first and second sealing surfaces are in contact forming a seal therebetween, and when said plug is in the intermediate rest position said first and second sealing surfaces are not in contact to facilitate rinsing and disinfection of said housing and said cock, said plug being movable out of both of said positions by overcoming the positive and friction fit.