Patent ID: 6834665
Filing Date: 2004-12-28
Classification: E03C,Y10T

Abstract:
A trap priming valve which can divert a portion of water flowing there through to a floor drain trap, said trap priming valve comprising a housing defining an inlet with an inlet flange, and outlet with an outlet flange, and aligned openings on opposite sides thereof,a diverter member which extends through said housing and defines a first end that sealingly extends through said first side opening and a second end which extends through said second side opening, said diverter member defining an interior passageway and an external annular seat around an opening that communicates with said interior passageway, said first end being connectable to a delivery line to a floor drain trap, a control member associated with said second end to adjust flow of water from said opening to said passageway; and a flap element which is connected to said housing to rotate toward and away from said annular seat based on water flowing through said housing to block or unblock said seat.