Patent ID: 6363965
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: F24D,F25B,F28F,Y10T

Abstract:
A manifold assembly, comprising:a body defining a first passageway for flow of a fluid in a first direction and a second direction; a plurality of connecting tubes positioned adjacent said body, each of said connecting tubes defining a second passageway for flow of said fluid in said first and second directions, said first and second passageways being in communication with one another; and a regulating device positioned in each of said second passageways of said connecting tubes, each of said regulating devices including a cartridge defining a cartridge fluid passageway, a moveable restrictor having a calibrated orifice positioned in said cartridge fluid passageway, said restrictor restricting flow of said fluid through said orifice when said fluid is flowing in said first direction, said restrictor allowing free-flow of said fluid in said second direction.