Patent ID: 7114703
Filing Date: 2006-10-03
Classification: F16K

Abstract:
1. A fluid drain valve comprising: a valve body defining a first threaded end, a second end, and a first passageway extending through the valve body from the first aid to the second end, to valve body farther defining a plurality of openings at the second end, wherein the valve body further includes at least one pin extending outward from the valve body, a first o-ring mounted on one side of the plurality of openings, a second o-ring mounted on the opposite side of the plurality of openings, and a valve sleeve mounted to the valve body and over the plurality of openings, the valve sleeve defining a second passageway and a sleeve opening, wherein the valve sleeve further includes at least one slot that mates with the at least one pin, whereby when the valve sleeve is manipulated, fluid may flow through the plurality of openings in the valve body and out the sleeve opening.