Patent ID: 6095179
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: E03F,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A flood control valve assembly designed to be removably mounted within a permanently installed drain pipe, said assembly comprising:a) a housing having a substantially elongated hollow interior terminating at oppositely disposed open outer and inner ends,b) said housing dimensioned to be disposed within the drain pipe adjacent to and along a length of an end portion thereof,c) an attachment assembly structured to removably secure said housing to said drain pipe and mounted on said housing and positionable outwardly therefrom into removable, connecting engagement with an interior surface of the drain pipe,d) a head assembly mounted at least partially within said housing adjacent said outer end and including a hollow interior and oppositely disposed open proximal and distal ends,e) said head assembly disposed and structured to at least partially define a flow path through said housing and including a valve seat mounted thereon,f) a valve member formed of a buoyant material and movably contained within said housing along at least a portion of said flow path, said valve member dimensioned and configured to sealingly engage said valve seat,g) said valve seat and said valve member cooperatively disposed and structured to automatically assume an open position during a flow of water into said housing through said open outer end and a closed position to prevent a flow of water out of said housing through said open outer end, andh) a sealing assembly disposed between an outer surface of said housing and an inner surface of said drain pipe to restrict passage of water between said housing and the drain pipe, said sealing assembly being movably mounted and selectively positionable on said outer surface of said housing between said outer and inner ends.