Patent ID: 7849877
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A diverter valve, comprising: a body portion; a lid portion associated with the body portion to define a fluid chamber, the lid portion including a first stop and a second stop; a closure member at least partially received within the fluid chamber; a movable member operatively associated with the closure member, the movable member selectively movable relative to the lid portion between the first and second stops; a stop member selectively positionable on the lid portion, wherein: positioning the stop member between the first and second stops limits movement of the movable member to between the stop member and one of the first and second stops; the body portion defines at least two fluid openings; the closure member selectively repositioned within the fluid chamber using the movable member to cover a first fluid opening of the at least two fluid openings; and the first and second stops prevent positioning the closure member to cover a second fluid opening of the at least two fluid openings.