Patent ID: 6314999
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: A61H,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A fluid distribution valve comprisinga) a generally cylindrical base having a bottom wall and an upstanding side wall;I) said base side wall having a land internally thereof,ii) said base having partition ribs therein to provide a plurality of outlet flow chambers therein;b) a valve assembly comprising:I) a valve shut-off plate having valve openings therein;ii) a valve in each of said valve openings; andiii) means for sequentially actuating said valves;c) the valve shut-off plate of said valve assembly being adapted to rest on the land on the base side wall and on said partition ribs; andd) a plurality of posts within said valve assembly adapted to contact said valve shut-off plate and press the plate against the partition ribs in the base under the weight of the valve actuating means.