Abstract: A foam housing surrounds first and second water conduits and a drain conduit with the ends of the conduits projecting outwardly from opposite end walls of the housing. A tee-fitting is interposed in each of the conduits and is connected to a connector pipe projecting exteriorly of a front wall of a housing for connection to a sink hot and cold water lines and a sink drain line. Upper ends of the first and second conduits are closed to form air cushions. The upper end of the drain pipe is removably closed by a cap. The lower ends of the conduits project exteriorly of the lower end wall of the housing and are insertable through holes drilled in the base stud of a frame wall for connection to a building water supply pipes and drain pipe and in supporting the housing in a frame stud wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides an axially-rotated valve which permits increased flow rates and lower pressure drop (characterized by a lower loss coefficient) by using an axial eccentric split venturi with two portions where at least one portion is rotatable with respect to the other portion. The axially-rotated valve typically may be designed to avoid flow separation and/or cavitation at full flow under a variety of conditions. Similarly, the valve is designed, in some embodiments, to produce streamlined flow within the valve. An axially aligned outlet may also increase the flow efficiency. A typical cross section of the eccentric split venturi may be non-axisymmetric such as a semicircular cross section which may assist in both throttling capabilities and in maximum flow capacity using the design of the present invention. Such a design can include applications for freeze resistant axially-rotated valves and may be fully-opened and fully-closed in one-half of a complete rotation.

Abstract: A steam power station, in particular a nuclear power station, includes a steam conduit leading through a wall and forming a fixed point with the wall for the introduction of forces and moments. A main valve is connected to the steam conduit at the fixed point, without a high-pressure pipe being interposed. Satellite valves, which have smaller nominal widths than the main valve, are fastened to the housing of the main valve, without a high-pressure pipe being interposed. At least one additional valve has a housing fastened to the housing of a satellite valve, without a high-pressure pipe being interposed and without any support.

Abstract: An electrically actuated flow control device for use with an electrical household appliance includes a single body defining first and second flow passages. Inlet ends of the flow passages connect to pressurized sources of hot and cold water, and outlet ends of the flow passages connect to hoses for delivery of hot and cold water to the appliance. Hot and cold water actuators are each adapted to move between a first position resisting flow through the flow passages and a second position permitting flow through the flow passages. A sensor detects whether current is being drawn by the appliance, and a controller controls the positions of the actuators dependant upon whether current is being drawn. The inlet ends of the flow passage each include a connector arranged at a desired spacing from each other corresponding to the connector spacing in a mechanical flow control device.

Abstract: An in-line valve-controllable outlet for an in-line connection between a washing machine water supply and a washing machine. The valve-controllable outlet has a first conduit with a first diversionary port positioned between an input port and an output port, the input port for connection to the hot water source and the output port for connection to the hot water inlet of the washing machine and a second conduit having a second diversionary port positioned between an input port and an output port, the input port for connection to the cold water source and the output port for connection to the cold water inlet of the washing machine. A mixing valve receives each of the first and the second diversionary port. An output port of the mixing valve discharges the mixed water.

Abstract: A gas containment and delivery system that can be efficiently and cost-effectively adapted to a wide variety of gas delivery needs. The system has a gas containment box that can be efficiently adapted to provide double containment for sections of toxic gas lines having gas delivery components such as valves, regulators, and gauges. The system may be either floor-mounted or wall-mounted, and can be used in a wide variety of semiconductor fabrication facilities.

Abstract: A water diverting device (10,51,60,70,80,83,85,86,600,700) for directing leaking water from a plumbing fitting such as a tap having a body (50) and breech (100) mounted behind the wall to the front face (401) of the wall, the device including a sleeve (12,56,58), an inner flange (18), an outer flange (20), the arrangement being such that the inner flange (18) engages the breech (100) of the tap and the tap body extends through the sleeve and the outer flange (20) engages the front face (401) of a wall whereby water leaking from the connection between the tap body and a tap breech is directed by the device to the front face of the wall.

Abstract: A plumbing connector system having a recessed, in-wall water service box, at least one valve connected to the water service box, and connector fittings particularly adapted for use in connecting in-wall potable water supply lines made of Cross linked polyethylene (PEX) to appliances and fixtures such as washing machines, ice makers, sinks, and the like. A valve inlet extension having a barbed end is disclosed for use in releasably securing the valve to the water service box and for connecting the valve to the Cross linked polyethylene water supply line.

Abstract: Outdoor hot and cold water faucet assembly having a mixing faucet which provides hot and/or cold water, or some combination thereof, which is enclosed in a housing having a hinged door which insulates and protects the outdoor hot and cold water faucet. The outdoor hot and cold water faucet assembly preferably includes a housing or enclosure having an outwardly facing opening and a cover member pivotally attached to the housing or enclosure, the cover member being capable of being closed on the outwardly facing opening in the housing or enclosure and also being capable of being opened from the outwardly facing surface to permit access to the interior of the housing or enclosure through the outwardly facing opening and an outdoor hot and cold water faucet having a hot and cold water control valve and a hot and cold water control handle, the hot and cold water control handle being positioned in the interior of the housing or enclosure.

Abstract: A valve has a housing formed with a connection face, an intake port adapted to be connected to a supply of pressurized liquid, an output port, an intake passage extending from the intake port to the connection face, a bore extending from the connection face, an output passage extending from the bore to the output port, and a bleed passage communicating with the atmosphere and opening into the bore. A valve cartridge secured to the connection face is operable to conduct liquid between the intake passage and the bore. A vent valve mounted in the output bore has inner and outer seats and a valve body movable between end positions in each of which it blocks one of the seats. The outer seat lies between the inner seat and the connection face and the output passage opens into the bore between the seats. The bleed passage opens into the bore through the inner seat.

Abstract: A freezeless faucet has a body, a nozzle, and a shaft that expands and contracts thermally, moving a resilient plug. The plug has an orifice through it and a beveled surface closing and sealing against a seat beveled surface to stop water flow. Further closing force against the beveled surfaces causes the plug to compress radially inward, closing the orifice. A drop in temperature below freezing will cause the shaft to contract, reducing the plug radial compression, allowing the orifice to open and water to drip through. This prevents upstream piping from freezing. An air vent valve selectively admits air into the faucet body to allow draining of water from the body and nozzle, and to prevent siphoning of contaminants into the water supply. A shaft handwheel includes a heat sink, to shorten the thermal response time of the shaft to rapid temperature changes.

Abstract: A swiveling fluid connector includes a flexible fluid conduit connected to a check valve mounted for rotation. The flexible fluid conduit is connected between the check valve and a stationary fluid conduit. The check valve is mounted for rotating considerably with respect to the stationary fluid conduit. The flexible fluid conduit flexes to allow for rotation of the check valve relative to the stationary fluid conduit, and maintains leak-tight communication between the check valve and the stationary fluid conduit. The check valve extends through an aperture in a plate mounted in a gas services unit. Flanges on opposite ends of the check valve cooperate with the opposite surfaces of the plate to retain the check valve in the aperture, yet allow rotation of the check valve. The rotation of the check valve is limited to an acceptable range by the cooperation between protrusions and stops. The protrusions are connected to and travel with the check valve.

Abstract: A plumbing assembly is disclosed that comprises an access panel which allows increased access to a temperature and humidity control system such as a heating or air-conditioning system. The access panel includes at least one valve for controlling the flow of a fluid and communicates with the first end of a first piping assembly. The second end of the first piping assembly communicates with a second piping assembly typically through a valve situated within the second piping assembly. The second piping assembly is part of a temperature and humidity control system and is generally in fluid communication with a heat transfer coil in the temperature and humidity control system. The access panel allows a technician or inspector to service or inspect a heating or air-conditioning system without the risk of injury and the cost associated with conventional methods.

Abstract: Apparatus including a building; and a system which includes a water line comprising a water supply line substantially permanently installed and plumbed inside the building for supplying water at a pressure in a first pressure range; a pump substantially permanently installed and plumbed inside the building, wherein the pump has an inlet operably attached to the water line and an outlet for delivering water at a pressure higher than the pressure in the first pressure range through a fluid line at a higher pressure than the pressure in the first pressure range, wherein the fluid conduit is substantially permanently installed and plumbed inside the building and is operably attached at one end to the pump outlet and operably connected to at least one system outlet; a connector for selectively, operatively connecting or disconnecting a spray wand to at least one system outlet; a cleaning chemical supplier for operably introducing a cleaning chemical into fluid passing through the fluid conduit; and a wireless remo

Abstract: A one-piece, leakproof, top-mountable valve body for lavatories which has a uniform, screwthreaded outer diameter and parallel inlet and outlet ports in its bottom surface.

Abstract: A special mounting apparatus is provided to support and locate a piece of equipment, especially a shower mixing valve in a wall cavity between a base wall and an outer facing, the mounting apparatus comprising a support member for securing to the base wall, a carrying plate serving to carry a piece of equipment e.g. fluid valve, and a jacking device for positioning the carrying plate relative to the base wall the device including a plurality of threaded studs attached to the support member and corresponding sleeve-form positioning nuts coupled to the carrying plate and threaded to the studs so as to form a telescopic assemblage therewith, compression springs being present between the nuts and the carrying plate. The mounting apparatus permits by selective adjustment of the nuts selective spacing of the carrying plate from the support member and also comprehensive tilting of the carrying plate relative to the support member to cater for angular irregularities at the base wall.

Abstract: A drain system for use with a conventional freeze-resistant faucet installed in a building structure including an elongate tubular housing surrounding the feed conduit associated with the freeze-resistant faucet. The housing has a fitting at one end for connecting with the water supply. A hollow plug of cylindrical shape being connected to the water supply end of the feed conduit. The hollow plug further includes an "O" ring seal on its exterior surface sized to fit snugly within the elongate housing when the feed conduit together with the hollow plug are inserted in the housing. Water from a ruptured feed conduit is collected within the housing and directed to the outside of the building structure.

Abstract: A faucet device has a main body, a handle disposed on the main body, a positioning hole formed on the main body, an annular cushion disposed on the main body, a plunger inserted in the positioning hole, a valve seat covering the positioning hole, and a control device connected to the valve seat. The main body has a water outlet, a water passage communicating with the water outlet, a water inlet opening communicating with the water passage, and a water channel communicating with the water inlet opening. The plunger has a threaded end, a packing ring, and a plug packing disposed on a lower end of the plunger. The control device has a control rod which has a cylinder end engaging with the threaded end of the plunger. The plunger is inserted through the valve seat and an upper portion of the plunger is extended out of the valve seat.

Abstract: A water valve mounting assembly for use in attaching a water valve such as a shower valve to a wall of a bathroom or other type of room having washing facilities includes a valve body positioned on the exterior side of the wall in alignment with an opening in the wall. There is a mounting plate positioned on an exterior side of the wall and aligned with the valve body and wall opening, with the mounting plate being attached to the valve body and having a generally central recessed area extending toward and into the wall opening. The mounting plate has a plurality of spaced barbs adjacent its periphery, which barbs extend toward and are embedded in the exterior surface of the wall about the wall opening, with the embedded barbs preventing turning movement of the mounting plate relative to the wall and the valve body.

Abstract: A generally planar mounting plate is formed to slidingly receive at least one mounting strap for supporting the plate between two adjacent wall studs. A mounting dish overlies a first side of the mounting plate. A valve, such as an angle stop valve or a gate valve, is secured to the mounting plate and mounting dish utilizing a cylindrical hollow adapter and a nut. The adapter has a female threaded forward end which is screwed over the male threaded shank of the valve. The adapter has a male threaded rearward end that extends through a hole in the base of the dish and a hole in an intermediate region of the mounting plate. A nut is screwed over the rearward end of the adapter to squeeze the mounting dish and the mounting plate between a shoulder of the adapter and the nut. A detachable outer cover is provided for frictionally engaging an internal wall of the dish for enclosing and protecting the valve during installation and finishing of the surrounding drywall.

Abstract: In a valving assembly, the combination comprising an outer tubular member having a first flow port; an inner member having closure means thereon to close the port in relatively axially advanced position of the inner member, and to open the port in relatively axially retracted position of the inner member; control means to control relative movement of the inner member between the positions; an axially movable check valve positioned about the axis of the inner member to pass fluid flow from the port and to space defined between the members, and to block reverse fluid flow from the space and through the first port in the inner member relatively retracted position; and a second port to pass fluid from the space in relatively retracted position of the inner member, thereby to relieve pressure of the fluid in the space.

Abstract: A cleaning system which is centrally and permanently installed in homes or commercial buildings and is connected to the water line therein. The system includes a pump operably attached to the water line and one or more freeze-proof valves are connected to the outside wall of the building or to an adjoining building. A fluid conduit is operably attached to the pump outlet and at the other end to the inlet of the freeze-proof valve. A spray wand, including an outlet nozzle, is attached to the freeze-proof valve on the outside of the building or buildings and includes structure for easily connecting or disconnecting such spray wand so that it can be removed when not in use and used at any one of the freeze-proof valve outlets. One or more chemical solutions can be selectively introduced into the fluid passing through the high pressure line.

Abstract: A sillcock which has freeze resistance, backflow contamination resistance and back pressure release from the downstream water, having a resilient, radially compressible and expandable back pressure seal valve which is also axially movable a controlled amount to thereby cover or uncover an inner vent hole between the water passage and a vent passage, to allow pressure release from the water flow passage to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A central vacuum hose storage unit to be positioned between the studs of a wall having upper and lower storage chambers and a reversible hose drive assembly positioned to deploy a vacuum hose from a stored position in the lower chamber outwardly through the upper chamber. The drive assembly includes a pair of spaced drive rollers each including a toothed gear with a central shaft opening, and a hose engaging member secured to the gear, the periphery of the roller members having opposed concave faces together defining a hose receiving nip, and radially extending, equally spaced, flexible hose engaging segments extending transversely across the concave faces, and a reversible drive means operatively connected to both roller gears.

Abstract: A central vacuum system mountable between adjacent studs of a wall formed of a cabinet having a top wall, side walls, a rear wall, an upper dividing wall extending beneath the side walls, a lower dividing wall extending between the side walls beneath the upper dividing wall, the walls together forming in enclosure with upper, center and lower compartments; a first hinged door covering the upper compartment, and a second hinged door covering the center and lower compartments; a hose extendable between a stored position in the center compartment, and an extended position extending from the upper compartment, the hose having an inner end and a distal end connected to a handle stored position in the upper compartment; a reversible drive means within the center compartment to move the hose between stored and extended positions; and a vacuum source mounted in the lower compartment, the inner end of the hose communicating with the vacuum source.

Abstract: The invention includes an axial-mounted high flow rate valve by fixedly mounting a rotatable valve sealing element so that it pivots on an axis which is substantially parallel to a central axis of the pipe or conduit to which the valve is connected. The rotatable valve sealing element can be not only circular, but non-circular as well, having an extended length along the pivot axis for even greater flow rates and may be particularly suited for installations in sprinkler systems which require greater flow than a normal valve of the same diameter and may even be used as a combination valve for hydrant and sprinkler system use, such as in residential applications. The present invention also may include a purge port to purge residual fluid remaining in the valve, downstream of the valve sealing element, to assist in preventing freezing of the valve and it may include an air port to allow air to enter the valve to alleviate a possible vacuum created by the purging and to enable more effective purging.

Abstract: A garden hose valve spindle extender comprised of an elongated rod. A knob is secured to a first end of the elongated rod. The device contains an attachment plate having a fitting extending outwardly therefrom. The attachment plate is securable to an existing water spigot. The device also contains a universal joint having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion is secured to a second end of the elongated rod. The lower end is coupled to the fitting extending outwardly from the attachment plate.

Abstract: An adjustable anti-freeze faucet assembly for mounting within a wall of the building comprises a telescoping water pipe with pieces configured for telescopic sliding movement to vary the length of the pipe, a faucet spout coupled to an outlet end of the pipe and a valve body mounted within the pipe proximate an inlet end. A valve handle is mounted proximate the pipe outlet end near the faucet spout, and a telescoping valve control stem extends in the pipe from the valve handle to the valve body. The control stem telescopes with the length of the pipe such that the valve body is maintained generally stationary with respect to the pipe length. When the faucet assembly is installed, the faucet spout and valve handle are at the cold outside surface, while the valve body is maintained proximate the warm inside surface of the building wall to prevent freezing of the water in the valve body and pipe.

Abstract: A connection arrangement for a toilet system having an emptying tube connected to a closed sewage collection tank. The emptying tube has an end portion that extends through a wall and has a free end that projects from the wall for receiving in a socket of a coupling hose. A cover is attached to the wall and is moveable relative to the wall between an open position, in which the cover allows free access to the free end of the emptying tube for emptying the sewage collection tank, and a closed position, in which the cover protects the free end of the emptying tube against contamination and damage. A plug is attached to the cover and engages the free end of the emptying tube when the cover is in the closed position and is disengaged from the free end of the emptying tube when the cover is moved from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A retractable garden hose apparatus (10) comprising a reel assembly (12) mounted to a ceiling joist (14) within a basement (16) adjacent an exterior wall (18) of a building (20). A facility (22) is for fluidly coupling a first end of a garden hose (24) in the reel assembly (12), when the garden hose (24) is wrapped within the reel assembly (12). A funnel shaped sleeve (26) is connected between the reel assembly (12) and an aperture (28) in the exterior wall (18) of the building (20), so that the funnel shaped sleeve (26) will guide the garden hose (24) through the aperture (28) in the exterior wall (18) of the building (20). An outdoor enclosure (30) is mounted to the exterior wall (18) of the building (20) at the aperture (28). The enclosure (30) has a rear opening (32) in alignment with the aperture (28) in the exterior wall (18), so that a second free end of the garden hose (24) extending therethrough will be covered by the enclosure (30).

Abstract: An angle stop box includes a generally rectangular housing having a bottom wall and a pair of sidewalls connected to the bottom wall The bottom wall has a pair of holes extending therethrough. A pair of angle stop valves have their male shanks mounted in corresponding holes in the bottom wall of the housing. A drain fitting receptacle is formed in an upper part of the housing for coupling to a downstream end of a P-trap on a forward side of the drain fitting receptacle and for coupling to drain and vent pipes on a rear side of the drain fitting receptacle. The drain fitting receptacle includes a cylindrical sleeve for receiving a forward end of a pipe fitting, such as a ninety-degree elbow or a T-shaped fitting. The housing has a flange that extends around an entire periphery thereof for facilitating the attachment of the box to one or more studs by nailing therethrough.

Abstract: An inner body 3 of a single lever faucet contains channels 29 for cold and hot water, and carries a mixing valve 11 with an operating lever 1. The inner body fits within a casing 2, and is equipped with a quick coupling 16 on the discharge nozzle side. Attachment members 4, 5, 6 for mounting the inner body of an armature connection unit 7 in a building wall 23 are designed for flexible connection in a rotational direction, and are removable in an axial direction. The resulting single-point armature can be economically manufactured and mounted quickly without problems in the construction trade.

Abstract: A wall mounted water hydrant has an elongated hollow housing with water inlet and outlet ends, and a center axis; an inlet valve in the housing adjacent to the inlet end, including a valve seat and a valve body; a water outlet port in the housing adjacent to its outlet end; a valve operating rod in the housing with its an inner end secured to the valve body and extending along the center axis to the outlet end of said housing, terminating in an outer end; a handle attached to the rod outer end, which when rotated in one direction closes the valve body against the valve seat, and in the other opposite direction moves the valve body away from the seat, thus allowing pressurized water from the inlet to flow downstream through the housing and outlet port; and a backflow preventor secured to the valve downstream from its seat.

Abstract: An irrigation system shut-off valve includes first and second hollow housing sections with are threadedly connected by an elongated pipe so that all of the sections lie on a common axis. A valve seat and a valve member concentric to said axis are present in the second housing section, the valve member being movable between a closed position wherein the valve member seals against the valve seat and an open position wherein the valve member is spaced from the valve seat.

Abstract: A water shut-off valve includes a valve body and inlet conduit molded out of a solvent weldable plastic such as CPVC. The inlet conduit has a threaded portion proximate the valve body to receive a nut used to secure the valve to a mounting bracket, and an integral extension at an outer end of the threaded portion having a smooth cylindrical surface which may be solvent welded to conventional plastic plumbing.

Abstract: An automated container for receiving waste grease is preferably located for convenience, safety and security reasons inside a food establishment where the waste grease is generated. The automated container comprises a tank, first and second liquid level sensors, associated liquid level indicators, a thermostat and an internal heating element. The automated container further includes an inlet and outlet line with quick connect couplings. The outlet line extends through a wall of the food establishment and terminates in a quick connect coupling located outside the food establishment.

Abstract: An improved leak guard for preventing damage to a building caused by a ruptured conventional sillcock, wherein the sillcock has a tube, a valve within the tube and a control knob at one end of the tube operably coupled with the valve. The leak guard includes a tubular connector interconnecting the tube of the sillcock and the supply line for establishing fluid communication therebetween and a housing sealingly secured to the connector. The housing has an internal chamber for receiving the tube of the sillcock when the sillcock is connected to the connector. Further, the housing has an outlet disposed to be located outside the building when the guard is installed for directing leaking water from the sillcock to a point outside the building.

Abstract: An improved inlet stop fixture for conventional hot and cold inlets to plumbing fixture which is threaded onto a male pipe thread with a nipple, to prevent a gap of uncontrolled length from the fixture to the wall. The improved inlet stop system includes a new intermediate element, namely a water inlet tube extension, which fits between the conventional pipe nipple and the valve fixture itself. The inlet tube extension includes an inlet coupling section, an O-ring collar, with an O-ring, and a fixture coupling threaded nipple at the far end. The water inlet tube extension is threaded onto the nipple that extends through the wall. Alternately, a non-threaded solder type connection water inlet tube extension may be connected to a non-threaded copper tube for a solder connection. In either embodiment, the inner O-ring is provided in a groove to produce a sliding fit over the body of the valve fixture.

Abstract: An air gap anti-siphon system designed for high flow rate drainage of waste water from household water softeners and the like, but adapted to be converted for low flow rate drainage of waste water from household reverse osmosis units. The system includes escape passages to shunt to atmosphere any backflow from the drain system.

Abstract: A wall mounted water hydrant has an elongated hollow housing with water inlet and outlet ends, and a center axis; an inlet valve in the housing adjacent to the inlet end, including a valve seat and a valve body; a water outlet port in the housing adjacent to its outlet end; a valve operating rod in the housing with an inner end secured to the valve body and extending along the center axis to the outlet end of said housing, terminating in an outer end; a handle attached to the rod outer end, which when rotated in one direction closes the valve body against the valve seat, and in the other opposite direction moves the valve body away from the seat, thus allowing pressurized water from the inlet to flow downstream through the housing and outlet port; and a backflow preventor secured to the valve downstream from its seat.

Abstract: A valve mounting device holds a valve in a fixed position and prevents rotation of the valve during operation of the valve handle. The device includes a tubular sleeve dimensioned to receive a valve body and in one embodiment has a notch for receiving a valve supply tube exit typical in angle stop valves. The sleeve is affixed to a guide tube which bends the flexible pipe through a predetermined arc for engaging the valve and holding the sleeve end valve in position. The guide tube is affixed to a rigid structure such as a wall or partition member thereby holding the valve and pipe in a rigid position. Escutcheon plates are adapted to provide support to the guide tube and sleeve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for securing an outlet hose and an inlet hose or an inlet valve to a rear wall baffle of a domestic appliance such as a washing machine, dishwasher and the like. The outlay on parts and assembly is considerably reduced in that there is provided in the rear wall baffle an opening into which a retaining portion may be resiliently engaged, and in that the retaining portion has two outwardly open resilient engagement openings, into which the outlet hose and the inlet hose or the inlet valve may be resiliently engaged and axially immovably secured before resilient engagement of the retaining portion in the opening in the rear wall baffle.

Abstract: A generally planar mounting plate is formed to slidingly receive at least one mounting strap for supporting the plate between two adjacent wall studs. A mounting dish overlies a first side of the mounting plate. A valve, such as an angle stop valve or a gate valve, is secured to the mounting plate and mounting dish utilizing a cylindrical hollow adapter and a nut. The adapter has a female threaded forward end which is screwed over the male threaded shank of the valve. The adapter has a male threaded rearward end that extends through a hole in the base of the dish and a hole in an intermediate region of the mounting plate. A nut is screwed over the rearward end of the adapter to squeeze the mounting dish and the mounting plate between a shoulder of the adapter and the nut. A detachable outer cover is provided for frictionally engaging an internal wall of the dish for enclosing and protecting the valve during installation and finishing of the surrounding drywall.

Abstract: A valve connector system for attaching a metal or plastic valve to a plastic pipe, the system including a valve with an externally threaded inlet port, a tubular adapter having an annular flange and a sealing member, a threaded lock nut for attaching the adapter to the valve, and a tubular plastic coupling for use in cementing the free end of the tubular adapter to the free end of the plastic pipe. The annular flange of the tubular adapter preferably abuts against the open end of the valve inlet port and the annular sealing member provides a water-tight seal between the tubular adapter and the inside diameter of the valve inlet port. The threaded lock nut has female threads to engage the externally threaded valve inlet port and an annular flange that abuts against the back side of the annular flange on the tubular adapter to hold the sealing member of the tubular adapter in sealing engagement with the inside diameter of the valve inlet port.

Abstract: A gas outlet system that includes a first indexing structure mating with a first adaptor for releasably connecting the first adaptor to the outlet, and a second indexing structure mating with a second adaptor for releasably connecting the second adaptor to the outlet. The gas outlet system includes an engaging member for engaging the adaptor to the outlet and includes first and second urging members each independently operable to disengage the engaging member to release the adaptor.

Abstract: An angle stop box includes a generally rectangular housing having a bottom wall and a pair of sidewalls connected to the bottom wall. The bottom wall has a pair of holes extending therethrough. A pair of angle stop valves have their male shanks mounted in corresponding holes in the bottom wall of the housing. A drain fitting receptacle is formed in an upper part of the housing for coupling to a downstream end of a P-trap on a forward side of the drain fitting receptacle and for coupling to drain and vent pipes on a rear side of the drain fitting receptacle. The drain fitting receptacle includes a cylindrical sleeve for receiving a forward end of a pipe fitting, such as a ninety-degree elbow or a T-shaped fitting. The housing has a flange that extends around an entire periphery thereof for facilitating the attachment of the box to one or more studs by nailing therethrough.

Abstract: An enclosure containing valves, batteries and electronic circuitry controlling the operation of an automatically actuated faucet includes a dividing wall slanted from the horizontal and separating an upper compartment, containing the valves, from a lower compartment containing the control electronics. Water from leaks in the top compartment (or water that runs down a pipe into the top of the box) runs down the slanted dividing shelf and drains from the box without contacting the electronic components. All the associated plumbing fittings are adjacent a top surface of the box so as to ease installation of the controller.

Abstract: A replacement faucet sprayer hose installation kit containing a hose segment having predetermined standard male and female fittings permanently attached to the opposite ends thereof, and a plurality of male and female adaptor fittings adapted to selectively interconnect the male and female hose fittings to the water outlet line of a faucet and to a pull-out faucet spray head.

Abstract: A forwardly opening low profile washing machine outlet box configured so that it can be stamped as a unitary piece of sheet metal comprises a back wall having an upper vertical section and a lower downwardly extending forwardly sloping section, a forwardly extending peripheral wall integral with and extending forwardly from a peripheral edge of the back wall, first and second apertures in the upper wall section for mounting first and second valve shanks for receiving first and second water supply lines, and an enlarged aperture in said lower wall section for connecting to a drain line and for receiving a washing machine drain hose.

Abstract: A fitting sealing an intersection of a pipe passing through a wall includes an adapter assembly including an elongated threaded sleeve with an enlarged flange at one end, an adapter gasket, an O-ring and its support, and a nut threadedly joined to the sleeve to squeeze the O-ring and gasket against opposite sides of the wall. The adapter assembly fits concentrically around the pipe where it passes through the wall; and two generally hemispherical resilient covers enclose the portions of the adapter assembly on each side of the wall. Hose clamps at each end of each hemispherical cover connects the enlarged end portions to the adapter assembly and the other end portions to the pipe. One of the hemispherical covers has a pressure grease fitting thereon to allow the space between the covers and the adapter assembly to be filled with pressurized water repellent gel.