Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect solenoid operated valve providing simultaneous electrical and fluid connections to a refrigerator with an icemaker.

Abstract: A direct acting valve assembly including a valve body and a guide tube attached thereto. An insert is secured within the guide tube and includes a central aperture and at least one filtering aperture. The valve body includes an annular surface between an annular inlet and a centrally located outlet, and an annular seal is positioned in a central recess in the bottom of the insert and adjacent the annular surface to provide a fluid tight seal therebetween. The guide tube receives a closure member which has one end tapered to a point positionable through the central aperture of the insert and adjacent the annular seal. A spring and solenoid combination is operable to move the closure member between a first position displaced from the annular seal and opening the valve and a second position adjacent the annular seal and sealing the central passageway.

Abstract: A direct acting valve assembly including a valve body and a guide tube attached thereto. An insert is secured within the guide tube and includes an upraised valve seat surrounding a central aperture. The valve body includes an annular surface between an annular inlet and a centrally located outlet, and an annular seal is positioned between the annular surface and the insert to provide a fluid tight seal therebetween. The guide tube receives a closure member which carries a valve seal positionable against the upraised valve seat of the insert. A solenoid is operable to move the closure member from a first position displaced from the insert and opening the valve and a second position adjacent the insert and sealing the central passageway.

Abstract: A dishwasher drain valve provides axial alignment of inlet and outlet ports, a poppet is pivotally mounted in a chamber adjacent to the flow chamber of the valve and moves from a position blocking flow to one allowing substantially free straight through flow. The poppet is configured to provide self-centering within the valve body and allow for self-alignment with a valve seat formed in the through passage between the inlet and outlet ports.