GARY ROBERT CINOTTO
Pilots in Colleyville, TX
License number
Texas A0332413
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
PO Box 425, Colleyville, TX 76034
Professional information
Water Heater Drain Valve
US Patent:
5406935, Apr 18, 1995
Filed:
Mar 3, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/205955
Inventors:
Gary R. Cinotto - Colleyville TX
International Classification:
F16K 506
US Classification:
126360
Abstract:
A water heater having a drain valve coupled to the water heater tank is provided. The drain valve has an inlet coupled to and communicating with the water heater tank, and an outlet aligned with the inlet along a straight line. A ball valve member having an opening formed therethrough is located between the inlet and outlet. A handle is coupled to the ball valve member for opening and closing the valve. The handle may be rotated rapidly 90 degrees between open and closed positions for opening and closing the valve. In the open position, a straight through path extends through the valve by way of the inlet, ball valve opening, and outlet.