Backflow prevention and method of manufacture

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10914391
APP PUB NO 20150219228A1
SERIAL NO

14630039

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A backflow prevention assembly is disclosed including a backflow prevention valve having a valve housing including a valve inlet end and a valve outlet end; a spool spacer of predetermined length having a first end and a second end; an inlet shut-off valve; and an outlet shut-off valve, wherein the spool spacer extends between the backflow prevention valve and one of the inlet shut-off valve and the outlet shut-off valve. The entire assembly, including the backflow prevention valve, the spool spacer, the inlet shut-off valve, and the outlet shut-off valve, is a certified assembly, certified by a certifying authority prior to installation. Methods of manufacturing a backflow prevention assembly and replacing a backflow prevention assembly are also disclosed.

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ZURN WATER LLC511 WEST FRESHWATER WAY MILWAUKEE WI 53204

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Corral, Chris Paso Robles, US 4 27
Noll, Brad L Atascadero, US 10 195
Orr, William M Paso Robles, US 15 255

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