Robert Ortega

US Patent:

RE302244, Mar 11, 1980

Filed:

Feb 2, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/874575

Inventors:

Robert Ortega - Fountain Valley CA

Assignee:

Purex Corporation - Lakewood CA

International Classification:

F16K 11085

US Classification:

13762547

Abstract:

A valve having a valve body, a valve cavity, a first opening and a second opening with a valve member rotatably positioned within the valve cavity. The valve member may have a generally cylindrical hollow configuration with an end opening in alignment with the first opening, and a side opening with the valve member positioned for rotation to bring the side opening into or out of alignment with the second opening. A seal means is supported by the valve member in slidable contact with the valve cavity with the seal means enclosing the end opening and side opening of the valve member. The valve body may also include a valve member opening in alignment with the valve member. A removable closure member is positioned over the valve member opening. On removal of the closure member, the valve member may be removed from the valve cavity by withdrawing the valve member through the valve member opening. The valve body may also include a third opening with rotation of the valve member providing flow communication between the first and second openings or between the first and third openings.

US Patent:

41853334, Jan 29, 1980

Filed:

Jun 12, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/914372

Inventors:

Robert Ortega - Fountain Valley CA

Assignee:

Purex Corporation - Lakewood CA

International Classification:

E04H 316
E04H 318

US Classification:

417215

Abstract:

Liquid levels for controlled in systems that include different liquid bodies between which liquid circulates. Such bodies may typically include swimming pools and spas.

US Patent:

39385531, Feb 17, 1976

Filed:

Nov 8, 1973

Appl. No.:

5/413841

Inventors:

Robert Ortega - Fountain Valley CA

International Classification:

F16K 11085

US Classification:

13762547

Abstract:

A valve having a valve body, a valve cavity, a first opening and a second opening with a valve member rotatably positioned within the valve cavity. The valve member may have a generally cylindrical hollow configuration with an end opening in alignment with the first opening, and a side opening with the valve member positioned for rotation to bring the side opening into or out of alignment with the second opening. A seal means is supported by the valve member in slidable contact with the valve cavity with the seal means enclosing the end opening and side opening of the valve member. The valve body may also include a valve member opening in alignment with the valve member. A removable closure member is positioned over the valve member opening. On removal of the closure member, the valve member may be removed from the valve cavity by withdrawing the valve member through the valve member opening. The valve body may also include a third opening with rotation of the valve member providing flow communication between the first and second openings or between the first and third openings.