Michael R Mammone

US Patent:

20080078973, Apr 3, 2008

Filed:

Sep 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/536707

Inventors:

DAVID L. RICHARDS - Draper UT, US
MICHAEL R. MAMMONE - New Brighton PA, US

International Classification:

F16K 27/00

US Classification:

2513151

Abstract:

An actuator installation bracket is provided for a water shutoff system including a water line, a shutoff valve having a stem, and an actuator. The actuator includes a housing having first and second ends, sides, and a pivotable actuating member. The actuator installation bracket includes a first mounting portion having first and second ends and a base portion extending therebetween. The base portion includes a number of apertures and receives the actuator. A second mounting portion extends outwardly from the base portion and is coupled to one of the water line and the shutoff valve, in order that the pivotable actuating member of the actuator is aligned with a corresponding one of the apertures of the base portion and with the stem of the shutoff valve. A key couples the pivotable actuating member to the shutoff valve stem to open and close the shutoff valve.