Brian Eugene Appelwick

US Patent:

52939030, Mar 15, 1994

Filed:

Aug 27, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/936928

Inventors:

Brian E. Appelwick - Madison SD

Assignee:

G. A. Murdock, Inc. - Madison SD

International Classification:

F16K 506

US Classification:

137887

Abstract:

A T-fitting for use in plumbing, particularly in the installation of an appliance that requires connection to the existing water supply to the building in the building in which the appliance is installed. The fitting has an inlet and an outlet having connectors for connecting to the existing water line after the water line has been cut. A second outlet is provided to connect to a water supply line to the appliance. Preferably, the second outlet has an integral valve so that the water may be regulated to the appliance without affecting the flow of water in the existing water line.