초록

The base of a fluid distribution valve is configured to allow a cluster of outlet pipe sockets to extend beyond the outer diameter of the base of the valve to accommodate larger diameter pipes.

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1. A fluid distribution valve comprising:a) a generally cylindrical base having a bottom wall and an upstanding side wall having an outside diameter; i) the bottom wall of said base having a centrally located inlet therein and a plurality of outlets therein, ii) said outlets being oppositely dispose

1. A fluid distribution valve comprising:a) a generally cylindrical base having a bottom wall and an upstanding side wall having an outside diameter; i) the bottom wall of said base having a centrally located inlet therein and a plurality of outlets therein, ii) said outlets being oppositely disposed outwardly of the inlet; b) said base having a downwardly depending pipe socket communicating with said inlet and a downwardly depending pipe socket in communication with each of said outlets; and i) the outer regions of the downwardly extending pipe sockets communicating with said outlets extending beyond the outside diameter of the side wall of the base thereby providing for a larger inlet pipe to and larger outlet pipes from a smaller diameter base.