A device and method restricting water flow from a bathroom fixture is provided herewith. A preferred embodiment of the improved flow restrictor assembly comprises a metallic fitting or housing that accommodates an interior ring assembly and a flow-restrictor disk. The fitting is substantially tubula
A device and method restricting water flow from a bathroom fixture is provided herewith. A preferred embodiment of the improved flow restrictor assembly comprises a metallic fitting or housing that accommodates an interior ring assembly and a flow-restrictor disk. The fitting is substantially tubular with a top section, a bottom section and an intersection. The top section of the fitting is defined by an opening, a hollow interior and a ledge upon which the interior ring assembly and flow-restrictor disk are positioned when the flow restrictor assembly is installed and in use. The bottom section features a pair of gripping planes which can be gripped by a specialized tool for purposes of uninstalling the improved flow restrictor assembly.
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1. A flow restrictor device, comprising: a unitary fitting having a top section, a bottom section, and an interior cavity with a support ledge positioned within said interior cavity wherein said support ledge extends radially inward within said interior cavity; anda flow restrictor disk having a per
1. A flow restrictor device, comprising: a unitary fitting having a top section, a bottom section, and an interior cavity with a support ledge positioned within said interior cavity wherein said support ledge extends radially inward within said interior cavity; anda flow restrictor disk having a perimeter and interior spaces to allow water to pass at a reduced flow rate when said flow restrictor device is in use, said support ledge supporting said perimeter of said flow restrictor disk in said interior cavity. 2. The flow restrictor device of claim 1 further comprising an interior ring assembly, having a ring casing and a ring positioned in said ring casing, wherein said flow restrictor disk is positioned in said ring casing, substantially concealing said ring. 3. A flow restrictor device, comprising: a fitting having a top section, a bottom section, and an interior cavity with a support ledge positioned within said interior cavity;a flow restrictor disk having a perimeter and interior spaces to allow water to pass at a reduced flow rate when said flow restrictor device is in use, said support ledge supporting said perimeter of said flow restrictor disk in said interior cavity;an interior ring assembly, having a ring casing and a ring positioned in said ring casing, wherein said flow restrictor disk is positioned in said ring casing, substantially concealing said ring;wherein said interior ring assembly with said flow restrictor disk are positioned inside said interior cavity at said top section. 4. The flow restrictor device of claim 3 wherein said interior ring assembly and said interior cavity each have respective dimensions that enable said interior ring assembly to fit snugly within said interior cavity to prevent tumbling or dislodging of said interior ring assembly during water flow. 5. The flow restrictor device of claim 3 wherein said interior ring assembly with said flow restrictor disk are positioned inside said interior cavity against said ledge to prevent movement of the interior ring assembly and flow restrictor disk when water is in use. 6. A flow restrictor device, comprising: a fitting having a top section, a bottom section, and an interior cavity with a support ledge positioned within said interior cavity; anda flow restrictor disk having a perimeter and interior spaces to allow water to pass at a reduced flow rate when said flow restrictor device is in use, said support ledge supporting said perimeter of said flow restrictor disk in said interior cavity;wherein said top section has a diameter and an exterior surface that has threading corresponding to an interior threaded surface of an elbow attached to a water supply line. 7. The flow restrictor device of claim 6 wherein said elbow is positioned behind a wall. 8. The flow restrictor device of claim 1 further comprising a ring, said ring adapted to regulate water flow and positioned between said ledge and said flow restrictor disk. 9. A method of restricting water flow with a flow restrictor device comprising the steps of: providing a flow restrictor device having (a) a top section, (b) a bottom section, (c) an interior cavity with a support ledge positioned within said interior cavity, and (d) a flow restrictor disk having a perimeter and interior spaces to allow water to pass at a reduced flow rate, wherein said support ledge supports said perimeter of said flow restrictor disk in said interior cavity;attaching an arm to said bottom section of said flow restrictor device by rotating said arm in said bottom section; andinstalling said flow restrictor device in an access point to a water supply line behind a wall, wherein said top section of said flow restrictor device is inserted into said access point. 10. The method of claim 9 wherein said attaching step precedes said installing step. 11. The method of claim 9 wherein said installing step precedes said attaching step. 12. The method of claim 9 wherein said access point is an elbow. 13. The method of claim 9 wherein said arm is a bathtub faucet arm. 14. The method of claim 13 further comprising the step of attaching a bathtub faucet to said bathtub faucet arm. 15. The method of claim 9 wherein said arm is a shower arm. 16. The method of claim 15 further comprising the step of attaching a showerhead fixture to said shower arm. 17. A method of restricting water flow with a flow restrictor device comprising the steps of: providing a flow restrictor device having (a) a top section, (b) a bottom section, (c) an interior cavity with a support ledge positioned within said interior cavity, and (d) a flow restrictor disk having a perimeter and interior spaces to allow water to pass at a reduced flow rate, wherein said support ledge supports said perimeter of said flow restrictor disk in said interior cavity;attaching an arm to said bottom section of said flow restrictor device by rotating said arm in said bottom section; andinstalling said flow restrictor device in an access point to a water supply line behind a wall, wherein said top section of said flow restrictor device is inserted into said access point;wherein when said flow restrictor device is installed in said access point, said flow restrictor disk is positioned opposed to said water flow such that said water forces said flow restrictor disk against said ledge. 18. A method for restricting water flow from an existing bath piping system comprising the steps of: providing a flow restrictor device having(a) a unitary flow restrictor fitting comprising an internal cavity, a bottom section with an interior threaded surface, a top section with an exterior threaded surface, and a ledge dividing said top section and said bottom section, and(b) a flow restrictor disk positioned against said ledge of said flow restrictor fitting,installing said flow restrictor device in an access point to a water supply line behind a wall, wherein said top section of said flow restrictor fitting is inserted into said access point; andattaching an arm to said bottom section of said flow restrictor fitting by rotating said arm in said bottom section. 19. The method of claim 18 wherein said attaching step precedes said installing step. 20. The method of claim 18 wherein said installing step precedes said attaching step. 21. The method of claim 18 wherein said access point is an elbow. 22. The method of claim 18 wherein said arm is a bathtub faucet arm. 23. The method of claim 22 further comprising the step of attaching a bathtub faucet to said bathtub faucet arm. 24. The method of claim 18 wherein said arm is a shower arm. 25. The method of claim 24 further comprising the step of attaching a showerhead fixture to said shower arm. 26. A method for restricting water flow from an existing bath piping system comprising the steps of: providing a flow restrictor device having(a) a unitary flow restrictor fitting comprising an internal cavity, a bottom section with an interior threaded surface, a top section with an exterior threaded surface, and a ledge dividing said top section and said bottom section, and(b) a flow restrictor disk positioned against said ledge of said flow restrictor fitting, installing said flow restrictor device in an access point to a water supply line behind a wall, wherein said top section of said flow restrictor fitting is inserted into said access point; andattaching an arm to said bottom section of said flow restrictor fitting by rotating said arm in said bottom section,wherein said top section of said internal cavity of said flow restrictor device is asymmetrical relative to said bottom section. 27. The method of claim 18 wherein when said flow restrictor device is installed in said access point, said flow restrictor disk is positioned opposed to said water flow such that said water forces said flow restrictor disk against said ledge.
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Glaser Michael D. (Brookfield WI), Adjustable control valve with limited adjustment range and self locking means.
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