Fluid Deflection Enclosure for Backflow Splash Redirection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional fluid distributor outlets eject fluid in various directions, including towards users, when backflow preventers cause a splash, necessitating a solution to deflect the fluid in a controlled manner.

Innovation Solution

A fluid deflection device with a body forming an enclosure is coupled to the outlet, featuring a first and second opening, allowing it to be wrapped around the outlet to create an enclosure that deflects ejected fluid away from the user.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a backflow preventer is attached to the fluid distributor outlet, then backflow into the fluid distribution system is prevented, but fluid is ejected and splashes in various directions including towards the user

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebackflow preventionVSAvoidfluid splash towards user

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A deflection device is introduced as an intermediary component between the backflow preventer and the user. This device captures the fluid ejected by the backflow preventer and redirects it in a controlled direction away from the user, thereby maintaining the backflow prevention function while eliminating the harmful splash effect

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The harmful fluid splash generated by the backflow preventer is converted into a controlled directional flow. The deflection device captures the otherwise harmful ejected fluid and redirects it in a predetermined safe direction, transforming the harmful splash into a controlled fluid discharge that does not affect the user

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Reliability

If the fluid distributor outlet allows free ejection of fluid, then the backflow prevention device functions properly, but the fluid travels in all directions causing unwanted splashing

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebackflow prevention functionVSAvoidcontrolled fluid direction

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The deflection device serves as a mediator that interfaces between the freely ejecting backflow preventer and the user environment. It allows the backflow preventer to maintain its free ejection mechanism for proper function while the deflection device controls the final direction of fluid travel to prevent unwanted splashing

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The deflection device introduces a new spatial dimension for fluid control by capturing fluid traveling in multiple directions (3D splash) and redirecting it along a single controlled trajectory. This dimensional transformation converts uncontrolled multi-directional fluid travel into controlled unidirectional flow

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS12576412B2Devices and methods for the deflection of fluid

Publication Date: 2026.03.17 SPLASH GUPPIE LLC

AI summary

Disclosed herein are fluid deflection devices and methods for deflecting fluid from a fluid distributor outlet. The fluid deflection device includes a body forming an enclosure, the enclosure having a first end and a second end, a first opening formed in the first end of the enclosure, a second opening formed in the second end of the enclosure, and the first opening configured to be placed around a fluid distributor outlet. The method for deflecting a fluid includes the steps of: placing a fluid deflecting device around a fluid distributor outlet; and latching the fluid deflecting device to the outlet of the fluid distribution system.