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 splash in a desired direction.

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 and secured, deflecting ejected fluid away from users.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a backflow preventer is installed at the fluid distributor outlet, then fluid backflow into the supply system is prevented, but fluid is ejected in various directions including towards users

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 environment. This device captures the fluid ejected by the backflow preventer and redirects it in a controlled direction away from users, thereby maintaining the backflow prevention function while eliminating the harmful splash effect

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The harmful fluid ejection caused by the backflow preventer is converted into a beneficial controlled discharge. The deflection device captures the otherwise problematic fluid spray and redirects it in a predetermined safe direction, transforming a harmful effect into a controlled and harmless output

Inventive Principle:

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

2Productivity

If the fluid distributor outlet allows free fluid ejection, then fluid can be discharged without restriction, but fluid travels in all directions including undesired directions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefluid discharge efficiencyVSAvoiduncontrolled fluid trajectory

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The deflection device employs a cup-shaped structure that acts as a flexible containment shell. This shell captures the fluid ejection and guides it along a controlled path, maintaining discharge efficiency while preventing uncontrolled dispersion in all directions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The deflection device introduces a new spatial dimension for fluid control by using a three-dimensional cup-shaped structure with specific opening orientations. This allows the fluid to be redirected from unrestricted omnidirectional ejection into a controlled trajectory along a specific axis, adding dimensional control to the discharge process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS12576417B2Devices 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.