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Handle assembly

US10138621B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Kohler Co. · US

Inventors

David H. Ritter · Kohler, US
Brian S. Core · Fond du Lac, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 25, 2017
Grant date	Nov 27, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 25, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/598
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A faucet handle assembly includes a faucet handle, a handle adaptor, and a bonnet. The handle adaptor includes a plurality of end stops extending radially outward therefrom, and is configured to rotatably couple the faucet handle to a fluid control valve disposed within a valve body, and rotatably couple to the valve body by the plurality of end stops. The bonnet includes an inner ring having a plurality of locking features, and is configured to be removably coupled to the valve body by the plurality of locking features.

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