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Spring adjustable handle for faucet valve assembly

US10689835B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20References

20Claims

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Assignee

DELTA FAUCET COMPANY · US

Inventors

Kyle Robert Davidson · Noblesville, US
Curtis H. Harris · Noblesville, US
Gerald R. Hayes · Burlington, US
Darrell Scott Crowe · Lebanon, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 15, 2019
Grant date	Jun 23, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 15, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2001/103
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve assembly of a faucet includes a valve body, a valve cartridge received within the valve body and including a valve stem defining a longitudinal axis, and a handle operably coupled to the valve stem of the valve cartridge. Illustratively, a spring biases splines of a valve stem adapter downwardly into engagement with splines of the valve stem.

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