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Valve assembly

US11231116B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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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	Mar 26, 2019
Grant date	Jan 25, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 1, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/6017
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid control valve for a faucet includes a body, a stem, a moveable disc, and at least one stationary disc. The stem is rotatably coupled to the body. The moveable disc is coupled to the stem and is configured to rotate with the stem. The at least one stationary disc is coupled to the body below the moveable disc. The fluid control valve is configured to be biased in an axial direction against a retaining element within a valve body by an incoming supply of fluid through the at least one stationary disc, so as to retain the fluid control valve within the valve body along the axial direction.

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