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Faucet with improved valve

US11300217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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34References

13Claims

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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	Sep 9, 2019
Grant date	Apr 12, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 20, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16K47/026
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cartridge valve for a faucet that includes a housing; a stem adapter at least partially received in the housing and comprising a body defining a slotted hole, which extends in a longitudinal direction, and a threaded hole, which extends in a radial direction; a stem received in the slotted hole and having a central portion that defines a threaded hole; and a screw threaded to the threaded hole of the stem and the threaded hole of the stem adapter to rotatably couple the stem to the stem adapter at a first predetermined frictional resistance in response to rotation of the stem relative to the stem adapter.

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