Snap-on faucet handle
US11326715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03C1/0412
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A handle assembly for a faucet includes a receiver defined by a handle body and having a vertically tapered side wall defining a receiving chamber, a slot extending through the tapered side wall into the receiving chamber, and a wire form retainer coupled around the receiver and being at least partially disposed within the slot for extending into the receiving chamber. A tapered valve stem includes a retaining recess, and wherein the tapered valve stem is received within the receiving chamber of the receiver so that at least a portion of the wire form retainer extends through the slot of the receiver and is received within the retaining recess of the tapered valve stem.
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