Faucet assembly with friction ring
US12305372B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K35/04
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a friction ring including a body and a contact member. The body is configured to couple the friction ring to at least one of a faucet assembly or a faucet valve assembly. The contact member is disposed on the body. The contact member is configured to slidably engage with a valve stem of the faucet valve assembly. The contact member is further configured to press against the valve stem to increase a frictional force between the contact member and the valve stem over a full range of movement of the valve stem.
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