Patent · US Expired

Faucet replacement valve stem assembly

US4176674A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 16, 1978
Grant dateDec 4, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 16, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/6106
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A replacement valve stem assembly for a faucet in the form of an internally and externally threaded sleeve extending through and secured by nuts to the faucet cap and a threaded valve stem engaging the internal threads of the sleeve and having a valve washer secured to the inner end thereof and a faucet handle secured to the outer end thereof.

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