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Faucet valve assembly with friction drag

US4219184A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 4, 1978
Grant dateAug 26, 1980
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Expiry dateDec 4, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K31/60
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve assembly for faucets which includes a retainer member carried by the body of the valve with a face circumferentially in frictional contact with the valve stem to prevent independent movement of the stem and handle resulting in an undesired increased or decreased fluid flow.

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