Washerless faucet
US4493338A · kind A · utility
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5Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7868
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a removable cartridge for a fluid valve which uses a simple O-ring to seal with the housing in which the cartridge is received. The valve comprises a body member having an axial inlet opening at one end and at least one transverse outlet opening. A valve seat is secured in the inlet opening and a valve means is positioned in the body member for axial movement toward and away from the seat. The seat extends beyond the body member and has a circumferentially extending groove to receive an O-ring for providing a seal with a housing in which the cartridge is received.
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