Water valve for faucet fitting
US6062251A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87684
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A faucet fitting system having interchangeable components useable in both single handle and dual handle faucet fixtures. The component system is designed to allow the same putty plate with breast plate, waterway spout, aerator and mounting nuts to be used with the various escutcheons, metering valves and waterways associated with the single handle and dual handle faucet fixtures. Specially constructed water valves, putty plates and escutcheon constructions useable in conjunction with the system are also disclosed.
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