Single handle lavatory faucet with handle collar for seating valve assembly
US6386226B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7668
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A faucet includes a housing with a valve body assembly having a valve body positioned within the housing. There is a water inlet connection for the valve body and a water outlet connection for the valve body. A handle collar is seated on the housing and has an interior surface which is formed and adapted to attach to and support the valve body within the housing. A valve is positioned within a cavity in the valve body. The valve has an outwardly extending stem and there is a handle attached to the valve stem. A valve retainer is threadedly attached to the valve body to hold the valve within the valve body cavity.
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