Tub and shower valve
US6718569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6977
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tub and shower valve assemble including a valve having a housing with an outwardly opening cup-like socket. A removable cartridge having an outwardly extending operating stem is installed in the cup-like socket. A plaster ground is provided for mounting the valve on a supporting wall structure. An escutcheon assembly is positioned over the valve housing and is removably attached to the plaster ground and to the valve housing and cartridge for removal and replacement of the cartridge. A transparent overlay is applied to the escutcheon with graphics and operating indicia applied to the underside of the overlay.
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