Faucet spray head assembly
US6938837B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B1/1618
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A faucet spray head includes a diverter valve that has a diverter stem constructed and arranged to control water flow patterns. The stem includes a neck and a head that is larger than the neck. A shell encloses the diverter valve, and the shell has an opening through which the stem extends. A pivot member is coupled to the shell, and a rocker arm is pivotally coupled to the pivot member. The rocker arm has a retention opening, and the retention opening is adapted to slidably receive and retain the head of the stem during assembly of the rocker arm to the pivot member. The rocker arm is attached to the diverter valve in order to actuate the valve. The spray head includes lock pins that are configured to engage a lock insert that is secured to a spout.
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