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Valve cartridge with lobular key

US8056578B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2008
Grant dateNov 15, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86815
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A one-handle valve cartridge has one or more lobular keys formed on a housing of the valve cartridge. The lobular keys interface with keyways formed in a valve body.

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