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Magnetic escutcheon mounting assembly

US8627844B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2009
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/698
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An escutcheon mounting assembly including an escutcheon coupled to a base and including an opening for receiving a valve user interface. A magnetically attractive element is supported by one of the base and the escutcheon, and at least one magnet is affixed to the other of the base and the escutcheon and is configured to magnetically couple the escutcheon to the base.

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