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Faucet assembly

US9958086B2 · kind B2 · utility

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34References

18Claims

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Assignee

Kohler Co. · US

Inventors

David H. Ritter · Kohler, US
Brian S. Core · Fond du Lac, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 25, 2017
Grant date	May 1, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 25, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16K27/045
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A faucet assembly includes a non-metallic valve body, a valve, a handle adapter, and a retaining clip. The non-metallic valve body includes a longitudinal opening disposed therein and a slot disposed within a side portion thereof. The valve is at least partially disposed within the longitudinal opening. The valve includes a body and a stem extending upwardly from the body, and the stem is configured to rotate relative to the body. The handle adapter is removably coupled to the stem and is rotatably coupled to the non-metallic valve body. The retaining clip is removably inserted into the slot of the non-metallic valve body to limit longitudinal movement of the valve within the non-metallic valve body.

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