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Valve plate
Assignee: Bristol Pipe Corp
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Filing: 1979-08-31
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Granted: 1981-09-22
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Expires: 1999-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A valve plate for attachment to a faucet assembly which interfits with the assembly to prevent the rotation and consequent breakage of the valve housings.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry G. Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:14
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K27/00; F16K27/02; F16K27/0263; F16K19/00; F16K19/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6966; Y10T137/6969; Y10T137/6977; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/87571; Y10T137/87676; Y10T137/87684; Y10T137/9464
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In combination a valve plate, a basin having a first and second opening, a spout, first and second valve means for regulating the flow of liquid through said spout, each valve means including a threaded protrusion defining a liquid conduit into the valve means, each valve means protrusion carrying a mounting flange and extending through a said basin opening, nut means turned on each valve means protrusion for drawing the valve means into securement with said basin, said valve plate carried upon said basin about said basin openings, the improvement wherein each mounting flange carries a depending rib, said valve plate having first and second openings each with a slot in its periphery, each valve means protrusion fitting through a said valve plate opening with said slot therein receiving a flange rib to prevent rotation of the valve means relative to said valve plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In combination a valve plate, a basin having a first and second opening, a spout, first and second valve means for regulating the flow of liquid through said spout, each valve means including a threaded protrusion defining a liquid conduit into the valve means, each valve means protrusion carrying a mounting flange and extending through a said basin opening, nut means turned on each valve means protrusion for drawing the valve means into securement with said basin, said valve plate carried upon said basin about said basin openings, the improvement wherein each mounting flange carries a depending rib, said valve plate having first and second openings each with a slot in its periphery, each valve means protrusion fitting through a said valve plate opening with said slot therein receiving a flange rib to prevent rotation of the valve means relative to said valve plate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-09-21 | 1985-03-23 | 1985-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-21 | 1989-03-23 | 1989-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-21 | 1993-03-23 | 1993-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |