Valve assembly for a two handle faucet

US9309976B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9309976-B2
Application numberUS-201414514314-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 14, 2014
Priority dateJun 20, 2008
Publication dateApr 12, 2016
Grant dateApr 12, 2016

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The present disclosure relates generally to a faucet valve cartridge 10 configured for use within a dual handle faucet 16, 18 . The valve cartridge 10 includes first and second fluid flow control members 94 and 96 received within a valve housing 74 and configured to control fluid flow from an inlet 32, 36 to an outlet 29.

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What is claimed is: 1. A valve cartridge for a faucet comprising: a valve housing; a first fluid flow member received within the valve housing, the first fluid flow member including a first sealing surface configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis; a second fluid flow member received within the valve housing and restrained from moving, the second fluid flow member including a second sealing surface, and at least one fluid opening extending into the second sealing surface,…

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What does patent US9309976B2 cover?
The present disclosure relates generally to a faucet valve cartridge 10 configured for use within a dual handle faucet 16, 18 . The valve cartridge 10 includes first and second fluid flow control members 94 and 96 received within a valve housing 74 and configured to control fluid flow from an inlet 32, 36 to an outlet 29.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Masco Corp, Delta Faucet Co
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification E03C1/04. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 12 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).