Apparatus and method for valve cartridge extraction

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11585076
APP PUB NO 20210230850A1
SERIAL NO

16752297

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An apparatus and method for valve cartridge extraction from a valve assembly, wherein the assembly includes a valve member body, a cartridge, and a valve cartridge extraction (VCE) tool comprising at least one pin disposed on the upper surface of the VCE tool. During cartridge removal, the VCE tool is uncoupled from the valve member body and is coupled to the cartridge with the at least one pin. The cartridge is rotated with the coupled VCE tool to assist in cartridge removal. The valve assembly may also include a hood covering the VCE tool.

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WATTS REGULATOR CO815 CHESTNUT STREET NORTH ANDOVER MA 01845

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bouchard, Peter P Ayer, US 13 50
Doughty, Jason Fitchburg, US 11 63

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