Fluid control valve

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6920899
APP PUB NO 20040231735A1
SERIAL NO

10400214

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A fluid control valve for controlling the delivery of water includes a control lever that is movable in two directions by rotation of the lever about two independent axes. The fluid control valve includes a valve body assembly with flow passageways and a housing assembly attached to the valve body assembly to define an interior space. A flow control mechanism positioned in the interior space is constructed to enable movement of the lever about a first axis for translating rotational movement into sliding motion of an upper disk against a lower disk to adjust the water temperature. Rotation of the lever in a second direction translates rotational movement into sliding motion of the upper disk in a second direction to control the water flow rate. A drag spring positioned as part of the control mechanism changes the frictional force or feel between the two directions of lever movement.

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  • MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Haenlein, Hans-Christoph Cupertino, CA 30 1036
Richmond, Douglas Scott Zionsville, IN 3 135

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