Fluid handling – Self-proportioning or correlating systems – Self-controlled branched flow systems
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-14
2005-06-14
Krishnamurthy, Ramesh (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Self-proportioning or correlating systems
Self-controlled branched flow systems
C137S315120, C137S597000, C137S625170
Reexamination Certificate
active
06904927
ABSTRACT:
A faucet diverter assembly for dampening a pressure spike includes a body and a diverter bonnet assembled into the body defining a flow passageway therebetween. A diverter portion is assembled into the diverter bonnet and is axially movable by the use of an extender. The diverter portion includes and upper stem and a lower stem attached to the upper stem. Assembled onto the lower stem is a movable plunger that is spring biased by a spring positioned between the plunger and the upper stem. A return spring, received by the upper stem, acts between the upper stem and the diverter bonnet. When a pressure spike is encountered, the pressure force is sensed by the plunger by way of a flow inlet passage and movement of the plunger, in response to the pressure force, compresses the plunger spring, thereby functioning as a shock absorber.
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Krishnamurthy Ramesh
Masco Corporation of Indiana
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
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