Faucet incorporating vandal resistant features

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2011-02-15

2011-02-15

Hepperle, Stephen (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

With casing, support, protector or static constructional...

Guards and shields

C004S675000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07886763

ABSTRACT:
A faucet incorporating vandal resistant features is provided to limit the possibility of tampering by limiting access to the valve cartridges of the faucet. The faucet includes a valve cartridge and a handle bat operatively attached to the valve cartridge. A hub covering the valve cartridge is freely rotatable about the valve cartridge, and a mechanical fastener attaching the handle bat to the valve cartridge includes a specially-configured driver pattern.

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