Fluid handling – With repair – tapping – assembly – or disassembly means – Assembling – disassembling – or removing cartridge type valve
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2010-02-09
Lee, Kevin L (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
With repair, tapping, assembly, or disassembly means
Assembling, disassembling, or removing cartridge type valve
C137S359000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07658202
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are low-profile valve assemblies for engaging a counter top or other mounting surface having a through opening. A special collar is provided which has a flange facing the outer surface of the mounting surface, and a skirt that extends into the through opening where the inward portion of the skirt connects to the valve body. This insets the valve body. o-ring and recess structures are provided to seal the construction, and a handle has an outer skirt to hide the collar.
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PCT/US2008/005049, International Search Report and Written Opinion; 12 pages.
Andersen Terrence J.
Mueller Jeffrey L.
Kohler Co.
Lee Kevin L
Quarles & Brady LLP
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