Metal working – Means to assemble or disassemble – Spring applier or remover
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-16
2007-01-16
Wilson, Lee D. (Department: 3723)
Metal working
Means to assemble or disassemble
Spring applier or remover
C029S225000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11176637
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to faucet assemblies having removable components such as hand sprayers and spray heads. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for retracting removable components of faucet assemblies.
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Photos of spring recieved over cardboard tube, known by others prior to Jul. 7, 2005, 3 pages.
Grohe Product Catalog -Lady Lux Cafe Stainless Steel pull-out spray, 33 755, 2004, 4 pgs.
Baker & Daniels LLP
Masco Corporation of Indiana
Wilson Lee D.
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