US3395734A
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Dual handle mixing valve
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-14
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Granted: 1968-08-06
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Expires: 1985-10-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Spencer Lloyd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:52
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K11/00; F16K11/10; F16K11/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/87096; Y10T137/87571; Y10T137/87676; Y10T137/87684
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A DUAL HANDLE MIXING VALVE, COMPRISING: (A) A VALVE BODY INCLUDING A PAIR OF CONTIGUOUS PARALLEL INLET BORES AND AN OUTLET COMMON TO SAID INLET BORES; (B) VALVE MEANS FOR CONTROLLING FLOW FROM SAID INLET BORES TO SAID OUTLET BORE, INCLUDING A PAIR OF CAM FOLLOWERS; (C) A PAIR OF CONTIGUOUS CAM DISKS HAVING A COMMON AXIS OF ROTATION, CONFRONTING ARCUATE SLOTS, AND ARCUATE CAM FACES ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID CAM FOLLOWERS; (D) MEANS FOR JOURNALLING SAID CAM DISKS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF SAID CAM FACES; (E) A PAIR OF HANDLES FOR SAID CAM DISKS DISPOSED IN CONTIGUOUS RELATION FOR SIMULATANEOUS AND ALTERNATIVE MANUAL ENGAGEMENT; (F) A CROSS PIN FITTING SAID ARCUATE SLOTS AND ARCUATELY MOVABLE ON MOVEMENT OF EITHER OF SAID CAM DISKS TO OPEN A VALVE UNIT; AND (G) LINK MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID CROSS PIN AND OPERABLE TO DRAW EITHER OR BOTH OF SAID CAM DISKS TO ITS VALVE UNIT CLOSING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A DUAL HANDLE MIXING VALVE, COMPRISING: (A) A VALVE BODY INCLUDING A PAIR OF CONTIGUOUS PARALLEL INLET BORES AND AN OUTLET COMMON TO SAID INLET BORES; (B) VALVE MEANS FOR CONTROLLING FLOW FROM SAID INLET BORES TO SAID OUTLET BORE, INCLUDING A PAIR OF CAM FOLLOWERS; (C) A PAIR OF CONTIGUOUS CAM DISKS HAVING A COMMON AXIS OF ROTATION, CONFRONTING ARCUATE SLOTS, AND ARCUATE CAM FACES ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID CAM FOLLOWERS; (D) MEANS FOR JOURNALLING SAID CAM DISKS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF SAID CAM FACES; (E) A PAIR OF HANDLES FOR SAID CAM DISKS DISPOSED IN CONTIGUOUS RELATION FOR SIMULATANEOUS AND ALTERNATIVE MANUAL ENGAGEMENT; (F) A CROSS PIN FITTING SAID ARCUATE SLOTS AND ARCUATELY MOVABLE ON MOVEMENT OF EITHER OF SAID CAM DISKS TO OPEN A VALVE UNIT; AND (G) LINK MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID CROSS PIN AND OPERABLE TO DRAW EITHER OR BOTH OF SAID CAM DISKS TO ITS VALVE UNIT CLOSING POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-08-06 | 1972-02-05 | 1972-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-06 | 1976-02-05 | 1976-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-06 | 1980-02-05 | 1980-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |