US3592229A
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Operating structure for a two-way single handle mixing faucet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-10
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A single handle mixing faucet having a body member and an external sleeve. The body member includes hot and cold water passages which terminate in ports on the body member exterior. There is an outlet passage in the body member. The sleeve includes a mixing chamber and is reciprocal and rotatable on the body member to selectively control communication between the hot and cold water ports, the mixing chamber and the outlet passage. There are means extending upwardly from the body member interconnecting the sleeve and body member to prevent removal of the sleeve but yet provide for limited relative rotation and reciprocal movement between the two members.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred M Moen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:18
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K11/00; F16K11/02; F16K11/06; F16K11/078; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86493; Y10T137/86549
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
In a single handle mixing faucet, a body member having hot and cold water passages terminating in hot and cold water ports on its exterior, a sleeve having a mixing chamber, said sleeve being rotatable and reciprocal on said body member to place said mixing chamber into selective communication with said hot and cold water port, outlet means for said faucet, and connecting means extending upwardly from said body member for connecting said sleeve and body member, said connecting means preventing removal of said sleeve from said body member while permitting relative rotation and reciprocation therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
In a single handle mixing faucet, a body member having hot and cold water passages terminating in hot and cold water ports on its exterior, a sleeve having a mixing chamber, said sleeve being rotatable and reciprocal on said body member to place said mixing chamber into selective communication with said hot and cold water port, outlet means for said faucet, and connecting means extending upwardly from said body member for connecting said sleeve and body member, said connecting means preventing removal of said sleeve from said body member while permitting relative rotation and reciprocation therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that said connecting means includes stops for limiting relative rotation and reciprocation between the body member and sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure of claim 2 further characterized in that said connecting means includes a cup within and movable with the sleeve, said cup being positioned to seat upon the body member in at least one position of said faucet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The structure of claim 3 further characterized by a generally cylindrical projection within said cup and attached to the upper end of said body member, and a handle extending through said sleeve and cup and operably connected to said projection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 4 further characterized in that said projection includes a groove adjacent its upper end, a portion of said handle being positioned within said groove.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
The structure of claim 5 further characterized in that said cup includes a lower generally annular in-turned flange, a slot in said flange, and a key extending outwardly from said body member and positioned within said slot, the combination of said key and slot limiting the rotational movement of said sleeve on said body member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 6 further characterized in that said sleeve includes an inner member and an outer member, with the exterior of the outer member forming the outside of the mixing faucet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure of claim 3 further characterized by an upstanding projection within said cup and attached to the upper end of said body member, and a handle extending through said sleeve and cup and operably connected to said projection.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The structure of claim 8 further characterized in that said projection includes a groove, limited in arcuate extent, said handle having an end portion positioned within said groove, with said groove limiting the rotational movement of said sleeve on said body member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure of claim 9 further characterized in that said handle end portion, groove and said projection limit reciprocal movement of said sleeve on said Body member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure of claim 10 further characterized in that said projection includes an upstanding wall, generally 180* in circumferential extent.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
The structure of claim 2 further characterized in that said connecting means includes a handle pivot attached to said body member, said handle pivot having an arcuate groove, and a handle extending through said sleeve and having a portion positioned within said groove.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
53 words
The structure of claim 12 further characterized by and including fastening means attaching said handle pivot to the body member and being generally aligned with the axis of said body member, said fastening means passing through said handle, with said groove being concentric with one side of the axis of said body member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 13 further characterized in that said groove is limited in arcuate extent to control the rotational movement of said sleeve on said body member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
54 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that said connecting means includes an upwardly extending grooved projection attached to said body member, and a handle extending through said sleeve and having a portion positioned within said groove, said handle and groove limiting the reciprocal movement of said sleeve relative to said body member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure of claim 2 further characterized in that said connecting means includes a cup within said sleeve and a generally cylindrical projection on said body member within said cup.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
47 words
The structure of claim 16 further characterized by an annular groove in an upper portion of said projection, a stop positioned within said groove, with a portion of said stop overlying a portion of said cup to limit reciprocal movement of said sleeve on said body member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
48 words
The structure of claim 16 further characterized in that said cup includes a generally in-turned flange, a limited arcuate slot within said flange, an outwardly extending key on said projection positioned to move within said slot and limit the rotational movement of said sleeve on said body member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
78 words
The structure of claim 2 further characterized in that said connecting means includes a generally cylindrical projection on said body member and positioned within said sleeve, an annular member attached to said sleeve and having an inwardly directed flange which extends about said projection, a groove in an upper portion of said projection, and a stop within said groove positioned to overly a portion of said flange to limit axial movement of the sleeve on the body member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
40 words
The structure of claim 19 further characterized by an arcuate slot of limited extent in said flange, and a key positioned on said projection and extending into said slot to limit rotational movement of the sleeve on the body member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
51 words
The structure of claim 19 further characterized in that said annular member includes a generally upright wall of limited arcuate extent, said stop extending outwardly from said projection and being positioned to contact opposite portions of said upstanding wall to limit the rotational movement of said sleeve on said body member.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 21 further characterized in that said stop includes a pin.
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) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |