US3929317A
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Valve assembly
Assignee: Bristol Products Inc
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Filing: 1975-01-20
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Granted: 1975-12-30
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Expires: 1995-01-20
Abstract
Abstract A valve which is connected to an attachment part by means of a retainer which extends through the bonnet of the valve and attachment part to prevent rotative movement of the bonnet relative to the body of the valve. The retainer includes a stop which serves to limit opening and closing of the valve.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence P Cohn
- 👤 Dennis W Crawford
- 👤 Larry G Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:09
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K31/00; F16K31/44; F16K31/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
In combination, a valve and attachment part; said valve including a body, a bonnet, a valve seat, a stem carrying a closure member engageable with said seat upon rotation of said stem, and a handle connected to said stem; said attachment part having an opening therein to accommodate said valve; the improvement wherein one of said attachment part and body includes first slot means, said bonnet including a threaded part and second slot means, said body including a threaded part and being located at one side of said attachment part at said opening therein, said bonnet being located at the opposite side of said attachment part at its said opening with the stem projecting outwardly from said opposite attachment part side, the threaded part of said body interlocking with the threaded part of said bonnet to secure said body and bonnet to said attachment part, said first and second slot means being aligned, and retainer means extending into said aligned slot means for preventing rotation of said bonnet relative to said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
In combination, a valve and attachment part; said valve including a body, a bonnet, a valve seat, a stem carrying a closure member engageable with said seat upon rotation of said stem, and a handle connected to said stem; said attachment part having an opening therein to accommodate said valve; the improvement wherein one of said attachment part and body includes first slot means, said bonnet including a threaded part and second slot means, said body including a threaded part and being located at one side of said attachment part at said opening therein, said bonnet being located at the opposite side of said attachment part at its said opening with the stem projecting outwardly from said opposite attachment part side, the threaded part of said body interlocking with the threaded part of said bonnet to secure said body and bonnet to said attachment part, said first and second slot means being aligned, and retainer means extending into said aligned slot means for preventing rotation of said bonnet relative to said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination valve and attachment of claim 1 wherein said attachment part includes said first slot means, said retainer means also for preventing rotation of said bonnet relative to said attachment part.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination valve and attachment of claim 1 wherein said body includes said first slot means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combination valve and attachment part of claim 1 wherein said handle includes first stop means, said retainer means including second stop means located in the path of movement of said first stop means upon rotation of said handle and stem, said second stop means for limiting rotative movement of said handle between open and closed positions of said valve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination valve and attachment of claim 4 wherein said retainer means overlies said bonnet, said handle overlying said retainer means and constituting means for preventing said retainer meaNs from being withdrawn from said aligned slots.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination valve and attachment part of claim 5 wherein said retainer means is of a ring-like configuration and includes tab means, said retainer means encircling said stem with said tab means projecting into said aligned slot means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
The combination valve and attachment part of claim 6 wherein said bonnet includes a flange having said second slot means formed therein, said attachment part includes a cover plate resting upon a support adjacent the fluid receiving portion of a sink or basin, said valve extending through said support, means securing said body to said support, said bonnet flange overlyingly contacting said cover plate and urging said cover plate toward said support.
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) | 1978-12-29 | 1979-06-30 | 1979-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-29 | 1983-06-30 | 1983-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-29 | 1987-06-30 | 1987-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |