Title:
FLOW CONTROL VALVE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/125506
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates generally to a faucet valve cartridge configured for use within a dual handle faucet. The valve cartridge includes an upper plate and a bottom plate received within a valve housing and configured to control fluid flow from an inlet to an outlet. The valve may include anti-water hammer port geometry to reduce turbulent flow and shut-off shock wave noise.
Inventors:
KEMP MATTHEW L (US)
HARTY GARRY R (US)
ENLOW BRIAN A (US)
HARTY GARRY R (US)
ENLOW BRIAN A (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2012/028631
Publication Date:
April 04, 2013
Filing Date:
March 09, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
MASCO CORP (US)
KEMP MATTHEW L (US)
HARTY GARRY R (US)
ENLOW BRIAN A (US)
KEMP MATTHEW L (US)
HARTY GARRY R (US)
ENLOW BRIAN A (US)
International Classes:
F16K11/078
Foreign References:
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US4793375A | 1988-12-27 | |||
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
YERKESON, Douglas, A. (300 North Meridian StreetSuite 270, Indianapolis IN, US)
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