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Reversible bottom valve cartridge with an orienting mechanism

  • US 4,901,749 A
  • Filed: 02/24/1989
  • Issued: 02/20/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/25/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A cartridge for a mixing valve faucet that regulates the flow rate and mixing proportions of liquid from two supply inlets to said faucet, said cartridge characterized by:

  • a main shell;

    an operating mechanism mounted to said shell;

    a movable valve element operably connected to said operating mechanism;

    a separate reversible bottom member mounted to said shell;

    said bottom member mounting a fixed valve seat to cooperate with said movable valve element;

    a joint means for mounting said bottom to said shell;

    an orienting and indicating means for assuring a single standard orientation of said bottom member; and

    means for overriding said orienting and indicating means for deliberate reversing of the orientation of said bottom member.

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