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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 06, 2000
Yaakov Korb, Cleveland Heights, OH (US);
John C. Corry, North Olmsted, OH (US);
Eric M. Weber, Medina, OH (US);
William R. Markowitz, Cleveland, OH (US);
Michael J. Kennedy, Strongsville, OH (US);
Alfred Schiazza, Avon Lake, OH (US);
Julius E. Nachod, III, Lakewood, OH (US);
Moen Incorporated, North Olmstead, OH (US);
Abstract
A handle for a shower valve has a fixed portion having a first bearing surface and a movable portion having a second bearing surface. A spring biases the first and second surfaces into engagement. The fixed portion includes a chassis that is threadedly attached to a valve body. The chassis mounts an interchangeable lower shell that has a decorative finish or shape. Rotation of the lower shell causes rotation of the chassis for installation or removal of the handle on the valve body.