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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 09, 2010
Filed:
May. 08, 2007
Applicants:
Jeffrey L. Mueller, Plymouth, WI (US);
Terrence J. Andersen, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Inventors:
Jeffrey L. Mueller, Plymouth, WI (US);
Terrence J. Andersen, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Assignee:
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E03C 1/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Disclosed are low-profile valve assemblies for engaging a counter top or other mounting surface having a through opening. A special collar is provided which has a flange facing the outer surface of the mounting surface, and a skirt that extends into the through opening where the inward portion of the skirt connects to the valve body. This insets the valve body. o-ring and recess structures are provided to seal the construction, and a handle has an outer skirt to hide the collar.