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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 15, 2012
Filed:
May. 20, 2008
Applicant:
Michael A. Niver, Plymouth, WI (US);
Inventor:
Michael A. Niver, Plymouth, WI (US);
Assignee:
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16K 11/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Valve control assemblies are disclosed which accommodate out of plumb conditions using a flexible set of rings linked to the temperature control, and a projection/axial slot arrangement linked to the volume control. Different wall thicknesses are accommodated using one or more adaptors/extensions between a temperature bonnet control and a portion of the valve cartridge which controls temperature. There is also a combined shroud/tool for protecting the valve during rough-in and permitting it to be tested.