18982037. HANDLE CONNECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS (Kohler Co.)
HANDLE CONNECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
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Inventor(s)
Brian J. Mooren of Sheboygan Falls WI US
Andrew J. Rieth of Howards Grove WI US
HANDLE CONNECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18982037 titled 'HANDLE CONNECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Original Abstract Submitted
A process includes inserting a valve cartridge in a fitting, the valve cartridge comprising a valve stem. The process also includes after inserting the valve cartridge in the fitting, coupling a collar to the fitting such that the collar extends around the valve stem. The process also includes aligning the valve stem with an engagement crown of a handle such that an opening of the handle is located over the collar. The process also includes press fitting the valve stem into the engagement crown while pressing the handle towards the collar and such that the valve stem is rotatably coupled to the handle through the engagement crown.