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FAUCET WITH INTEGRATED PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTING
20210041048 · 2021-02-11 · ·

A valve assembly includes a body and a push-to-connect fitting. The body includes an end segment that defines a fluid outlet and a connector portion. The connector portion includes an inner peripheral wall and an outer peripheral wall. The inner peripheral wall has a first exterior surface, and includes a first portion and a second portion. The first exterior surface has a first outer diameter in the first portion and a second outer diameter in the second portion that is greater than the first outer diameter such that a stepped profile is formed along the first exterior surface. The inner peripheral wall defines a fluid inlet. The outer peripheral wall extends from the inner peripheral wall and at least partly around the fluid inlet. The outer peripheral wall has a second exterior surface with a third outer diameter that is greater than the second outer diameter.

FAUCET WITH INTEGRATED PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTING
20210041048 · 2021-02-11 · ·

A valve assembly includes a body and a push-to-connect fitting. The body includes an end segment that defines a fluid outlet and a connector portion. The connector portion includes an inner peripheral wall and an outer peripheral wall. The inner peripheral wall has a first exterior surface, and includes a first portion and a second portion. The first exterior surface has a first outer diameter in the first portion and a second outer diameter in the second portion that is greater than the first outer diameter such that a stepped profile is formed along the first exterior surface. The inner peripheral wall defines a fluid inlet. The outer peripheral wall extends from the inner peripheral wall and at least partly around the fluid inlet. The outer peripheral wall has a second exterior surface with a third outer diameter that is greater than the second outer diameter.

Mechanical fastening method for valve plug with carbide tip

A valve plug assembly includes a plug base, a first end of the base arranged for attachment to a valve stem, a second end of the plug base including a bore having a first portion and a second portion. The second portion of the bore is a conical terminus forming a first seat. A spacer has a through bore, a first end, and a second end, and is sized for insertion in the bore of the plug base and has a conical shape to engage the first seat, and the spacer also forms a second seat. A plug tip has a through bore and a conical end engaging the second seat and is arranged to engage the valve seat, and a cap screw extends through the plug tip and the spacer to mechanically secure the plug tip to the plug base.

Mechanical fastening method for valve plug with carbide tip

A valve plug assembly includes a plug base, a first end of the base arranged for attachment to a valve stem, a second end of the plug base including a bore having a first portion and a second portion. The second portion of the bore is a conical terminus forming a first seat. A spacer has a through bore, a first end, and a second end, and is sized for insertion in the bore of the plug base and has a conical shape to engage the first seat, and the spacer also forms a second seat. A plug tip has a through bore and a conical end engaging the second seat and is arranged to engage the valve seat, and a cap screw extends through the plug tip and the spacer to mechanically secure the plug tip to the plug base.

Faucet with integrated push-to-connect fitting
10816120 · 2020-10-27 · ·

A valve assembly includes a body having a fluid inlet disposed on a first end of the body and a fluid outlet disposed on a second end of the body in fluid connection with the fluid inlet. The valve assembly further includes a push-to-connect fitting which is integral to the body and configured to connect to an end of a pipe, a stem configured to seal the body in a first position and configured to allow fluid to flow from the fluid inlet of the body to the fluid outlet in a second position, and a connector surrounding at least part of the push-to-connect fitting. The body is configured to house a sealing ring. The push-to-connect fitting is configured to communicate the fluid inlet with the end of the pipe. The sealing ring secured by the push-to-connect fitting is configured to provide a seal between the fluid inlet and the end of the pipe.

Faucet with integrated push-to-connect fitting
10816120 · 2020-10-27 · ·

A valve assembly includes a body having a fluid inlet disposed on a first end of the body and a fluid outlet disposed on a second end of the body in fluid connection with the fluid inlet. The valve assembly further includes a push-to-connect fitting which is integral to the body and configured to connect to an end of a pipe, a stem configured to seal the body in a first position and configured to allow fluid to flow from the fluid inlet of the body to the fluid outlet in a second position, and a connector surrounding at least part of the push-to-connect fitting. The body is configured to house a sealing ring. The push-to-connect fitting is configured to communicate the fluid inlet with the end of the pipe. The sealing ring secured by the push-to-connect fitting is configured to provide a seal between the fluid inlet and the end of the pipe.

Faucet with integrated push-to-connect fitting
10794521 · 2020-10-06 · ·

A valve assembly includes a body, a fitting, and a stopper assembly. The body has a first end and a second end. The body includes a connector portion positioned at the first end, a nozzle portion positioned at the second end, and an intermediate portion connecting the connector portion to the nozzle portion. The connector portion includes a peripheral wall having a crimped end that defines a fluid inlet. The nozzle portion defines a fluid outlet. The connector portion, the intermediate portion, and the nozzle portion cooperatively define a fluid flow path extending from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. The fitting is disposed within the peripheral wall. The fitting is held within the peripheral wall by the crimped end. The stopper assembly is coupled to the body along the intermediate portion. The stopper assembly is configured to facilitate selectively restricting a flow along the fluid flow path.

Faucet with integrated push-to-connect fitting
10794521 · 2020-10-06 · ·

A valve assembly includes a body, a fitting, and a stopper assembly. The body has a first end and a second end. The body includes a connector portion positioned at the first end, a nozzle portion positioned at the second end, and an intermediate portion connecting the connector portion to the nozzle portion. The connector portion includes a peripheral wall having a crimped end that defines a fluid inlet. The nozzle portion defines a fluid outlet. The connector portion, the intermediate portion, and the nozzle portion cooperatively define a fluid flow path extending from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. The fitting is disposed within the peripheral wall. The fitting is held within the peripheral wall by the crimped end. The stopper assembly is coupled to the body along the intermediate portion. The stopper assembly is configured to facilitate selectively restricting a flow along the fluid flow path.