Patent ID: 11946235
Assignee: DELTA FAUCET COMPANY
Field: Civil engineering (Other fields)
Classification: CPC E  F | IPC E

Claim 11:
12. A faucet handle assembly configured to be supported by a mounting deck, the faucet handle assembly comprising:
a mounting shank configured to be mounted to the mounting deck, the mounting shank comprising an internal chamber;
a valve assembly received within the internal chamber of the mounting shank, the valve assembly comprising a valve stem being rotatable to facilitate water flow through the valve assembly;
a handle base coupled to the mounting shank;
a nut coupled to the handle base;
a bearing coupled to the nut;
a valve stem adapter coupled to the bearing for rotation relative to the handle base, and the valve stem adapter operably coupled to the valve stem, wherein the nut compresses the bearing against the valve stem adapter;
an upper handle comprising:
a lever coupled to the valve stem adapter and the valve stem; and
a cover coupled to the valve stem adapter, and the cover and the lever together obscuring the valve stem adapter.