Patent ID: 8215334
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: E03C,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A control handle assembly for a plumbing fitting, comprising: a first control member having a bore and a first ledge within the bore extending radially inward to an inner dimension; a second control member having a mounting post with a second ledge extending radially outward to an outer dimension; and a clip captured by the first and second control members between the first and second ledges, wherein the clip is deformable and has a radial outer dimension greater than each of the inner dimension of the first ledge and the outer dimension of the second ledge so as to rotatably couple the first and second control members; wherein the clip is a split ring having undulating surfaces; and wherein the clip includes a protrusion for engaging a groove in the mounting post of the second control member.