Patent ID: 9109712
Filing Date: 2015-08-18
Classification: F16K

Abstract:
1. A tap handle assembly for positioning about an installed tap body that includes an outwardly extending spindle, said tap handle comprising: a handle body having a tap handle portion, a tap housing portion, and a complementary shaped part for engaging an outer end of said spindle by way of an engagement element, said tap housing portion defining a tap body recess configured to accommodate a portion of said tap body and a portion of said spindle, said tap housing portion further defining a body aperture therethrough in communication with said tap body recess; a pin positionable and moveable within said body aperture; and a biasing element to bias a position of said pin within said body aperture; wherein when assembled said pin is biased to said tap body to substantially prevent movement of said spindle and to restrict flow from said tap body.