Patent ID: 9129533
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: E03B,F16K,G09B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A combination valve and valve extension comprising: a quick actuation valve attached in series to a faucet, said quick actuation valve including a body having a valve stem arranged therein for controlling a flow of water there through, said quick actuation valve having a first end which comprises a collar having female threads that mates with external threads on the faucet, said collar rotates relative to the body of the quick actuation valve, said quick actuation valve having an a water hose connected having a collar which is attached to the external threads on the second end of the quick actuation valve; an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end and comprising a plurality of nested members, each nested member being configured to transfer torque between the proximal end and the distal end such that the valve stem is twisted from an open to a closed position and from a closed to an open position; a coupler; said coupler having a first yoke and a second yoke; said first yoke having an recess end; said recess end configured to attach to said valve stem wherein said valve stem is operable between said closed position and said open position; said first yoke having a first pair of ears; said second yoke having an insert end; said insert end is rotatably secured within said first pair of ears with a first pin; wherein said second yoke rotates in a first plane around said first pin; a coupling end; said coupling end having an opening end and a cylindrical end; said second yoke having a second pair of ears which is distally offset from said insert end; said opening end of said coupling end is rotatably secured within said second pair of ears with a second pin; wherein said coupling end rotates in a second plane perpendicular and offset from said first plane; said cylindrical end being adapted to fit within said proximal end of said elongated member wherein said cylindrical end is secured therein; and, a handle fastened at the proximal end of the elongated member.