Charles P Mcghee

US Patent:

45453993, Oct 8, 1985

Filed:

Nov 14, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/550955

Inventors:

Charles M. McGhee - Memphis TN

International Classification:

F16K 4300

US Classification:

137315

Abstract:

An improved valve for water faucets or the like. The valve has a stem with a locking surface at the lower end thereof, and a seal that has a coacting locking surface matingly engaging the stem locking surface. The locking surfaces are so formed that separation of the seal from the stem is prevented when assembled in the valve but the seal comes apart when removed from the valve. The seal means has a pair of blocking surfaces and a pair of undercut portions with only one of each pair being in operative relationship to a single water exit so that when the operative blocking surface becomes worn, the stem-seal assembly may be turned 180. degree. for restoring the valve to its normal operating condition.

US Patent:

46549005, Apr 7, 1987

Filed:

Nov 21, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/800397

Inventors:

Charles M. McGhee - Memphis TN

International Classification:

E03C 100
E03C 104

US Classification:

4191

Abstract:

The faucets and associated faucet structure of a bathtub assembly are mounted on a cover plate which is, in turn, hingably and slidably attached to a frame member which is secured to wall structure adjacent the normal location of the faucets. Flexible connecting lines extend between the faucet structure and water supply lines. To repair or replace the faucets and/or associated faucet structure, the plate member is first pulled away from the wall and then pivoted to allow access to the faucets and associated faucet structures.