Faucets
AssigneeKohler Mira Limited
InventorsOliver Jones, Austin Bumpsteed, Karl Fearnley
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AssigneeKohler Mira Limited
InventorsOliver Jones, Austin Bumpsteed, Karl Fearnley
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A faucet includes a body that extends between a first end and a second end, and is arranged to receive a mixing cartridge. A diaphragm valve is provided in the body, and includes a flexible diaphragm having a first side and a second side, the flexible diaphragm being moveable to open and close the diaphragm valve to control a flow of water to an outlet of the faucet. A fluid bypass, separate from the flexible diaphragm, is in fluid communication between the first side and the second side of the flexible diaphragm. A bypass valve member is moveable to open and close the fluid bypass to vary a pressure differential across the flexible diaphragm, to open and close the diaphragm valve. A push operated control member is arranged to move the bypass valve member at the second end of the body.
A faucet comprising:
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