Jeffrey Todd Garff

US Patent:

46918957, Sep 8, 1987

Filed:

Jul 18, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/886735

Inventors:

Jeffrey L. Garff - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

F16K 3502

US Classification:

251292

Abstract:

A handle for use in association with a fluid valve is disclosed. The handle includes a base member securely mounted to a spindle of the valve to be actuated. The base member includes at least one slot therein. A drive spindle having at least one hook-like extension fitted thereto is positioned in part within the base member. The hook extension is biased out of contact with the slot by a spring means. In operation, the user must depress the drive spindle thereby inserting the hook extension into the base member slot in order to activate the valve. The handle includes means of locking the drive spindle into an actuating contact with the base member.