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A faucet handle assembly, and a method for blocking inadvertent rotation of the faucet handle, the assembly being configured to which incrementally allow pre-established uniform amounts of hot and cold water to flow into a faucet, the back of the faucet handle being configured to interact with the n

A faucet handle assembly, and a method for blocking inadvertent rotation of the faucet handle, the assembly being configured to which incrementally allow pre-established uniform amounts of hot and cold water to flow into a faucet, the back of the faucet handle being configured to interact with the non-flat front portion of a clicker mechanism so as to produce a clicking sensation as each incremental volume of water is added to the water stream emanating from the faucet, the clicking sensation allowing a person attempting to adjust the temperature and flow rate of the water stream to easily repeat faucet handle settings previously found to be desirable. It is contemplated for the clicking sensation to be both audible and tactile. A hinged post assembly safety feature is also contemplated to prevent further rotation of the handle once a desired temperature setting is reached. Applications may include, but are not limited to, use in residences and hotels, by children, the elderly, and those having visual impairment to allow them to quickly and easily set the flow rate and temperature of water coming out of a faucet.

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[ What is claimed is:] [12.] A method for controlling the water temperature and flow rate of water exiting from faucets and shower heads and for blocking inadvertent rotation of the faucet handle connected to said faucets and shower heads which is used for adjustment of said exiting water, said meth

[ What is claimed is:] [12.] A method for controlling the water temperature and flow rate of water exiting from faucets and shower heads and for blocking inadvertent rotation of the faucet handle connected to said faucets and shower heads which is used for adjustment of said exiting water, said method comprising the steps ofproviding an essentially planar clicker mechanism having a perimeter surface with uniformly spaced and configured protrusions thereon, a handle having a lower surface configuration complementing said non-flat perimeter surface, a hinge, a cover plate, a plate, a post, and a water control valve;forming a hole centrally in said cover plate;placing the valve stem of said water control valve through said hole so that said cover plate is axially aligned with said valve stem;connecting one end of said hinge to said cover plate in a position adjacent to the outside perimeter of said cover plate;connecting the other end of said hinge to one of the opposite ends of said plate;connecting the other of said opposite ends of said plate to one end of said post;positioning said clicker mechanism against said cover plate so that said protrusions face away from said cover plate;connecting said handle to said valve stem so that said lower surface configuration of said handle interacts with said protrusions of said clicker mechanism to produce audible and tactile clicking sensations when said handle is rotated and which also allows one pre-established incremental increase and decrease of water flow into said faucet and shower head for each one of said clicking sensations produced; andalso connecting said handle so that the distal end of said post can be rotated into one of many indentations in the outside surface of said handle to block inadvertent rotation of said handle once a desired water temperature setting is achieved.