E03C1/0401

Faucet fixation system

A faucet fixation system includes a fastener configured to couple to a faucet, and a connector. The connector includes a base and a nut assembly. The base includes a bore. The nut assembly is disposed in the bore around a portion of the fastener, and includes a first locking member, which has a first threaded portion and a first actuating portion, and a second locking member, which has a second threaded portion and a second actuating portion. In a locking position of the connector, the first and second threaded portions engage threads of the fastener to prohibit relative translational movement between the connector and the fastener while allowing the connector to rotate along the threads of the fastener. In a non-locking position of the connector, the first and second threaded portions disengage the threads of the fastener to allow translational movement of the connector relative to the fastener.

Configurable faucet apparatus and methods of implementing and operating same

A faucet apparatus and method of implementing a faucet apparatus are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, the apparatus includes a body integrated or coupled to a base, where the body includes surfaces within which are formed first and second orifices that respectively extend inward into the body along first and second axes, respectively. A first cross-section of the first orifice taken perpendicular to the first axis has a first size and a first shape that are, respectively, substantially identical to a second size and a second shape of a second cross-section of the second orifice taken perpendicular to the second axis. The apparatus also includes a spout having a first end supported within the first orifice, and a sensor structure having a cross-sectional surface supported within the second orifice, where each of the first end and cross-sectional surface is configured to fit complementarily within either of the orifices.

Mountable watering assembly
11365531 · 2022-06-21 ·

A mountable watering assembly may include a main column member, base, front bracket, spacer bracket, fasteners, a capping assembly, and a back bracket. One or more adjustable spacers may be disposed between the front bracket and the spacer bracket. A tap and a hose may be coupled to the main column member or to a hose assembly disposed within the main column member. The mountable watering assembly may be mounted on a railing system. One or more panels may be coupled to the main column member.

FAUCET QUICK-INSTALLATION SYSTEM
20220186475 · 2022-06-16 ·

A faucet installation system includes a mounting shank configured to be coupled to a mounting deck. The mounting shank includes an upper mounting portion configured to couple to a portion of a faucet disposed above the mounting deck. The mounting shank further includes a lower mounting portion having a plurality of partial grooves. A securement device includes a tab, and the tab is configured to be selectively received by the plurality of partial grooves and secure the securement device to the mounting shank.

LIQUID DISPENSING DEVICE

Provided is a liquid dispensing device. The liquid dispensing device includes an internal member coupled to a sink and a nozzle. A liquid processing module is installed separately from the dispenser and may include components to generate, for example, a heated liquid, a cooled liquid, or a liquid having a sterilizing agent. Piping coupling the liquid processing module to the nozzle may extend through the internal member, and one or more components may couple the internal member under the sink. One or more valves may be positioned on the piping to direct fluid from the liquid processing module to the nozzle or to discharge fluid.

Faucet with one-piece trim
11732448 · 2023-08-22 · ·

A faucet trim assembly includes faucet body subassembly and a base subassembly removably coupled to the faucet body subassembly. The faucet body subassembly includes a spout, an escutcheon coupled to the spout, and a handle coupled to the escutcheon. The spout includes a first internal passageway. The base subassembly includes a valve cartridge that is removably coupled to the base subassembly. The valve cartridge is configured to control a flow of water through the spout. The base subassembly is configured to removably couple to a sink deck independently from the faucet body subassembly.

SYSTEM FOR FIXING A TAP
20220145598 · 2022-05-12 ·

A system for fixing a tap (10) to the plane (11) of a washbasin, tap (10) provided with at least one water inlet (101) and a seat (102) to house the upper end of a threaded rod (2) intended to pass through a hole (14) of the plane (11) and an underlying fixing plate (3) to be fixed by means of screw means arranged screwed on the rod (2) with screwing direction directed upwards i.e. against the fixing plate (3) for clamping said plane (11) between the plate (3) and the base of the tap (103) arranged above the plane (11); the system (1) comprises a tubular element (5) which can be fitted on said threaded rod (2) and manual gripping means (4; 55; 61; 63; 70; 73) acting on the screw means so as to push the tubular element (5) against said plate (3).

Tubeless sprayer assembly
11326328 · 2022-05-10 ·

A tubeless sprayer assembly includes a base that is coupled to a support surface. The base has a fluid port is integrated therein. The fluid port is fluidly coupled to a fluid source wherein the fluid port is configured to receive a fluid from the fluid source. A canister is positionable in the base. The canister is in fluid communication with the fluid port when the canister is positioned in the base to fill the canister with the fluid. A pumping unit is coupled to the canister. The pumping unit pumps the fluid outwardly from the canister when the pumping unit is turned on to facilitate the fluid to be sprayed without a connection to the fluid source.

ELECTRONIC PULL-OUT FAUCET
20220136224 · 2022-05-05 ·

An electronic pull-out faucet includes a faucet body, a pull-out hose, a pull-out spray head, a solenoid valve, and a magnetic switch assembly. A magnet of the magnetic switch assembly is fitted to an outlet end of the pull-out hose. Compared with the prior art, there is no need for the pull-out hose to be a two-section hose for installing the magnet. The structure of the pull-out hose is simplified, and the assembly is simpler.

TEMPLATE FOR FORMING FAUCET ASSEMBLY HOLES IN A COUNTERTOP
20230294272 · 2023-09-21 ·

A template for assisting in drilling holes in a countertop adjacent to a sink during a water faucet installation process. The template includes at least one plate segment. A bottom surface of the plate segment is configured to overly the countertop. A top surface of the plate segment defines at least one guide bore for guiding a rotary device during the formation of the hole. A drop flange extends downwardly from a front side of the at least one plate segment for engaging an edge of the countertop along the sink. The drop flange is spaced from a center of the at least one guide bore by a first distance in order to allow the hole to be drilled through the countertop along the at least one guide bore at the first distance away from the edge of the countertop.