Patent classifications
E03C2001/0414
Multipositional faucet spout
A faucet that permits an installer to select any of a plurality of desired spout rotational ranges of the spout with respect to the faucet base. The faucet can include adjustable components that allow the installer to select a degree of rotation of the spout with respect to the base. The degree of rotation can be any suitable range between 0 and 360, inclusive, in either the clockwise or counterclockwise direction. When the degree of rotation is 360, the spout may rotate through multiple rotations of 360. In some embodiments, the installer can choose between a preselected number of rotational ranges. In other embodiments, the selectable range of rotation is variable and the installer can select between a desired suitable range.
Flexible bracket, flexible water pipe assembly and water faucet device
A flexible support includes a first mounting channel for mounting a flexible water pipe, a second mounting channel for mounting a flexible supporting and positioning mechanism, a first connecting end, a second connecting end, and a support body. The support body capable of being bent and deformed. The support body coupled between the first connecting end and the second connecting end. The second mounting channel is located on one side of the first mounting channel. The first mounting channel and the second mounting channel respectively penetrate through the first connecting end, the support body and the second connecting end in sequence.
INTERCHANGEABLE ANNULAR DEVICES FOR PLUMBING FIXTURE ASSEMBLIES
Systems, methods, and techniques for updating and personalizing plumbing fixture assemblies are provided. In some embodiments, a plumbing fixture assembly comprises at least one faucet body and at least one interchangeable annular device. The faucet body is configured to removably couple to a support structure at a proximal end. The interchangeable annular device comprises an interior surface defining an opening and is configured to removably couple to the proximal end of the faucet body. The interchangeable annular device is configured such that when it is coupled to a faucet body, one or more fluid conduit passes from an interior space of the fluid body through the opening of the annular device.
ADJUSTABLE SHOWER SYSTEM
One variation of a system includes: a pipe adapter defining an inlet configured to thread into a water supply outlet adjacent a shower wall, defining an external threaded section opposite the inlet, and defining an internal bore between the inlet and the external threaded section; a collar defining: a surface configured to face the shower wall; a retention feature offset from the surface; and an internal threaded section defining an axis normal the surface, the internal threaded section configured to mate with the external threaded section of the pipe adapter to position the surface approximately flush with the shower wall; a nipple configured to insert into the pipe adapter and comprising a seal configured to mate with the internal bore; a shower head defining a nozzle fluidly coupled to the nipple; and a latch configured to transiently engage the retention feature to constrain the shower head against the collar.
UNDERMOUNT SINK
An undermount sink system is provided for mounting beneath a countertop having an upper counter surface. The undermount sink system includes a sink basin and a discharge conduit coupled to the sink basin, which is positioned to expel fluid into the sink basin via an outlet thereof. The discharge conduit and basin are configured to mount to the countertop entirely below the upper counter surface. The flow of fluid through the discharge conduit may be activated via a motion sensor or switch coupled directly to the basin or a spacer ring positioned between the basin and the countertop. Controls for adjusting the temperature and/or flow rate of fluid through the discharge conduit may also be coupled to the basin or a spacer ring positioned between the basin and the countertop, or alternatively, to a surface of the countertop. Methods of making and using undermount sink systems are also provided.
Articulating faucet with progressive magnetic joint
A faucet includes a base and a spout. The base is configured to be coupled to a mounting surface. The spout is rotatably coupled to the base. The spout includes a plurality of magnetic joints each including a different number of magnetic members, and a plurality of conduits rotatably coupled to each other by a magnetic joint of the plurality of magnetic joints. The spout extends from the base to a free end configured to discharge a fluid. The plurality of magnetic joints are arranged such that the number of magnetic members on each magnetic joint progressively increases from the free end to the base.
Combination Emergency Wash And Faucet Unit
A combination emergency wash and faucet unit includes a base, an emergency wash arm pivotally coupled to the base, and a spout pivotally coupled to the base. The emergency wash arm includes an emergency wash unit. The emergency wash arm is rotatable relative to the base about a first vertical axis between a stored position and an active position. The spout is rotatable relative to the base about a second vertical axis. The first vertical axis is substantially parallel to the second vertical axis and offset from the second vertical axis. Movement of the emergency wash arm causes a corresponding movement of the spout.
ARTICULATING FAUCET
A faucet includes a base configured to attach to a support, an outlet for dispensing a fluid, an articulable spout including a plurality of segments operatively coupled together sequentially between the base and the outlet and configured to rotate relative to one another to transition the articulable spout between a first position and a second position, and an actuator operatively coupled to at least two segments of the plurality of segments and configured to rotate the at least two segments in opposite rotational directions.
WATER DISCHARGING DEVICE
A water discharging device 2 that is installed so as to secure a predetermined opened space between a bowl 3 and the water discharging device 2, and discharges water toward this bowl 3, the water discharging device having a water discharge part 13 that jets waterdrops so as to spread the waterdrops at a predetermined angle from a water discharge port 13a, and is set so as to discharge water at a predetermined flow rate, wherein an average flow speed X (m/sec) and an average particle size Y (m) of the waterdrops jetted from the water discharge part 13 satisfy a conditional expression of Y9300X.sup.(1.5).
LIFTING AND LOWERING ROD DEVICE WITH WATER OUTLET TERMINAL AND SHOWER DEVICE
A lifting and lowering rod device with a water outlet terminal includes: a fixed portion configured to be connected to a wall, a lifting and lowering rod assembly connected to the fixed portion, and a water inflow passage configured to be in communication with an external water source; wherein the water outlet terminal is disposed on the lifting and lowering rod assembly, and the water outlet terminal is in communication with the water inflow passage; and wherein the fixed portion is positioned within the lifting and lowering rod assembly when the lifting and lowering rod assembly slides up and down.