Patent classifications
E03C1/042
TUB SPOUT ASSEMBLY
A tub spout assembly is configured to be supported within the overflow opening in the sidewall of a bathtub. The tub spout assembly illustratively includes an overflow body defining an overflow passageway, and an inlet tube supported by the overflow body and defining an inlet passageway. A spout is fluidly coupled to the inlet tube and defines a spout outlet to dispense water from the inlet tube into the bathtub. A spout cover illustratively receives the spout and includes an inner wall defining at least one opening. The at least one opening is illustratively in fluid communication with the overflow passageway and the inlet passageway. Illustratively, a diverter assembly is supported by the spout and is configured to selectively open and close fluid communication between the inlet passageway to the spout outlet.
TUB SPOUT ASSEMBLY
A tub spout assembly is configured to be supported within the overflow opening in the sidewall of a bathtub. The tub spout assembly illustratively includes an overflow body defining an overflow passageway, and an inlet tube supported by the overflow body and defining an inlet passageway. A spout is fluidly coupled to the inlet tube and defines a spout outlet to dispense water from the inlet tube into the bathtub. A spout cover illustratively receives the spout and includes an inner wall defining at least one opening. The at least one opening is illustratively in fluid communication with the overflow passageway and the inlet passageway. Illustratively, a diverter assembly is supported by the spout and is configured to selectively open and close fluid communication between the inlet passageway to the spout outlet.
SHOWER
A shower assembly includes an inlet port, a reservoir, and a plurality of drop outlet ports. The inlet port is configured to receive a flow of water from a water source. The reservoir is configured to receive the flow of water from the inlet port. Each drop outlet port of the plurality of drop outlet ports includes an inlet, an outlet, and a bore extending therebetween. The shower assembly is configured such that, even when the reservoir receives the flow of water at a maximum inlet flow rate, the drop outlet ports only produce discrete water drops. A first plurality of the drop outlet ports is configured to produce only discrete water drops having a first size and a second plurality of the drop outlet ports is configured to produce only discrete water drops having a second size that is greater than the first size.
SHOWER
A shower assembly includes an inlet port, a reservoir, and a plurality of drop outlet ports. The inlet port is configured to receive a flow of water from a water source. The reservoir is configured to receive the flow of water from the inlet port. Each drop outlet port of the plurality of drop outlet ports includes an inlet, an outlet, and a bore extending therebetween. The shower assembly is configured such that, even when the reservoir receives the flow of water at a maximum inlet flow rate, the drop outlet ports only produce discrete water drops. A first plurality of the drop outlet ports is configured to produce only discrete water drops having a first size and a second plurality of the drop outlet ports is configured to produce only discrete water drops having a second size that is greater than the first size.
COUPLING STRUCTURE FOR EASY INSTALLATION AND SEPARATION OF FAUCET
Provided is a coupling structure for easy installation and separation of a faucet. The coupling structure includes a connection body which is connected to a water supply pipe at one side and has a coupler at an opposite side. A connection pipe formed in the faucet is fitted to the coupler such that the faucet is coupled to the connection body to allow the faucet to be supplied with water and to discharge the water. A grab ring is formed in the coupler, and an actuation ring is installed in the connection pipe so as to be moved forward and backward. When the actuation ring is moved forward, the actuation ring expands the grab ring to allow the connection pipe to be separated from the coupler. Easy installation of the faucet enhances convenience in construction. Easy separation of the faucet, when necessary, enhances convenience in maintenance.
COUPLING STRUCTURE FOR EASY INSTALLATION AND SEPARATION OF FAUCET
Provided is a coupling structure for easy installation and separation of a faucet. The coupling structure includes a connection body which is connected to a water supply pipe at one side and has a coupler at an opposite side. A connection pipe formed in the faucet is fitted to the coupler such that the faucet is coupled to the connection body to allow the faucet to be supplied with water and to discharge the water. A grab ring is formed in the coupler, and an actuation ring is installed in the connection pipe so as to be moved forward and backward. When the actuation ring is moved forward, the actuation ring expands the grab ring to allow the connection pipe to be separated from the coupler. Easy installation of the faucet enhances convenience in construction. Easy separation of the faucet, when necessary, enhances convenience in maintenance.
Testing cap for a valve body
A testing cap for a valve body includes a base configured to releasably attach to the valve body and to cover an opening in the valve body. The opening is configured to receive a valve cartridge and the base covers the opening in place of the valve cartridge. The testing cap includes a structure extending from the base. The structure is configured to be oriented relative to the valve body in a first orientation and a second orientation. The structure allows fluid to enter the valve body through an inlet port in the valve body and exit the valve body through an outlet port in the valve body when the structure is oriented in the first orientation. The structure covers at least one of the inlet port and the outlet port when the structure is oriented in the second orientation, thereby preventing fluid flow through the valve body.
Testing cap for a valve body
A testing cap for a valve body includes a base configured to releasably attach to the valve body and to cover an opening in the valve body. The opening is configured to receive a valve cartridge and the base covers the opening in place of the valve cartridge. The testing cap includes a structure extending from the base. The structure is configured to be oriented relative to the valve body in a first orientation and a second orientation. The structure allows fluid to enter the valve body through an inlet port in the valve body and exit the valve body through an outlet port in the valve body when the structure is oriented in the first orientation. The structure covers at least one of the inlet port and the outlet port when the structure is oriented in the second orientation, thereby preventing fluid flow through the valve body.
FAUCET COUPLING STRUCTURE
The present invention provides a faucet coupling structure capable of enabling a user to complete the faucet installation by simply inserting the faucet instead of rotating to tighten the faucet, and enabling the user to separate the faucet by holding and rotating the faucet by hand. The user can conveniently install the faucet while adjusting the angular orientation of the faucet to a desired angle. The user can install the faucet by holding and inserting the faucet by hand, and can also separate the faucet by holding and rotating the faucet by hand. As a result, the user can install and separate the faucet without using a tool.
FAUCET COUPLING STRUCTURE
A structure for coupling a faucet or a similar device includes: a faucet with a connecting pipe portion extending there-from; a connecting body with an annular coupling portion formed at one end and connected to a liquid supply source to discharge liquid through the faucet; a fastening nut screw-coupled to the annular coupling portion; a pressing ring coupled to the connecting pipe portion; and a grab ring configured to grab an outer circumference of the connecting pipe portion to have the connecting pipe portion not to be detached from the coupling portion. The fastening nut can be detached from the coupling portion by rotating the faucet and the connecting pipe portion with the engaging configurations of the pressing ring and the fastening nut in engaged position, and an angular position of the faucet can be adjusted to a preferred position in assembly by rotating the faucet and with the engaging configurations of the pressing ring and the fastening nut in disengaged position.