US3556140A
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Faucet construction and means for preventing soil accumulation and incrustation thereon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-08
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1988-10-08
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure of this invention involves the provision of several instrumentalities to prevent the accumulation of soil and incrustation around the control means and openings in shells or the like through which such means pass, in order to provide a cleaner appearance of the faucet in which the means are incorporated without substantially changing the construction thereof by the provision of a plastic member which, in effect, sheds soil and water carrying such soil away from and outwardly from the opening on to broader surfaces of the faucet which may thereby be easily wiped and maintained in clean, neat condition.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Politz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:52
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6966; Y10T137/6969; Y10T137/6977; Y10T137/9464
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
In a faucet of the class described, a body, a shell surrounding said body, said shell having an opening therein, control means extending upwardly from the body through said opening, handle means for said control means, and soil shedding instrumentalities intermediate the handle and the body to divert soil outwardly away from the control means to prevent accumulation of soil therearound, said control means comprising a bonnet and a stem extending through the opening, the handle means being mounted on a stem above the bonnet, the instrumentalities are carried by the bonnet and slope outwardly and downwardly away from said bonnet whereby to shed soil away from the opening aforesaid, said instrumentalities comprising a plastic, flattened, conically shaped member having a central opening therein to engage the bonnet, said member being removable and replaceable, and separate from the bonnet, and of generally round and relatively large diameter to extend beyond the shell opening far enough to prevent soil and moisture from entering therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
In a faucet of the class described, a body, a shell surrounding said body, said shell having an opening therein, control means extending upwardly from the body through said opening, handle means for said control means, and soil shedding instrumentalities intermediate the handle and the body to divert soil outwardly away from the control means to prevent accumulation of soil therearound, said control means comprising a bonnet and a stem extending through the opening, the handle means being mounted on a stem above the bonnet, the instrumentalities are carried by the bonnet and slope outwardly and downwardly away from said bonnet whereby to shed soil away from the opening aforesaid, said instrumentalities comprising a plastic, flattened, conically shaped member having a central opening therein to engage the bonnet, said member being removable and replaceable, and separate from the bonnet, and of generally round and relatively large diameter to extend beyond the shell opening far enough to prevent soil and moisture from entering therein.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |