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US3600723A
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Faucet-mounting construction
Assignee: Stanadyne LLC
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Filing: 1969-08-18
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-08-18
Abstract
Abstract Means for mounting a mixing faucet having a mixing valve in which the mixing valve is supported on a bracket attached to a sink top at its lower end. An escutcheon surrounds the mixing valve and is seated at its lower end upon the sink top. The upper portion of the escutcheon is attached to an upper portion of the mixing valve by a threaded nut, with the nut providing a downwardly directed force upon the top of the escutcheon to hold it to the sink top. There are seals at the upper and lower ends of the escutcheon so that the entire interior of the escutcheon is watertight.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul A Mongerson
- 👤 Alfred M Moen
- 👤 Charles G Mackie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:42
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; E03C1/0401; E03C2201/00; E03C2201/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
Means for mounting a mixing faucet having a mixing valve to a sink top, including an outer faucet escutcheon seated on the sink top, bracket means positioned within the escutcheon and supporting the mixing valve, means for attaching the lower End of the bracket to the sink top, a spout cover positioned on top of the escutcheon, and means, removably attached to an upper portion of the mixing valve and having a portion overlying the spout cover for providing a downwardly directed force on the spout cover and escutcheon to hold the escutcheon upon the sink top.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
Means for mounting a mixing faucet having a mixing valve to a sink top, including an outer faucet escutcheon seated on the sink top, bracket means positioned within the escutcheon and supporting the mixing valve, means for attaching the lower End of the bracket to the sink top, a spout cover positioned on top of the escutcheon, and means, removably attached to an upper portion of the mixing valve and having a portion overlying the spout cover for providing a downwardly directed force on the spout cover and escutcheon to hold the escutcheon upon the sink top.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized by and including seal means between the sink top, lower end of the escutcheon and said bracket means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized by and including a seal between an upper portion of said escutcheon and an upper portion of said mixing valve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that said bracket means includes a bracket member having an upper portion supporting the lower end of the mixing valve and attached thereto and a lower portion seated upon the sink top within the escutcheon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that the means removably attached to an upper portion of the mixing valve includes a nut, threadedly engaged with the mixing valve and having an outwardly directed flange bearing downwardly upon the spout cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that said escutcheon includes inner and outer sleeves.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 6 further characterized in that said outer sleeve is transparent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 6 further characterized in that said inner sleeve is interchangeable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that the inner surface of said escutcheon outer sleeve is formed by a series of decorative grooves.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
142 words
Means for mounting a mixing faucet having a mixing valve to a sink top including an outer generally conical faucet escutcheon seated on the sink top, a bracket positioned within the escutcheon and having an upper portion supporting the mixing valve, a lower portion of said bracket being seated upon the sink top, means for attaching the lower portion of the bracket to the sink top, a spout cover positioned on top of the escutcheon, a nut threadedly engaged with an upper portion of said mixing valve and having an outwardly extending flange overlying the upper end of the spout cover, such that the nut provides a downwardly directed force upon the spout cover and escutcheon to hold the escutcheon onto the sink top, and seal means at the upper and lower ends of the escutcheon for sealing off the interior thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
142 words
Means for mounting a mixing faucet having a mixing valve to a sink top including an outer generally conical faucet escutcheon seated on the sink top, a bracket positioned within the escutcheon and having an upper portion supporting the mixing valve, a lower portion of said bracket being seated upon the sink top, means for attaching the lower portion of the bracket to the sink top, a spout cover positioned on top of the escutcheon, a nut threadedly engaged with an upper portion of said mixing valve and having an outwardly extending flange overlying the upper end of the spout cover, such that the nut provides a downwardly directed force upon the spout cover and escutcheon to hold the escutcheon onto the sink top, and seal means at the upper and lower ends of the escutcheon for sealing off the interior thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure of claim 10 further characterized in that said seal means includes a lower seal in contact with the escutcheon, sink top, and lower portion of the brackets, and an seal positioned between the spout cover and the escutcheon and the mixing valve.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
84 words
Means for mounting a mixing faucet having a mixing valve to a sink top, including an outer faucet escutcheon seated in the sink top, bracket means positioned within the escutcheon and supporting the mixing valve, means for attaching the lower end of the bracket to the sink top, and a nut removably attached to an upper portion of the mixing valve and having a portion overlying the escutcheon for providing a downwardly directed force on the escutcheon to hold it upon the sink top.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
84 words
Means for mounting a mixing faucet having a mixing valve to a sink top, including an outer faucet escutcheon seated in the sink top, bracket means positioned within the escutcheon and supporting the mixing valve, means for attaching the lower end of the bracket to the sink top, and a nut removably attached to an upper portion of the mixing valve and having a portion overlying the escutcheon for providing a downwardly directed force on the escutcheon to hold it upon the sink top.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |