US3726318A
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Faucet
Assignee: Alsons Corp
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Filing: 1971-10-28
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Granted: 1973-04-10
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Expires: 1991-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A hot-cold water faucet wherein the major components are of a compact, simplified construction and are molded of plastic. Further, the major faucet components are adapted to be assembled and locked together by hand. This faucet is of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,410,487 in that the temperature, volume and direction of water drawn from the faucet''s spout can be controlled with one hand by manipulating a single knob associated with the spout.
Inventors
- 👤 R Hyde
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:02
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; E03C1/0404; F; F16; F16K; F16K19/00; E03C2001/0414; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86493; Y10T137/86815; Y10T137/86823; Y10T137/87571; Y10T137/87676; Y10T137/87684; Y10T137/87692; Y10T137/8807; Y10T137/88078; Y10T137/88102; Y10T137/9464
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A hot/cold water faucet comprising a base adapted for mounting onto the rear deck of a sink bowl, said base defining a hot water bore and a cold water bore adapted to be respectively interconnected with a hot water supply line and a cold water supply line, a pair of arms connected at one end to said base and adapted for swinging movement about a first horizontal axis through said base, one of said arms defining a hot water bore and the other of said arms defining a cold water bore, a first yoke associated with said base and said arms for holding said arms in operative assembly with said base such that said base''s hot and cold water bores respectively communicate with said arms'' hot and cold water bores, said yoke permitting assembly of said arms with said base by hand, and a head connected to the other end of said arms, said head including a spout through which the hot and cold water from said arms'' bores can be discharged into a sink bowl.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A hot/cold water faucet comprising a base adapted for mounting onto the rear deck of a sink bowl, said base defining a hot water bore and a cold water bore adapted to be respectively interconnected with a hot water supply line and a cold water supply line, a pair of arms connected at one end to said base and adapted for swinging movement about a first horizontal axis through said base, one of said arms defining a hot water bore and the other of said arms defining a cold water bore, a first yoke associated with said base and said arms for holding said arms in operative assembly with said base such that said base''s hot and cold water bores respectively communicate with said arms'' hot and cold water bores, said yoke permitting assembly of said arms with said base by hand, and a head connected to the other end of said arms, said head including a spout through which the hot and cold water from said arms'' bores can be discharged into a sink bowl.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A hot/cold water faucet as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first yoke includes an upper stop and a lower stop so as to limit the swinging movement of said arms about the first horizontal axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
114 words
A hot/cold water faucet as set forth in claim 2 wherein said base is comprised of a column portion and a barrel portion, said column portion extending through the rear deck and said barrel portion being located above the rear deck, and one of said arms being connected to each side of the barrel portion, and wherein said first yoke is comprised of a floor with a hole therein, and a pair of ears located at each end of said floor, said first yoke being adapted to fit over said column against the underside of said barrel in a manner that allows said ears to restrain said arms in operative assembly with said barrel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A hot/cold water faucet as set forth in claim 1 wherein said column''s hot water and cold water bores are positioned in a plane transverse to the horizontal axis about which said arms swing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
A hot/cold water faucet as set forth in claim 1 wherein said head is adapted for swinging movement relative to said arms about a second horizontal axis, and further comprising a second yoke associated with said head and said arms for holding said head in operative assembly with said arms such that said arms'' hot and cold water bores both communicate with said head''s spout, said yoke permitting assemblY of said head with said arms by hand.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A hot/cold water faucet as set forth in claim 5 wherein said second yoke also includes an upper and a lower stop so as to limit swinging movement of said head about the second horizontal axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
99 words
A hot/cold water faucet as set forth in claim 6 wherein said head is comprised of a knob as well as said spout, said knob cooperating with a valve in said head that permits selection of water temperature as to the water discharged from said spout, and wherein said second yoke is comprised of a floor with a hole therein, a pair of ears located at each end of said floor, said second yoke being adapted to fit over the valve''s stem in a manner that allows said ears to restrain said arms in operative assembly with said head.
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) | 1976-04-09 | 1976-10-09 | 1977-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-09 | 1980-10-09 | 1981-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-09 | 1984-10-09 | 1985-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |