Abstract: A replaceable handle assembly for coupling a handle to a valve stem comprising a connector for gripping the spline of a valve stem, a base member positioned over the connector and nonrotatably engaging the connector through a rectangular-shaped fitting, and a screw securing the base and connector to a valve stem. A post fits into an upwardly-opening recess in the base through a rectangular fitting and a small set screw secures the post to the base. A handle threads onto the post above the set screw to at least partially conceal the set screw.

Abstract: A showerhead which provides for a reduced flow volume through the showerhead includes a replaceable decorative cover. The showerhead has a skirt housing (24) which is swivelably mounted on a ball joint (10) connected to a water supply pipe. A generally cylindrical spray director (32) is welded to the skirt member (24) to provide a spray pattern emitting from the showerhead. An orifice plate (44) which reduces the flow volume and a face plate (50) which defines a spray pattern are disposed within the spray director (32) downstream of the ball joint (10). The face plate (50) is axially adjustable in order to vary the spray pattern as well as provide for a self-flushing showerhead. The decorative cover includes an annular shell (58) coaxially disposed about the spray director (32) and an end plate (64) which is snap-fit into the outlet of the spray director. In this way, decorative covers of different styles can be used with the same functional assemblies.

Abstract: A diverter spout assembly includes a spout having a discharge opening, an inlet and a passageway therebetween. A valve mount is secured at a rear portion adjacent the inlet. The valve mount has a cavity therein which defines an inner chamber having a passage therethrough to the discharge opening. A diverter conduit is operably connected to the inner chamber. The diverter conduit is substantially transverse to the passage through the inner chamber. A jet nozzle is mounted within the inner chamber substantially aligned with the passage. The jet nozzle has a front open end aligned over the front surface of the diverter outlet to minimize water leakage and siphon effects through the diverter outlet when water passes through the discharge opening. A valve is operably mounted on the valve mount to close the inner chamber from the discharge opening so that water supplied from the inlet opening is diverted to the diverter conduit.

Abstract: A waste and overflow plate assembly for a lavatory drain includes a plate with an aperture therethrough and a lever toggled in the face plate aperture. A U-shaped spring clip is retained by a securing pin on the back portion of the lever member between the securing pin and the face plate to toggle the lever into two positions. A retaining pin is positioned on the back portion of the lever between the legs of the clip to prevent pulling and twisting of the lever member with respect to the plate.

Abstract: A faucet handle assembly has a skirt attached to an insert which is in turn secured to a faucet stem. The skirt has a plurality of ribs each of which has a shoulder portion positioned so the top part of the rib extends over the lower part of the rib. The insert has two sets of different size notches. Each set of notches can be aligned in registry with the ribs. The shoulder portion of the rib engages the top surface of the flange adjacent the edge of one size notches. Another size notches are sufficiently large to fit the top part of the ribs within the notches. When the large notches engage the plurality of ribs, the top section of the skirt is supported by the flange abutting thereto. The skirt height can be adjusted through a choice of notches which engage the plurality of ribs.

Abstract: A lavatory spout having a one-piece integrally molded plastic body with a depending hollow shank portion and an outwardly extending hollow spout portion. The spout and shank portions are in open communication so that water passes through the shank and spout portions. A bottom cover flange is also formed on the body spout portion and extends outwardly along the length of the spout portion. Desirably, the lower flange forms a ring around the upper portion of the shank. A hollow elbow conduit is secured to the outer open end of the spout portion, providing elbow passage at the outer end thereof. A separate cover extends over the spout, the elbow conduit and the upper portion of the shank with the sidewalls of the cover meeting the sidewalls of the body cover flange. Means are provided for securing the cover to the body and to the elbow conduit. A pop-up rod tube, of brass or molded in one piece of a plastic material, is provided within the body and extends downwardly into the shank portion.

Abstract: A diverter spout valve mechanism comprises a hollow pressure chamber having an inlet, an outlet on a vertical wall spaced from the inlet, and a vertically movable valve member formed of a moldable plastic or similar light weight material mounted in the outlet. The valve member is movable from an open position, wherein the valve member is substantially below the outlet and the outlet is open, to a closed position, wherein the valve member is raised so as to block the outlet. The valve member is formed so that when the valve member is in the open position, the flow of liquid through the spout exerts a downward force on the valve member and causes the valve member to remain in its open position.