Abstract: The disclosure relates to a plastic faucet body and a molding tool. The faucet body includes a left water inlet pipe and a right water inlet pipe, wherein a left valve seat installation recess is formed in the left water inlet pipe and a right valve seat installation recess is formed in the right water inlet pipe. A connecting cross-beam is disposed between the left water inlet pipe and the right water inlet pipe, wherein the connecting cross-beam is provided with a water outlet and a middle water channel is formed within the connecting cross-beam. The middle water channel includes a left water inlet channel and a right water inlet channel, wherein the left water inlet pipe and the water outlet are connected with the left water inlet channel, and the right water inlet pipe and the water outlet are connected with the right water inlet channel, and the left water inlet channel and the right water inlet channel are arc-shaped or U-shaped.

Abstract: A wall-mountable spray head unit is shown with a display and/or at least one user input device. The wall-mountable spray head unit is shown deployed in a fire suppression system that includes at least one or at least two wall-mounted spray head units capable of aiming and shooting fire suppressant liquid into a fire.

Abstract: A hot and cold water faucet, including a hot and cold water mixer, a hot water valve, a cold water valve, a hot water rotating assembly, a cold water rotating assembly, a hot water connecting component and a cold water connecting component; the hot and cold water mixer has a hot water inlet connected with the hot water valve, a cold water inlet connected with the cold water valve, and a mixed water outlet; the hot water valve is provided with a hot water valve core; the cold water valve is provided with a cold water valve core; a rotating part of the hot water rotating assembly and the hot water valve core are connected with the hot water connecting component; a rotating part of the cold water rotating assembly and the cold water valve core are connected with the cold water connecting component.

Abstract: A retractable hose structure of a pull-out faucet contains: a body, a supply pipe, a flexible hose, and a spring. The body includes a locking portion. The supply pipe is hollow and includes a defining portion, an opening, and a screw element. The flexible hose is slidably received in the supply pipe and includes a slide portion and a water supply head. The water supply head is locked with the opening and is pulled outward with the flexible hose. The spring is accommodated in the supply pipe and is fitted on the flexible hose, and at least one non-metallic insulation layer is defined between the spring and the supply pipe. When pulling the water supply head outward, the spring is actuated by the flexible hose to retract. When releasing the water supply head, the spring drives the water supply head to move back to an original position.

Abstract: A fast installation mechanism for a faucet includes a locking inner core, a fixing core, and a base. The locking inner core is a tubular member. An external thread is formed on an outer wall of the locking inner core. An upper end of the locking inner core is fixedly connected to a faucet body. A lower portion of the locking inner core is screwed into the fixing core. The base is sleeved on a lower portion of the fixing core. At least two elastic pieces on the fixing core extend out of at least two windows of the base, respectively. The installation is quick and easy, and the operation is convenient.

Abstract: A fire suppression system is shown including at least one or at least two wall-mounted spray head units capable of aiming and shooting fire suppressant liquid into a fire.

Abstract: A pull-out faucet contains: a hollow body, a control valve assembly, a water supply pipe set, a water hose, and a spray head. The water supply pipe set includes a cold-water inflow tube, a hot-water inflow tube, and a mixing outflow tube. The hollow body includes a longitudinal chamber and an accommodation groove, and two opposite stop plates are arranged on a communication portion of the longitudinal chamber and the accommodation groove. The control valve assembly includes a right-angle valve block having a first channel, a second channel, a third channel, a first coupling tube, a second coupling tube, a third coupling tube, and two shoulders. The control valve assembly further includes a joining element, a mixing valve, a first cap configured to fix the mixing valve in the accommodation groove, and an operation lever configured to turn on/off and control the mixing valve.

Abstract: A faucet assembly including a faucet body having a spout, a base, and hot and cold water flow control valves. The base houses a thermostatic mixing cartridge that tempers hot and cold water and has passageways that place tempered water from the thermostatic mixing cartridge and a cold water passageway in selective fluid communication with the outlet of the spout. During use, mixed water from the thermostatic mixing cartridge is regulated by the hot water control valve, cold water is regulated by the cold water control valve, and both the mixed water and the cold water are further mixed at a juncture of the mixed water passageway and the cold water passageway prior to exiting the faucet assembly via the outlet of the spout.

Abstract: A faucet assembly includes a non-metallic valve body, a valve, a handle adapter, and a retaining clip. The non-metallic valve body includes a longitudinal opening disposed therein and a slot disposed within a side portion thereof. The valve is at least partially disposed within the longitudinal opening. The valve includes a body and a stem extending upwardly from the body, and the stem is configured to rotate relative to the body. The handle adapter is removably coupled to the stem and is rotatably coupled to the non-metallic valve body. The retaining clip is removably inserted into the slot of the non-metallic valve body to limit longitudinal movement of the valve within the non-metallic valve body.

Abstract: A tub faucet includes a first shell; a second shell; a cross-shaped first coupling including a tubular member having two sets of two opposite wells at two ends respectively, an externally threaded first tube, an externally threaded second tube; two T-shaped second couplings each including an externally threaded inlet, a tubular first joining member, the first joining member having two opposite tabs on an outer surface, and an externally threaded, tubular second joining member; two knobs rotatably secured to the second joining members respectively; and a spout threadedly secured to the second tube, the spout having a stem configured to open or close the spout. The first joining members are secured to two ends of the tubular member respectively with the tabs inserted into the wells respectively. The first and second shells are complimentarily fastened together with the first and second couplings partially disposed therein.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a threaded pipe assembly for use in a valve cartridge of a separable water faucet. The threaded pipe assembly includes a valve body, an aluminum casing pipe defining an external thread, a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe. The valve body is positioned in the aluminum casing pipe via injection molding. The water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe are fixed to the valve body via injection molding. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water inlet pipe, the water outlet pipe and the aluminum casing pipe are safely secured to the valve body via injection molding, which can simplify assembly process of the separable water faucet as well as avoid water leakage risk due to welded connection.

Abstract: The invention provides a fluid delivery assembly for use with a water discharge fixture, such as a faucet. The fluid delivery assembly includes a tube assembly, a housing and a retaining assembly. The fluid delivery assembly provides for water flow from hot and cold water inlets to the faucet. The fluid delivery assembly may be assembled by hand without the need for tools, allowing for easy replacement of the fluid delivery assembly without the need to disassemble the faucet assembly, or to replace the entire faucet assembly.

Abstract: A water flow controlling device for a faucet includes a controlling mechanism having a housing and a casing disposed on a bottom wall and having compartment and chamber communicating with each other, a valve seat formed in the casing, a check valve device engaged in the casing for engaging with the valve seat and for controlling the water to flow out of the casing, a receptacle includes a chamber for engaging with the housing and the casing and the bottom wall of the controlling mechanism, and an actuator tube is attached to the receptacle and includes a protrusion for disengaging the check valve device from the valve seat of the casing when the receptacle is engaged onto the casing.

Abstract: A faucet handle assembly includes a handle having a user input portion and a shaft extending axially downwardly from the user input portion. A hub includes a side wall defining an internal chamber extending between an open upper end and an open lower end, the open upper end rotatably receiving the shaft of the handle. A push nut retains the shaft of the handle to the hub and is slidably adjustable along the shaft for axial positioning therealong. A mounting base is received within the internal chamber of the hub and secures the hub to a mounting deck.

Abstract: A tap mounting (11) for mounting a tap to a plumbing fixture (66), the plumbing fixture having a surface with an aperture (64). The tap mounting (11) comprises an over-surface mounting part (12), an under-surface mounting part (13) defining a threaded aperture (58), a threaded elongate member (40) and a second elongate member (28). In use the over-surface mounting part is above the surface of the plumbing fixture, the under-surface mounting part is below the surface of the plumbing fixture. The elongate members extend from the over-surface mounting part through the plumbing fixture aperture and the threaded elongate member passes through the threaded aperture of the under-surface mounting part. Rotation of the under-surface mounting part is prevented by the second elongate member. The threaded elongate member comprises an internal bore and is configured for connection to a hose.

Abstract: A centerset faucet includes an upper support receiving a waterway including first and second valve interfaces. A lower base is coupled to the upper support, wherein a reentrant edge of the lower base is formed over a bottom lip of the upper support to secure the base thereto.

Abstract: A fixing structure of a pull-out faucet is mounted on a platform with a fixing hole and contains a pull-out faucet including a housing, a pull-out spray head, a mixing valve, and a pipe line set; the pipe line set including a plurality of fixedly static pipe lines and a movably dynamic pipe line; a positioning device including a seat and a clamping set; the seat being fixed under the platform by the clamping set and being fixed in the fixing hole to fit with the housing, the seat including a passage set for inserting the pipe line set; wherein the passage set has a first passage for inserting the static pipe lines and a second passage for inserting the dynamic pipe line, and the first passage is spaced apart from the second passage so that the dynamic pipe line is limited in the second passage to move smoothly.

Abstract: A connecting structure of a faucet body and a control valve contains a faucet body, a fixing cylinder, a guiding seat, a control valve, and an outlet pipe. The faucet body includes a first segment, a second segment, a positioning rim, and a receiving space. The fixing cylinder is fitted into the faucet body and includes a circular cavity, an orifice, and two apertures. The guiding seat is disposed in the circular cavity and includes two grooves and two inlets. The control valve is inserted into the receiving space from the first segment of the faucet body, and a bottom end of the control valve is biased against the guiding seat. The outlet pipe couples with the faucet body and communicates with the guiding seat. Thereby, the guiding seat and the control valve are fixed in the faucet body, and a shape of the faucet body is geometrical and variable.

Abstract: A faucet assembly may include a body housing and an anchor. The anchor may be positioned within a mounting deck, and the body housing may include a mounting tube. The mounting tube may include fingers that releasably engage with one or more structures of the anchor. A screw positioned within the body housing may engage the mounting tube, and draw the mounting tube into the body housing. The fingers of the mounting tube may engage with a structure of the anchor and may close around the structure as the mounting tube is drawn into the body housing.

Abstract: A faucet handle and control module includes: a control handle and three joints. Each joints is respectively disposed between the protruding portion of the control handle and the engaging member, each joint has an insertion aperture. each insertion aperture having a different cross-sectional shape, two insertion apertures of the two joints having an assembly aperture at one end, the assembly aperture engaging with the screwing member of the control handle, these two joints having a securing aperture connected to the insertion aperture, and the securing aperture engaging with a securing member.

Abstract: A plumbing fixture having at least a housing, which forms an opening surrounded by a collar and an interior space, a fastening member, which can be disposed adjacent to the collar in the housing, a cartridge holder, which can be positioned in the interior space, a cartridge, which can be positioned at least partially in the interior space, and a tensioning member, which by direct contact can tension at least the cartridge or the cartridge holder against the fastening member.

Abstract: A sanitary fixture (8) having a connector assembly (14) for the connection to a single-lever mixing cartridge (15) including a pivotable connector piece (16) having a hose connector (20) on a base plate (9). The base plate (9) includes receptacles (10, 12) for a cold-water hose end piece (11) and a warm-water end piece (13).

Abstract: A plastic faucet body with copper connecting legs contains a plastic member including two seat portions, a connecting portion having at least one exit and a tunnel, and two support feet, each having an inlet and a channel; two copper connecting legs engaged on the two support feet. A bottom end portion of each copper connecting leg beyond a bottom end of the each support foot forms a distance so that between the each copper connecting leg and the each support foot is defined a receiving chamber. A lower coupling portion forms on a connection zone of the each support foot and the each copper connecting leg. A groove communicates with the receiving chamber and the lower coupling portion. A seal element is retained with the groove to stop cold water from the cold water pipe or hot water from the hot water pipe flowing into the lower coupling portion.

Abstract: A fluid delivery device includes a waterway assembly, a valve assembly, and a waterway adapter to fluidly couple the waterway assembly to the valve assembly. The exemplary embodiment of the waterway assembly includes at least one inlet supply tube and at least one outlet supply tube generally disposed opposite to the at least one inlet supply tube. The waterway adapter and at least one inlet supply tube are supported by at least one coupler.

Abstract: The present invention provides a valve for water faucet including an outlet pipe seat having a connecting seat via a first injection molding, an outlet pipe connector assembled to the connecting seat, and a hot water valve seat and a cold water valve seat integrally wrapping around the outlet pipe seat and the outlet pipe connector via a second injection molding. Each water valve seat includes a copper pipe sleeve secured to a water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe seat is formed with leak-proof rings on an outer surface thereof. Each water valve seat is formed with a water inlet pipe having a positioning post thereon and an annular wall set around the water inlet pipe. The copper pipe sleeve defines a positioning hole for receiving the positioning post when the copper pipe sleeve is positioned in the chamber between the annular wall and the water inlet pipe.

Abstract: A push type water tap with automatic closing functions wherein a through valve tube and a protruding bottom tube are set separately into the chambers of the main body. A lifting valve lever is assembled into the valve tube and bottom tube. A stop ring can be abutted onto the water stop ring flange for stopping water supply. A restoring spring is set between the top of the valve lever and the lock-joining seat, and supports the valve lever and the push button. A single-way check ring is sleeved on the bottom of the valve lever to keep contact with the wall of the bottom tube. A resettable regulating space is formed by the gap between the bottom of the valve lever and the sealing surface. A resettable regulating water channel is set on the bottom of the valve lever to guide water into the regulating space.

Abstract: A faucet assembly 10 including base 28 configured to be supported by a sink deck 12, a waterway 22 supported by the base 28, and a valve cartridge 18, 20 fluidly coupled to the waterway 112 way 22. A delivery spout 26 is illustratively supported by the base 28 and receives an outlet conduit 46 in fluid communication with the waterway 22.

Abstract: A faucet assembly (10, 200, 300) including a waterway (28, 228, 328) fluidly coupled to a valve assembly (26). In one illustrative embodiment, a valve body (54, 206, 306) receives the waterway (28, 228, 328), and at least one retainer (64, 66, 216, 316, 318) restrains movement of the waterway (28, 228, 328).

Abstract: A protective cover of the present invention is adapted to be disposed on a wall-mounted faucet. The protective cover includes a cover plate. Two protruding posts, two abutting posts, and two extension posts vertically extend from one surface of the cover plate. Each distal end of the protruding posts is formed with a location hole. Each distal end of the extension posts is formed with a hook portion. Therefore, the protruding posts and the abutting posts can abut against the wall-mounted faucet so as to make the location hole receive the location shafts of the faucet and make the hook portions abut against the faucet. Thereby, the present invention can be firmly disposed on wall-mounted faucets to provide a protective effect.

Abstract: A dual faucet structure includes a main body and two metallic pipes integrally formed with a cold water pipe and a hot water pipe of the main body. The main body has a water outlet between the cold water pipe and the hot water pipe. Each of the two metallic pipes has axial protrusions or grooves around an inner wall thereof. The cold water pipe and the hot water pipe have mating grooves or protrusions on outer walls thereof by injection molding to connect with the two metallic pipes. The present invention uses the environment friendly material to form the main body which connects with the metallic pipes. The dual faucet structure of the present invention is cost-effective and provides stable water flow and is environment friendly and has larger torque.

Abstract: A plastic faucet body with copper connecting legs contains a plastic member including two seat portions, a connecting portion, and two support feet; each support foot having an inlet and a channel; the connecting portion having at least one exit and a tunnel; two copper connecting legs, each being engaged on the each support foot and having a threaded section; wherein a bottom end of the each copper connecting leg extends a predetermined distance from the each support foot so as to define a fitting section on the each copper connecting leg; a lower coupling portion is formed on a connection zone of the each support foot and the each copper connecting leg; a plastic sleeve has at least one seal element to provide a sealing effect and to prevent water from leakage via the lower coupling portion and has a seal inner face formed on the plastic sleeve.

Abstract: A faucet structure includes a main body, a water collecting base, a water output head and a water control valve. The main body is tubular with thin body wall, having a receiving space that receives the water collecting base having two water inlet holes and one water outlet hole on lower portion thereof, and a water inlet channel and a water outlet channel extends from the water inlet hole and water outlet hole. A valve base is formed on sideway of the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel. The faucet includes the main body and the water collecting base respectively, so the complexity of the main body is reduced, and the manufacturing process is simplified. Also, the structure of the main body can be simplified to a thin-wall structure to reduce material and further reduce manufacturing costs.

Abstract: An easy-to-install faucet structure includes an inner tube, a main body, a water control unit and a water outlet head. The inner tube is disposed in a through space of the main body, and has a tube base that has a plurality of rib units at an inner periphery thereof. A plurality of guiding slots are formed between each rib unit, so that when water inner tubes and a water outlet of the water control unit pass through the inner tube, they can be guided to directly pass through a second path of the connecting portion without further bundling to achieve the goal of easy tube connection and installation to simplify the assembly process.

Abstract: A water control structure of a faucet includes a main body, a water collecting base, and a water control valve. The main body is tubular with thin body wall, having a receiving space that receives the water collecting base having water inlet holes on lower portion thereof for water inlet tubes, and each water inlet hole extends upwards to form a water inlet channel, and a water outlet channel is formed therebetween. A water outlet hole is formed on an upper portion of the water outlet channel, and the water outlet hole is provided for the water connecting tube of the water channel to plug in. A valve base is formed on sideway of the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel. The faucet includes the main body and the water collecting base respectively, so the complexity of the main body is reduced, and the manufacturing process is simplified.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for attaching a tap to a mounting surface (13) has a clamping assembly inserted through an aperture (11) in the mounting surface (13) and tightened from above the mounting surface (13). The clamping assembly has a pair of clamping arms (25, 27) that are mounted for pivotal movement from a collapsed position for passage through the aperture (11) to an operative position below the mounting surface (11). The clamping arms (25, 27) are operable on tightening the clamping assembly to engage in a first stage an underside of the mounting surface (13) remote from the fluid delivery device and to engage in a second stage a sidewall of the aperture (11) when continuing tightening. Thus a step change in an operating force is required that provides feedback to an installer that a required clamping force has been achieved.

Abstract: A faucet assembly is disclosed which is of a modular type for use in varying faucet designs and incorporating polymeric or partially polymeric parts in the internal water way assembly therein. The faucet assembly includes a cover plate and an internal water way assembly as well as at least one faucet handle. The internal water way assembly includes a valve assembly having a shank and a valve water way portion positioned on an upper portion of the shank. The valve water way portion defines a valve seat therein, and has a transversely extending outlet passageway. A valve cartridge for controlling flow through the assembly is seated in the valve seat, and, a bridge, which may be a single component or multi-part bridge has a passageway therethrough to receive water from the valve water way portion and a spout receiving portion. A spout tube is configured to be positioned in or on the spout receiving portion of the bridge. The internal water way assembly is attached to the cover plate.

Abstract: A valve handle that operates a valve, and includes permanent, integral labeling. The labeling includes installer information about the installer of the valve handle, including the installer's name and contact information; and the function of the valve operated by said valve handle.

Abstract: A process for fabricating an integral plastic faucet member and a finished product thereof are provided. The process mainly includes two injection steps. A first plastic injection is used to mold a first part at a middle connecting part of a faucet member. The first part is then placed into a mold for a second plastic injection so as to mold a second part at two sides of the faucet member. The second part is properly wrapped around and bonded to the first part. Meanwhile, desired holes are reserved to serve as water inlets, water outlets, and valve seats. Through such a two-injection process, the conventional complicated and time-consuming copper casting process is simplified, which improves the production efficiency and product quality, lows the cost and defective ratio. Meanwhile, the product weight is also reduced, which greatly reduces the transportation cost.

Abstract: A faucet assembly may include a body housing and an anchor. The anchor may be positioned within a mounting deck, and the body housing may include a mounting tube. The mounting tube may include fingers that releasably engage with one or more structures of the anchor. A screw positioned within the body housing may engage the mounting tube, and draw the mounting tube into the body housing. The fingers of the mounting tube may engage with a structure of the anchor and may close around the structure as the mounting tube is drawn into the body housing.

Abstract: A widespread faucet assembly may include one or more valve assemblies and a delivery spout. The anchors for the valve assemblies and delivery spout may be positioned within a mounting deck, and the valve assemblies and the delivery spout are releasably connected to the respective anchors to minimize installation tasks below the mounting deck.

Abstract: A water faucet providing a digital temperature readout indicating the temperature of the water exiting the faucet is herein disclosed. The faucet provides a switch to change the display between Fahrenheit and Celsius and is powered by a small integral solar cell and an internal battery for periods of low ambient light. The display and corresponding circuitry is mounted inside of a waterproof enclosure which is removably mounted to the faucet spout by locking fasteners. The display is removable and allows for replacement or maintenance should it malfunction or break. During use, an internal thermocouple senses a change in temperature to activate the apparatus, thereby conserving energy. Such features are ideal for measuring the temperature of water used to wash hands or dishes to ensure compliance with health department requirements.

Abstract: A water inlet/outlet assembly for a faucet includes a fore-injection molding dividing unit, a post-injection molding connecting unit and at least one supply pipe. The fore-injection molding dividing unit includes at least one water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe. The water inlet pipe has at least one catch portion, at least one limit opening and at least one retaining slot. The post-injection molding connecting unit coats the water inlet pipe and is combined with the catch portion, the limit opening and the retaining slot to enhance combination strength between the post-injection molding connecting unit and the fore-injection molding dividing unit. The supply pipe has at least one axial breach, at least one mortise and two journals. The post-injection molding connecting unit coats the supply pipe and is combined with the axial breach, the mortise and the journals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a faucet including structure to ensure components of the faucet are properly and securely assembled together. In one embodiment, the faucet includes a valve body, a mounting tube, and a hose retainer. The valve body is operable to receive at least a portion of a cartridge assembly and to connect to at least two hoses. The mounting tube is operable to mount the faucet to a surface, to receive at least a portion of the valve body, and to connect to at least two hoses. The hose retainer is operable to interface between the valve body and the mounting tube and to connect to at least two hoses. The valve body, the mounting tube, the hose retainer, and the hoses include structure to ensure that the valve body, the mounting tube, the hose retainer, and the hoses are properly and securely assembled together.

Abstract: A faucet device includes a fixing unit having a water supply hole and a locking groove, a valve unit coupled separably to the fixing unit, a positioning unit, and a locking unit. The valve unit is movable between a first position to be connected to the fixing unit, and a second position to be separated from the fixing unit. The valve unit is rotatable relative to the fixing unit so as to be secured to the fixing unit by the positioning unit and to unblock the water supply hole, and is further rotatable reversely so as to be separable from the fixing unit and to block the water supply hole. The locking unit includes a locking component that is biased resiliently to engage the locking groove, and that is moved by the valve unit to be disengaged from the locking groove during movement of the valve unit from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: A method for securing a faucet assembly to a counter top. The faucet assembly has downwardly depending threaded inlets for the hot and cold water. Flexible water hoses are secured to the hot and cold water under sink valves and the upper ends of the flexible hoses are extended through a hot water opening and a cold water opening in the counter top. Hollow cylinder cold flexible polymeric sleeves are pressed over the hot and cold water threaded inlet nipples. The assembly is then pushed down over the counter top so that the flexible sleeves form a tight frictional fit in the counter top openings.

Abstract: A standing pipe faucet is formed from a faucet body shaped out of a hollow pillar, a separate body with a corresponding hole connecting it to the faucet body, and a slantwise threaded hole connecting water mixing valve to the assembly. A tube connects an outlet pipe through the hole groove. The tube has an outer diameter equal to the inner diameter of hole groove, and a length shorter than that of the hole groove. The tube corresponding to the threaded hole has a slantwise blocking groove. After the tube is inserted into the hole groove, a bolt is screwed in the threaded hole, generating a backward push between the bolt and the threaded hole, which fixes the outlet pipe and faucet body together. After the chamber has a water outlet through the tube, the whole assembly is completely assembled.

Abstract: There is described a mixer tap with integrated thermostatic mixing valve (TMV). The tap comprises in a single housing: hot and cold water inlets; an outlet for mixed water; hot and cold lever controls and a thermostatic mixing device within the single housing to prevent water above a certain temperature being emitted from the common outlet. The cold water control opens a fluid path from the cold inlet to the common outlet, bypassing said thermostatic mixing device, allowing better assurance of purity. The thermostatic mixing device and strainer/check valve cartridges are housed in an internal body so as to be readily accessible for servicing after installation of the device by removing only a cap part of the housing.

Abstract: A faucet device includes a fixing unit having a water supply hole and a locking groove, a valve unit coupled separably to the fixing unit, a positioning unit, and a locking unit. The valve unit is movable between a first position to be connected to the fixing unit, and a second position to be separated from the fixing unit. The valve unit is rotatable relative to the fixing unit so as to be secured to the fixing unit by the positioning unit and to unblock the water supply hole, and is further rotatable reversely so as to be separable from the fixing unit and to block the water supply hole. The locking unit includes a locking component that is biased resiliently to engage the locking groove, and that is moved by the valve unit to be disengaged from the locking groove during movement of the valve unit from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: Disclosed are faucets having a housing with a hollow main body, a lower inlet, a hollow side arm, and an upper outlet. A control valve is mounted to the side arm. A waterway subassembly is removably mounted in the main body using a catch located in the side arm which is accessible from outside the side arm and moveable between a first position that prevents the waterway from dropping out of the housing lower inlet and a second position that permits the waterway to drop out of the housing lower inlet.

Abstract: A coupler for a faucet is disclosed which couples a first waterway component and a second waterway component, the coupler being an overmold component.