Abstract: The leg support is constructed of a split plastic housing into which a tubular plastic foot is threaded. Metal sleeves of non-corrosive material are slidably mounted on each of the housing and foot to provide an aesthetic appearance. The internal thread on the housing is a buttress thread with a not quite perpendicular load receiving flank. The external buttress thread on the plastic foot has a mating upper flank. The leg support is able to withstand relatively heavy loads.

Abstract: The adjustable foot support has an internally threaded plastic housing and an externally threaded plastic tubular toe which is threaded into the housing. The two plastic components serve to transfer the weight of the table or cabinet to a support surface. A sleeve of a stainless steel and a collar of stainless steel or similar material are placed about the tubular toe and the plastic housing to present exposed surfaces.

Abstract: The housing of a hinge assembly is provided with elongated apertures and a plate of less width than the housing is clamped over the apertures by mounting screws which secure the housing to a cabinet. The housing wall and the surface of the plate are serrated to secure the plate against lateral movement after being clamped to the housing. A cover is snap-fitted onto the housing to seal off the elongated apertures and to eliminate any exposed gaps.

Abstract: The strainer for the drain assembly is formed of a cup-shaped body having an outer peripheral wall with slots for draining water, an upraised central portion having an inner peripheral wall with slots for draining water and a floor extending between the two walls with openings for draining water. A bail is pivotally secured to the upright central portion for manipulating the strainer. This strainer also has a plurality of tabs which extend outwardly of the body to interfit with a retainer within a sink for securement purposes.

Abstract: The drain assembly is constructed with a segmented ball valve of stainless steel or plastic which is rotatable between an open position and a closed position by a shaft extending from the drain body. An annular valve seat is biased against the valve body by a compression device and an annual retainer which is threaded into the valve body from above. A strainer may also be provided to catch large particles which might otherwise not be desirable for passage through the drain assembly. The valve body provides a relatively large opening for the discharge of fluids into a drain pipe.

Abstract: The wall bracket for the pre-rinse assembly includes a rod which is telescopically fitted in a base, a ferrule on the end of the rod and a compression nut which is threaded onto the base to circumferentially press the ferrule into clamping relation with the rod. The ferrule is sandwiched between the compression nut and the base.

Abstract: The grip assembly is made of two members each of which is formed of a plastic. A one piece base member forms a barrel having a radial shoulder at one end and a radial flange at the opposite end. A cover member telescopes over the base member and is received at the respective ends on the shoulder and on the flange of the base member in a locked relation. The base member has an internally threaded collar at one end for receiving a threaded stem of a spray head unit while the opposite end is provided with an externally threaded stem to thread into a fitting of a hose assembly. A relatively large annular chamber is provided between the cover and the base member for insulation purposes to protect the user against the heat of hot water flowing through the grip assembly.

Abstract: The self-closing hinge assembly has a pair of cam members which are biased against each other by a pair of coil springs. The outer coil spring serves to bias the cam members together under a first restoring force and is effective during an initial opening of a door, for example to a 90.degree. position. The second inner spring becomes compressed only after the outer coil spring has been compressed. Compression of the second coil spring occurs as a door is opened beyond the 90.degree. position. The door may be held in one of two dwell positions corresponding to the cam surfaces on the movable cam member.

Abstract: The hose sub-assembly is provided with a nozzle assembly at each end which includes a fitting with a flat transverse end surface. In addition, a nut which carries an O-ring in a recess at the end surface is threaded into a sleeve in which the nozzle assembly is mounted. The O-rings provide a flat surface-to-surface sealing arrangement to reduce the risk of damage to the O-ring while enhancing the sealing characteristics. Each nut and O-ring is biased against the nozzle assembly by a stretched outer metal casing.

Abstract: The support bracket is formed of two bodies which simultaneously engage the top surface of a shelf and the depending sides of the sheet metal shelf. A pair of locking bolts are provided to guide the inner body relative to the outer bracket body during securement of the bracket to a notched corner of a shelf. The bracket may be secured to shelving of different thicknesses. The brackets may be slid over tubular vertical legs to form tables or shelving.

Abstract: The double action latch employs a strike with two latches and a stop on the opposite side of the latches. The handle actuates a pivotally mounted bracket unit to cause a roller to ride over the first latch while moving a plate into a plate into engagement with the stop. This brings the door into a partially opened position, for example, for venting an oven. The handle is returned to the upright position and then a second pull is effected to move the roller over the second latch so as to permit the door to be fully opened.