Abstract: The invention is directed to a single-lever mixing valve and faucet in which the valve body is made of ceramic material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sanitary mixing valve in which the valve housing is made of a ceramic material of unitary design and is interchangeable by being removably mounted to a connecting member having a cartridge valve assembly mounted thereto.

Abstract: An improved water faucet having a valve body with control elements formed by two discs wherein the first disc is stationary and has water inlet openings and an outlet opening, connected on one side to a valve manifold. The other side is directed toward the second disc, which is movably arranged on the first disc. The second disc has a surface cavity overlapping the inlet openings and outlet opening of the first disc. A noise reducing assembly including a plurality of overlapping screens is disposed within the surface cavity of the second disc. The assembly includes a plurality of overlapping screens with at least one protrusion extending from the screens into the flow passageway between the inlet and outlet openings while maintaining a free minimum passageway to thereby reduce the noise level during operation of the water faucet.

Abstract: A water distributor adapted for use in a siphon closet of the type provided with an open flush rim. The distributor includes a strip of material adapted to be inserted and positioned in a siphon closet to at least partially close the open flush rim therein. An arrangement of apertures are in the distributor to form passageways from the at least partially closed flush rim. The distributor is inexpensive to manufacture and can be simply and efficiently installed. It is formed of a material of limited flexibility so that it need only be flexed, pressed into the open flush rim of the siphon closet from below and released. The distributor is formed of a single inexpensive element and no additional fasteners are required for installation. The distributor is not visible when installed and is relatively permanent and can only be removed by an expert with special tools.