Abstract: A shower valve assembly configured to divert water between a tub port and a shower port. The diverter valve assembly position or state is changed by pushing a button connected to a stem and a poppet valve. When the water supply is turned off, a poppet spring shifts the poppet valve to a tub open position, and a check valve spring opens a check valve, allowing water from the shower port to flow out of the tub port.

Abstract: A freeze resistant sanitary hydrant is provided that employs a reservoir for storage of fluid under the frost line or in an area not prone to freezing. To evacuate this reservoir, a means for altering pressure is provided that is able to function in hydrant systems that employ a vacuum breaker.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet. The laundry treating apparatus further includes a tub that is located in the cabinet and that is configured to receive washing water. The laundry treating apparatus further includes a drum that is configured to rotate, that is located in the tub, and that is configured to receive laundry. The laundry treating apparatus further includes a drainage pump that is configured to pump washing water out of the tub. The laundry treating apparatus further includes a connection passage that is configured to guide washing water that is pumped out of the tub by the drainage pump. The laundry treating apparatus further includes a connector that is connected to the connection passage and that is configured to guide washing water out of the cabinet. The connector includes a connector inlet port and a connector outlet port.

Abstract: A touch spray head is removably connected on an outlet of a faucet body and contains: a casing, a fixing cylinder, a water valve, and a manual operation. The casing includes a surrounding fence, an accommodation space, and a through hole. The fixing cylinder is housed in the accommodation space and includes an inlet segment communicating with the outlet, an outlet segment, at least one first orifice defined between the inlet segment and the outlet segment, and a receiving zone. The water valve is accommodated in the fixing cylinder and includes an operation bar touched to movably turn on the water valve. The manual operation device is housed in the receiving zone and the through hole, and the manual operation device includes a driving portion formed in the through hole so as to be driven by a user to actuate the operation bar to move.

Abstract: A water output switch structure of a faucet includes a water output head having a water inlet tube inside that includes a switch valve inside to change water output status of the water output head, a water output cover underneath the water output head, a control unit and a button disposed on the water output cover.

Abstract: A faucet control structure includes an outlet head, a switch rod and a valve body. The outlet head is provided therein with a through-hole, a downward outlet end and an inlet chamber. The outlet end and the inlet chamber are separated by the through-hole. One end of the switch rod is enlarged to form a pulling head, and the other end is provided with a restricting groove. The valve body has a partitioning plate whose front surface is provided with two clamping claws. An inverted U-shaped flexible piece is integrally formed atop the valve body. Both sides of the flexible piece are provided with a bending section respectively. The bending sections provide a force for supporting the valve body when the valve body is compressed by an external force, and provide a restoring force to the valve body after the external force is removed.

Abstract: A fluid control device connected to a water pipe and having a mini water turbine and electrical generator combination for generating electricity by taking advantage of the water flow. The electricity is supplied to a temperature measurement member for measuring temperature of the water flowing through the device. The temperature in the form of electrical signal is sent to an LCD panel and circuit assembly for showing so as to visually alert a person using the tap water.

Abstract: Embodiments of a fluid flow regulating device and methods of using the same are described. Certain embodiments manages fluid flow between one or more input ports and output ports at least partly in response to fluid pressure changes and/or by a mechanism driven by fluid flow, optionally without using electrical power.

Abstract: A diverter valve is disclosed for use in a shower mixer valve or the like. It is constructed to reduce the force needed to be applied by the bather to actuate the diversion. There is a diverter stem that is moveable between a non-diverted and diverted position. The diverter stem includes an upstream portion and a reduced cross sectional waist portion downstream of the upstream portion. The reduced portion interacts with the diverted fluid to reduce the force required to move the diverter stem from the non-diverted to the diverted position.

Abstract: A faucet includes a faucet body, a control knob, a follower and a switching valve. The faucet body has a water inlet, a water outlet and a switching port. The switching valve includes a driven rod moved with the control knob, a sealing plate having a plurality of connecting holes, a pressure release plate detachably pressing the sealing plate, and an elastic member mounted between the sealing plate and the pressure release plate. Thus, the switching valve can release the water pressure in the faucet body automatically so that the sealing plate is moved downward by its gravity to detach from the switching port, and the water inlet, the switching port and the water outlet are connected at a normal state to allow passage of water to prevent the water from being introduced into the shower head at the next usage.

Abstract: A sanitary fitting has a housing which has a hot-water supply, a cold-water supply and two mixed-water outlets, having a cartridge arranged in the housing and a mixing valve for cold and hot water, arranged between the two mixed-water outlets is a changeover valve which comprises a double valve cone which can be moved from a first position, which releases the first mixed-water outlet, into a second position, which releases the second mixed-water outlet and in which it is held under the pressure of mixed water flowing through the second mixed-water outlet until it returns automatically into the first position once the inflow of water has been switched off. The sanitary fitting has an operating element which can be actuated and is coupled to the actuating member such that actuating member is moved into the second position by virtue of the operating element being pressed.

Abstract: A faucet includes a faucet body, a sleeve, a control valve, and a mounting seat. The control valve includes a control shaft, a stop gasket, a retaining member, a leakproof gasket, a sealing gasket, a first leakproof cap, a second leakproof cap, a control knob, and a restoring member. Thus, the sealing gasket, the leakproof gasket, the first leakproof cap and the second leakproof cap of the control valve are tightly and closely located between the control shaft and the through hole of the faucet body to seal the through hole so as to prevent the water from leaking from the through hole and to stabilize the water pressure in the faucet body.

Abstract: A universal kinetic diverting spout post assembly for mounting in a vertical orientation in a roman tub or deck installation is provided. The assembly includes a valve body containing a replaceable diverting cartridge into which hot and cold water are fed. The cartridge also includes a spring biased plunger assembly normally closing the outlet to a second use, such as a spray, when water normally passes through the spout to a tub and until such time as a diverting mechanism, either in response to a predetermined pressure rise in the spout when water exiting the spout is prevented, or as a direct result of the user lifting the plunger assembly. In either alternative the plunger assembly rises off it's seat and as a result closes the water path to the spout and at the same time opens the normally closed outlet to the spray and allows water to pass to the outlet. The assembly also includes a flow regulator proximate the spray outlet to prevent overpressure in a supply hose and excessive water flow therein.

Abstract: A faucet includes a faucet body, and a switching device including a switching valve mounted on the water outlet pipe of the faucet body, and a control valve adjustably mounted on the switching valve and connected to a shower head. Thus, the valve seat of the control valve is rotated to change and control the water outlet modes of the faucet exactly, thereby enhancing the switching function and working efficiency of the faucet. In addition, the faucet body only needs to provide a single screw bore for mounting the switching device without having to provide two screw bores which have to align with each other, thereby facilitating fabrication of the faucet, and thereby decreasing the costs of fabrication.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a water faucet having a water temperature retaining feature. The water faucet includes a hot water control, a cold water control, a mixing chamber for receiving the hot water and the cold water, a first flow control cartridge operationally coupled with the hot water control for regulating the flow of hot water, a second flow control cartridge operationally coupled with the cold water control for regulating the flow cold water, an outlet for dispensing a mixture of hot and cold water received from the mixing chamber, and a master control for controlling the dispensing of water through the outlet, wherein the master control is capable of stopping the dispensing of water through the outlet while either of the hot water control and the cold water is in an open position.

Abstract: A single lever faucet with spray, wherein two cold and hot water inlet holes, a water outlet hole and a through hole are defined in the bottom of the faucet body, and the water outlet hole is connected to a hollow threaded tube, and the through hole is connected to a connecting tube. One side of the peripheral of the faucet body is defined with a chamber and a controlling device, and in the top surface of the faucet body is formed an inserting groove that is connected to the through hole for inserting a discharging base. A tee joint member is mounted between the hollow threaded tube and the connecting tube, a valve room is defined in the tee joint member for installing a diverter valve, and the middle section of the tee joint member is connected to the hollow threaded tube, and the ends are connected to a spray gun and a guiding tube respectively. Therefore, by opening and closing the spray gun, the water that supplied to the spray gun and the water outlet tube can be changed automatically.

Abstract: A roman tub faucet with a hand shower diverter mechanism integral to the tub spout. The diverter mechanism is especially suited for applications where service access to only the outer tub finished surface is practical. The faucet eliminates the need to remove panel or tile portions from the tub area for diverter mechanism service or replacement. The faucet also eliminates the need for an additional installation hole that is required for roman tub faucets with a separate diverter mechanism and tub spout.

Abstract: A valve device includes a receptacle having an upper and a lower ports for coupling to sprayer devices, a front wall having a lower opening, an upper housing attached the front wall for allowing water to flow from the housing into the receptacle, the receptacle includes a vertical partition to separate an interior into a front and a rear chambers which are communicating with the housing and the rear chamber of the receptacle. The vertical partition includes a lower aperture formed by a valve seat. A lateral stem includes a plug slidable to engage with the valve seat of the vertical partition, or to block the lower opening of the front wall, to effectively control the water to flow out through the upper or the lower ports of the receptacle.

Abstract: A faucet diverter assembly for dampening a pressure spike includes a body and a diverter bonnet assembled into the body defining a flow passageway therebetween. A diverter portion is assembled into the diverter bonnet and is axially movable by the use of an extender. The diverter portion includes and upper stem and a lower stem attached to the upper stem. Assembled onto the lower stem is a movable plunger that is spring biased by a spring positioned between the plunger and the upper stem. A return spring, received by the upper stem, acts between the upper stem and the diverter bonnet. When a pressure spike is encountered, the pressure force is sensed by the plunger by way of a flow inlet passage and movement of the plunger, in response to the pressure force, compresses the plunger spring, thereby functioning as a shock absorber.

Abstract: A faucet diverter assembly for dampening a pressure spike includes a body and a diverter bonnet assembled into the body defining a flow passageway therebetween. A diverter portion is assembled into the diverter bonnet and is axially movable by the use of an extender. The diverter portion includes and upper stem and a lower stem attached to the upper stem. Assembled onto the lower stem is a movable plunger that is spring biased by a spring positioned between the plunger and the upper stem. A return spring, received by the upper stem, acts between the upper stem and the diverter bonnet. When a pressure spike is encountered, the pressure force is sensed by the plunger by way of a flow inlet passage and movement of the plunger, in response to the pressure force, compresses the plunger spring, thereby functioning as a shock absorber.

Abstract: A massage bath tub faucet structure including a convergent pipe which is connected with a first support pipe and a second support pipe in communication with a shower head. The first support pipe is provided in the wall with a locating edge. The first support pipe is fastened with a fastening hole of the faucet in conjunction with a fastening bolt. The first support pipe is provided therein to an internal pipe which is provided with a water hole in communication with the interior of the faucet. The internal pipe is provided therein with a pull rod for regulating the flow of water to the shower head or the faucet.

Abstract: A three-way valve is configured as a solenoid operated diverter when the solenoid is used in parallel with a poppet valve. When the diverter is in a first mode, hydraulic fluid entering a first port exits the valve through a system outlet port while hydraulic fluid entering a second port exits through a second port. The solenoid valve is positioned to close the second port when energized in order to shift the system to a second mode. When the solenoid valve is energized to close the second port so that all of the fluid entering the second port opens the poppet valve and exits through the system outlet. By utilizing a poppet valve in parallel with a solenoid valve rather than a valve spool, the three-way diverter is able to operate at higher pressures and higher fluid flow because Bernoulli effects which cause closing of valve spools used in prior art three-way valves do not adversely affect the poppet valve.