Abstract: A fitting sealing an intersection of a pipe passing through a wall includes an adapter assembly including an elongated threaded sleeve with an enlarged flange at one end, an adapter gasket, an O-ring and its support, and a nut threadedly joined to the sleeve to squeeze the O-ring and gasket against opposite sides of the wall. The adapter assembly fits concentrically around the pipe where it passes through the wall; and two generally hemispherical resilient covers enclose the portions of the adapter assembly on each side of the wall. Hose clamps at each end of each hemispherical cover connects the enlarged end portions to the adapter assembly and the other end portions to the pipe. One of the hemispherical covers has a pressure grease fitting thereon to allow the space between the covers and the adapter assembly to be filled with pressurized water repellent gel.

Abstract: An access and storage device for a retractable vacuum cleaning hose for use in buildings having a central vacuum generating system, said device being adapted for installation within a partition wall or the like of the structure, with access being provided to the hose so that it may be withdrawn either to its full length or to any needed length for cleaning use and subsequently automatically retracted back through the wall onto the hose storage reel.

Abstract: A plaster-protective cover for bathroom fittings is mounted recessed in the wall, the cover being fixed to the buried part of the fitting and having an outwards-facing dome-shaped cap designed to protect the fitting parts inside it. The hole in the wall for the fitting is sealed by a collar-like sealing element which produces a watertight seal and which has, at the wall end, an annular flange which rests against the wall. The flange is embedded in a layer of sealing material applied following installation of the buried part of the fitting as the bed layer for subsequently laid tiling, and the flange thus seals off the edge of the hole pierced in the wall for the buried part of the fitting.

Abstract: The invention is a bracket having a resilient flange. The bracket attaches to the periphery of a room partition defining an orifice. The bracket provides a secure mounting location for an air diffuser and holds the box associated with the diffuser firmly in place allowing one person to install the diffuser and the box within an orifice.

Abstract: A dryer rough-in box, comprising planar surfaces including a top, a bottom, a pair of sides and a back. The top and bottom are parallel, as are the pair of sides. The top and bottom extend between and are perpendicular to the sides. The sides are perpendicular to the back. The dryer rough-in box has typically a plurality of ports, for allowing a dryer exhaust vent duct pass therethrough, for allowing flexibility of installation configurations. The box has a lip, for mounting the dryer rough-in box to studs in a wall. The dryer rough-in box permits a dryer to be placed in close proximity to a wall by creating a space for the dryer hose to fit when accordion upon it self.

Abstract: A generally planar mounting plate is formed to slidingly receive at least one mounting strap for supporting the plate between two adjacent wall studs. A mounting dish overlies a first side of the mounting plate. A valve, such as an angle stop valve or a gate valve, is secured to the mounting plate and mounting dish utilizing a cylindrical hollow adapter and a nut. The adapter has a female threaded forward end which is screwed over the male threaded shank of the valve. The adapter has a male threaded rearward end that extends through a hole in the base of the dish and a hole in an intermediate region of the mounting plate. A nut is screwed over the rearward end of the adapter to squeeze the mounting dish and the mounting plate between a shoulder of the adapter and the nut. A detachable outer cover is provided for frictionally engaging an internal wall of the dish for enclosing and protecting the valve during installation and finishing of the surrounding drywall.

Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of delivering water softener salt in bulk to residential water softeners is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bulk salt hopper mounted to a transportable frame that can be lifted by forklift and carried in the bed of a conventional pick up truck. The hopper includes an inlet for receiving salt pellets in bulk form and a discharge outlet which can be opened and closed by a gate valve. A motor driven air pump mounted with the hopper maintains the hopper at a predetermined relatively low pressure. A delivery hose is connected to the hopper outlet, and with the gate valve opened and the air pump running, salt pellets flow through the delivery hose. The delivery hose is sealably connectable through an externally accessible coupling at the serviced residence, and an internal delivery pipe leads to the water softener salt bin. Sensors are included for remotely determining the level of salt within the water softener bin, enabling the operator to stop salt delivery when the bin is full.

Abstract: An assembly for containing fluid leaking or overflowing from an appliance to a destination of waste fluid. The fluid containing assembly comprises a wall protecting member, a floor protecting member, and an overflow conduit for channeling water to the destination of waste fluid. The appliance is placed on the floor protecting member with the wall protecting member between the appliance and the wall. The wall and floor protecting members are fluid impermeable. The wall protecting member has a fluid supply orifice, a waste orifice, and a power supply orifice formed therein. The floor protecting member has an overflow orifice formed therein. The orifices in the wall protecting member and floor protecting member are arranged such that fluid leaks or overflows from the appliance are directed from the wall and floor and into the overflow conduit to the destination of waste fluid.

Abstract: A fluid outlet system is provided for selectively providing a plurality of fluids (e.g., oxygen, medical air and vacuum) at different locations. The fluids are provided by a multifluid distribution system, and the fluids are selected by positioning an active fascia assembly at a desired location along the length of the distribution system. Access to other sections of the distribution system is inhibited by blank fascia assemblies. The active and blank fascia assemblies can be repositioned as desired to change the types of fluids supplied to medical apparatuses and the like, and to change the locations at which such fluids are accessed.

Abstract: An integrated plumbing system comprising a plurality of interchangeable and interengagable parts which is especially useful in conjunction with boats or other marine vessels. The plumbing system includes a through-hull unit, a mounting unit, a ball valve and a plurality of components useful therewith. The components, including the valve, are made of a strong, non-corrosive, non-metallic material, in particular, a plastic-type material known as MARELON. The valve and associated components and fittings provide various configurations of units which are adapted to numerous plumbing requirements. The mounting unit permits close-coupling of the system to provide enhanced lever ratios in the event accidental side loads are applied to the system.

Abstract: An angle stop box includes a generally rectangular housing having a bottom wall and a pair of sidewalls connected to the bottom wall. The bottom wall has a pair of holes extending therethrough. A pair of angle stop valves have their male shanks mounted in corresponding holes in the bottom wall of the housing. A drain fitting receptacle is formed in an upper part of the housing for coupling to a downstream end of a P-trap on a forward side of the drain fitting receptacle and for coupling to drain and vent pipes on a rear side of the drain fitting receptacle. The drain fitting receptacle includes a cylindrical sleeve for receiving a forward end of a pipe fitting, such as a ninety-degree elbow or a T-shaped fitting. The housing has a flange that extends around an entire periphery thereof for facilitating the attachment of the box to one or more studs by nailing therethrough.

Abstract: A plumbing adapter for installation in series with a flexible conduit leading to a plumbing fixture, such as a toilet tank or a kitchen or bathroom sink. The adapter has a first end suitable for engagement in sealing relationship with the terminal end of the conduit and an opposite, second end configured to engage the coupling portion of the plumbing fixture in sealing relationship. A threaded side extension having an opening communicating with the water passage within the adapter is provided for coupling to an auxiliary appliance through which water is to be supplied.

Abstract: A faucet strainer for preventing debris carried by a dispensed fluid from clogging or jamming the faucet assembly. The faucet strainer includes a strainer body and a debris receptacle. The strainer body includes a straining mechanism which allows fluid to pass therethrough but prevents debris carried by the fluid from passing therethrough. The debris receptacle, which is disposed along a fluid dispensing flow path downstream of the straining mechanism, collects the fluid carried debris prevented from passing through the straining mechanism.

Abstract: A frost-resistant hydrant includes a conduit or body tube connected with a fluid source, a valve, an actuator stem connected with the valve, and a flow-through stem defined by a fluid passage through the valve and the actuator stem. The valve preferably includes a ceramic disk stack rotatable between an open position and a closed position. A combination back-flow preventer and vacuum breaker is positioned in the flow-through stem. The actuator stem has a rotation limit enabling the valve to move between fully open and closed positions within 90 degrees. A cartridge body incorporating the valve includes an anti-rotation key engaging the conduit and fixing the rotational position of the valve cartridge relative to the conduit.

Abstract: A compression sill-cock flange has a pipe coupling (1) with a flange (8) extended radially outward from a seal end (5). The pipe coupling (1) is straight-threaded internally from an attachment end (3) to a tapered sealing wall (4). The tapered sealing wall (4) is extended inward conically at a select angle from an inside circumferential periphery of the straight threading (2) to a circumferential coupling base (6) that is positioned in sliding contact with an outside periphery of a pipe (12) to which the pipe coupling (1) is attachable. The circumferential coupling base (6) extends to a desired position relative to the seal end of the pipe coupling (5). A set-screw orifice (9) with appropriate threading in a set-screw boss (10) can be provided on the pipe coupling (1). Use means are provided for use in relation to a double-tapered washer (14) and a sill cock (17).

Abstract: A fluid flow controller and meter including a metering tube with a bore formed axially therein having a slit-like orifice axially disposed and intersecting the bore along the length thereof. Flow through the meter is controlled by a valve member which moves in the passage of the metering tube and across the slit-like orifice. In a preferred embodiment, the slit-like orifice is in fluid communication with a site tube which contains a flow sensitive element which is responsive to the flow induced. The slit-like orifice achieves a linear flow response to changes in the relative position of the valve member.

Abstract: A shield is used in combination with a wall having an outer surface and formed with a throughgoing hole having an edge and with a plumbing fixture almost entirely recessed behind the wall surface and having a control part projecting forward through the hole past the surface. The shield is elastically deformable waterproof and is formed unitarily with a cup-shaped body generally surrounding the plumbing fixture and with an annular bellows-type cuff surrounding the control part and having a rear edge unitarily joined to the body and a front edge fixed to the wall surface at the hole edge. The plumbing fixture also has a laterally projecting connection nipple behind the wall adapted to be mated with a pipe behind the wall and the body is formed with a laterally throughgoing orifice fitted tightly around the nipple. Furthermore the shield is unitarily formed with an annular flange projecting laterally from the front edge of the cuff and fixed to the wall surface at the hole edge.

Abstract: An automatic draining back flow prevention apparatus, for use with hydrant structure, comprising tubular body structure having main passage structure between flow entrance and exit ports; the body structure having a first side port communicating with the passage structure; diaphragm structure carried by the body structure to be exposed to flow in the passage structure; a stopper in the passage structure cooperating with the diaphragm structure to pass forward fluid flow from the hydrant structure, while the diaphragm structure is positioned to block exit flow of fluid through the first side port, and to block back flow of fluid through the main passage structure when the diaphragm structure moves to unblock flow of fluid through the first side port; a first seat in the body structure exposed to the passage structure, and seating the first diaphragm as it moves to block flow of fluid through the first side port; and spring structure carried by the body structure to urge the stopper toward the first diaphragm,

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for distributing and dispensing a potable liquid are claimed. The apparatus comprises a faucet, and a storage tank. A conveying channel is provided for sanitarily conveying potable liquid from an outside source to the tank. The conveying channel includes a sanitary fitting containing an inlet channel. The fitting provides a detachable sanitary connection between the conveying channel and the source. A mechanism for draining free-standing liquid from the inlet channel is also provided. The inlet channel of the fitting terminates at a first coupling which contains an acme sanitary thread. A flow producing mechanism cooperates with the tank and the faucet for causing a flow of liquid from the tank upon the opening of the faucet. A discharge channel is connected to the faucet at one end and connected to receive the flow of liquid at its other end. The discharge channel conveys the flow of potable liquid to the faucet. The source comprises a vehicle with a supply tank mounted thereon.

Abstract: A device for correcting interchanged pipe connections in a sink or bathtub faucet has a housing 1 with passages 10,11 for hot and cold water. From each passage tap lines 14, 15 run to a cylindrical recess 2 having a flat bottom 22. Discharge pipes 5,5' for mixed water are also led to the bottom by tap lines 16,17. The two feed tap lines 14,15 and, diagonally opposite, the discharge tap lines 16,17, empty centrally. A connector 6 installed in the recess 2 is provided with passages 34-37, which starting from annular channels 18-20 located at the bottom, lead to openings of feed pipes 24-27 in a fitting housing 9. The connector has two pieces, a central part 7 installed interchangeably by 180.degree. in a peripheral part 8. The connector 6 can also be rotated by 180.degree. on the housing 9, or by 360.degree. together with the housing.

Abstract: An air gap apparatus for plumbing applications such as reverse osmosis (RO) units and other systems in which reject water empties at a relatively slow rate into a drain line. The apparatus can be incorporated in an under-the-counter unit or in a countertop embodiment which eliminates umbilical connections between the RO unit and the kitchen faucet and sink drain. The apparatus has a conventional air gap to protect against back siphoning and against high velocity backflow from the drainage line. It uses a deflector wall in combination with a supplemental opening and one or more backflow restrictors to slow and shunt any backflow to atmosphere. Different styles of countertop and wall mount installations are disclosed, as well as various deflector walls and back flow devices.

Abstract: A plumbing installation is provided which includes an outlet box, at least one water supply pipe extending into the box and a torque inhibiting connection between the pipe and a boiler drain valve positioned in the interior of the box. A compression nut is screwed over a male threaded lower shank of the boiler drain valve to compress a ferrule around the upper end of the water supply pipe. A male threaded cylindrical adapter is connected to, and extends downwardly from, the compression nut through a water supply hole in a bottom wall of the outlet box. The adapter surrounds the water supply pipe. A lock nut is screwed over the adapter and squeezes the bottom wall between the compression nut and the lock nut. When the water supply pipe is made of CPVC this installation prevents lateral movement and/or torquing of the pipe which could weaken or fracture chemical welds between a lower end of the CPVC pipe and a CPVC fitting.

Abstract: A fire stop device adapted to close an opening in a wall or floor having a plastic pipe extending through the opening when the pipe is destroyed by fire which comprises a base plate surrounding the opening having a collar projecting at right angles and attached to the base plate and adapted to surround the plastic pipe and means for automatically closing the collar opening when the plastic pipe is destroyed by fire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable surface mount plumbing adapter providing a rigid through-wall plumbing connection. The adapter includes an inner wall mount having a threaded stem portion for engagement with an outer wall mount. The stem portion defines a path through the wall with the wall being squeezed between the inner and outer mounts. Any manner of plumbing connections, pipes, fixtures, etc. can be connected to either the inner or outer mounts.

Abstract: A faucet cover safety device for preventing the unintentional misadjustment of a single lever faucet handle mounted on a wall comprises a faucet escutcheon plate for location between the faucet handle and the wall. The faucet escutcheon plate has an external perimeter along which is located a catch; and the faucet escutcheon plate has a centrally located opening through which the faucet handle protrudes. A bowl-shaped cover for encloses the faucet handle, and a hinge for connecting the external perimeter to the bowl-shaped cover to the faucet escutcheon plate. The cover has a periphery along which is located a latch for mating engagement with the catch of the faucet escutcheon plate, for preventing the unintentional misadjustment of the faucet handle.

Abstract: An inlet valve assembly for a central vacuum system is installed in a wall or floor having a front side, a backside and a mounting hole extending therethrough. This inlet valve assembly includes a front mounting plate having an inlet tube. The assembly also has an annular brace adapted to slidably mount on the inlet tube and sized to fit through the mounting hole. The assembly also has a plurality of clamping arms pivotally mounted on the brace. These arms can swing from a retracted position alongside the brace to an extended position at the backside.

Abstract: A prefabricated water plumbing station is provided that is a time saving component for installer because it may be installed as a single unit in a wall cavity between two vertical studs. The unit consists of a housing mountable between studs having plumbing hardware (valves and drain connection) for connecting a building's hot and cold water supply and drain lines to a fixture/appliance. A front panel on the housing is provided with a choice of a plurality of alignment lugs for properly positioning the unit from the studs to allow for the installation of paneling and similar materials to the studs about and beneath the front panel after installation thereof.

Abstract: A multiple drain trap primer valve assembly. The assembly comprises a plumbing conduit system including a house line 10 carrying water under pressure and a plurality of branch lines 12 each serving the drain trap 14 of a particular plumbing fixture. A manifold 26 having multiple discharge openings is connected into the house line. Coupling means 30 couple the branch lines to the manifold, one to each opening. Each coupling means includes a flow orifice 44 of size predetermined to equalize the flow of priming water to the branch line. Time-clock controlled valve means 20 is positioned in the house line to open it to the flow of water at predetermined time intervals.

Abstract: A modular gas services outlet unit for providing gas related services, such as compressed air, oxygen and vacuum, to a health care facility. The unit is enclosed within a shell which may be mounted on a surface or installed in a recess in a wall. Preferably, each of the gas service devices utilized in the unit is supported by a swivel connector assembly which allows the gas service device to be moved between an operating position in which the device extends a distance outside the shell and a storage position in which the device is contained entirely within the shell. In this way, when the gas service is not required the fully assembled gas service device can be rotated to the storage position inside the shell. In most instances the unit will include a cover which is slidably mounted over the shell for concealing the unit when none of the gas services are in use.

Abstract: A valve connection array for mounting at a cabinet wall in a sealed cabinet for disposing a plurality of valve connection blocks in at least one row is disclosed. Each valve connection block includes a valve connection portion on a front surface for individually connecting a valve and associated connections ports on a rear surface for connecting pressurized medium conduits. At least one row of valve connection blocks define between opposite side surfaces thereof at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port for providing common inlet and outlet ports between juxtaposed valve connection blocks. The blocks include means for mounting the blocks in said row with said sides sealingly juxtaposed for defining said common inlet and outlet ports between blocks and with said blocks defining a common flat surface area substantially in the form of a rectangle around said row.

Abstract: A wall outlet comprising an index plate, a closure member connected to the index plate, and a connector valve for connection to a medical gas adaptor. The valve is connected to a backside of the index plate and is accessible from the front of the outlet when the closure member is removed. Once the closure member is removed from the index plate, the valve parts can be removed from the wall outlet for service and repair such as replacement of a spring or O-ring without removal of the index plate.

Abstract: An automatic draining back flow prevention apparatus comprises tubular body structure having main passage structure between flow entrance and exit ports; the body structure having first and second side ports communicating with the passage structure; first and second diaphragms carried by the body structure to be exposed to flow in the passage structure; a stopper in the passage structure cooperating with the first diaphragm to pass forward fluid flow while a first diaphragm flexes to block exit flow of fluid through the first side ports, and to block back flow of fluid through the main passage structure when the first diaphragm moves to unblock exit flow of fluid through the first side port; the second diaphragm moving to block exit flow through the second side port in response to the forward flow of fluid through the main passage structure, and being movable to allow drainage flow of fluid through the second side port during at least one of the following conditions: when the stopper and first diaphragm block

Abstract: A fluid outlet system is provided for selectively providing a plurality of fluids (e.g., oxygen medical air and vacuum) at different locations. The fluids are provided by a multifluid distribution system, and the fluids are selected by positioning an active fascia assembly at a desired location along the length of the distribution system. Access to other sections of the distribution system is inhibited by blank fascia assemblies. The active and blank fascia assemblies can be repositioned as desired to change the types of fluids supplied to medical apparatuses and the like, and to change the locations at which such fluids are accessed.

Abstract: A spacer for rigidly securing plumbing pipes to a wall. The spacer comprises a back portion comprised of a generally C-shaped clamp adapted to snap-fit over a plumbing pipe and a front portion including a flat face adapted to abut against the hidden or back surface of the wall.

Abstract: A compression boiler drain is provided which is integrally form with a plumbing fitting having inwardly tapered external threads and an outwardly tapered bore. This construction permits the user to choose which ever of two methods he/she decides is more desirable when installing the associated plumbing fitting that is: 1) using an appropriate sized compression ferrule and compression nut to connect to tubing; or 2) alternatively using an ordinary thread conventional plumbing coupling to connect to threaded pipe.

Abstract: An anti-siphon and freezeless water hydrant comprises a unitary cast metal housing which incorporates a hose bib, and a drain opening cylinder equipped with drain orifices and a drain valve seat. The housing is shaped and labeled to assure installation so that the hose bib is higher than the drain opening cylinder. A unitary valve stem includes an integral drain valve element which selectively engages or disengages the inside of the drain opening cylinder to shut off or open the drain orifices and a water valve element which selectively engages or disengages a water valve seat within the hydrant to act as a water valve. When the water valve is fully closed, the drain valve element opens the drain opening cylinder to permit water trapped within the hydrant to drain through the the drain orifices. The hose bib is equipped with a vacuum valve to prevent back-siphoning of fluids from a hose attached to the hydrant.

Abstract: A fire safety device for closing through-holes in floors and walls and for thus stopping the potential spread of fire and smoke in case of the occurrence of a fire, includes a section of conduit, a cup-shaped retainer spaced from the outside surface of the conduit section so as to define an annular space therebetween, the annular space containing a suitable and pre-measured quantity of intumescent material, and a floating floor below the intumescent material which, in the event of fire, will move inwardly to occupy the interior space previously occupied by the conduit section.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable fixture assembly for mounting a valve and handle assembly to the exposed side of a wall or deck of a tub such as a Roman tub. The assembly comprises a hollow externally threaded receiver body adapted to receive a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe located on the hidden side of the wall or deck, and having valving means including valve stem means disposed in the portion thereof extending above the exposed side of the wall or deck. An internally threaded adapter is threadably received over the receiver body. The adapter is mounted within an opening in the wall or deck within one end of a flange, the other end of the flange being secured to the wall or deck. The adapter is free to rotate within the flange but is secured against axial or vertical movement relative to the deck or wall by the flange. Rotation of the adapter provides adjustment of the axial position of the receiver body relative to the wall or deck during mounting.

Abstract: A water hydrant defines an elongated flow passage having a water inlet and an air inlet, and a laterally extending water outlet spout disposed therebetween to define an outlet. An elongated rotatable stem is reciprocated within the flow passage, and terminates in an exterior handle. A water inlet valve is connected to the stem for control of flow from the water inlet into the passage and an air valve is connected to the stem to control inflow of air and preclude outflow of water through the air inlet. A first check valve in the spout precludes backflow of water into the passage, movement of the air valve opening the first check valve during operation of the handle. A second check valve in the spout downstream of the first check valve precludes backflow of water into the spout. A drain orifice, open to the atmosphere, extends through the spout between the check valves.

Abstract: An improved firestop fitting (10) which prevents the spread of smoke and fire through a wall (100, 110, 120) between rooms in a building is described. The fitting includes a thermally releasable plug (16) mounted in an extension conduit (14) from a main conduit (12) of the fitting which is activated by a fire to allow the plug to move into and block the main conduit. The fitting is particularly adapted for buildings where plastic pipe is used to carry fluid between rooms.

Abstract: A central vacuum system wall valve is described which includes a valve cap capable of being pivotally cammed to open position by its interaction with the roomside hose as this hose is moved to inserted position within the wall valve.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a prefabricated framed wall to be mounted in a floor of a building structure under construction has several steps: cutting at least one hole through all but one of a plurality of frame studs, a top frame plate, and a bottom frame plate; aligning the plurality of frame studs; securing tops of the frame studs to the top frame plate; securing bottoms of the frame studs to the bottom frame plate; installing plumbing and other pipes between the frame studs; and inserting at least one sanitary tee through the hole in the bottom frame plate so that it depends therebelow. The one sanitary tee connects below the floor to either a bathtub or a shower. An underfloor drain line is connected to at least one fixture, such as a bathtub/shower, a toilet and a lavatory. This underfloor drain line may be inserted either below the bottom frame plate outside the framed wall or near to but below the top frame plate inside the framed wall.

Abstract: A jet distribution valve assembly is provided for a spa having a threaded valve head and adjustable flange to engage the valve housing above and below the spa surface respectively to enable mounting of the valve assembly to the spa surface. Access to the interior of the valve assembly for servicing is provided simply by unscrewing the valve head from the valve housing.

Abstract: A firestop stub-out assembly (10) adapted to be mounted through fire rated wall members (100, 102) to prevent the spread of fire between rooms in a building through the stub-out assembly, is described. The assembly includes a non-flammable, cast iron insert (12), having an annular flange (12c) at one end, with the sleeve mounted inside of a flammable, plastic sleeve (14). The insert is locked inside of the sleeve by a plastic coupling (16) that mounts over and around the flange of the insert. The coupling provides a connection means for the sleeve to a water operated fixture and to fluid conduits (30, 32) mounted between the walls. The water trap (218) is mounted between the water operated fixture and the sleeve and prevents air from entering the conduits through the water operated fixture.

Abstract: An angle stop box for the installation of cut off lines to plumbing fixtures, comprises a generally box-like housing having an open front and an outwardly extending flange for attachment to a wall stud, an aperture through one wall of the housing, a stub line extending through the aperture and secured in the wall, an angle stop valve mounted on one end of the stub line within the housing, and an extension wall extending beyond the flange for extending through a wall panel and a peripheral cover for extending over and covering the juncture of the housing and a wall cover.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a fitting, for instance a mixing faucet, to a wall has an anchor plate fixable in the wall, a threaded stud fixed to and projecting longitudinally forward from the anchor plate, and a formation on the fitting formed with a throughgoing aperture through which the stud projects. A back nut threaded on the stud has a front face bearing forward on the formation at the aperture and a front or counternut threaded on the stud has a back face bearing backward on the formation of the aperture. Thus the formation is longitudinally captured between the nuts and same can be screwed along the stud to longitudinally displace and position the fitting therealong.

Abstract: A plaster ground for a wall mounted faucet valve housing includes a body portion with a central opening for the valve housing and a cylindrical portion releasably attached to the body portion and extending about the valve housing. A pair of flexible retaining arms integral with the body portion are adapted to engage and secure the plaster ground to the valve housing.

Abstract: A backwater escape valve comprises a threaded shank received in the threaded opening of a clean out. A pivotally mounted valve body provides a frustoconical valve element and is biased by a spring or by gravity into a closed position against a mirror image frustoconical valve seat. Means are provided to limit opening movement of the valve body in a range of 20.degree.-60.degree. away from the valve seat. The valve seat member is configured to be fully opening and of maximum internal diameter.

Abstract: A fabricated housing assembly for a faucet valve is made from multiple economically manufactured components which can be permanently attached by soldering or by an adhesively secured threaded connection.

Abstract: A water hydrant defines an elongated flow passage having a water inlet and an air inlet, and a laterally extending water outlet spout disposed therebetween to define an outlet. An elongated rotatable stem is reciprocated within the flow passage, and terminates in an exterior handle. A water inlet valve is connected to the stem for control of flow from the water inlet into the passage and an air valve is connected to the stem to control inflow of air and preclude outflow of water through the air inlet. A first check valve in the spout precludes backflow of water into the passage, movement of the air valve opening the first check valve during operation of the handle. A second check valve in the spout downsteam of the first check valve precludes backflow of water into the spout. A drain orifice, open to the atmosphere, extends through the spout between the check valves.