Abstract: A device is provided for controlling the feed of mixed cold and hot water and the temperature of the mixed water in a sanitary installation, in particular for controlling the filling of a sanitary tub. The device comprises a mixing valve located in the water feed line, and an electronic controlling device associated with the mixing valve. The electronic controlling device comprises interfaces for connecting at least one data input and output device, a temperature sensor and a system for detecting the filling level in the tub. The mixing valve comprises a valve block containing separate inlets for cold and hot water, and a channel for mixed water with a mixed-water outlet, and valve chambers for rotary valves with rotating valve bodies. Two rotary valve drives connected to the controlling device are secured on the outer side of the valve block.

Abstract: A faucet has a base formed with a outwardly open cavity and a pair of confronting open outlet ports opening into the cavity. A sleeve fitted over the base at the cavity has an inner surface directed radially inward at the base, and is rotatable on the base. A spout extending radially outward from the sleeve is formed with a pair of passages each radially inward at the sleeve inner surface into the cavity. A connector in the cavity is formed with an outer surface radially confronting the sleeve inner surface, with a pair of axially oppositely directed tubular inlet nipples fitted in the outlet ports, and with respective passages extending from the nipples and opening radially outward at the outer surface level with the passages. Seals between the surfaces couple the connector to the spout fitting for joint rotation therewith and preventing fluid flow between the grooves.

Abstract: A faucet spout having interior surfaces sloping in the direction of its base so that any liquid in its interior will drain when the faucet spout is supported in a generally upstanding position with its outlet end above its base.

Abstract: A bath tap fitting is composed in the known way of a securing device which can be attached to a mounting plate and a movable outlet spout fitted to this. The securing device comprises a securing body which is composed of a lower part and an upper part which can be pushed onto the lower part so that it cannot turn but can be adjusted for height. An adjusting bush is axially fitted in the upper part of the securing body, which however can be turned. It has in the lower area an outer thread, with which it is screwed into a threaded hole of the lower part of the securing body. By turning the adjusting bush therefore the height of the upper part can be changed in comparison to the lower part. The upper part grips over the lower part with a skirt which is divided into segments from below by axis-parallel slits and has an outer thread there.

Abstract: A bath tap fitting in the known way comprises a securing device which can be attached to a mounting plate. This has a securing body which extends upward and in its upper area possesses a multi-faced outer contour. An outlet spout can be fitted to the securing body with a multi-faced seating aperture so that it does not turn. A locking screw can be screwed through a threaded hole of the outlet spout against the securing body so that two faces of the seating aperture of the outlet spout, enclosing an angle with each other are pressed against two faces of the securing body enclosing a corresponding angle. In this way the securing body is “wedged” in the seating aperture of the outlet spout. The outlet spout sits absolutely firmly on the securing body.

Abstract: A faucet coupling device includes a housing secured to a faucet and having a channel and a port and an aperture and an outlet opening communicating with each other. A nozzle is coupled to the aperture of the housing, and one or more cleaning members may be selectively coupled to the port. A switch device is disposed in the channel of the housing for switching between the outlet opening and the aperture and the port of the housing, and for controlling the water to flow through the outlet opening of the housing or the nozzle or the cleaning members.

Abstract: An essentially hollow housing inside of which is supported a ferrule, with female pipe threads for connecting to a water supply and a ball valve for turning the water supply on and off. The ball valve includes a handle, for operating the ball valve, which is supported exterior to the housing. At the end of the housing there is a spout for diverting water flow from the horizontal to the vertical. The handle may be shaped so that the condition of the valve (i.e. open or closed) may be readily determined. In an alternate embodiment there is a hand held shower connection that joins the ferrule and passes through the hollow housing at a compound angle at one side.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water supply operated by a foot, in which the type or water such as warm or cold water is selected and the flow rate of water is regulated by operation of a foot. The water supply (53) has a ceramic cartridge inserted at the inside of the water supply and lever (91) fixed with operating pedal (54) whose upper plate has constant thickness when the cartridge is laid horizontally. According to a degree to push the pedal toward “A” portion, the flow rate of water supply is regulated, and according, to selection of “C” or “D” portion of the pedal, warm or cold water is selected. Thus, since the water supply is operated by a foot, it facilitates its use.

Abstract: A faucet handle mechanism for attaching a faucet handle to a faucet valve body, which valve body has a rotatable valve stem, includes an adapter coaxial with and attached to the valve stem for concurrent rotation with the stem. There is an insert coaxial with and attached to the adapter for concurrent rotation with the insert and stem. A handle is coaxial with and attached to the insert for concurrent rotation with the insert, adapter and valve stem. A fastener secures the adapter, insert and handle together. There is a generally cylindrical chassis coaxial with and extending about the adapter, with the chassis being non-rotatably attached to the valve body. A shell is non-rotatably mounted on the chassis, with the chassis having an upper bearing surface which rotatably supports a lower bearing surface on the insert. The chassis and adapter have cooperating elements which prevent relative axial movement therebetween.

Abstract: A faucet thermal monitoring system for verifying the temperature of water being delivered through a faucet. The faucet thermal monitoring system includes a housing which is couplable to a spout of a faucet and thermally conductive such that heat is conducted between water flowing through the spout and the housing and a liquid crystal temperature panel coupled to the housing providing a visual indication of the temperature of the water flowing through the tap.

Abstract: A connection device for connecting an extension tube to a faucet includes a first member connected to a faucet, a second member which is connected to the extension tube, and a connection member rotatably connected to the first member and fixedly connected to the second member. A positioning member is biased by a spring and received in an engaging recess in the second member. The first member has a plurality of notches so that the positioning member is engaged with one of the notches when rotating the extension tube relative to the first member, and the user feels a click to index the positioning feature.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a faucet, plumbing control valve, or other plumbing fitting on a counter top or other wall is disclosed. The fitting includes an externally threaded housing (e.g. the exterior of a conduit or valve cartridge). The fitting is mounted by a wedge lock adapter that includes a cage and a ring nut. The cage has an annular base sized smaller than the mounting opening in the wall, and three wedge-shaped legs. The legs extend upwardly from the base through the opening to upper feet extending radially outward beyond the diameter of the mounting opening. The ring nut is captured in the cage and has an annular body with a threaded inner diameter that engages the external threads of the valve body. The ring nut has three tabs extending radially outward between the legs such that the fitting can be secured by rotating the fitting to drive the ring up, and thereby drive the legs outward against the inner diameter of the mounting opening.

Abstract: An automatic faucet, wherein the reference value can be reset in accordance with the state of a sink, without requiring further adjustment. The automatic faucet includes a faucet; a sink which receives water emitted from the faucet; a light generator for radiating infrared rays toward the bottom of the sink; a light receiver for receiving infrared rays, reflected from the bottom of the sink, and detecting an amount of light thereby received; a flush output portion for comparing the detection output from the light receiver with a reference value, and creating a flush output when the detection output exceeds a predetermined value; and a faucet controller for opening and closing the faucet in accordance with the output of the flush output portion.

Abstract: A water spout end device for producing laminar flow of the water emitted therefrom comprising a generally cylindrical housing containing a cylindrical plastic component formed with a plurality of annular passages divided by annular spoke-like walls and characterized in that the plastic component is molded from ingredients including an anti-microbial agent.

Abstract: An integrated eye wash and sink faucet connected to cold and hot water supplies. The integrated eye wash and sink faucet includes a valve having a body with first and second openings provided therein, and a spindle having an arm integrally connected to a chamber. The spindle is slidably provided in the valve body. The first opening of the valve body is controllably in fluid communication with the cold and hot water supplies. The second opening of the valve body fluidly communicates with the cold water supply when the spindle chamber is provided at a predetermined location of the valve body. The integrated eye wash and sink faucet also has a sink faucet integrally formed with the valve body and in controlled fluid communication with the cold and hot water supplies, via the first opening of the valve body.

Abstract: A plumbing fixture adapted to be installed from the top side of a sink deck through a sink deck opening includes a valve body having an exterior threaded portion of a size to pass through the sink deck opening. There is a shoulder on the valve body which is adapted to seat upon the sink deck when the threaded portion extends through the sink deck opening. A threaded collar is mounted on the valve body threaded portion with the collar being of a size to pass through the sink deck opening. A collapsible sleeve is coaxial with the valve body and positioned thereon between the collar and the shoulder, the sleeve having an outer diameter, when collapsed, which will permit the sleeve to pass through the sink deck opening.

Abstract: A plumbing fixture adapted to be installed from the top side of a sink deck through a sink deck opening includes a housing having a body portion which is adapted to extend through the sink deck opening and below the sink deck when mounted. The housing has a shoulder which is adapted to seat on the sink deck when mounted. There is a collar slidably movable on the body portion and of a size to pass through the sink deck opening. A threaded bore is in the collar and an unthreaded bore is in the housing shoulder, and a threaded member extends through these bores, with rotation of the threaded member from above the sink deck moving the collar axially along the housing body portion. The housing body portion has a recessed area thereon to accommodate inward movement of a pair of outwardly-biased yielding members, such as button-shaped projections, which are associated with the collar and extend outwardly therefrom such that when so extended the collar will not pass through the sink deck opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides a filtered fluid dispensing system. The invention may replace the sprayer provided with the faucet assembly of a conventional sink and may, in certain embodiments, be adapted to selectively dispense filtered and unfiltered fluid.

Abstract: A faucet support member for fixing a faucet in a mounting hole made in a base plate, comprising tightening members which are fixed to a support seat, which is provided to support a base end portion of the faucet, by connectors so that the tightening members are pivotable with the connectors and slidable along the connectors, and which are formed so that the tightening members can be inserted into the mounting hole when the front end portions thereof are directed inward, and open beyond the diameter of the mounting hole when the front end portions of the tightening members are directed outward; and members for preventing the tightening members, opening beyond the diameter of the mounting hole, from being turned further, the tightening members opening beyond the diameter of the mounting hole being moved toward a bottom surface of the support seat to hold the base plate between the bottom surface of the support seat and an upper surface of the tightening members and support the faucet on the base plate.

Abstract: A control for controlling the flow of water to a bathtub and shower which may be readily assembled using standard electrically operated valves. The control includes a pair of electrically operated variable position valves, one in each of the hot and cold water supply pipes or lines for regulating the flow of water through the associated line. A manifold is provided downstream of the hot and cold water supply lines. A pair of pipes or lines extend away from the manifold to the tub and to the shower, each line being provided with a normally closed electrically operated “on/off” valve. An electrical control circuit is provided for operating the various valves so that water flow can be initiated either to the bathtub faucet or to the shower head, and so that hot and cold water flow rates may be varied.

Abstract: A household liquid dispensing system for dispensing a household liquid, such as soap, shampoo, dish washing detergent and bath oil through an outlet of a household water system. The liquid dispensing system comprises a household water system having an outlet, a storage unit for storing at least one liquid operatively connected to the household water system, and a control for connecting and disconnecting the storage unit to the household water system. In a first aspect of the invention the liquid is introduced into the household water system by a venturi. In a second aspect of the invention, the storage unit is positioned above an outlet of the household water system and is introduced by gravity. The control is normally biased to an “off” position. This invention can be utilized for showers, bathtubs, laundry tubs and sinks.

Abstract: A quick-install assembly for a single control faucet connected to water supply lines that extend through an opening in a deck to which the faucet is mounted, which assembly has a collar of larger diameter than the diameter of the opening of the deck and positioned from above the deck to be disposed at the opening of the deck. The collar has a pair of ears formed thereon that extend over the opening in the deck. A pair of fasteners are operatively engaged from above the deck to be threadedly connected to the ears to be disposed from above through the opening of the deck. A retainer is threadedly connected to the fasteners and includes a pair of swing flaps thereon adapted to be axially shifted toward and away from the collar responsive to the direction of rotation of the fasteners.

Abstract: A modular tub spout assembly for use in removably attaching a tub spout on a threadless water pipe extending outwardly from a bath wall without affecting connection of the pipe to a water supply system behind the bath wall includes a tub spout insert, a sleeve and a seal member. The insert has an interior passage, at least a portion of which is of a size to provide a close, but sliding, fit on the pipe. The sleeve has an internal diameter providing a close, but sliding, fit on the pipe and there is a chamber in the insert formed and adapted to closely fit about the sleeve exterior. The seal member is also positioned within the chamber in the insert. A fastener extends within the aligned openings in the insert and sleeve to fix the insert on the pipe. There is a tub spout shell extending over and enclosing the insert and a fastener to attach the shell to the insert.

Abstract: A modular shower arm assembly for use in removably attaching a shower fixture to the unthreaded end of a pipe extending outwardly from a shower stall wall without affecting connection of the pipe to a water supply system behind the shower wall uses an adapter sleeve closely fitting over the pipe and located within a chamber in the shower arm water passage. There is a threaded fastener which extends from the top or upper surface of the shower arm, where it is normally unseen, to mount the sleeve and the shower arm to the pipe.

Abstract: An adjustable faucet assembly for allowing easy access to the spigot to fill certain containers.

Abstract: An automatic control system for a faucet of a sink includes a valve manifold adapted to be disposed beneath the sink. The valve manifold is adapted to communicate with at least one of a hot water supply line and a cold water supply line and at least one of a hot water faucet connecting line and a cold water faucet connecting line for delivering water to the faucet of the sink. The valve manifold includes at least one electrically actuatable valve for controlling the flow of water to at least one of the hot water faucet connecting line and the cold water faucet connecting line and a diversionary valve adapted to allow water in the valve manifold to bypass the at least one electrically actuatable valve and flow to at least one of the hot water faucet connecting line and the cold water faucet connecting line.

Abstract: A decorative pipe protector that can be positioned around a copper water supply pipe to both provide a decorative appearance and protect the copper water supply pipe from corrosion. The pipe protector includes a trim tube extending axially between a first end and a second end. The trim tube includes an inner surface having an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the water supply pipe such that the trim tube can be slid onto the water supply pipe. The second end of the trim tube includes an attachment portion formed along its inner surface having a reduced diameter approximately equal to the outer diameter of the water supply pipe. The attachment portion of the trim tube is sweat soldered to the outer diameter of the water supply pipe to provide a liquid-tight seal between the two components. The second end of the trim tube includes external threads that receive a water shut-off valve.

Abstract: An improved switch valve for use in a rinsing shower head embodiment mounted adjacent to a kitchen sink has a spring biased valve shaft having one end connected to a finger operated press button board which is pivotally operated in two positions so as to permit water to be selectively discharged via two outlets. The spring biased valve shaft has two sealing bulges which can block the two outlets in a normal state whereby when the press button board is pressed at either end, the switch valve permits water to be selectively discharged via either one of the two water outlets and the rinsing shower head embodiment is automatically closed by the valve shaft when the press button board is free of a finger's compression. So, it facilitates a person to turn on and off a rinsing shower head and to select the operation modes of the same.

Abstract: A device for causing bubble bath to form bubbles in bath water. The body of the device floats on the surface of bath water as the bathtub fills with water and sprays water downward onto the surface of the water as the body moves from side to side. A float mechanism that is provided in a lower portion of the body allows the body to float. The device is preferably formed into the shape of an animal or other friendly form. A flexible housing on one end of the device removably secures to a water faucet or tub spout. A flexible hose that attaches to the housing is coextensive with a conduit that runs through the floating body and attaches to a spray head provided on the body so that water from the faucet or spout is sprayed out the spray head. One or more rudders may optionally be rotatably provided on a lower portion of the body to assist the body in moving from side to side in the water.

Abstract: A safety device for a sanitary equipment contains a reversing element, which reverses the water flow between two water passages located in a fitting housing. A temperature-sensitive element acts on the reversing element in such a way that when the latter reaches a given temperature limit it switches into one of the two positions of the reversing valve, said position being called the safety position. The water outlet associated with this safety position can e.g. be a bath outlet, which represents for the user a lower safety risk through the hot water than a shower.

Abstract: A diversion device between a faucet and a shower head comprises a hollow assembling seat jointed by a pair of water pipes: one for cold water and the other for hot water, and is used to shut off the source water as well divert it either to a shower head or to a spout while no longer has to resist the pressure of the water therefor being light and handy in operation. The diversion device includes a perforated tube with an internal valve member having flow blocking shields mounted on the valve member.

Abstract: A water flow rate control device includes a water output device connected to a water supply source for output of water through a water passage defined therein. A water flow rate control unit is mounted in the water output device and configured to close/open the water passage of the water output device and to regulate the water flow rate passing through the water passage of the water output device. A control switch is operated to drive the water flow rate control unit, causing the water flow rate control unit to close/open the water passage of the water output device. A pressure relief control unit includes a spring supported relief valve mounted in the water output device and coupled to the water flow rate control unit to automatically release a high pressure when the water flow rate control unit is driven to close the water passage of the water output device.

Abstract: A block containing a set of solenoid valves interposed between a water supply line and an existing faucet and activated by switches mounted on the sink cabinet door frame will provide instantaneous or continuous control of water flow from an existing sink faucet. The controlling switches for these solenoid valves are easily mounted on the cabinet door frame or in the form of padded pressure sensitive switches mounted directly on the surface of the cabinet doors. Slight knee pressure on the door or padded switches instantly opens the solenoid valves to activate water flow.

Abstract: A dual position fastener for use in attaching a plumbing fitting having an exteriorly threaded conduit to sink decks of varying thickness has an elongated, generally cylindrical body with an interior bore. The bore is threaded. There is a radial extension at one end of the elongated body with the radial extension having oppositely facing generally parallel surfaces, which surfaces are essentially normal to the axis of the bore. One of the parallel surfaces is at the end of the fastener, with the other of the parallel surfaces being axially spaced from the one end. Each radial surface is adapted to abut the underside of a sink deck when the fastener is used in attaching a plumbing fitting. The one radial surface abuts the underside of a sink deck and the elongated body extends away from the sink deck in one position or use of the fastener, with the other radial surface abutting the underside of a sink deck and the elongated body extending toward the sink deck in a second position or use of the fastener.

Abstract: An installation aid for facilitating the installation of a faucet body of a two handle faucet to a sink deck. The aid has a frusto-conical configuration with a skirt formed of resilient circumferentially spaced apart legs extending radially outwardly downwardly from a top under a retention cap with fingers that removably attach the installation aid to an enlarged head of a spout tube extending upwardly from a central part of a faucet body having spaced valve tubes which along with the spout tube having the temporarily attached installation aid are inserted upwardly through sink deck holes from below the sink deck.

Abstract: A faucet fitting system having interchangeable components useable in both single handle and dual handle faucet fixtures. The component system is designed to allow the same putty plate with breast plate, waterway spout, aerator and mounting nuts to be used with the various escutcheons, metering valves and waterways associated with the single handle and dual handle faucet fixtures. Specially constructed water valves, putty plates and escutcheon constructions useable in conjunction with the system are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for installing a faucet on a top side of a deck. The apparatus includes a threaded member engaged with the faucet and extending through the mounting hole to be rotated from above the deck. A nut is threadedly connected to the threaded member to pass through the mounting hole to the underside of the deck and to be shifted toward and away from the underside of the deck responsive to the direction of rotation of the threaded member. A second member associated with and parallel to the threaded member engages the nut to prevent rotation thereof during rotation of the threaded member whereby the nut will be shifted up or down along the length of the threaded member responsive to the direction of rotation of the threaded member. A retaining bracket is pivotally connected to the nut and gravity balanced to assume a free position across the nut which is substantially perpendicular to the threaded member when the nut has been shifted downwardly sufficiently away from the deck.

Abstract: The bathtub shower system includes a fitting for screwthreaded connection to the bathtub faucet. The fitting cooperates with a backflow preventer assembly, including a quick connect/disconnect such that the backflow assembly can be readily and easily connected to or disconnected from the fitting. The backflow preventer assembly is coupled to a shower head hose for use by an individual reclining or sitting in a bathtub. The backflow preventer assembly prevents siphoning of water from the tub to the water supply in the event the water supply is curtailed or suctions the tub faucet. The quick connect/disconnect enables the shower system to be removed from the bathtub faucet while permitting the bathtub faucet to operate in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A switch of a water tap includes a pipe. The pipe includes a cylindrical wall defining a longitudinal bore, and a baffle plate integrally formed with the cylindrical wall and dividing the longitudinal bore into a first section and a second section. The first section has a closed end and two outlets, extending through the cylindrical wall to communicate the first section with respective pipes to a shower head and a tap. The second section has an inlet extending through the cylindrical wall to an interior thereof and close to the baffle plate. The baffle plate defines a pair of through holes. A cylinder is received in the second section of the pipe and in communication with the pipe. The cylinder has a first end which is substantially closed, a second end defining an opening and a circumferential wall extending between the first and second ends. The cylinder further defines a pair of apertures through the first end thereof to correspond to the pair of through holes of the pipe.

Abstract: A faucet escutcheon and mounting member therefor includes an escutcheon having a generally central opening for a faucet body and a defined shape surrounding the faucet body opening. The mounting member has a defined shape similar to that of the escutcheon and dimensionally smaller whereby the mounting member is located within the confines of the escutcheon when both are mounted on a sink deck. The mounting member has a plurality of outwardly extending flexible fingers in yielding contact with the interior of the escutcheon whereby when said escutcheon and mounting member are positioned on a sink deck there is essentially no movement therebetween.

Abstract: A device which is attached to the end of a standard kitchen faucet and dispenses liquid soap on to an object to be washed. When dispensing soap the device cuts off the flow of water to permit the user and opportunity to wash the object and conserve water. The device is activated by rotating the device in a first direction which cuts off the flow of water and dispensed liquid soap. When the device is returned to the original position the water flow is restored and the dispensing of liquid soap is stopped.

Abstract: An extensible faucet structure for a kitchen cabinet including a faucet body, a spout, a combination seat, an inner gasket seat, a panel, a locking nut, a pad member, two bolts and two locking trays. The faucet body includes a control handle disposed at an upper end thereof and a circular insertion mouth laterally extending from one side thereof. An insertion section is disposed at one end of the spout to which an extensible guide tube is connected. The combination seat is formed with an internal combination chamber. A bottom of the combination seat is disposed with a locating block formed with three thread holes on a bottom face thereof for communicating with the combination chamber. The three thread holes are respectively connected with a cold water incoming hose, a hot water incoming hose and an outgoing hose with different lengths. A thread socket is disposed on a plane cut face of the locating block. A projecting block with a stepped hole is disposed at an upper end of an inner edge of the gasket seat.

Abstract: A water diverter for placement in a water delivery spout, and a water delivery spout in association with the water diverter. The diverter has a water diverting member for directing water flowing through the spout to a selectable delivery destination, a temperature sensor to be disposed in the flowing water, and a temperature display for reporting the temperature of the water as measured by the temperature sensor. Preferably, the water diverter member, temperature sensor and temperature display are connected to each other, with a hand-operable knob disposed exteriorly of the spout to effectuate movement of the water diverting member while being in communication with the temperature sensor to thereby function as the temperature display.

Abstract: A water filter cartridge for use with a water faucet includes a cover and a filter element located within the cover. The cover has a single unfiltered water input connection and a pair of water output connections, one for filtered water and one for unfiltered water. There is a conduit within the cover connecting the unfiltered water input connection and the unfiltered water output connection. There is a flow path within the cover from said unfiltered water input connection, through said filter element, and connecting to said filtered water output connection.

Abstract: A new Shower Water Conservation System for conserving water during a shower thereby resulting in reduced water bills includes a T-spigot, a first flexible tube coupled to the T-spigot, a water control valve matingly coupled with the first flexible tube opposite of the T-spigot, a second flexible tube matingly coupled to the control valve, and a T-coupler matingly coupled to the second flexible tube and a shower head.

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: A top mounted valve assembly having a block member with a hinged arm which is fitted through from the top of a supporting surface and actuated by a threaded actuating member. As the actuating member is turned in one direction, the hinged arm engages the underside of the supporting surface. To disengage the faucet, the actuating member is turned in the opposite direction which permits removal. Both single and dual handle faucets can be top mounted by the mounting assembly disclosed herein. An aesthetically appearing faucet results wherein the actuating mechanism is hidden.

Abstract: The invention involves the use in a drinking fountain of a large control bar which is pressed by the user to operate a water flow control mechanism. The control bar is located at the front of the fountain. The control bar covers the entirety of the front of the fountain, providing the user clear access to the control bar without obstruction by any other part of the fountain when the fountain is approached at its front. The control bar operates a valve which controls water flow. The embodiment of the control bar and associated mechanisms for controlling the valve may be entirely mechanical, entirely electrical, or a combination of the two. The control bar may additionally be provided with a surface which is sensuously differentiable from the rest of the fountain.

Abstract: A mixer tap unit has a body connected to a nozzle having two separate water passages extending the length of the nozzle. A hot water connection, a cold water connection and a filtered water connection are provided for the body. In use, the hot and cold water can mix in a mixing chamber in the tap body and flow along the passage. Filtered water flows separately along the passage. Valves are provided to respectively control the flow of the hot, cold and filtered water. In a preferred form, a chamber allows carbonization of the filtered water prior to delivery to the tap body and the supply of CO.sub.2 gas to the chamber is controllable by a valve. The valve is operated in a first direction to inject CO.sub.2 gas into water in the chamber, and in a second direction to allow the carbonated water to flow to the nozzle.

Abstract: An assembly with valves (16) and (20) that permits fluid flow through the invention when the foot pedal (13) is depressed. A mechanism engaged by depressing toe kick (11) will latch pedal (13) in a position where fluid flow continues after the foot is removed. Depressing pedal (13) while the latch is engaged, causes the latch to automatically disengage. When pedal (13) is released at this time, fluid flow will stop. The assembly is designed to be installed in the cabinet (3) under a kitchen or lavatory sink (4) with all elements concealed except part of pedal (13) and part of the latch mechanism, The assembly is compact by design and is easily installed by cutting a hole for the pedal (13) in the lowest shelf of cabinet (3), securing it with screws, and routing flexible hoses from the sources of hot and cold water to the invention, and from the invention to the hot and cold water connections of a standard faucet set (5.