Support Or Mount For A Supply, Drain, Overflow Or Trap Means Patents (Class 4/695)
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Patent number: 11795669Abstract: The present invention provides a method for mounting a faucet assembly comprising: extending and passing a water duct of a faucet through a base, and connecting the water duct to a fixing plate, wherein a size of the fixing plate is larger than a size of the base; extending and passing the water duct through a mounting hole of a mounting table, and mounting and fixing the base to the mounting hole; removing the water duct from the fixing plate, and mounting the water duct to the faucet; and mounting the faucet to the base. The object of the present invention is to provide a method for mounting a faucet assembly, so that a water duct of a faucet is less likely to fall during the mounting process, thereby improving the mounting efficiency of the faucet assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Inventors: Zhilin Chen, Xianxiang Chen
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Patent number: 11702823Abstract: A method and apparatus used to secure a faucet to a countertop includes a brace with legs joined together at a nut, thereby allowing the legs to pivot about a horizontal axis of the nut. The nut is joined to a threaded rod that extends from a base of a faucet. The legs of the brace pivot such that the legs are both parallel to the threaded rod with one part of the brace above the horizontal axis of the nut and one part of the brace below the horizontal axis of the nut. The threaded rod and brace may then be inserted into a countertop mounting hole. The threaded rod is rotated from above the countertop, thereby drawing the brace towards the countertop and securing the faucet.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventor: Evan Benstead
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Patent number: 11371225Abstract: The disclosure discloses a shower head holder structure, which includes a shower head and a holder, the shower head has a lever and a pair of blocks; when the first end of the lever is pressed, the second end of the lever on the back of the nozzle is lifted, and the two blocks on both sides of the second end are brought closer to each other; when the first end of the lever is released, the two blocks are away from each other; the holder is provided with a pair of slots matched with the pair of blocks; when the blocks are inserted into the pair of slots, the shower head is hung up on the holder.Type: GrantFiled: December 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: FUJIAN XIHE SANITARY WARE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Xiaofa Lin, Xiaoshan Lin, Qiqiao Liu, Xiaoqing Deng, Zhiwei Chen
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Patent number: 11149417Abstract: A shower head fixture is provided, which relates generally to bath installations and includes a fixing assembly and a shower assembly. The fixing assembly includes a global head seat and a fixing holder, wherein the global head seat is movably provided on the fixing holder through a global head connection mechanism. The global head seat has an embedded portion; the shower assembly has a clasp portion which is fastened to the embedded portion. The shower head fixture can not only be quickly fixed and detached, but be adjusted up and down according to the required height of users.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: PURITY (XIAMEN) SANITARY WARE CO., LTD.Inventors: James Wu, Alex Wu, Ce-Wen Yang, Peng-Wei Xie
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Patent number: 11118334Abstract: The invention relates to an odor trap device for sanitary fixtures, in particular urinals, having a drainage element which has a pipe section, the pipe section defining a sealing wall, having a sealing diaphragm which is in sealing contact with the sealing wall in a closed position and is pushed away from the sealing wall into an open position when fluid, such as urine, is present, and having a holder for mounting the sealing diaphragm relative to the sealing wall. In order to minimise the risk of odor formation in an odor trap device of this kind and also to reliably discharge small quantities of urine or liquid present, it is provided, in accordance with the invention, that the sealing diaphragm is fixed on the holder, the holder being supported below the sealing diaphragm.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Viega Technology GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Frank Hennes
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Patent number: 11108216Abstract: A panel wire support bracket may provide for support of a plurality of insulated electrical wires adjacent a building stud. The bracket may include an end cap including a stud face for flush fastening to the building stud, and a support bar with a plurality of holes and guide walls that extend downward from the holes. Each guide wall may define a guide tube having an upper opening and a lower opening configured to receive one of the wires for insertion through the upper opening and the lower opening. The holes and guide walls may be configured for locating and slidably supporting the wires passing through the holes. The guide walls may include flexible support for the wire with a protrusion to contact the wire. The flexible support may also include a tab operable for moving the protrusion away from contact with the wire. The holes may define hexagonal shapes and the guide walls may taper inwardly from the hole.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: sticNstac LLCInventor: William Gary Gintz
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Patent number: 10724215Abstract: A faucet fixation system that includes a fastener and a connector having a base and a nut assembly. The base has a longitudinal bore receiving the fastener and a radial bore. The nut assembly is disposed in the radial bore and includes first and second locking members each having threaded and actuating portions disposed on opposite sides of the fastener. In a locking position, at least one locking member is moved relative to the base such that the threaded portions engage the fastener to prohibit relative sliding movement between the connector and the fastener while allowing the connector to rotate along the threads of the fastener. In a non-locking position, at least one locking member is moved relative to the base such that the threaded portions disengage the fastener to allow movement of the connector relative to the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Matthieu Darocha, Anaël Tasserit, Mickaël Nollet, Benoit Lagaude
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Patent number: 10697157Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a counter-top rapid installation device for a faucet, comprising a faucet body (1) positioned on a counter (7), a screw sleeve (3) fitted inside an installation hole on the counter (7) and used to install the faucet body (1), an mounting seat (4) and at least two sliders (5) for limiting axial displacement between the counter (7) and the screw sleeve (3), the mounting seat (4) is in sleeving connection to the periphery of the screw sleeve (3), the periphery of the screw sleeve (3) corresponding to the position below the counter (7) is provided with at least two through holes (3.2) that allow the slider (5) to slide outward from the inner cavity of the screw sleeve (3). The device can be installed on a counter rapidly and conveniently, and achieves improved axial limiting effect relative to the counter.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Inventors: Wei Zhang, Yong Wang, Jiade Wang, Yier Zhang
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Patent number: 10378189Abstract: In order to front mount the faucet assembly on the sink, the connectors that are secured to the inlet ports are passed through enlarged openings in the splash board and the body of the faucet assembly is secured to the splash board via the brackets After positioning gaskets in place, the housing is moved over the body and dropped into place with the externally threaded ends of the cylindrical chambers and outlet port protruding through three circular openings.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Component Hardware Group, Inc.Inventors: James Rowland, Brion Gompper, Jon Dale Hoppe
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Patent number: 9834914Abstract: A method of installing plumbing in a building, comprising the use of a plumbing support panel that enables outlet pipes and other plumbing pipes to be pre-assembled at the correct relative position with respect to each other for the installation of fixtures, and installed as a unit by mounting the panel to studs or to other parts of a building's structure. The panel comprises holes through which outlet pipes may be installed and mounting holes for the installation of pipe clamps to hold the pipes in place and for the mounting of the panel to a building's structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Inventor: Mordehay Yakir Ben Jacov
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Patent number: 9670654Abstract: Apparatus and method for attaching a tap to a mounting surface (13) has a clamping assembly inserted through an aperture (11) in the mounting surface (13) and tightened from above the mounting surface (13). The clamping assembly has a pair of clamping arms (25, 27) that are mounted for pivotal movement from a collapsed position for passage through the aperture (11) to an operative position below the mounting surface (11). The clamping arms (25, 27) are operable on tightening the clamping assembly to engage in a first stage an underside of the mounting surface (13) remote from the fluid delivery device and to engage in a second stage a sidewall of the aperture (11) when continuing tightening. Thus a step change in an operating force is required that provides feedback to an installer that a required clamping force has been achieved.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: KOHLER MIRA LIMITEDInventors: Nigel P. Sansum, Paul A. Gostling
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Patent number: 9428890Abstract: A water outlet structure of a dual-connected faucet inner core comprises a faucet inner core body, multiple metal conduits integrally formed on two water inlet pipes of the faucet inner core body, and an adapter movably connected to the water outlet of the faucet inner core body. The configuration of the subject dual-connected faucet inner core body can fit in with different shapes of faucet housings by different adapters, thereby decreasing the manufacturing cost effectively and enhancing the market competitiveness of the product.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: PPI XIAMEN INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Wenrong Lu
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Patent number: 9243388Abstract: Apparatus and method for attaching a tap to a mounting surface (13) has a clamping assembly inserted through an aperture (11) in the mounting surface (13) and tightened from above the mounting surface (13). The clamping assembly has a pair of clamping arms (25, 27) that are mounted for pivotal movement from a collapsed position for passage through the aperture (11) to an operative position below the mounting surface (11). The clamping arms (25, 27) are operable on tightening the clamping assembly to engage in a first stage an underside of the mounting surface (13) remote from the fluid delivery device and to engage in a second stage a sidewall of the aperture (11) when continuing tightening. Thus a step change in an operating force is required that provides feedback to an installer that a required clamping force has been achieved.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: KOHLER MIRA LIMITEDInventors: Nigel P. Sansum, Paul A. Gostling
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Patent number: 9051719Abstract: A fixing structure of a faucet is mounted on a sink countertop with an opening and contains a base including a supporting portion and an inserting portion. A supporting portion has an annular fence and an annular shoulder; the annular fence has a retaining recess; the annular shoulder has two longitudinally through holes and an opening. The inserting portion has a cylindrical fence and two stopping rods, and the cylindrical fence has a longitudinal channel; the annular shoulder has an annular abutting area. A locking assembly includes two positioning screws and two clamping blocks. A faucet includes a fitting tube, a sheath having a groove, a peripheral fence, and a threaded orifice. A controlling valve assembly is mounted on the fitting tube. A fastening bolt is screwed with the threaded orifice so as to retain with the retaining recess, thus fixing the faucet on the base.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.Inventors: Chunhung Li, Weimien Hsu, Yiping Lin, Yongjun Wu, Qiuyong Li, Wanhong Tan
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Publication number: 20150135430Abstract: The invention relates to a waste fitting including a waste pan means into which waste can flow, at least one part of the waste pan means allowing visual inspection therethrough. During installation, an opening of the waste outlet can be located by visual inspection through the or each at least one part of the waste pan means, enabling a suitable position to be determined for forming and or positioning of at least one aperture in the waste pan means. The at least one aperture is formed such that, in use, waste that flows into the waste pan means can exit through the or each at least one aperture towards the opening in the waste outlet. The invention also relates to a method of installing a waste fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventor: Philip John Muirhead
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Patent number: 9032985Abstract: A tap mounting (11) for mounting a tap to a plumbing fixture (66), the plumbing fixture having a surface with an aperture (64). The tap mounting (11) comprises an over-surface mounting part (12), an under-surface mounting part (13) defining a threaded aperture (58), a threaded elongate member (40) and a second elongate member (28). In use the over-surface mounting part is above the surface of the plumbing fixture, the under-surface mounting part is below the surface of the plumbing fixture. The elongate members extend from the over-surface mounting part through the plumbing fixture aperture and the threaded elongate member passes through the threaded aperture of the under-surface mounting part. Rotation of the under-surface mounting part is prevented by the second elongate member. The threaded elongate member comprises an internal bore and is configured for connection to a hose.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Bristan Group LimitedInventor: Ian Lloyd
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Patent number: 8997272Abstract: A water outlet structure has a housing with an outlet and an opening. An inner pipe body is assembled into the housing via an assembly portion and connected to the outlet. An assembly ring flange is extended from the rear end of the inner pipe body, A locating ring inserted rotarily onto the rear end of the inner pipe body has a circumferential wall and a penetrating portion, so that said water pipe could pass through the penetrating portion, allowing its outlet end to be inserted into the inner pipe body. A leakproofing member is set between the water pipe and the locating ring or inner pipe body. A turn-lock locator is set correspondingly to the circumferential wall of the locating ring and the assembly ring flange of the inner pipe body, such that the locating ring and the inner pipe body can be rotarily locked and positioned.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Crescent Plumbing, Inc.Inventor: Frank Kee-Suo Chen
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Patent number: 8991425Abstract: A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes and a support plate overmolded within a valve interface member.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignees: Delta Faucet Company, Mercury Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Adam M. DeVries, Christopher Michael McGuire, Kurt Judson Thomas
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Publication number: 20150074902Abstract: A clip and method provided for temporarily positioning a sink during installation that includes the steps of providing a sink having a top ledge; providing a countertop having a hole therethrough for receiving the sink; providing a plurality of clips; attaching the clips to outer sides of the sink; placing a bottom end of the sink through the hole in the countertop until the top ledge of the sink is against the countertop and the clips engage sides of the hole in the countertop to position the sink therein; applying a caulk or adhesive material; and allowing the caulking or adhesive material to cure to permanently hold the sink in place. The clip may have a base portion extending in a planar orientation for at least a portion thereof; a resilient leg attached to and extending at an angle from one side of the base; and protrusions extending outwardly from one side of the resilient leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: Lyons Industries, Inc.Inventors: Lance Dale Lyons, Dale Allan Kehoe, Richard Alexander Xouris, Jerry Ted Pruszynski, Bruce Miller, Allen Francis Elliott, Paul William Emerson, Lisa Jo Laubach, Fabiola Pliego Perez-Dussia
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Publication number: 20150033470Abstract: A wall shower bar assembly (100) mounted to a shower wall (10). The wall shower bar assembly (100) includes: a tube assembly (200), an upper retainer assembly (300) for coupling an upper portion (102) of the bar assembly to a water supply pipe (12), and a lower retainer assembly (400) for coupling a lower portion (104) of the bar assembly to the wall. The upper and lower retainer assemblies (300, 400) define a dual joint connection structure (110) including an upper spheroidal joint connection assembly (112) and a lower pivot joint connection assembly (114). Both the upper and lower joint connection assemblies (112, 114) permit relative pivoting movement of the bar assembly (200) about pivot axes (P1, P2) substantially parallel to the wall. The lower retainer assembly 400 includes a suction cup retaining assembly (410) including a camming mechanism (420) for securing a section cup (412) to the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Waxman Consumer Products Group, Inc.Inventors: Jason A. Sharratt, Matthew Smith
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Publication number: 20150033471Abstract: A vacuum device connected to a hose includes a joint portion having a containing space detachably connected to a water-inlet faucet, a retaining edge formed inside the containing space for abutting at least one water-inlet hole with a sealskin of a plug, a groove formed at the bottom of the retaining edge for installing a seal plate to seal a water-outlet hole capable of closing or opening a gap from the plug, and an underlying formed at the bottom of the groove and having an inner wall, and a water outlet portion, including a main body connected to an inner wall of the underlying for defining at least one vent, and an installation space formed inside the main body and detachably connected to a water-outlet hose. The use of the sealskin and seal plate reduces the number of components of the vacuum device and achieves a cost-effective effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventor: Ling-Yu YEH
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Patent number: 8925571Abstract: A fixing structure of a pull-out faucet is mounted on a platform with a fixing hole and contains a pull-out faucet including a housing, a pull-out spray head, a mixing valve, and a pipe line set; the pipe line set including a plurality of fixedly static pipe lines and a movably dynamic pipe line; a positioning device including a seat and a clamping set; the seat being fixed under the platform by the clamping set and being fixed in the fixing hole to fit with the housing, the seat including a passage set for inserting the pipe line set; wherein the passage set has a first passage for inserting the static pipe lines and a second passage for inserting the dynamic pipe line, and the first passage is spaced apart from the second passage so that the dynamic pipe line is limited in the second passage to move smoothly.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.Inventors: Chunhung Li, Yongjun Wu, Weimien Hsu, Wanhong Tan, Qiuyong Li
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Publication number: 20140373271Abstract: A bottom plate structure used for installing a faucet, includes: a bottom plate, with its center provided with an installation hole; an indent slot, formed around perimeter of surface of said bottom plate; and a filling strip, which is of a long strip shape, placed into said indent slot, to form integrally together through over-molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Hai-Bo Hong
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Patent number: 8869821Abstract: A pre-rinse assembly including: a base and a vertically disposed riser pipe for conveying water therethrough which has a proximal end and a distal end secured at its proximal end to the base. A hose assembly for conveying water therethrough which has a proximal end and a distal end which may be secured at its proximal end to the distal end of the vertically disposed riser pipe and a spray head assembly for expelling water therethrough may be secured to the distal end of the hose assembly. A telescoping arm assembly having a proximal end which may be pivotally mounted on the vertically disposed riser pipe and a distal end which may be pivotally mounted on the distal end of the hose or the spray head assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventor: Vito Laera
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Patent number: 8857481Abstract: The application provides a funnel, funnel assembly, and a system for eliminating splash from drain pipes that discharge from an elevation above a floor drain.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Franklin Machine ProductsInventors: Josue V. Aviles, Bernard Parisi
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Publication number: 20140230144Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting system for a plumbing fixture fitting that provides a secure mounting even when the mounting conditions are not optimal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Mark S. Bors, Jeremy S. Culmer
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Patent number: 8789218Abstract: A molded arm for a showerhead may be configured to connect a showerhead to a fluid supply, and may be in the form of a molded body defining an inlet, an outlet and an interior passage providing fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet. An arm assembly may be configured to connect a showerhead to a fluid supply, and may include: a molded arm body defining an inlet, an outlet and an interior passage providing fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet; and a separate attachment component configured to cooperate with the molded body and to engage a structure connected to a fluid supply. A method of making an arm for connecting a showerhead to a fluid supply may include molding an arm body to define an inlet, an outlet and an interior passage between the inlet and the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Leland C. Leber, Michael J. Quinn, Harold A. Luettgen, Roberta L. Callaghan, Carl T. Whitaker
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Patent number: 8789555Abstract: A system for interconnecting a faucet assembly to a wall member is provided that employs a mounting bracket for interconnection to the wall member. The mounting bracket is configured to accommodate various configurations of faucets with any number of fluid delivery tubes. The mounting system provides structural rigidity to the faucet/building interconnection while minimizing occupation of interior wall space.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
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Patent number: 8756724Abstract: An overflow cover assembly and kit for making same comprising at least a cover piece including a snap on section and a hanger which is configured to engage a bracket crossing and engaged over a port of an overflow system, the hanger mounting to the overflow port bracket using screws from the previous hanger engaged thereto and the cover piece being engaged to the hanger by two screws provided in the kit, the cover assembly accommodating replacement of either one or two screw cover embodiments and being provided in various finishes and in regular size or being oversized.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Inventors: Var Lordahl, Bruce L. Graham
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Patent number: 8726926Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing water control is disclosed in which a universal template is provided to permit installation in all water providing arrangements with minimal configuration modifications. Replacement begins with a rough plate through which the water pipe extends. The rough plate is adjustable to accommodate a plurality of sizes of pipes. The rough plate is secured in its position with respect to the wall and water pipe extending through the wall. A cover plate fits onto the rough plate to provide a visually appealing presentation. A cover tube fits in the trim plate and surrounds a stem housing which attaches to the water pipe extending from the wall. The cover tube includes a stop position for the stem housing to prevent hot water from being delivered that exceeds a predetermined temperature. An external handle fits over the cover tube and attaches to the stem housing to control water flow from the shower head or bath faucet.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventor: Jeremiah Klein
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Patent number: 8720799Abstract: A shower head hanger includes a three-way pipe, a bracket, a face lid, and a rotation valve. The three-way pipe has a rear end which is fixed to a wall. The three-way pipe has a lower end which is connected with a shower head through a tube. The three-way pipe has a front end which is in a forked shape to receive the bracket therein. The shower head is hanged on the bracket. The face lid is located at the front end of the three-way pipe. The three-way pipe has a side wall formed with a valve hole to receive the rotation valve which is used to control communication of the rear end, the front end and the lower end. The shower head hanger of the present invention provides a multi-outflow function for the user to take a shower in a different way.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventor: Huei-Chun Tseng
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Patent number: 8713725Abstract: The rinsing device comprises a flexible connecting pipe which at one end is connected to a connecting element which may be attached to a fitting and at the other end bears a spray head with an actuating lever. The spray head is held on a holder, which protrudes outwardly from the connecting element. The connecting pipe comprises a flexible water feed pipe which is surrounded by a casing element, which is formed by a single spiral tension spring consisting of one piece. Said spiral tension spring consists of a first upright spring portion having a straight spring axis, a second curved spring portion attached thereto and a third, similarly upright spring portion having a straight spring axis, which is attached to the second spring portion. A tube-shaped protective casing extends around the casing element which protects the casing element from soiling.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: KWC AGInventors: Hans-Ulrich Alder, Michael Lehner, Heinz Graber
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Patent number: 8714050Abstract: A faucet handle includes a handle having a containment space, the containment space having an assembly aperture on a top surface, the assembly aperture accepting a limiting member, with two limiting ribs disposed adjacent to two opposite sides of the assembly aperture. A plurality of adjusting members respectively have a through aperture and two engaging columns adjacent to sides of the through aperture. Each engaging column is inserted between the two limiting ribs of the handle. The adjusting member also has two engaging slots adjacent to another side of the through aperture and an assembly device having an assembly base. The assembly base has an assembly space and two positioning columns adjacent to the assembly space, and each positioning column engages with an engaging slot of the adjusting member.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Alexander Yeh Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Li-Chen Huang
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Patent number: 8667625Abstract: A connecting structure for a faucet contains an inlet assembly including at least one intake and an outlet; the outlet including a connecting head; an outlet pipe including a locking loop; a nut fitted with the outlet pipe and screwed with the connecting head and including at least two outer contacting faces; a plastic housing including a chamber, a fitting opening, and a hole; the chamber including at least two inner contacting faces axially extending from an inner peripheral surface thereof, and at least one of the at least two inner contacting faces being a tangent plane, such that when the outlet pipe is inserted into the hole and the chamber to extend out of the fitting opening, the at least two inner contacting faces slide along the at least two outer contacting faces of the nut respectively and contact with the at least two outer contacting faces tightly.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.Inventors: Weichi Chang, Gaoren Yao, Xiuliang Tan
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Patent number: 8658033Abstract: A flush plug and a collar are used in installing a drain or cleanout. A flush plug is temporarily attached to the nipple of a cleanout or to a drain base and leveled. Concrete is then poured flush with the top of the flush plug. After the flush plug is removed from the cured concrete, a collar is installed in the hole in the concrete left by the flush plug. The outside of the lower portion of the collar is beveled like the flush plug. The upper portion of the collar includes a sleeve rising above the top surface of the surrounding concrete by an amount equal to the thickness of the specific floor finish. Tile or other finish may then be laid to around the collar. The installed drain will be flush and level with the flooring around it.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Inventor: Dennis Farkas
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Publication number: 20140007341Abstract: A sink fastener for fastening a sink unit with an outer flange within an opening in a countertop is provided. The sink fastener includes a frame for attachment to a bowl wall of the sink unit, a threaded vertical bolt rotatably mounted within the frame, a claw member having a lateral portion threadably mounted on the vertical bolt and an upstanding retainer portion, and a guide member for constraining the movement of the claw member. In use, rotation of the vertical bolt causes the claw member to rise up the bolt to engage an underside of the countertop, and in a lower disengaged position the claw member is free to turn about a vertical axis into a retracted position wherein the claw member lies constrained under the flange to permit insertion of the sink unit into the countertop opening. The guide member ensures that as the claw member rises up the bolt the claw member turns about the vertical axis into a constrained outwardly extended position for engagement with the underside of the countertop.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventor: Colin Wisniewski
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Publication number: 20130333109Abstract: A fixing structure of a faucet is mounted on a sink countertop with an opening and contains a base including a supporting portion and an inserting portion. A supporting portion has an annular fence and an annular shoulder; the annular fence has a retaining recess; the annular shoulder has two longitudinally through holes and an opening. The inserting portion has a cylindrical fence and two stopping rods, and the cylindrical fence has a longitudinal channel; the annular shoulder has an annular abutting area. A locking assembly includes two positioning screws and two clamping blocks. A faucet includes a fitting tube, a sheath having a groove, a peripheral fence, and a threaded orifice. A controlling valve assembly is mounted on the fitting tube. A fastening bolt is screwed with the threaded orifice so as to retain with the retaining recess, thus fixing the faucet on the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Globe Union Industrial Corp.Inventors: Chunhung Li, Weimien Hsu, Yiping Lin, Yongiun Wu, Qiuyong Li, Wanhong Tan
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Patent number: 8602051Abstract: A priming-water conduit from a sink water faucet unit to a floor drain p-trap is located between the faucet valve and the faucet water-outlet. The faucet valve controls water flow into said conduit, and, therefore, into said p-trap, without any other valve or control system. The priming-water conduit may be attached, and in fluid communication with, various structures of the faucet that are downstream of the faucet valve(s), such as: the mixing chamber of a mixing faucet; the water line from the mixing chamber to the faucet outlet/nozzle; or any water-containing structure that is downstream of the faucet valve. Each time the faucet is turned on, by means of the manual faucet valve, a portion of the water passing from the valve to the mixing chamber and/or by other routes to the faucet outlet/nozzle, will flow into the priming-water conduit and to the p-trap.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventors: Brent W. Proper, Kenneth L. Smart
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Publication number: 20130283524Abstract: A wall mount for a shower system at a wall connection emerging from a wall, whereby the shower system has at least one overhead shower head, a hand shower, and a shower rod. The attachment has at least one bracket with at least one conduit connected thereto and at least one adapter piece, whereby the bracket is configured to accommodate the adapter piece and a seal is provided between bracket and adapter piece, the seal allowing a relative movement between the bracket and adapter piece. The adapter piece is connectable to the wall connection by a first connecting component and the bracket is connected to the wall by a second connecting component. The bracket together with the adapter piece forms at least one conduit path between the wall connection and the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Grohe AGInventor: Michael SCHULTE
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Patent number: 8566976Abstract: An adjustable drain assembly is provided. The assembly includes a base that has a concave inner pivoting surface and a top surface. An upper member is present and has a bottom surface located above the top surface. The upper member may have a concave inner pivoting surface. A pivot component may be present and have a convex outer pivoting surface that engages the concave inner pivoting surface of the base and upper member. The pivot component may be configured for engagement with a cover member. The base may have a pipe engagement surface for engagement with a pipe that is located completely below the pivot component.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Leveler Specifics, LLCInventors: Jesse R. Evans, Bruce D. Niemitalo
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Patent number: 8528129Abstract: A fixing structure of a faucet fixed on a support plate with an opening and contains the faucet including a housing having a mouth and a through aperture; the faucet also including an inlet pipe unit; a locking member being operated to move between an engaging position and a disengaging position along the through aperture; a positioning device including a fitting seat having a bottom face, a channel defined therein to receive the inlet pipe unit of the faucet, at least one slot disposed along an outer surface thereof to slide the locking member located at the engaging position, the slot including at least one tooth and at least one retaining recess such that the locking member passes through the tooth to be retained in the retaining recess and is limited by the tooth to move so that the mouth is fixed to the fitting seat.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.Inventors: Chunhung Li, Weimien Hsu, Yongjun Wu
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Publication number: 20130205489Abstract: A pump assembly for connection with a water source inlet (4), a sewer outlet (5) and a toilet (1), said toilet (1) comprising a toilet flush water inlet (2) and a toilet waste outlet (3), said pump assembly comprising: a pump housing with a pump flush water inlet (27), a pump flush water outlet (28), a pump waste inlet (25) and a pump waste outlet (26), and with means arranged to selectively allow water to flow from said pump flush water inlet (27) to said pump flush water outlet (28), and with means arranged to selectively pump waste from said pump waste inlet (25) to said pump waste outlet (26), characterized in that said pump assembly further comprises a connection system comprising two connection members (6, 7) that can be connected to each other: said first connection member (6) comprising a toilet waste outlet port (21) arranged to be connected to said toilet waste outlet (3), and a sewer outlet port (20) arranged to be connected to said sewer outlet (5), said second connection member (7) comprising saiType: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Almos Technologies Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Steve Rakoczy, Steven Thomas McGuinness
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Publication number: 20130205494Abstract: A fixture support carrier, for mounting a plumbing fixture above the floor, that can be adjusted in either direction by means of interchangeable studs and plastic nipplesType: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: MIFAB, Inc.Inventor: MIFAB, Inc.
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Patent number: 8490276Abstract: A device for mounting of a plumbing fixture such as a faucet or the like through a hole in a counter, a sink or the like and connection of the fixture to a supply line. A collar member of the device is slidingly retained on an inlet tube of the fixture by a connecting nut of the supply line. A rod, guided in its axial movement by a guide member that is connected to the collar member, has a flag member that is rotatable between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position, the device may be passed through the hole when connected to the plumbing fixture and the supply line. In the deployed position, the flag member increases the axial profile of the device and co-acts with the body of the plumbing fixture in retaining the plumbing fixture in the hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Inventor: Brian Julian
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Patent number: 8479761Abstract: A device used in a digital shower system contains a valve box including a housing fixed on a frame; a temperature control valve installed in the housing to mix cold and hot waters together; two inlet pipes to supply the cold and the hot waters toward the temperature control valve respectively; a motor to drive the temperature control valve; two outlet pipes to output mixed cold and hot water; two solenoid valve to turn on and off the outlet pipe; a controlling panel to control the valve box including a first abutting portion to contact with an external face of a front fence of the device and to close a groove of the front fence, a retaining means including two second bolts and two orifices, the second bolt being inserted through the controlling panel to screw with the orifice so that the first abutting portion abuts against the external face.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.Inventor: Chaota Yang
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Patent number: 8468620Abstract: A faucet structure includes a faucet main body, a limit disc and a plurality of guide pipes. The faucet main body includes a plurality of inlet passages and a plurality of inlets at lower ends of the inlet passages to connect upper ends of the guide pipes. At least one side of each inlet has an engaging recess for engagement of a limit protrusion of the corresponding guide pipe. The faucet main body has a threaded hole at a bottom thereof. Each guide pipe includes a stop ring and a neck part fitted on the upper end thereof. The neck part has the limit protrusion at one side thereof. The limit disc has a plurality of through holes and a hole corresponding in position to the inlets and the threaded hole.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Inventor: Shao-Hwa Tarng
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Patent number: 8464369Abstract: Disclosed are fittings (e.g. tub spouts) suitable for mounting to a member (e.g. a water pipe). Special clamping structures are provided and located in a cavity of a fitting body. The clamping structures have at least two separate clamp parts that surround the water pipe or other member. A set screw can be extended radially inward from a hole in the fitting body to drive a clamp part. This helps to retain the end of the member in the cavity, while distributing clamping load away from a single point.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Michael R. Furseth
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Patent number: 8459301Abstract: A connecting unit for a sanitary fitting is proposed, said connecting unit having, on one side thereof, plug-in sockets for connection to plug-in nipples of the sanitary fitting. On the opposite side, the connecting unit contains connections for the domestic installation pipes. The sanitary fitting and the connecting unit are connected by plugging in a direction parallel to the wall surface. The connecting unit may contain a flushing pipe which is designed as a continuous bore. When the connecting unit is not yet connected to the sanitary fitting, said flushing pipe can be used to flush out the pipes. Said flushing pipe is stopped from functioning when the connection between the sanitary fitting and the connecting unit is produced.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Hansgrohe SEInventor: Werner Lorch
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Publication number: 20130061391Abstract: A shower rail riser comprising a riser body having an aperture for receiving a riser rail therethrough, a holder for releasably holding a shower head, an engagement element for in use releasably engaging a riser rail extending through the aperture of the riser body so as to hold the riser body stationary relative thereto, and a handle which depends from the riser body, the handle being movable relative to the riser body so that a user can at least raise the riser body using the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2010Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: DLP LIMITEDInventor: Ian Douglas Felmeri
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Publication number: 20130036547Abstract: A system is provided for mounting a mixing valve on a support surface to connect the mixing valve (101) to supply pipes (109, 111) projecting from the support surface. The system includes a mounting plate (103) for securing to the support surface so that the supply pipes (109, 111) pass through openings in the mounting plate (103). Sleeves (159, 161) fit over the projecting ends of the supply pipes (109, 111) for reception in inlets of the mixing valve (101) to thereby compress the sleeves (159, 161) to grip and retain the pipes (109, 111) in the inlets. The mixing valve (101) is releasably secured to the mounting plate (103) allowing the mixing valve (101) to be detached and the sleeves (159, 161) and mounting plate (103) to be removed from the pipes (109, 111).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: Nigel Paul Sansum, Richard William Dauncey, Christopher Ian Thompson