SPOUT MOUNTING
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1. A method of mounting a spout to a support member having an opening therein, the spout having a spout body and a spout shank, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a spout having a spout body and a spout shank;
providing an insulating sleeve having an upper portion and a tube;
securing the insulating sleeve to the sink deck;
receiving the spout shank in the tube of the insulating sleeve so that the upper portion of the insulating sleeve supports the spout body; and
securing the spout to prevent removal of the spout shank from the sleeve of insulating tube.
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Abstract
A spout retention device is disclosed which mounts a spout to a support member. The spout retention device may keep the spout is a spaced apart relationship relative to the support member and may be made of an insulating material.
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1. A method of mounting a spout to a support member having an opening therein, the spout having a spout body and a spout shank, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a spout having a spout body and a spout shank; providing an insulating sleeve having an upper portion and a tube; securing the insulating sleeve to the sink deck; receiving the spout shank in the tube of the insulating sleeve so that the upper portion of the insulating sleeve supports the spout body; and securing the spout to prevent removal of the spout shank from the sleeve of insulating tube. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of installing a spout to a support member having an opening therein, the method comprising the steps of:
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securing a sleeve to the support member; positioning a spout shank of spout in the sleeve from above the support member, the sleeve holding the spout to prevent tipping of the spout while permitting the movement of the spout relative to the sleeve; and from below the support member locking the spout in place relative to the sleeve. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. A spout retention device for mounting a spout to a support member having an opening and to a water supply housing, the spout retention device comprising:
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a sleeve having a first portion which presses against one of an upper surface of the support member and a lower surface of the support member and a second portion extending beyond a lower surface of the support member; a first retainer which presses against the other of the upper surface of the support member and the lower surface of the support member; and a second retainer which couples the spout to the water supply housing while being spaced apart from the sleeve. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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