Interchangeable gooseneck faucet
First Claim
1. A faucet spout assembly useable with multiple interchangeable spouts of varying dimensions comprisinga) a spout receptacle sealingly connectable to a fluid supply, said receptacle includinga central passage for fluid flowat least one flange attached to the spout receptacle and having openings for receipt of a fastener, andat least one sealing means located in the central passage;
- b) at least one spout capable of sealing engagement with the spout receptacle including a fluid conduit having a straight portion and u-shaped portion to form a gooseneck;
a flange attached to the straight portion of the conduit and having openings in the flange therein aligned with the openings of the spout receptacle flange; and
c) fasteners capable of passage through the openings in the flanges of the spout and spout receptacle to releasably attach the spout to the spout receptacle.
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Abstract
A faucet spout assembly providing multiple spouts with different heights and curvature which are interchangeable within the same faucet. Laminar flow from the spout is achieved with a flow control device upstream of the spout outlet A check valve is optionally used in the inlet to the spout to promote greater flexibility in placement of the flow control device within the assembly.
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7 Claims
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1. A faucet spout assembly useable with multiple interchangeable spouts of varying dimensions comprising
a) a spout receptacle sealingly connectable to a fluid supply, said receptacle including a central passage for fluid flow at least one flange attached to the spout receptacle and having openings for receipt of a fastener, and at least one sealing means located in the central passage; -
b) at least one spout capable of sealing engagement with the spout receptacle including a fluid conduit having a straight portion and u-shaped portion to form a gooseneck;
a flange attached to the straight portion of the conduit and having openings in the flange therein aligned with the openings of the spout receptacle flange; andc) fasteners capable of passage through the openings in the flanges of the spout and spout receptacle to releasably attach the spout to the spout receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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