Plumbing and lighting fixture
DCFirst Claim
1. A plumbing fixture for mounting on a support adjacent an aperture, the plumbing fixture comprising:
- a spout;
a handle connected to a valve that controls water flow through the spout, the valve connected to a water inlet conduit;
a light source that emits visible light, the light source having an electrical lead adapted to extend through the aperture; and
a light transmitter that transmits the light, the light transmitter having a void in which at least a part of the valve or the water inlet conduit is disposed.
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Abstract
A plumbing fixture or bathroom accessory includes a source of visible light, providing a pleasing aesthetic effect. Separate portions of faucet handles and/or spouts can be illuminated individually or as a group. A faucet spout and/or handle can include translucent or transparent material that captures and redirects light from the base, and may have opaque areas that provide other interesting patterns. The faucet light or lights can also serve as a nightlight for a bathroom or kitchen, saving the space that a separate nightlight would require. In another embodiment a light is provided in a faucet spout, which can illuminate a sink for a pleasing effect, and can also serve as a nightlight. The spout can be translucent, carrying light as well as water from its base. Lighted bathroom accessories can include towel bars or rings, toilet paper holders, paper towel holders, robe hooks, soap holders or grab bars.
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1. A plumbing fixture for mounting on a support adjacent an aperture, the plumbing fixture comprising:
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a spout; a handle connected to a valve that controls water flow through the spout, the valve connected to a water inlet conduit; a light source that emits visible light, the light source having an electrical lead adapted to extend through the aperture; and a light transmitter that transmits the light, the light transmitter having a void in which at least a part of the valve or the water inlet conduit is disposed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A plumbing fixture for mounting on a support adjacent an aperture, the plumbing fixture comprising:
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a spout; a handle connected to a valve that controls water flow through the spout, the valve connected to a water inlet conduit; a light source that emits visible light, the light source having an electrical lead adapted to extend through the aperture; and a light transmitter that transmits the light, the light transmitter having a void in which a base region of the spout is disposed. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A plumbing fixture for mounting on a support adjacent an aperture, the plumbing fixture comprising:
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a spout; a handle connected to a valve that controls water flow through the spout, the valve connected to a water inlet conduit; a light source that emits visible light, the light source having an electrical lead that extends through the aperture; and a shroud that partly encloses the light source and is separated from the support by a gap, such that the light is transmitted through the gap. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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