Configurable faucet apparatus and methods of implementing and operating same
US11746511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A faucet apparatus and method of implementing a faucet apparatus are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, the apparatus includes a body integrated or coupled to a base, where the body includes surfaces within which are formed first and second orifices that respectively extend inward into the body along first and second axes, respectively. A first cross-section of the first orifice taken perpendicular to the first axis has a first size and a first shape that are, respectively, substantially identical to a second size and a second shape of a second cross-section of the second orifice taken perpendicular to the second axis. The apparatus also includes a spout having a first end supported within the first orifice, and a sensor structure having a cross-sectional surface supported within the second orifice, where each of the first end and cross-sectional surface is configured to fit complementarily within either of the orifices.
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