Water faucet and attachment therefor
US4346735A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 1979 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/9464
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A water-saving faucet, particularly for kitchen sinks and bathroom basins, is provided. The faucet comprises at least one water valve, a sink-sweeping movable spout and a spout valve means coupled to the spout. The open and closed states of the faucet are controllable by the movable spout and the open state of the faucet is substantially unaffected by the sweep of the movable spout across the effective area of the sink or basin. An attachment for converting a standard mixing faucet having a movable spout into a water-saving mixing faucet is also provided.
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