Swivel joint for faucet
US8061386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/9464
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A faucet having a swivel joint for adjusting the position of an outlet of the faucet. A flow coupler is fixed to a first faucet tube and a sleeve is removably and pivotally linked to the flow coupler by a fastener. A second faucet tube is then removably linked to the sleeve allowing the second faucet tube and sleeve to pivot about the flow coupler to adjust the outlet of the faucet.
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