Foot-operated, portable faucet

US9353885B1 · kind B1 · utility

Inventors

• Terry Smith · New Bern, US
• Ruth Smith · Pickens, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 20, 2015
• Grant date: May 31, 2016
• Expiry date: Jan 20, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16K1/2007
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The foot-operated, portable faucet includes a faucet spout that extends vertically from a housing. The housing includes at least one mounting bracket thereon such that said housing is adapted to be secured to a ground surface. The housing includes a female garden hose connection that is in fluid communication with a water valve. The water valve is also in fluid communication with the faucet spout. The water valve is controlled via a foot pedal that is pivotably engaged with respect to a side surface of the housing. When in use, the foot pedal is depressed in order for the water valve to open fluid communication from the female garden hose connection to the water spout. An alternative embodiment may include an auxiliary male garden hose connection. Other embodiments may utilize a faucet spout of varying heights that extend upwardly from the housing.