Faucet with multi-directional controls
US-12038092-B2 · Jul 16, 2024 · US
Multipositional faucet spout
US9328486B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9328486-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313967000-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Publication date | May 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
How to read this patent
A practical reading order for non-experts. Skip the full description unless you need deep technical detail.
- Title
What the patent document calls the invention.
- Abstract
A short plain-language summary of the technical disclosure.
- Assignees and inventors
Who owns or filed the patent and who is credited as inventor.
- Key dates
Filing, priority, publication, and grant dates set the timeline.
- First independent claim
The legal scope of protection — read this for what is actually claimed.
- CPC / IPC classifications
Technology tags used to group this patent with similar filings.
- Citations and related patents
Prior art links and similar publications in this corpus.
Abstract
Official abstract text for this publication.
A faucet that permits an installer to select any of a plurality of desired spout rotational ranges of the spout with respect to the faucet base. The faucet can include adjustable components that allow the installer to select a degree of rotation of the spout with respect to the base. The degree of rotation can be any suitable range between 0° and 360°, inclusive, in either the clockwise or counterclockwise direction. When the degree of rotation is 360°, the spout may rotate through multiple rotations of 360°. In some embodiments, the installer can choose between a preselected number of rotational ranges. In other embodiments, the selectable range of rotation is variable and the installer can select between a desired suitable range.
First claim
Opening claim text (preview).
What is claimed is: 1. A faucet, comprising: a faucet base having an opening; a rotation-limiting element receivable in the opening, the rotation-limiting element having a first engagement structure; a spout with an end receivable in the opening, the end of the spout having a second engagement structure; a retainer that surrounds the spout for retaining the spout and rotation-limiting element in the opening, the spout being selectively rotatable in a clockwise direction and…
Assignees
Inventors
Classifications
- E03C1/0404Primary
Fixed Constructions · mapped topic
Cross-Sectional Technologies · mapped topic
Cross-Sectional Technologies · mapped topic
Cross-Sectional Technologies · mapped topic
Cross-Sectional Technologies · mapped topic
Patent family
Related publications grouped by family.
External sources
Next steps
Free tools are coming soon. Tell us what you want to track and we'll notify you.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the same data shown on this page.
- What does patent US9328486B2 cover?
- A faucet that permits an installer to select any of a plurality of desired spout rotational ranges of the spout with respect to the faucet base. The faucet can include adjustable components that allow the installer to select a degree of rotation of the spout with respect to the base. The degree of rotation can be any suitable range between 0° and 360°, inclusive, in either the clockwise or coun…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Elkay Mfg Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification E03C1/0404. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue May 03 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
- What related patents are in patentsdb?
- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).