Fluid handling – Systems – Multiple inlet with single outlet
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-09
2008-11-04
Hepperle, Stephen M (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Systems
Multiple inlet with single outlet
C137S549000, C137S801000, C251S129040
Reexamination Certificate
active
07445024
ABSTRACT:
A faucet is provided comprising in-service separable parts that can be removed from the faucet without having to remove the entire housing. The faucet includes a main support housing, bolts, brackets and nuts to secure the main support body to a sink surface, two water inlets for connecting hot and cold incoming water lines. A flow control assembly is provided at each inlet to regulate the hot and cold water introduced into a mixing chamber. The valve housing includes an independent adjustable mixing valve for regulating the flow of water, an inline screen filter for removing particulate matter from the water stream, and a check valve for preventing water from returning back to the water source. Upon passing through the check valve and into water mixing housing inlets, the water is mixed in a mixing chamber. From the mixing chamber the water is regulated by a solenoid. When sink users place their hands, or other objects in front of the sensor the solenoid is activated. This permits water to flow into the faucet head portion and ultimately to the user.
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Lee Hui L.
Paterson Graham H.
Trenham Michael D.
Walbrandt William J.
Connolly Bove & Lodge & Hutz LLP
Hepperle Stephen M
Speakman Company
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