Pipes and tubular conduits – Combined
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-29
2001-06-26
Michalsky, Gerald A. (Department: 3753)
Pipes and tubular conduits
Combined
C004S678000, C137S801000, C239S588000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06250338
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a hose weight for use with a faucet spray hose. Hose weights are used with spray hoses to provide a counterweight which pulls the hose back below the deck of the faucet when the user has finished using the hose. Prior art hose weights were comprised of as many as six separate pieces. Typical hose weights use threaded fasteners for assembly which add to the number of parts. The parts also are not interchangeable so plumbers have to make sure that they have the proper parts for assembly. Further, plumbers usually assemble hose weights underneath the sink in hard-to-reach compartments which makes assembly with threaded fasteners a nuisance. Thus, there is a need for an easy to assemble hose weight comprised of identically shaped, interchangeable parts.
The present invention provides for a faucet hose weight which requires only two identically-shaped and interchangeable parts. The two parts form an interlocking hose weight which secure around a hose for easy installation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a faucet hose weight formed entirely by two identical and interlocking parts.
A primary purpose of the invention is to provide a hose weight which is formed from two identical parts which join together about the hose of a pull out faucet or faucet side spray.
Another purpose of the invention is to provide a hose weight which is formed from two parts each of which have a portion of an interlock such that when joined form a locking engagement around the hose.
Another purpose of the invention is to provide a hose weight which can be easily installed by securing two symmetrical interlocking pieces together around the hose without tooling.
Another purpose of the invention is to provide a hose weight which is secured around the hose without crimping.
Yet another purpose of the invention is to provide a molded nonmetallic hose weight which is durable and cost effective.
Other purposes will appear in the ensuing specification, drawings and claims.
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Cook Alex McFarron Manzo Cummings & Mehler, Ltd.
Michalsky Gerald A.
Moen Incorporated
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