Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Supply outlet for a sink or bath – Faucet or spout
Reexamination Certificate
1998-12-11
2001-03-06
Fetsuga, Robert M. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Supply outlet for a sink or bath
Faucet or spout
C137S359000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06195818
ABSTRACT:
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention pertains generally to bathroom fixtures, and more particularly to an apparatus that provides for the quick and easy attachment and removal of a water spout to a bathtub or sink.
2. Description of the Background Art
Traditionally, water spouts are generally installed onto bathtubs or sinks by screwing or turning the spout over a water fitting or otherwise screwing the fitting onto the spout from beneath the tub. Similarly, to install ornamental spouts, such as “Roman Tub Spouts”, the spout must be screwed onto the bathtub or sink prior to installation of the bathtub or sink in its permanent location or screwing the fitting onto the spout from beneath the tub or sink. If there are space, design and/or construction constraints that would prevent the turning or rotation of the spout or fitting in order to attach the spout onto the fitting, the spout installation must be done prior to final installation of the tub or sink in its permanent location. The installation of spouts at such an early stage of construction both renders the spouts susceptible to theft and/or damage to its delicate finish during the completion of construction. Moreover, once the bathtub or sink is set in place and the spout has been installed thereon, removal of the spout becomes impossible without also having to move the bathtub or sink, since accessibility becomes very limited.
Therefore, there exists the need for an apparatus that is reliable and provides for the quick and simple installation and/or removal of water spouts, such as Roman Tub Spouts, without having to turn or screw either the spout or the water fitting. The present invention satisfies these needs, as well as others, and generally overcomes the aforementioned deficiencies.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is an apparatus that provides for the quick and easy installation and removal of Roman Tub Spouts onto a water fitting. By way of example and not limitation, the apparatus generally comprises a water spout, a quick connect member, a trim escutcheon, a hub, a pair of deck nuts and a lock washer. The quick connect member has tapered threads at one end which screw into a Tee fitting or the like in the plumbing system. The hub slidably engages the smooth end of the quick connect member and includes threads that screw into the base of the spout. The trim escutcheon is generally disposed between the spout and hub to provide support to the spout and also to conceal the hub while providing decorative ornamentation to the overall apparatus.
Once the spout, the hub and trim escutcheon are properly positioned on the quick connect member, a set screw fastens the assembly in place. The deck nuts are positioned above and below the tub surface to hold the apparatus in place on the tub.
An object of the invention is to provide an apparatus that allows for the installation and/or removal of a Roman Tub Spout without the need for turning or screwing the spout over a water fitting.
Another object of the invention is to provide an apparatus that provides for the fast and easy installation and/or removal Roman Tub Spouts.
Another object of the invention is to provide an apparatus for installing Roman Tub Spouts that is reliable and leakproof.
Still another object of the invention is to provide an apparatus for installing Roman Tub Spouts that offers decorative appeal.
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Bowers Ron
Rodstein Barbara
Serrano Joaquin
Chan Law Group
Devon Marcia
Fetsuga Robert M.
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