Fluid handling – Faucets and spouts
Patent
1999-12-03
2000-09-26
Chambers, A. Michael
Fluid handling
Faucets and spouts
137343, 137357, 137359, 1374546, 251143, 251152, B67D 537
Patent
active
061231061
ABSTRACT:
A thrust washer for a mounting assembly disposed below an opening in a deck for mounting a faucet above the opening in the deck. A plurality of water lines extend through the opening in the deck to be connected to the faucet. The thrust washer being wider than the opening in the deck and formed in the shape of a "W" with a central opening at its midpoint for connection thereof to the mounting assembly. The thrust washer has a pair of outer legs defining wings which create an enlarged space above the central opening thereof adjacent the top of the "W". The thrust washer defines a solid, squat member having a height substantially equal to one-half the distance of the enlarged space thereof.
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Chambers A. Michael
Emhart Inc.
McShane Thomas L.
Murphy Edward D.
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