# US 10,309,084 B2 · Tub spout assembly > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,309,084 B2 - Document ID: US10309084B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/597,845 - Filed: 2017-05-17 - Published: 2017-11-23 - Granted: 2019-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2016-05-20 - Assignees: Delta Faucet Company - Applicants: Delta Faucet Company - Inventors: Mark Cipriani; Michael Scot Rosko - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10309084B2 ## CPC - E03C 1/042: Arrangements on taps for wash-basins or baths for connecting to the wall - E03C 1/04: Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths (valves, faucets, mixing valves, taps F16K) - E03C 1/24: Overflow devices for basins or baths (E03C1/232 takes precedence) - F16K 3/26: with fluid passages in the valve member - F16K 21/00: Fluid-delivery valves, {e.g. self-closing valves}(for liquid handling B67D; for flushing devices for water-closets or the like E03D) - F16K 31/44: Mechanical actuating means - E03C 1/02: Plumbing installations for fresh water - E03C 2201/30: Diverter valves in faucets or taps - E03C 2201/80: Combined water inlet and outlet devices - E03C: DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER (not connected to either water-supply main or to waste pipe A47K; devices of the kind used in the ground E03B, E03F); SINKS - F16K: VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING {(devices for emptying and evacuating the excess liquid in valves or conduits F16L55/07)} ## Abstract A tub spout assembly is configured to be supported within the overflow opening in the sidewall of a bathtub. The tub spout assembly illustratively includes an overflow body defining an overflow passageway, and an inlet tube supported by the overflow body and defining an inlet passageway. A spout is fluidly coupled to the inlet tube and defines a spout outlet to dispense water from the inlet tube into the bathtub. A spout cover illustratively receives the spout and includes an inner wall defining at least one opening. The at least one opening is illustratively in fluid communication with the overflow passageway and the inlet passageway. Illustratively, a diverter assembly is supported by the spout and is configured to selectively open and close fluid communication between the inlet passageway to the spout outlet. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A tub spout assembly comprising: an overflow body defining an overflow passageway; an inlet tube supported by the overflow body and defining an inlet passageway; a spout fluidly coupled to the inlet tube and including a spout outlet; a spout cover receiving the spout and including an inner wall defining at least one opening, wherein the at least one opening is in fluid communication with the overflow passageway and the inlet passageway, and the overflow passageway surround the inlet passageway within the overflow body; and a diverter assembly supported by the overflow body, the diverter assembly configured to selectively open and close fluid communication between the inlet passageway and the spout outlet. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The tub spout assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one opening of the spout cover is a single downwardly facing opening in fluid communication with both the overflow passageway and the inlet passageway. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The tub spout assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one opening of the spout cover includes a first opening in fluid communication with the inlet passageway through the spout outlet, and a second opening in fluid communication with the overflow passageway. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The tub spout assembly of claim 1, wherein the spout body defines a lift rod passageway, and the diverter assembly includes a lift rod movably supported within the lift rod passageway, and a plunger operably coupled to the lift rod and configured to move with the lift rod between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position water is configured to flow from the inlet passageway through the at least one opening of the spout cover, and in the second position water is prevented from flowing through the spout outlet and is diverted to a secondary fluid delivery device. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The tub spout assembly of claim 4, wherein the secondary fluid delivery device is an overhead showerhead. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The tub spout assembly of claim 4, wherein the diverter assembly further includes a diverter pull coupled to an upper end of the lift rod. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The tub spout assembly of claim 6, wherein the diverter pull is configured to be received within the spout cover to form a flush outer surface. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The tub spout assembly of claim 1, further comprising a check valve supported within the inlet passageway. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The tub spout assembly of claim 1, wherein the inner wall of the spout cover is arcuate. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The tub spout assembly of claim 9, wherein the inner wall curves inwardly from opposing ends towards an apex, wherein when the tub spout assembly is installed in a bathtub, the apex is configured to be no more than 1.0 inches from a sidewall of the bathtub. ### Claim 11 A tub spout assembly comprising: an overflow body defining an overflow passageway; an inlet tube supported by the overflow body and defining an inlet passageway; a spout fluidly coupled to the inlet tube and including a spout outlet; a spout cover receiving the spout body and including an inner wall defining an opening in fluid communication with the inlet passageway; and a diverter assembly supported by the spout, the diverter assembly configured to selectively open and close fluid communication between the inlet passageway to the spout outlet. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The tub spout assembly of claim 11, wherein the opening of the spout cover is a downwardly facing opening in fluidly communication with both the overflow passageway and the inlet passageway. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The tub spout assembly of claim 11, wherein the opening of the spout cover includes a first opening in fluid communication with the inlet passageway through the spout outlet, and a second opening in fluid communication with the overflow passageway. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The tub spout assembly of claim 11, wherein the spout body defines a passageway configured to slidably receive a diverter rod. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The tub spout assembly of claim 11, wherein the spout body defines a diverter rod passageway, and the diverter assembly includes a diverter rod movably supported within the diverter rod passageway, and a plunger operably coupled to the diverter rod and configured to move with the diverter rod between a first position and a second position, wherein the first position water is configured to flow from the inlet passageway through the downwardly facing opening, and in the second position water is prevented from flowing through the outlet and is diverted to a secondary fluid delivery device spaced apart from the spout body. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The tub spout assembly of claim 15, wherein the secondary fluid delivery device is an overhead showerhead. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The tub spout assembly of claim 15, wherein the diverter assembly further includes a diverter pull coupled to an upper end of the diverter rod. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The tub spout assembly of claim 17, wherein the diverter pull is configured to be received within the outlet cap to form a flush surface. ### Claim 19 A tub spout assembly configured for mounting on a sidewall of a bathtub, the tub spout comprising: an overflow body defining an overflow passageway, the overflow body comprising an overflow mounting flange configured to be supported on an outer surface of the side wall of the bathtub; an inlet tube supported by the overflow body and defining an inlet passageway; a spout fluidly coupled to the inlet tube and including a spout outlet; a spout cover receiving the spout and including an inner wall defining at least one opening in fluid communication with the overflow passageway and the inlet passageway; a clamp flange supporting the spout cover, the clamp flange configured to be supported on an inner surface of the sidewall of the bathtub; and wherein the overflow mounting flange and the clamp flange cooperate to mount the tub spout assembly on the sidewall of the bathtub. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The tub spout assembly of claim 19, wherein the at least one opening of the spout cover is a single downwardly facing opening in fluid communication with both the overflow passageway and the inlet passageway. ### Claim 21 (depends on 19) The tub spout assembly of claim 19, wherein the at least one opening of the spout cover includes a first opening in fluid communication with the inlet passageway through the spout outlet, and a second opening in fluid communication with the overflow passageway. ### Claim 22 (depends on 19) The tub spout assembly of claim 19, further comprising a plurality of fasteners extending between the overflow mounting flange and the clamp flange to secure the overflow body and the clamp flange to the sidewall. ### Claim 23 (depends on 19) The tub spout assembly of claim 19, further comprising an elastomeric gasket positioned intermediate the mounting flange and the sidewall. ### Claim 24 (depends on 19) The tub spout assembly of claim 19, wherein the spout cover includes a plurality of opposing grooves each configured to receive a cooperating rail supported by the clamp flange to releasably secure the spout cover to the clamp flange. ### Claim 25 (depends on 19) The tub spout assembly of claim 19, wherein the spout cover includes a plurality of snap fingers each configured to receive a cooperating tab supported by the spout to releasably secure the spout cover to the spout. ### Claim 26 (depends on 1) The tub spout assembly of claim 1, wherein the diverter assembly further comprises at least two lift rods. ### Claim 27 (depends on 19) The tub spout assembly of claim 19, further comprising a diverter assembly supported by the overflow body, the diverter assembly configured to selectively open and close fluid communication between the inlet passageway and the spout outlet.