Faucet manifold
OwnerIrlin H. Botnickinventor
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Abstract
A faucet manifold according to the invention is adapted to be mounted on a countertop over openings through which access can be had to water-conveying conduits. The manifold includes a cover in the form of a plate overlying the openings. The plate is spaced from the surface of the countertop by a skirt extending downwardly from the periphery of the plate. Valve members, water-conveying conduits, and a spout assembly are connected to, and carried by, the plate. All of the components of the manifold can be manufactured inexpensively, many of them in stamping operations. The invention eliminates the need to form parts in casting operations, thereby significantly reducing manufacturing costs.
Claims16
A method for making a faucet manifold, the faucet manifold being connectable to a water-conveying conduit, comprising the steps of:
- stamping a plate having a skirt extending downwardly from the periphery of the plate;
- stamping first, second, and third openings in the plate, the first, second, and third openings being spaced form each other, the first opening adapted to be connected to the water-conveying conduit, the second opening adapted to be selectively in fluid communication with the first opening, and the third opening adapted to be connected to an outlet;
- stamping a channel member, the channel member being of a size and shape to underlie the second and third openings;
- establishing a fluidtight seal between the cover and the channel member such that fluid flow between the second and third openings is possible;
- providing a valve member for selectively controlling the flow of water from the first opening to the second opening;
- connecting the valve member to the plate in contact with the first and second openings.
A faucet manifold adapted to be mounted on a countertop over an opening through which access can be had to a water-conveying conduit, the manifold comprising:
- a cover, the cover including a plate and a skirt extending downwardly from the periphery of the plate, the plate adapted to overlie the opening and the skirt adapted to engage the countertop, the plate being spaced from the surface of the countertop so as to define a chamber;
- first, second, and third openings in the plate, the openings being spaced from each other, the first opening adapted to be connected to the water-conveying conduit, the second opening adapted to be selectively in fluid communication with the first opening, and the third opening adapted to be connected to an outlet;
- a channel member, the channel member being of a size and shape to underlie the second and third openings;
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- a fluidtight seal between the cover and the channel member such that fluid flow between the second and third openings is possible;
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- a valve member connected to the plate, the valve member selectively controlling the flow of water from the first opening to the second opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.