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US 5,937,905 AGranted
Faucet head three-way valve
AssigneeRobert O. Santos
InventorRobert O. Santos
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Abstract
A faucet head having at least two different types of outlets, utilizes a three-way valve which permits on-off operation of the faucet distal end. In conjunction with on-off operation, the three-way valve also controls flow of water through one of the faucet head outlets.
Claims12
An extensible kitchen faucet comprising:
- a) a kitchen faucet base having an temperature control valve and a hollow member extending therefrom;
- b) an extensible kitchen faucet head, said extensible kitchen faucet head connectable to the kitchen faucet base and including a flexible conduit sized to slide in and out of the hollow member, said flexible conduit connectable to a source of liquid, said extensible kitchen faucet head further comprising a kitchen faucet body having;
- i) a first passageway therein, an inlet of said first passageway connected to said flexible conduit, said first passageway diverging into a second and a third passageway, each of said second and third passageways having an outlet for liquid discharge;
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- ii) means for blocking flow of said liquid through one of and both of said second and third passageways.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.