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US 6,058,973 AGranted
Spout controlled mixing valve mechanism
OwnerSamuel S. MacAusland, Behzad Malekaninventors
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Abstract
An improved valve mechanism requiring no handle for the direction and intermixing of two or more liquids. The device is extremely suitable for use in sinks such as are commonly found in the kitchen or bathroom. Control of water volume and temperature is accomplished by manipulating the spout itself which acts both as the water outlet and the controller. A swivel spray aerator fixture can be used to redirect the flow back toward the center of the sink or any other location. The device is adapted to be used with a sliding ceramic disc.
Claims8
A valve mechanism comprising:
- a seat having a first and a second surface and at least one passage between said first and second surfaces, said second surface of said seat in communication with at least one fluid supply, wherein each of said fluid supply(ies) are enabled to pass both separately and unobstructed from said second surface of said seat to said first surface of said seat through said passage(s);
- a disc having a bore therethrough, said bore for receiving said fluid from said first surface of said seat;
- said disc is further slidably and rotatably in intimate communication with said first surface of said seat at a first surface of said disc;
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- a fluid outlet for receiving said fluid from said disc and discharging the same therefrom;
- wherein rotational and lateral movement of said fluid outlet is translated to said disc;
- wherein rotation of said fluid outlet about its base serves only to redirect fluid flow from said fluid outlet, and whereby lateral movement of said fluid outlet in any combination of an x-direction and a y-direction serves to affect volume and admixture of said fluid from said fluid outlet, said lateral movement ranging from alignment, through partial alignment, to occlusion of said bore with said at least one fluid supply.
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