US 7,008,073 B2 · Plumbing and lighting fixture

Abstract

A plumbing fixture mounted to a sink or other basin has a base region that also serves as a source of visible light, providing a pleasing aesthetic effect. Separate bases for faucet handles and a faucet spout can be illuminated individually or as a group. A faucet spout, trim and/or handle can be made of translucent or transparent material (e.g., acrylic, plastic, glass, crystal, etc.) that captures and redirects light from the base, and may have opaque areas that provide other interesting patterns. The faucet light or lights can also serve as a nightlight for a bathroom or kitchen, saving the space that a separate nightlight would require. In another embodiment a light is provided in a faucet spout, which can illuminate a sink for a pleasing effect, and can also serve as a nightlight. The spout can be translucent, carrying light as well as water from its base.

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Dependent claims

A plumbing fixture for supplying water to a basin, the fixture comprising:

a spout containing a water conduit;
and
a handle connected to a valve to control water flow through the water conduit;
wherein at least one of the handle and the spout has a base region that holds the fixture adjacent to the basin, the base region containing a lamp that emits visible light, the lamp including;
a substrate holding a light source;
and
a translucent ring that encircles the substrate and light source.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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Abstract

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