Patent ID: 9518382
Filing Date: 2016-12-13
CPC Classification: E03C,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A faucet assembly comprising: a spout anchor including a spout anchor body having an upper portion configured to be supported above an upper surface of a mounting deck, and a lower portion configured to extend below the mounting deck, the upper portion having a first set of spout anchor threads; a valve anchor including an anchor body having an upper portion configured to be supported above the upper surface of the mounting deck, and a lower portion configured to extend below the mounting deck, the upper portion having a first set of valve anchor threads; a spout assembly including a spout body, a bushing having a first end with a recessed portion positioned internal of an external surface of the bushing and a second end with threads disposed on an external surface, an opening in the bushing extending from the recessed portion to the second end, a retaining structure holding the bushing within the spout assembly, and a lift rod passing through the opening of the bushing, wherein the bushing is supported for rotation within the retaining structure, and the threads of the bushing engage with the first set of spout anchor threads, and a portion of the retaining structure is positioned within the spout body and coupled thereto; and a valve cartridge surrounded by a locking ring, wherein the locking ring includes threads disposed on an external surface, the threads of the valve cartridge engaging with the first set of valve anchor threads.