Patent ID: 8931500
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: E03C,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A centerset faucet comprising: an upper support formed of a polymer, the upper support including a first valve receiving cavity, a second valve receiving cavity, an outlet cavity, a first channel connecting the first valve receiving cavity and the outlet cavity, and a second channel connecting the second valve receiving cavity and outlet cavity; a waterway including a first valve interface, a second valve interface, an outlet, a first connector coupling the first valve interface with the outlet, and a second connector coupling the second valve interface with the outlet; wherein the first valve interface is received within the first valve receiving cavity of the upper support, the second valve interface is received within the second valve receiving cavity of the upper support, the outlet is received within the outlet cavity of the upper support, the first connector is received within the first channel of the upper support, and the second connector is received within the second channel of the upper support; a hot water shank including a retaining portion and a downwardly extending connection portion; a cold water shank including a retaining portion and a downwardly extending connection portion; and a metallic lower base coupled to the upper support, wherein the retaining portion of the hot water shank, the retaining portion of the cold water shank, the first valve interface, and the second valve interface are secured intermediate the lower base and the upper support.