Patent ID: 6301727
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: E03C,Y10T

Abstract:
A modular tub spout assembly for use in removably attaching a tub spout on a threadless water pipe extending outwardly from a bath wall without affecting connections of the pipe to a water supply system behind the bath wall, said assembly including:a tub spout insert having an interior passage, at least a portion of which is of a size to provide a close, but sliding, fit on said pipe,a sleeve having an internal diameter providing a close, but sliding, fit on said pipe, a chamber in said tub spout insert sized to fit closely about the sleeve exterior diameter and to locate the sleeve positively relative to the tub spout insert,a seal member within said interior passage and in sealing contact with said tub spout insert and pipe,a fastener extending within aligned openings in said tub spout insert and sleeve to fix said insert on said pipe, said tub spout insert opening including a recess, a flange nut in said recess cooperating with said fastener, and a tub spout shell extending over and enclosing said insert, and means for fastening said shell to said insert.