Patent ID: 6227246
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
In a faucet of the type having a deck with exposed and hidden sides and an opening extending from the hidden to the exposed side, a spout connected to the deck with a discharge line supplying water to the spout and a pilot valve in the discharge line, the improvement comprising:a generally hollow housing connectable to the deck, the housing having a closed end and an open end facing toward and accessible from the exposed side of the deck, the housing having an outlet port connectable to the discharge line and first and second water inlet ports connectable to hot and cold water supply lines, respectively;a mixing valve in the housing having first and second inlet apertures and an outlet aperture, the mixing valve being sized for installation into and removal from the housing through the open end; anda filter in the housing between the outlet aperture and the outlet port, the filter being sized for installation into and removal from the housing through the open end.