Patent ID: 8281800
Filing Date: 2012-10-09
Classification: E03C,E04G,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A faucet mounting assembly adapted to secure a faucet assembly, comprising: a bottom bracket having an arcuate surface that is adapted to interconnect to an interior structure of a dwelling; a first cylindrical mounting sleeve having a first end, a second end, a top portion with a plurality of spaced grooves that are defined by equally-spaced and parallel ridges, and a smooth bottom surface, said first end associated with an elongated flange, which is adapted to receive and secure a non-circular faucet flange, said first cylindrical mounting sleeve being selectively engaged onto said arcuate surface of said bottom bracket; a second cylindrical mounting sleeve having a first end, a second end, a top portion with a plurality of spaced grooves that are defined by equally-spaced and parallel ridges, and a smooth bottom surface, said first end being interconnected to said elongated flange, said second cylindrical mounting sleeve being selectively engaged onto said arcuate surface of said bottom bracket wherein said first cylindrical mounting sleeve and said second cylindrical mounting sleeve are capable of moving relative to said bottom bracket to alter the distance between said elongated flange and the interior structure; and a top bracket selectively interconnected to said bottom bracket wherein said first mounting sleeve and said second mounting sleeve are positioned therebetween, said top bracket being positioned within one of said plurality of spaced grooves of said first cylindrical mounting sleeve and within one of said plurality of spaced grooves of said second cylindrical mounting sleeve to substantially fill the same such that said first cylindrical mounting sleeve and said second cylindrical mounting sleeve are secured relative to said bottom bracket and said top bracket such that substantial movement of said first cylindrical mounting sleeve and said second cylindrical mounting sleeve in a direction parallel to their longitudinal axes is prevented.