Patent ID: 7174581
Filing Date: 2007-02-13
Classification: E03C

Abstract:
1. A top mounting faucet assembly comprising: a mounting plate adapted to be securely and removably mounted to a sink, the sink having a top surface and an under surface, the mounting plate having a plurality of fluid conduits extending downwards away from the sink surface, and also having attachment means for securing the mounting plate to the sink surface; a waterway tube, the waterway tube having a plurality of fluid tubes that are in fluid communication with the fluid conduits of the mounting plate; a faucet body housing, the faucet body housing having an upper surface and an open end, the faucet body being adapted to fit over the waterway tube and to attach to the mounting plate; and a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism being releasably secured to the mounting plate and releasably secured to the faucet body housing, thereby locking the faucet body housing to the mounting plate, the locking mechanism including: