Patent ID: 6381770
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: E03C

Abstract:
An extensible and retractable bathtub spout comprising:a stationary base having a housing with a hollow bore with front and rear openings, a means to attach the stationary base to a structure, a pull-out spout unit having a releasable mount to the front opening of the stationary base, a pressurized water supply, a length of extensible hose having an inner end connected to the pressurized water supply slidably passing through the hollow bore of the stationary base and an outer end attaching to the pull-out spout unit, the extensible hose in a stored position being contained behind the rear opening of the stationary base and capable of being extended outwardly a distance therefrom in an extended position, and the pull-out spout unit having a hollow bore with an inner open end and an outer open end with the inner open end receiving the outer end of the extensible hose and the outer open end having a spout to direct flow of pressurized water.