Patent ID: 9151397
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: E03C,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A waterway assembly for use with a centerset faucet, the waterway assembly comprising: a first flexible tube including opposing proximal and distal ends; a second flexible tube including opposing proximal and distal ends, the proximal end of the second flexible tube being positioned in spaced relation to the proximal end of the first flexible tube; a coupler formed of a polymer, and including a first valve support including a first valve interface and overmolded about the proximal end of the first flexible tube, the proximal end of the first flexible tube having an oval cross-section, a second valve support including a second valve interface and overmolded about the proximal end of the second flexible tube, the proximal end of the second flexible tube having an oval cross-section, an outlet tube interface positioned intermediate the first valve support and the second valve support, the outlet tube interface configured to be in fluid communication with an outlet tube, a first fluid connector fluidly coupled intermediate the first valve support and the outlet tube interface, and a second fluid connector fluidly coupled intermediate the second valve support and the outlet tube interface, wherein the first valve support, the second valve support, the outlet tube interface, the first fluid connector, and the second fluid connector are integrally formed as a single continuous body; wherein the first valve interface and the second valve interface include inlet and outlet openings cooperating with valve assemblies; and wherein the first valve interface and the second valve interface include upwardly projecting wall members defining an upwardly facing channel for receiving a seal, the upwardly projecting wall members including straight and arcuate portions defining a D-shaped cross-section.