Patent ID: 6457191
Filing Date: 2002-10-01
Classification: E03C,Y10T

Abstract:
A faucet comprising:a base centered on an axis and formed with a radially outwardly open cavity, and a pair of confronting and axially open outlet ports opening into the cavity a spout fitting having a sleeve centered on the axis, fitted over the base at the cavity, having an inner surface directed radially inward at the base, and rotatable on the base about the axis, and a spout extending radially outward from the sleeve and formed with a pair of passages each having an inner end opening radially inward at the sleeve inner surface into the cavity and an outer end, the inner ends being axially offset from each other; a connector in the cavity formed with an outer surface radially confronting the sleeve inner surface, a pair of axially oppositely directed tubular inlet nipples fitted in the outlet ports, and respective passages extending from the nipples and opening radially outward at the outer surface level with the passage inner ends, one of the surfaces being formed with a pair of axially offset grooves opening toward the other surface and connecting the respective inner ends with the respective passages; and seal means between the surfaces for coupling the connector to the spout fitting for joint rotation therewith and for preventing fluid flow between the grooves.