Patent ID: 6123106
Filing Date: 2000-09-26
Classification: E03C,Y10T

Abstract:
A thrust washer for a mounting assembly disposed below an opening in a deck for mounting a faucet above the opening in the deck, a plurality of water lines extending through the opening in the deck to be connected to the faucet, with the thrust washer comprising:a. the thrust washer having a width greater than the opening in the deck;b. the thrust washer formed in the shape of a ""W"" with a central opening at it's midpoint for connection thereof to the mounting assembly;c. the thrust washer having a pair of outer legs defining wings which create an enlarged space about the central opening thereof adjacent the top of the ""W""; andd. the thrust washer having a height substantially one-half the distance of the enlarged space thereof to define a solid, squat member.