Patent ID: 6067675
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: E03C,Y10T

Abstract:
A foot operated faucet system, comprising:a base member having a substantially planar upper surface;a foot pedal, said foot pedal being operationally coupled to the base member such that said foot pedal is movable within a plane substantially parallel to said upper surface of said base member;a swivel bar having a first end and a second end, said first end being coupled to said foot pedal;a mixing valve having a mixing ball, an outlet port, a hot water port, a cold water port, a hot water conduit extending between said hot water port and said mixing ball, and a cold water conduit extending between said cold water port and said mixing ball;said mixing ball being operationally coupled to said second end of said swivel bar whereby movement of said swivel bar using said foot pedal adjusts relative amounts of hot and cold water passing through said mixing ball;said outlet port being adapted for coupling to a faucet whereby said hot and cold water passing through said mixing ball is dispensable through said faucet.