Patent ID: 7017600

Claim:
A faucet comprising: a. a base which is configured to be mounted on a support surface and which has a chamber therein that is capable of receiving a water-sensitive device, wherein the base comprises: i. a pedestal which includes 1). a bottom surface that is configured to rest on the support surface, 2). an outer peripheral wall, and 3). an inner peripheral wall which is spaced from the outer wall; and ii. a seal retaining ring positioned within the bottom of the pedestal, wherein the bottom surface of the seal retaining ring is notched at its outer periphery to define a seal-receiving groove between the notch of the seal retaining ring and an inner surface of the outer peripheral wall of the pedestal; b. a body which is removably mounted on the base and which supports a valve assembly and a spout; and c. a system of seals configured to seal the body to the base, the valve assembly to the body, and the base to the support surface so as to seal the chamber from fluid ingress, and wherein the system of seals includes a seal located in the seal-receiving groove to seal the chamber from below.