Paul R Stephens

US Patent:

20140116553, May 1, 2014

Filed:

Oct 30, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/067662

Inventors:

John Kevin Schoolcraft - Sanford NC, US
Craig Saunders - Rocky River OH, US
Paul Stephens - Twinsburg OH, US
Jason Tilk - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Alex Velet - Westlake OH, US
Michael Liebal - Greensboro NC, US
Sean M. Chenard - Raleigh NC, US
Roy Leviner, III - Aberdeen NC, US

International Classification:

E03C 1/05

US Classification:

137801

Abstract:

A modular sensor activated faucet assembly provides a spout that can be coupled and removed from its mounting base quickly and easily for installation and service. A water tight connection can be established between the mounting base and the spout without the use of tools or additional mechanical connections, thus allowing the spout to be installed by simply plugging into its base. A seamless spout construction defining a hollow interior bifurcated by integral internal wall structure provides a wet chamber between its mounting end and the outlet and a flow pipe inside the spout. The modular base provides a cooperating flow pipe. When the spout is mounted onto the base, the flow pipes are configured to nest together in close relation such that one or more seals can be disposed between the flow pipes to provide a water tight seal between the spout and base.