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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 09, 2000
Filed:
Aug. 01, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Samuel S MacAusland, Wellesley, MA (US);
Behzad Malekan, Waltham, MA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
13762541 ; 1376167 ; 1376163 ;
Abstract
An improved valve mechanism requiring no handle for the direction and intermixing of two or more liquids. The device is extremely suitable for use in sinks such as are commonly found in the kitchen or bathroom. Control of water volume and temperature is accomplished by manipulating the spout itself which acts both as the water outlet and the controller. A swivel spray aerator fixture can be used to redirect the flow back toward the center of the sink or any other location. The device is adapted to be used with a sliding ceramic disc.