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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 20, 2001
Filed:
Jan. 29, 1999
Walter Pitsch, Franklin Park, NJ (US);
Juergen Mueller, Reil, DE;
American Standard Inc., Piscataway, NJ (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to a faucet which includes a one-piece manifold body and a swivel spout pivotably mounted on the body. The body preferably has first and second leg portions for accepting fluid flow therethrough. The faucet may also preferably include an escutcheon coupled to the body, a cartridge coupled to the body, and a retainer ring interposed between the cartridge and the body. In one preferred embodiment, the faucet may include an auxiliary outlet mechanism which may include a diverter valve disposed in the body, as well as a hand spray coupled to the body and in fluid communication with the diverter valve.