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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7537025 | Faucet device The invention relates to a faucet device for dispensing of a pressurised fluid, for example water, comprising an outlet member, preferably a spout, and a shut-off mechanism, said outlet member having an initial position (A) in which the flow of fluid through the out... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7389796 | Hidden faucet A faucet with a vertically adjustable spout. ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 5921262 | Apparatus and method for collection and transfer of a liquid There is provided an apparatus and method for the collection and transfer of a liquid, which is preferably waste oil. The apparatus includes a tank having a top opening with a hollow tube projecting from the top opening into the interior of the tank. A ho... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5884661 | Swiveling fluid connector A swiveling fluid connector includes a flexible fluid conduit connected to a check valve mounted for rotation. The flexible fluid conduit is connected between the check valve and a stationary fluid conduit. The check valve is mounted for rotating consider... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5522427 | Rain water conveyance apparatus An apparatus for conveying rain water to a point remote from a building wall, comprising a frame mounted trough which is automatically lowered in response to movement of a piston within the frame. The piston moves in response to the weight of water accumu... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5492148 | Rinsing assembly with swivel actuating valve A rinsing assembly has a swivel actuation valve disposed between a riser pipe member and second pipe member. The swivel actuation valve has an inner body member disposed co-axially within an outer body member. The outer body member is axially movable rela... | 02/20/1996 |
| 4998555 | Accessory faucet The faucet includes a unitary valve stem, the lower end of which is tapered and sits in a cup-shaped valve element for low-friction connection and easy rotary adjustment of the faucet outlet.... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4883102 | Drain line apparatus A tank drain apparatus comprising an annular seal member (56) mounted on a tube (55) in turn mounted on a transparent drain hose (72), a sleeve (67) connecting tube (55) and hose (72) together, a portable ground stand assembly (15), and a unique leverage ... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4709715 | Retractable pre-rinse unit with automatic shutoff A pre-rinse unit incorporates a normally closed water shutoff valve connected to the lower end of a vertical riser pipe carrying a source of water. An outer tube is rotatably and longitudinally slidable on the riser pipe. A pair of rotatable arms are moun... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4155534 | Draining apparatus for a fluid reservoir Draining apparatus is provided for a fluid reservoir having an opening. The apparatus includes a guide housing connected about the reservoir opening and a fluid carrier conduit slidably positioned within the guide housing. The fluid carrier conduit is mov... | 05/22/1979 |
| 4147181 | Swivelling water faucet A water faucet is opened by swivelling the faucet pipe to at least one predetermined position and is closed by swivelling to any other position.... | 04/03/1979 |
| 3980101 | Valve for swiveling faucet Valve for a swiveling faucet having a valve casing, a valve disk inserted in the valve casing and an outlet tube swivelable to operate the valve disk and to thereby open and close a water passage. The valve disk comprises a unitary assembly of a first mem... | 09/14/1976 |
