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Trim for hose faucet

a hose faucet and hose technology, applied in valve housings, service pipe systems, mechanical devices, etc., can solve the problems of reducing reducing air infiltration, so as to reduce the likelihood of any pipes freezing, reduce air infiltration, and reduce the effect of air infiltration

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-10
BLUEGRASS PRODS
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[0003] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a hose faucet trim unit which reduces air infiltration and provides insulation for the hose faucet. Further, it is an object of the present invention to provide a hose faucet trim unit which incorporates an insulated cover that snaps onto the trim unit and covers the faucet and thus the hole through the house wall. This reduces air infiltration and decreases the likelihood of any pipes freezing. The object and advantages of the present invention will be further appreciated in light of the following detailed descriptions and drawings in which:

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This reduces air infiltration and decreases the likelihood of any pipes freezing.

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[0012] As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention is a trim unit 10 used to surround a faucet 12 on a building wall 13 which is covered with siding 14. The trim unit includes a base 16, a trim ring 18 and an insulating cover 20. The base unit 16 as shown includes two mirror image sections 22 and 24. These have mirror image mating edges 26 and 28 which, when assembled, define a hole 30 which is designed to provide for passage of a pipe 31. The two bases 22 and 24 are assembled to form the combined base 16 which then has a back wall 36 which defines hole 30 and a wall 38. Extending from the base of wall 38 is a peripheral nail flange 40 which extends around the entire base unit 16.

[0013] Wall 38 includes upper and lower sections 41and 43 and two side sections 42 and 44. The side sections 42 and 44 include slots 46 which are adapted to allow the trim ring 18 to snap onto the base 16, as explained hereinafter. The side sections 42 and 44 further include notched portions 48 which are aga...

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A trim unit for a hose faucet includes a base unit which attached to the wall of a building and surrounds the water pipe to which the faucet is attached. A trim ring then attaches to the base unit. In order to reduce air infiltration and freezing of the pipe during the winter, an insulated cover is adapted to attach to the trim unit.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] Hose faucets attach to pipes which run through the side walls of buildings. If the wall is covered in siding, there is generally trim that surrounds the faucet. This is particularly the case with respect to vinyl siding. There are various types of trim units that are designed to trim out a hose faucet. Two such products are disclosed in Vagedes U.S. Pat. No. 5,526,619 and Schiedigger U.S. Pat. No. 5,918,431. These units generally have a base piece that snaps around the pipe between the house wall and the faucet. Siding is applied against the trim unit and an outer ring is attached to the base unit to complete the wall. [0002] There is always some clearance between the pipe and the wall. This can present a problem during the winter time. Cold air can enter through this clearance and can cause the pipe to freeze and, possibly, rupture. Also, simply cold transferring through the faucet can present problems. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] Accordingly,...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E03B7/10E03C1/02E04C5/00E04F19/00F16K27/12F16L58/00
CPCF16K27/12E03B7/10
Inventor VAGEDES, MICHAEL
Owner BLUEGRASS PRODS
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