Ceramic diverter for tub spout

Abstract

A water diverter comprising, in combination, a tub spout having an inlet port and an outlet port. The device further includes a cartridge for installation at the outlet port of the tub spout. The cartridge includes a first ceramic disc with orifices, and a second ceramic disc with orifices. The first and second ceramic discs are rotatable relative to each other. Particularly, the discs are movable between a first position in which their respective orifices are substantially aligned to permit flow of the water to the outlet port of the tub spout, and a second position in which their orifices are substantially non-aligned to prevent the flow of the water to the outlet port of the tub spout, and instead divert the flow of water to a showerhead.

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a device that prevents water from flowing out of a tub spout when the orifices of two ceramic discs are not aligned. Instead, the water is diverted to a shower head. The technical effect of this device is to improve the efficiency and accuracy of water flow control in a shower system.

Problems solved by technology

The technical problem addressed in this patent text is the inefficient and wasteful use of water in small bathrooms where there is no separate shower stall. The prior art stem-type diverter valves used to divert water from the tub spout to the shower head do not completely seal off the flow of water, resulting in some water leaking through the valve and discharging out of the tub spout. The patent seeks to provide a diverter valve that completely seals off the flow of water through the tub spout to address this problem.

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