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Interchangeable annular devices for plumbing fixture assemblies

a technology of annular devices and plumbing fixtures, which is applied in the field of interchangeable annular devices for plumbing fixture assemblies, can solve the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and expensive solutions

Pending Publication Date: 2018-07-12
AS AMERICA
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The patent text describes a need for improved systems, methods, and techniques for updating, personalizing, changing a position, and / or changing a height of plumbing fixture assemblies. This is because the current process of uninstalling / installing and replacing can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly. The patent describes a solution using an annular device that can be easily attached to a plumbing fixture and used to space it from its support structure, allowing for easier updates and personalization without the need for a new fixture. This reduces waste and excessive cost.

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This solution can be costly, wasteful, time-consuming, and labor-intensive.

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[0036]Described herein are exemplary embodiments of plumbing fixture assemblies comprising annular devices that may address the problems and shortcomings of known methods and systems associated with updating a plumbing fixture assembly described above, including the problems of a time-consuming and labor-intensive uninstalling and installing process and the cost and waste incidental to purchasing a new faucet fixture with associated faucet components.

[0037]The annular devices described herein may address the problems discussed above by interchangeably coupling with faucet fixtures and / or associated faucet components. An annular device may slide onto the proximal end of the faucet fixture or it may removably couple to the proximal end using threads on an interior surface of the annular device.

[0038]The annular device may be configured to removably couple to a proximal end of a faucet fixture in various ways. In some embodiments, an annular device may be configured to space a faucet f...

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Abstract

Systems, methods, and techniques for updating and personalizing plumbing fixture assemblies are provided. In some embodiments, a plumbing fixture assembly comprises at least one faucet body and at least one interchangeable annular device. The faucet body is configured to removably couple to a support structure at a proximal end. The interchangeable annular device comprises an interior surface defining an opening and is configured to removably couple to the proximal end of the faucet body. The interchangeable annular device is configured such that when it is coupled to a faucet body, one or more fluid conduit passes from an interior space of the fluid body through the opening of the annular device.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 444,100, filed Jan. 9, 2017, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This relates to plumbing fixtures and, particularly, to interchangeable annular devices for faucet fixtures and associated faucet components.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Trends in faucet fixtures and their associated components are frequently changing. For example, there are numerous choices in finishes for faucet fixtures and associated faucet components such as chrome, nickel, copper, bronze, stainless steel, matte black, etc. Further, a user needs to consider numerous factors when deciding on a finish for the user's plumbing fixture assembly including, but not limited to, the finish of the sink basin, the finish of cupboard and drawer hardware, various décor, a countertop surface, etc. Accordingly, a user faces a daunting task when upda...

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IPC IPC(8): E03C1/04E03C1/042
CPCE03C1/0401E03C1/042E03C2001/0414
Inventor L'HENAFF, JEAN-JACQUESRAVASSA, GABRIELAWAGNER, CALUMYE, XIAOJING
Owner AS AMERICA
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