Dual articulated faucet for lavatory bowls

Abstract

A dual articulated faucet for minimizing or eliminating water outsplash from lavatory bowls. The faucet includes a tubular body, a pivotable spout arm, and a swivel spout. The pivotable spout arm is adapted to rotate around a first articulated point in a first plane that is parallel to the axis of the tubular body. The swivel spout is positioned at the end of the pivotable spout arm, and is in turn pivotable at a second articulated point in a second plane that is parallel to or overlapping with the first plane. By adjusting the angular position of the pivotable spout arm, and the angular position of the swivel spout, the water throw into the lavatory bowl can be adjusted to minimize or eliminate outsplash.

1 . A dual articulated faucet for lavatory bowls for controlling water emitted into the bowl to minimize outsplash from the bowl, comprising:
 an elongate tubular body mountable in proximity to a lavatory bowl, the body receiving a supply of water, the body including a water port along the surface thereof,   a water controlling handle affixed to the body for controlling the flow of water from the water port;   a pivotable spout arm affixed at a first end to the body along the length thereof, rotatable in a plane parallel to the axis of the body and in fluid communication with the water port; and   a swivel spout affixed to a second end of the pivotable spout arm, rotatable in a plane parallel with the rotatable axis of the spout arm, the spout including a water outlet for emitting water,   whereby the position of the pivotable spout arm and the swivel spout may be adjusted to as to minimize the outsplash of water from a lavatory bowl.   
   
   
       2 . The dual articulated faucet of  claim 1 , further comprising means for affixing the position of the pivotable spout arm relative to the tubular body. 
   
   
       3 . The dual articulated faucet of  claim 1 , wherein the pivotable spout arm includes a tubular first extension having an axis perpendicular to the axis of the body, the spout arm intersecting with the first extension substantially perpendicular thereto, and
 wherein the pivotable spout arm includes a tubular second extension having an axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the spout arm, the spout arm intersecting with the second extension substantially perpendicular thereto, and   wherein the swivel spout is rotatably affixed to the second extension.   
   
   
       4 . A faucet for controlling the throw of water into a sink or basin to minimize water outsplash, comprising:
 a. a vertically extending tubular body adapted for receiving and transmitting water therein, the tubular body having a first end and a second, opposite end defining a body portion with an axis x 1 , and including an outlet with an axis x 2  intersecting the axis x 1 , wherein the outlet is formed on the body and adapted for releasing the water therefrom; and   b. a pivotable spout arm operatively connected to and in fluid communication with the water outlet, the pivotable spout arm having a first end and a second, opposite end defining an arm portion therebetween, the pivotable spout arm rotatable about an axis x 2  of the outlet that is perpendicular to the axis x 1  of the body, and thereby angularly adjusting the direction of the water throw from the pivotable spout arm.   
   
   
       5 . The faucet of  claim 4 , wherein the arm portion adjacent to the pivot arm's first end includes an axis x m2  in line with the outlet axis x 2  of the outlet on the tubular body. 
   
   
       6 . The faucet of  claim 4 , further comprising a swivel spout operatively connected to and in fluid communication with the pivotable spout arm's second end, the swivel spout having a first end and a second, opposite end defining a swivel spout body portion with an axis x 3 , wherein the swivel spout is adapted for rotating around the axis x 3  and thereby providing for angular adjustment of the direction of the water throw therefrom. 
   
   
       7 . The faucet of  claim 6 , wherein the axis x 3  of the swivel spout is parallel to the axis x 2  of the outlet. 
   
   
       8 . The faucet of  claim 6 , wherein the pivotable spout arm is rotatable in a first plane parallel to the axis x 1  of the tubular body, and the swivel spout is rotatable in a second plane parallel to or overlapping with the first plane on which the pivotable spout arm rotates. 
   
   
       9 . The faucet of  claim 6 , wherein the swivel spout includes an opening adapted for discharging water therefrom. 
   
   
       10 . The faucet of  claim 4 , wherein the tubular body comprises a vertically adjustable member having a height h and an axis x c , the adjustable height member operatively connected to the second end of the tubular body and provides for a selectably adjustable height h. 
   
   
       11 . The faucet of  claim 10 , wherein the axis x c  of the adjustable height member is in line with the axis x 1  of the tubular body. 
   
   
       12 . The faucet of  claim 4 , wherein the tubular body is angularly rotatable with respect to a surface on which the faucet is mounted. 
   
   
       13 . The faucet of  claim 4 , further comprising a control cartridge operatively connected to the first end of the tubular body for regulating the water release from the outlet and into the pivotable spout arm. 
   
   
       14 . The faucet of  claim 4 , further comprising hot and cold water supplies to the control cartridge, and wherein the control cartridge adjusts the mixing of hot and cold water as well as the amount of water flow. 
   
   
       15 . A faucet for controlling the throw of water into a sink or basin to minimize water outsplash, comprising:
 a. a tubular body for receiving and holding water therein, the tubular body having a first end and a second, opposite end defining a body portion with an axis x 1 , and including an outlet with an axis x 2 , wherein the outlet is formed on the body and adapted for releasing the water therefrom;   b. a pivotable spout arm operatively connected to and in fluid communication with the water outlet of the tubular body, the pivotable spout arm having a first end and a second, opposite end rotatable around the axis x 2  of the outlet and thereby providing for angular adjustment of the direction of the water throw from the pivotable spout arm;   c. a swivel spout operatively connected to and in fluid communication with the pivotable spout arm's second end, the swivel spout having a first end and a second, opposite end defining a swivel spout body portion having an axis x 3 , wherein the swivel spout is rotatable about the axis x 3  and thereby providing for angular adjustment of the water throw; and   d. a vertically adjustable member having a height h and an axis x c , the adjustable member operatively connected to the second end of the tubular body and adapted for adjusting the height h of the tubular body.   
   
   
       16 . A faucet for controlling the throw of water into a sink or basin to minimize water outsplash, comprising:
 a. a rotatable tubular body for receiving and holding water therein, the tubular body having a first end and a second, opposite end defining a body portion with an axis x 1 , and including an outlet with an axis x 2 , wherein the outlet is formed on the body and adapted for releasing the water therefrom, the tubular body rotatable about the axis x 1  such that position of the water outlet is rotatably adjustable;   b. a pivotable spout arm operatively connected to and in fluid communication with the water outlet of the tubular body, the pivotable spout arm having a first end and a second, opposite end rotatable around the axis x 2  of the outlet and thereby providing for angular adjustment of the pivotable spout arm; and   c. a swivel spout operatively connected to and in fluid communication with the pivotable spout arm's second end, the swivel spout having a first end and a second, opposite end defining a swivel spout body portion having an axis x 3 , wherein the swivel spout is rotatable about the axis x 3  and thereby providing for angular adjustment of the water throw.