초록

The present invention provides a filtered fluid dispensing system. The invention may replace the sprayer provided with the faucet assembly of a conventional sink and may, in certain embodiments, be adapted to selectively dispense filtered and unfiltered fluid.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A filtered fluid dispensing system, comprising:a dispenser housing capable of being easily grasped by a user and capable of being releasably mounted on a sink; an unfiltered fluid inlet through which unfiltered fluid may be supplied into the dispenser housing; a flexible conduit with a first end

1. A filtered fluid dispensing system, comprising:a dispenser housing capable of being easily grasped by a user and capable of being releasably mounted on a sink; an unfiltered fluid inlet through which unfiltered fluid may be supplied into the dispenser housing; a flexible conduit with a first end connected to the unfiltered fluid inlet and a second end for connecting to an unfiltered fluid supply for providing unfiltered fluid into the dispenser housing; a filtered fluid outlet through which filtered fluid may exit the dispenser housing; a valve within said dispenser housing, said valve being in fluid communication with the unfiltered fluid inlet and the filtered fluid outlet; a single actuator configured for activating both filtered and unfiltered fluid flow through said valve, said single actuator having a forward and a rearward portions in mechanical connection with the valve, whereby a flow of fluid through the dispenser housing is externally controlled by depressing one of the forward and rearward portions of said actuator to dispense filtered fluid flow, and depressing the other of said forward and rearward portions to dispense unfiltered fluid flow, and upon releasing of said portions of said single actuator, said single actuator moves to an off position wherein said valve is positioned to prevent both filtered and unfiltered fluid flow from exiting said dispenser housing; and a filter disposed within said dispenser housing, said filter being in fluid communication with the unfiltered fluid inlet so that the dispensing system may provide filtered fluid through the filtered fluid outlet.