CN211172213U - Water tap - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides a water faucet, water faucet has shower nozzle and shower nozzle accessory. The spray head fitment provides improved spray performance. The spray head fitment includes an upstream end and a downstream end. The upstream end includes a spray head fitting connector. The downstream end includes at least one spray head fitment nozzle. The spray head accessory nozzle is operable to be in fluid communication with a spray head opening in a spray face of the spray head.

Description

Water tap

Cross Reference to Related Applications

This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 62/732,090 filed on 9/17/2018, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

Technical Field

The present invention relates generally to faucets with spray heads and spray head accessories, and more particularly, to a spray head accessory that provides improved spray performance.

Background

Faucets with spray heads are well known. Such faucets with sprayheads are used in residential and commercial applications such as kitchens, laundry rooms, utility rooms and various other locations. Difficulties are encountered in obtaining the desired spray performance from a faucet with a spray head.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The utility model provides a water faucet, water faucet has shower nozzle and shower nozzle accessory.

In an exemplary embodiment, a faucet includes a hub, a delivery tube, and a spout assembly. The sleeve is operable to be connected to a mounting surface. The delivery tube includes a receptacle and a spray head. The receiver is operable to connect to the sleeve. The spray head is operable to be mounted in the receptacle. The spray head is operable to be pulled away from the receptacle. The spray head fitting is operable to connect to a spray head. The spray head comprises a shell, a water channel and a spray surface. The housing is operable to be pulled away from the receiver. The waterway is operable to be substantially disposed in the housing. The waterway includes an inlet region and an outlet region. The inlet region includes an inlet channel. The outlet region includes an outlet channel. The inlet region is operable to connect to a water hose. The waterway includes a conduit disposed between the inlet channel and the outlet channel. The spray face is operable to be connected to an outlet region of the waterway. The ejection face includes a nozzle opening and a nozzle connector. The nozzle opening is operable to be in fluid communication with the conduit and the outlet passage and deliver water in a stream from the spray face. The spray head fitting includes a first end and a second end. The first end includes a spray head fitting connector. The second end includes a spray head fitting nozzle. The spray head fitment nozzle is operable to be in fluid communication with a spray head opening in the spray face. The spray head fitting is operable to sealably connect to a spray head when a spray head fitting connector on the spray head fitting engages a spray head connector on the spray face. The spray head fitting is operable to convert a flow of water delivered from a spray head opening in the spray face into a spray of water delivered from a spray head fitting nozzle of the spray head fitting.

In an exemplary embodiment, a faucet includes a hub, a delivery tube, and a spout assembly. The sleeve is operable to be connected to a mounting surface. The delivery tube includes a receptacle and a spray head. The receiver is operable to connect to the sleeve. The spray head is operable to be mounted in the receptacle. The spray head is operable to be pulled away from the receptacle. The spray head fitting is operable to connect to a spray head. The spray head comprises a shell, a water channel, a flow divider and a spray surface. The housing is operable to be pulled away from the receiver. The water channel is formed separately from the housing. The waterway is operable to be substantially disposed in the housing. The waterway includes an inlet region and an outlet region. The inlet region includes an inlet channel. The outlet region includes a first outlet channel and a second outlet channel. The inlet region is operable to connect to a water hose. The waterway includes first, second, and third conduits disposed between the inlet channel and the first and second outlet channels. The waterway includes a diverter valve chamber. The diverter valve chamber is disposed between the first and second conduits and between the first and third conduits. The diverter valve is operable to be received in the diverter valve chamber. The diverter valve is operable to divert fluid flow between the first and second conduits and between the first and third conduits. The spray face is operable to be connected to an outlet region of the waterway. The spray face includes a nozzle opening, a plurality of nozzle tips, and a nozzle tip connector. The spray head opening is operable to be in fluid communication with the second conduit and the first outlet passage and deliver water in a stream from the spray face. The spray head nozzle is operable to be in fluid communication with the third conduit and the second outlet passage and deliver water in a spray from the spray face. The spray head fitting includes a first end and a second end. The first end includes a spray head fitting connector. The second end includes a spray head fitting nozzle. The spray head fitment nozzle is operable to be in fluid communication with a spray head opening in the spray face. The spray head fitting is operable to sealably connect to a spray head when a spray head fitting connector on the spray head fitting engages a spray head connector on the spray face. The spray head fitting is operable to convert a flow of water delivered from a spray head opening in the spray face into a spray of water delivered from a spray head fitting nozzle of the spray head fitting.

In an exemplary embodiment, a faucet includes a hub, a delivery tube, and a spout assembly. The sleeve is operable to be connected to a mounting surface. The delivery tube includes a receptacle and a spray head. The receiver is operable to connect to the sleeve. The spray head is operable to be mounted in the receptacle. The spray head is operable to be pulled away from the receptacle. The spray head fitting is operable to connect to a spray head. The spray head comprises a shell, a water channel, a flow divider and a spray surface. The housing is operable to be pulled away from the receiver. The water channel is formed separately from the housing. The waterway is operable to be substantially disposed in the housing. The waterway includes an inlet region and an outlet region. The inlet region includes an inlet channel. The outlet region includes a first outlet channel and a second outlet channel. The inlet region is operable to connect to a water hose. The waterway includes first, second, and third conduits disposed between the inlet channel and the first and second outlet channels. The waterway includes a diverter valve chamber. The diverter valve chamber is disposed between the first and second conduits and between the first and third conduits. The diverter valve is operable to be received in the diverter valve chamber. The diverter valve is operable to divert fluid flow between the first and second conduits and between the first and third conduits. The spray face is operable to be connected to an outlet region of the waterway. The spray face includes a nozzle opening, a plurality of nozzle nozzles, and a threaded nozzle connector. The spray head opening is operable to be in fluid communication with the second conduit and the first outlet passage and deliver water in a stream from the spray face. The spray head nozzle is operable to be in fluid communication with the third conduit and the second outlet passage and deliver water in a spray from the spray face. The spray head fitting includes a first end and a second end. The first end includes a threaded spray head fitting connector. The second end includes a spray head fitting nozzle. The spray head fitment nozzle is operable to be in fluid communication with a spray head opening in the spray face. The spray head fitting is operable to sealably connect to a spray head when a spray head fitting connector on the spray head fitting engages a threaded spray head connector on the spray face. The spray head fitting is operable to convert a flow of water delivered from a spray head opening in the spray face into a spray of water delivered from a spray head fitting nozzle of the spray head fitting.

Drawings

FIG. 1a is an assembled perspective view of a faucet with a spray head and spray head fitting according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1b is an assembled perspective view of the spray head and spray head fitting of FIG. 1 a;

figure 2a is a partially exploded perspective view of the faucet of figure 1a with a spray head and spray head fitting,

FIG. 2b is a partially exploded perspective view of the spray head and spray head fitment of FIG. 1 b;

FIG. 3a is a further partially exploded perspective view of the faucet of FIG. 1a with a spray head and spray head fitting, and FIG. 3b is a further partially exploded perspective view of the spray head and spray head fitting of FIG. 1 b;

FIG. 4a is a further partially exploded perspective view of the faucet of FIG. 1a with a spray head and spray head fitment, and FIG. 4b is a further partially exploded perspective view of the spray head and spray head fitment of FIG. 1 b;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the spray head of FIG. 1a taken along a central longitudinal axis of the spray head;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the spray head fitting of FIG. 1a taken along a central longitudinal axis of the spray head fitting;

fig. 7 a-7 c are views of a spray face and spray head fitting according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention-fig. 7a is an assembled perspective view, fig. 7b is a partially unassembled perspective view, and fig. 7c is a further partially unassembled perspective view;

FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of a faucet with a sprayer and a sprayer fitting according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

figures 9a-9b are views of a spray head fitment, fitment holder, and mounting bracket according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention-figure 9a is an assembled perspective view and figure 9b is an unassembled perspective view; and

fig. 10 is a perspective view of a showerhead fitting according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description

The utility model provides a tap with shower nozzle and shower nozzle accessory.

The spout assembly of the faucet cleans bottles (e.g., baby bottles and water bottles) more efficiently and effectively by spraying high pressure water onto the bottom of the bottle and other hard to reach surfaces. The spray head fitment can also be used to clean glasses, pans, other containers, and other surfaces. The spray head fitment can be used with pull-out or pull-down faucets. Pull-out or pull-down faucets include faucet spray heads. A spray head fitting is attached to a face of the faucet spray head. The spray head attachment provides a stronger, more focused spray than a faucet spray head.

Fig. 1 a-4 b show an exemplary embodiment of a faucet 10 of the present invention in detail. In the illustrated embodiment, faucet 10 includes a hub 12, a delivery tube 14, and a handle 16. The delivery tube 14 includes a receptacle 18 and a spray head 20. Faucet 10 also includes a spout assembly 22. The base of the sleeve 12 is connected (directly or indirectly) to a mounting surface (e.g., a countertop or sink). The upstream end of the receiver 18 is connected to the sleeve 12. In the illustrated embodiment, the upstream end of the receiver 18 is connected to the top of the sleeve 12. In the exemplary embodiment, an upstream end of receiver 18 is coupled to a side of sleeve 12. The upstream end of the spray head 20 is mounted to the downstream end of the receiver 18. The spray head 20 is operable to be pulled away from the receptacle 18. The spray head 20 is operable to deliver water from the faucet 10. A handle 16 is connected to the sleeve 12. In the illustrated embodiment, the handle 16 is attached to the side of the barrel 12. In an exemplary embodiment, a handle 16 is attached to the top of the sleeve 12. The handle 16 is operable to move relative to the sleeve 12.

An exemplary embodiment of the spray head 20 is shown in detail in fig. 1 a-5. In the illustrated embodiment, the spray head 20 includes a housing 24 and a water channel 26. The housing 24 is operable to be pulled away from the receiver 18. The water channel 26 is formed separately from the housing 24. A waterway 26 is substantially disposed within shell 24.

An exemplary embodiment of the water channel 26 is shown in detail in fig. 4 a-5. Waterway 26 includes an inlet region 28 and an outlet region 30. The inlet region 28 includes an inlet passage 32. The outlet region 30 comprises a first outlet channel 34 and a second outlet channel 36. In the illustrated embodiment, the first outlet passage 34 is within the second outlet passage 36. The inlet area 28 is connected to a water hose. The waterway 26 includes a first conduit 38, a second conduit 40, and a third conduit 42 disposed between the inlet channel 32 and the first and second outlet channels 34, 36. In the illustrated embodiment, the waterway 26 includes a pause valve chamber 44 and a diverter valve chamber 46. In the illustrated embodiment, a pause valve chamber 44 is disposed in the first conduit 38. In the illustrated embodiment, the diverter valve chamber 46 is disposed between the first and second conduits 38, 40 and between the first and third conduits 38, 42.

Additionally, in the illustrated embodiment, the spray head 20 includes a pause valve 48 and a diverter valve 50. A pause valve 48 is received in the pause valve chamber 44. The pause valve 48 pauses flow through the first conduit 38. A diverter valve 50 is received in the diverter valve chamber 46. The diverter valve 50 diverts flow between the first and second conduits 38, 40 and between the first and third conduits 38, 42.

While the spray head 20 has been shown and described as including the first outlet passage 34, the second outlet passage 36, the first conduit 38, the second conduit 40, the third conduit 42, the pause valve chamber 44, the diverter valve chamber 46, the pause valve 48, and the diverter valve 50, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the spray head 20 may not include each of these components, or may include a different number of each of these components. For example, the spray head 20 may include more or less than two outlet passages, may include more or less than three conduits, may not include a pause valve chamber, may not include a diverter valve chamber, may include more than one diverter valve chamber, may not include a pause valve, may not include a diverter valve, and/or may include more than one diverter valve.

Further, in the illustrated embodiment, the spray head 20 includes a spray face 52. Spray face 52 is connected to outlet region 30 of waterway 26.

Exemplary embodiments of the ejection face 52 are shown in detail in fig. 1 a-5. Spray face 52 includes a nozzle head opening 54, a plurality of first or nozzle head nozzles 56, and a first or nozzle head connector 58. In the illustrated embodiment, showerhead opening 54 is centrally located and showerhead nozzles 56 surround showerhead opening 54. In the exemplary embodiment, spray head nozzles 56 are formed integrally with spray face 52. The spray head opening 54 is in fluid communication with the second conduit 40 and the first outlet passage 34 and delivers water in a stream from the spray face 52. The spray head nozzle 56 is in fluid communication with the third conduit 42 and the second outlet passage 36 and delivers water in a spray from the spray face 52.

Although the spray face 52 has been shown and described as including the spray head nozzles 56, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the spray face 52 may not include such components or may include a different number of such components. For example, spray face 52 may not include spray head nozzles 56, may include more or fewer spray head nozzles 56, or may include different types of spray head nozzles 56.

In the exemplary embodiment, showerhead connector 58 at least partially surrounds showerhead opening 54. In the illustrated embodiment, the showerhead connector 58 completely surrounds the showerhead opening 54. In the exemplary embodiment, showerhead nozzle 56 at least partially surrounds showerhead connector 58. In the illustrated embodiment, the showerhead nozzle 56 completely surrounds the showerhead connector 58.

Further, in the illustrated embodiment, spray head 20 includes spray head nut 60, first O-ring 62, first screen 64, check valve 66, pause valve retaining clip 68, diverter valve retaining clip 70, pause valve spring 72, diverter valve spring 74, actuation button 76, second O-ring 78, second screen 80, washer 82, and aerator 84. These components of the spray head 20 are well known in the art and will not be described in detail.

An exemplary embodiment of a spray head fitting 22 is shown in fig. 1 a-4 b and 6. The spray head fitting 22 includes a first or upstream end 86 and a second or downstream end 88. Upstream end 86 includes a second or spray head fitting connector 90. Downstream end 88 includes at least one second or spray head fitment nozzle 92. Spray head fitment nozzle 92 is operable to be in fluid communication with spray head opening 54 in spray face 52.

The spray head fitting 22 is operable to connect to the spray head 20. More specifically, the nozzle tip fitting 22 is operable to connect to the nozzle tip 20 when the nozzle tip fitting connector 90 on the nozzle tip fitting 22 engages the nozzle tip connector 58 on the spray face 52 of the nozzle tip 20. Spray head fitting 22 is operable to convert a flow of water delivered from spray head openings 54 in spray face 52 into a spray of water delivered from spray head fitting nozzles 92 of spray head fitting 22.

The spray head fitting 22 may be connected to the spray head 20 via various attachment mechanisms. Exemplary attachment mechanisms include threaded attachments, magnetic attachments, twist and lock attachments, snap attachments, and bayonet attachments. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that other attachment mechanisms may be used. In the embodiment shown in fig. 1a-6, spray head connector 58 is threaded and spray head fitting connector 90 is threaded. In the embodiment illustrated in fig. 1a-6, spray head fitting 22 is operable to connect to spray head 20 when spray head fitting connector 90 is threadably engaged with spray head connector 58. In the embodiment shown in fig. 7 a-7 c, spray head connector 58 'includes a guide slot and spray head fitting connector 90' includes a pin. In the embodiment shown in fig. 7 a-7 c, spray head fitting 22 is operable to connect to spray head 20 when the pin of spray head fitting connector 90 'is received in the guide slot of spray head connector 58'.

The spray head fitting 22 is operable to sealably connect to the spray head 20. The sealable connection may be accomplished using a compressible material integrally formed with showerhead 20 and/or showerhead fitting 22 or using a separate seal (e.g., an O-ring). In the embodiment illustrated in fig. 1a-6, a region 94 of spray face 52 between spray head connector 58 and spray head nozzle 56 is formed of a compressible material, and spray head fitting 22 is operable to sealably connect to spray head 20 when upstream end 86 of spray head fitting 22 is seated against region 94 of spray face 52 of spray head 20. In an exemplary embodiment, the compressible material is an elastomer. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8, faucet 10 includes a third O-ring 96, and spray head fitting 22 is operable to sealably connect to spray head 20 when third O-ring 96 is received between spray head fitting 22 and spray face 52 of spray head 20.

In the illustrated embodiment, the spray head fitting 22 includes a generally hollow interior 98. However, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that spray head fitting 22 may include internal structure to facilitate the flow of water to spray head fitting nozzles 92. In the illustrated embodiment, the width of the interior 98 at the upstream end 86 of the spray head fitting 22 is greater than the width of the interior 98 at the downstream end 88 of the spray head fitting 22. In the illustrated embodiment, the interior chamber 98 tapers from the upstream end 86 of the spray head fitting 22 to the downstream end 88 of the spray head fitting 22.

The spray head fitting 22 may have various types of spray head fitting nozzles 92. Exemplary nozzle types include multi-directional spray nozzles, kinetic jet spray nozzles, and rotating water spray nozzles.

In the exemplary embodiment, faucet 10 includes a plurality of spray head fittings 22. In the embodiment shown in fig. 9a-9b, faucet 10 includes three sprayer fittings 22, 22' and 22 ". Each spray head fitting 22, 22', 22 "is operable to connect to spray head 20. Each spray head fitting 22, 22', 22 "includes an upstream end 86 and a downstream end 88.

The upstream end 86 of each spray head fitting 22, 22', 22 "includes a spray head fitting connector 90. Each spray head fitting 22, 22', 22 "is operable to connect to spray head 20 when spray head fitting connector 90 engages spray head connector 58 on spray face 52 of spray head 20. Each spray head fitting 22, 22', 22 "is operable to sealably connect to spray head 20 when spray head fitting connector 90 engages spray head connector 58 on spray face 52 of spray head 20 via any sealing mechanism, such as region 94 or third O-ring 96.

The downstream end 88 of each spray head fitting 22, 22 ', 22 "includes spray head fitting nozzle(s) 92, 92', 92". Each spray head fitment nozzle 92, 92', 92 "is operable to be in fluid communication with spray head opening 54 in spray face 52. Each spray head fitting 22, 22 ', 22 "is operable to convert a flow of water delivered from spray head openings 54 in spray face 52 into a spray of water delivered from spray head fitting nozzles 92, 92', 92".

In the exemplary embodiment, downstream end 88 of at least one spray head fitting 22 includes a plurality of spray head fitting nozzles 92. In the embodiment shown in fig. 9a-9b, downstream end 88 of each spray head fitting 22 ', 22 "includes a plurality of spray head fitting nozzles 92', 92". In the embodiment shown in fig. 9a-9b, downstream end 88 of each showerhead fitting 22, 22 ', 22 "includes a different number of showerhead fitting nozzles 92, 92 ', 92" than downstream end 88 of each other showerhead fitting 22, 22 ', 22 ". Moreover, in the exemplary embodiment, downstream end 88 of each showerhead fitting 22, 22 ', 22 "has a different nozzle type than downstream end 88 of each other showerhead fitting 22, 22', 22".

The spray head fitting 22 may be stored in different storage locations. Exemplary storage locations include free standing table racks and mounted cabinet door racks. In the exemplary embodiment, faucet 10 includes an accessory rack 100. The fitment holder 100 is operable to support at least one spray head fitment 22. In the embodiment shown in fig. 9a-9b, the accessory holder 100 is operable to support three showerhead accessories 22, 22', 22 ".

In the exemplary embodiment, faucet 10 includes a mounting bracket 102. The mounting bracket 102 is operable to support the accessory holder 100. In the embodiment shown in fig. 9a-9b, the mounting bracket 102 is operable to support the accessory holder 100 on a vertical surface (e.g., a wall or cabinet).

In the exemplary embodiment, showerhead assembly 22 includes a textured outer surface 104. The textured outer surface 104 provides a better grip for a user of the spray head fitting 22. In the embodiment shown in fig. 10, the textured outer surface 104 includes ribs.

It will now be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present invention provides a faucet with a spray head and a spray head fitting. Although the invention has been shown and described with respect to certain embodiments, equivalent alterations and modifications will occur to others skilled in the art upon the reading and understanding of this specification. The present invention includes all such equivalent alterations and modifications.

Claims (20)

1. A faucet, characterized in that it comprises:

a sleeve operable to connect to a mounting surface;

a delivery tube comprising a receiver operable to connect to the sleeve and a spray head operable to be installed in the receiver, the spray head operable to be pulled away from the receiver; and

a spray head fitting operable to connect to the spray head;

the spray head comprises a shell, a water channel and a spray surface;

the housing is operable to be pulled away from the receiver;

the waterway operable to be substantially disposed in the housing, the waterway including an inlet region including an inlet passage and an outlet region including an outlet passage, the inlet region operable to be connected to a water hose, the waterway including a conduit disposed between the inlet passage and the outlet passage;

the spray face operable to connect to an exit region of the waterway, the spray face including a spray head opening and a spray head connector, the spray head opening operable to be in fluid communication with the conduit and the exit channel and to deliver water in a stream from the spray face;

the spray head fitting comprising a first end comprising a spray head fitting connector and a second end comprising a spray head fitting nozzle operable to be in fluid communication with the spray head opening in the spray face;

wherein the spray head fitting is operable to sealably connect to the spray head when the spray head fitting connector on the spray head fitting engages the spray head connector on the spray face; and

wherein the spray head fitting is operable to convert a flow of water delivered from the spray head opening in the spray face into a spray of water delivered from the spray head fitting nozzle of the spray head fitting.

2. The faucet of claim 1, wherein a region of the spray face is formed of a compressible material, and the spout fitment is sealably connected to the spout when the first end of the spout fitment is seated against the region of the spray face formed of the compressible material.

3. The faucet of claim 2, wherein the compressible material is an elastomer.

4. The faucet of claim 1, wherein the spout fitment is sealably connected to the spout via an O-ring.

5. The faucet of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of spray head fittings, wherein:

each spray head fitting operable to connect to the spray head;

each spray head fitting comprising a first end comprising a spray head fitting connector and a second end comprising a spray head fitting nozzle operable to be in fluid communication with the spray head opening in the spray face;

each spray head fitting is operable to sealably connect to the spray head when the spray head fitting connector on the spray head fitting engages the spray head connector on the spray face; and

each spray head fitting is operable to convert a flow of water delivered from the spray head opening in the spray face into a spray of water delivered from the spray head fitting nozzle of the spray head fitting.

6. The faucet of claim 5, wherein the second end of at least one spout fitment comprises a plurality of spout fitment nozzles.

7. The faucet of claim 5, wherein the second end of each spray head fitting includes a different number of spray head fitting nozzles than the second end of each other spray head fitting.

8. The faucet of claim 5, further comprising an accessory holder operable to support each spray head accessory.

9. The faucet of claim 8, further comprising a mounting bracket operable to support the accessory holder.

10. A faucet, characterized in that it comprises:

a sleeve operable to connect to a mounting surface;

a delivery tube comprising a receiver operable to connect to the sleeve and a spray head operable to be installed in the receiver, the spray head operable to be pulled away from the receiver; and

a spray head fitting operable to connect to the spray head;

the spray head comprises a shell, a water channel, a flow divider and a spray surface;

the housing is operable to be pulled away from the receiver;

the waterway formed separately from the housing, the waterway operable to be substantially disposed in the housing, the waterway including an inlet region including an inlet passage and an outlet region including a first outlet passage and a second outlet passage, the inlet region operable to be connected to a water hose, the waterway including a first conduit, a second conduit, and a third conduit disposed between the inlet passage and the first outlet passage and the second outlet passage, the waterway including a diverter valve chamber disposed between the first conduit and the second conduit and between the first conduit and the third conduit;

the diverter valve operable to be received in the diverter valve chamber, the diverter valve operable to divert fluid flow between the first and second conduits and between the first and third conduits;

said spray face operable to be connected to an exit region of said waterway, said spray face comprising a spray head opening, a plurality of spray head nozzles, and a spray head connector, said spray head opening operable to be in fluid communication with said second conduit and said first outlet passage and to deliver water from said spray face in the form of a stream, said spray head nozzles operable to be in fluid communication with said third conduit and said second outlet passage and to deliver water from said spray face in the form of a spray;

the spray head fitting comprising a first end comprising a spray head fitting connector and a second end comprising a spray head fitting nozzle operable to be in fluid communication with the spray head opening in the spray face;

wherein the spray head fitting is operable to sealably connect to the spray head when the spray head fitting connector on the spray head fitting engages the spray head connector on the spray face; and

wherein the spray head fitting is operable to convert a flow of water delivered from the spray head opening in the spray face into a spray of water delivered from the spray head fitting nozzle of the spray head fitting.

11. The faucet of claim 10, wherein a region of the spray face is formed of a compressible material, and the spout fitment is sealably connected to the spout when the first end of the spout fitment is seated against the region of the spray face formed of the compressible material.

12. The faucet of claim 11, wherein the compressible material is an elastomer.

13. The faucet of claim 10, wherein the spout fitment is sealably connected to the spout via an O-ring.

14. The faucet of claim 10, further comprising a plurality of spray head fittings, wherein:

each spray head fitting operable to connect to the spray head;

each spray head fitting comprising a first end comprising a spray head fitting connector and a second end comprising a spray head fitting nozzle operable to be in fluid communication with the spray head opening in the spray face;

each spray head fitting is operable to sealably connect to the spray head when the spray head fitting connector on the spray head fitting engages the spray head connector on the spray face; and

each spray head fitting is operable to convert a flow of water delivered from the spray head opening in the spray face into a spray of water delivered from the spray head fitting nozzle of the spray head fitting.

15. The faucet of claim 14, wherein the second end of at least one spout fitment comprises a plurality of spout fitment nozzles.

16. The faucet of claim 14, wherein the second end of each spray head fitting includes a different number of spray head fitting nozzles than the second end of each other spray head fitting.

17. The faucet of claim 14, further comprising an accessory holder operable to support each spray head accessory.

18. The faucet of claim 17, further comprising a mounting bracket operable to support the accessory holder.

19. A faucet, characterized in that it comprises:

a sleeve operable to connect to a mounting surface;

a delivery tube comprising a receiver operable to connect to the sleeve and a spray head operable to be installed in the receiver, the spray head operable to be pulled away from the receiver; and

a spray head fitting operable to connect to the spray head;

the spray head comprises a shell, a water channel, a flow divider and a spray surface;

the housing is operable to be pulled away from the receiver;

the waterway formed separately from the housing, the waterway operable to be substantially disposed in the housing, the waterway including an inlet region including an inlet passage and an outlet region including a first outlet passage and a second outlet passage, the inlet region operable to be connected to a water hose, the waterway including a first conduit, a second conduit, and a third conduit disposed between the inlet passage and the first outlet passage and the second outlet passage, the waterway including a diverter valve chamber disposed between the first conduit and the second conduit and between the first conduit and the third conduit;

the diverter valve operable to be received in the diverter valve chamber, the diverter valve operable to divert fluid flow between the first and second conduits and between the first and third conduits;

said spray face operable to be connected to said exit region of said waterway, said spray face comprising a spray head opening, a plurality of spray head nozzles, and a threaded spray head connector, said spray head opening operable to be in fluid communication with said second conduit and said first outlet passage and to deliver water from said spray face in the form of a stream, said spray head nozzles operable to be in fluid communication with said third conduit and said second outlet passage and to deliver water from said spray face in the form of a spray;

the spray head fitting comprising a first end comprising a threaded spray head fitting connector and a second end comprising a spray head fitting nozzle operable to be in fluid communication with the spray head opening in the spray face;

wherein the spray head fitting is operable to sealably connect to the spray head when the threaded spray head fitting connector on the spray head fitting engages the threaded spray head connector on the spray face; and

wherein the spray head fitting is operable to convert a flow of water delivered from the spray head opening in the spray face into a spray of water delivered from the spray head fitting nozzle of the spray head fitting.

20. The faucet of claim 19, wherein the threaded spout connector at least partially surrounds the spout opening and the plurality of spout nozzles at least partially surround the threaded spout connector.

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