Faucet assembly

摘要

A handle assembly for a faucet that includes a silicone member configured to slide over and be removable coupled to a faucet handle, wherein the silicone member comprises an opening in which the faucet handle may be received and an external surface that may be gripped by a user. A faucet handle may include a longitudinal groove used to allow air to escape from the opening of the silicone member. The handle assembly does not require additional elements to couple the silicone member to the faucet handle.

主权项

1. A handle assembly for a faucet, the handle assembly comprising:
a faucet handle defining a cylindrical portion extending from an end to a flange portion and having a constant outer diameter between the end and the flange portion; and a silicone cover configured to slide over and be removably coupled to the faucet handle, wherein the silicone cover comprises an opening configured to receive the faucet handle and an external surface configured to be gripped by a user; wherein the silicone cover comprises an internal bore extending from the opening to a closed end, the internal bore having a constant diameter along a substantial length of the cover; wherein the faucet handle includes a longitudinal groove extending from the end to the flange portion; and wherein the constant diameter of the internal bore is less than the constant outer diameter of the faucet handle such that at least a portion of the silicone cover is forced into the longitudinal groove when the silicone cover is slid over the faucet handle due at least to the size differential between the internal bore and the faucet handle.