Ceiling Mounted Kitchen Faucet

The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 18/396,601, filed Dec. 26, 2023, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 17/244,002, filed Apr. 29, 2021, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/021,781, filed May 8, 2020, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.

The present application relates generally to the field of ceiling mounted faucets intended for use in home, restaurant, and commercial environments, and includes a manner for mounting to ceiling joists.

Existing kitchen faucets, which are generally fixed within an area (e.g., counter) surrounding a sink may have limited range and are unable to supply water to all needed areas. In addition, the size of the faucet assembly may impose limitations on what items can be put into a sink. For example, some cookware (e.g., pots) may be too tall to fit beneath standard kitchen sink faucets, inhibiting the ability to fill or wash them. Some faucet models may have extendable components allowing a hose or water outlet to have additional reach, which enables water supply to areas outside the sink area and to items that may not fit within the sink. However, such counter-mounted designs, though having extendable features, still impose limitations on use as the extendable portions require perpetual support (e.g., holding) by a user. In addition, hose components corresponding to extendable portions of counter-mounted faucet designs are typically stored beneath the sink when not in an extended configuration, which may lead to tangling or snagging of the hose components.

Accordingly, it would be advantageous to provide an improved faucet assembly that has an unobtrusive mounting scheme and includes moveable and adjustable components that may be precisely positioned to enable water supply to an extended range of locations otherwise inaccessible via existing faucet designs.

One aspect of the disclosure relates to a faucet system including a housing configured to be coupled to a ceiling structure. The housing is further coupled to a baseplate, wherein the housing includes a mixing valve disposed therein. The faucet system further includes a flexible hose fluidly coupled to the housing and configured to hang below the housing and receive water mixed by the mixing valve, a spray head disposed at a terminal end of the hose, and a rotatable arm coupled to the baseplate wherein the rotatable arm is configured to facilitate rotation and adjustment of the hose and the spray head.

In various embodiments, the faucet system further includes a cord extending from the housing, wherein the cord is supported by the rotatable arm. In some embodiments, a terminal end of the cord is connected to a coupling, the coupling being configured to hold the hose to facilitate positioning and movement of the hose. In other embodiments, the housing is disposed within the ceiling structure. In yet other embodiments, the housing is disposed below the ceiling structure. In various embodiments, the faucet system further includes a controller, the controller configured to control the mixing valve within the housing. In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to operate according to a plurality of modes, wherein each of the plurality of modes determines at least one of a temperature or a flow of water through the spray head. In other embodiments, the plurality of modes comprises a default mode, a gentle mode, and a boost mode.

According to another aspect of the disclosure, a faucet system includes a housing having a mixing valve disposed therein. The faucet system further includes a hose assembly coupled to the housing assembly, wherein the housing assembly includes a flexible hose configured to hang below the housing assembly and fluidly coupled to the mixing valve. The hose assembly further includes a cord extending from the housing assembly, a coupling connected to a terminal end of the cord, and a rotatable arm coupled to the housing assembly. The coupling is configured to hold the hose to facilitate positioning and movement of the hose and the rotatable arm is configured to facilitate rotation and adjustment of the hose and the spray head.

In various embodiments, the cord is configured to pass through the rotatable arm such that the terminal end of the cord extends from a distal end of the rotatable arm. In some embodiments, the cord is supported by a wheel disposed within the housing assembly. In other embodiments, the wheel is configured to maintain and adjust a length of the cord. In some embodiments, maintaining and adjusting the length of the cord include extending and retracting the cord. In various embodiments, the terminal end of the cord forms a loop, the loop being configured to connect to a tab disposed within the coupling.

According to yet another aspect of the disclosure, a faucet system includes a housing assembly configured to be coupled to a ceiling structure, a hose assembly coupled to the housing assembly, and a control knob communicably coupled to the mixing valve, the control knob configured to control at least one of a temperature or a flow of water within the faucet system. The housing includes a mixing valve disposed therein. The hose assembly includes a flexible hose, which is fluidly coupled to the mixing valve and configured to hang below the housing assembly, and a rotatable arm coupled to the housing assembly, wherein the rotatable arm is configured to facilitate rotation and adjustment of the hose.

In various embodiments, the control knob includes a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the top portion is configured to rotate relative to the bottom portion, and wherein rotation of the top portion controls at least one of the temperature or the flow of the water within the faucet system. In some embodiments, the top portion of the control knob includes one or more buttons disposed within a top surface, the one or more buttons configured to operate the faucet system based on one or more modes. In various embodiments, the one or more modes includes at least one of a default mode, a gentle mode, and a boost mode. In some embodiments, the housing assembly further includes a cord extending from the housing assembly, wherein the cord is supported by the rotatable arm and a terminal end of the cord is connected to a coupling, and wherein the coupling is configured to configured to hold the hose to facilitate positioning and movement of the hose. In various embodiments, the housing assembly further includes a wheel configured to maintain and adjust a length of the cord, and wherein the wheel is at least one of a counterbalance wheel.

The foregoing and other features of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description and appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only several embodiments in accordance with the disclosure and are therefore, not to be considered limiting of its scope, the disclosure will be described with additional specificity and detail through use of the accompanying drawings.

In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented here. It will be readily understood that the aspects of the present disclosure, as generally described herein, and illustrated in the figures, can be arranged, substituted, combined, and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are explicitly contemplated and made part of this disclosure.

One embodiment of the resent disclosure relates to a faucet system that includes a base plate, a flexible hose, and a spray head. The base plate is configured to be coupled to a ceiling. The hose is fluidly coupled to the spray head and configured to provide a flow of water to the spray head. The hose also extends through the base plate and through the ceiling.

In various embodiments, the faucet system includes a mixing valve (e.g., disposed behind the ceiling). The mixing valve (e.g., valve, mixing valve, etc.) is configured to receive and combine water from hot and cold conduits to create the flow of water received by the hose. In various embodiments, the mixing valve may be mechanical or electrical. In embodiments, where the mixing valve is mechanical, the mixing valve may further include or be coupled to or in communication with more electronic receivers.

In various embodiments, the faucet system also includes a coupling (e.g., sleeve, hook, etc.) and a cord (e.g., wire, cable, etc.). The coupling is coupled along the hose upstream from the spray head. The cord extends between the coupling and the base plate. In some embodiments, the cord is coupled to the base plate. In other embodiments, the cord extends through the base plate and through the ceiling.

In various embodiments, the faucet system also includes a wheel (e.g., reel, pulley) disposed behind the ceiling. The wheel is configured to support movement of the cord as it extends through the base plate and through the surface. In various embodiments, the wheel may include or may be coupled to one or more counterbalance weights to enable the cord to extend at a fixed length through the base plate. In some embodiments, the wheel may include removable weights that allow for adjustment of the weight of the wheel. In some embodiments, the cord retracts via a spring (e.g., constant force spring) operatively coupled to the wheel. In various other embodiments, the wheel may be a retraction wheel to facilitate changing an extended length of the cord.

In various embodiments, the faucet system may include an arm coupled to the base plate and configured to rotate about the hose. The cord may extend through the arm, such as out of an end of the arm. The arm may extend beyond the perimeter of the base plate, allowing additional reach and flexibility to the position of the spray head.

In various embodiments, the faucet system may be configured for installation below a ceiling surface for a less-invasive configuration. The faucet system may consequently receive water and/or power supply from conduits situated below a ceiling surface. In other embodiments, the faucet system may include a central extended portion, enabling the arm to move and rotate at a greater distance from the base plate. The extended portion enables the faucet systemto be installed in or near a variety of ceiling structure configurations (e.g., vaulted ceilings).

In various embodiments, the faucet system may include a coupling coupled to the cord and the hose. The coupling may be configured to hold (e.g., grasp, clamp, hook, etc.) the hose such that it includes a controllable amount of slack, which ultimately facilitates a setting a vertical position of the spray head. Maintaining and controlling the amount of slack in the hose enables the faucet system to control the position of the spray head without requiring a mechanism for increasing or decreasing a length of the hose (e.g., via a reel).

Various embodiments of the faucet system may also include a control fixture (e.g., interface, remote, knob, switch, toggle joystick, etc.) mounted near the sink. In other embodiments, the control fixture may be disposed within the spray head. In various implementations, the control fixture may be in wireless communication with the mixing valve, controlling a flow, a temperature, and a flow rate of the water through the spray head. In various embodiments, the control fixture may be coupled to a wired (e.g., connection to an AC outlet) or a wireless (e.g., battery) power source. In various embodiments, the control fixture may implement one or more preset modes for operation, which enable a user to adjust parameters associated with a flow of water through the faucet system. In various embodiments, the control fixture may include a control dial to facilitate temperature adjustment of the flow of water through the faucet system.

In various embodiments, the spray head may include task lighting to facilitate improved visibility while using the faucet system. In other embodiments, task lighting may be included near the base plate of the faucet system. In various other embodiments, the faucet system may include fixtures for display lighting to provide additional light to an area containing the faucet system.

In various embodiments, the faucet system may be in communication with a user application, such that the application may track water usage associated with the faucet system and provide feedback and/or summary information related to water usage.

Referring generally to the figures, a faucet system includes a base plate coupled to a ceiling structure (e.g., joist), a mixing valve disposed above the base plate, a flexible hose coupled to the mixing valve and passing through the base plate, and a spray head coupled to an end of the hose. The mixing valve, which is located above the base plate and within a ceiling region (e.g., between joists), is configured to receive and mix water supply from hot and cold water conduits. The hose is coupled to the mixing valve and is configured to receive water mixed within the mixing valve. The hose is further configured to pass through a hole within the base plate and extend into a space below a ceiling surface (e.g., drywall, plaster). The spray head is coupled to a terminal end of the hose extending below the ceiling surface and is configured to facilitate and control water flow out of the hose. In various embodiments, the spray head may include one or more controls (e.g., buttons, valves, switches, knobs) to control water flow out of the hose.

In various exemplary embodiments, the faucet system may further include a rotatable arm, configured to engage with and rotate about a connection within the base plate. The rotatable arm may be configured to receive a cord. The cord may be supported by a wheel disposed above the base plate within the ceiling space. A terminal end of the cord, opposite an end coupled to the wheel, may pass through a hole within the base plate and through a channel within the rotatable arm, and extend out from a distal portion of the rotatable arm. The rotatable arm may include one or more additional wheels or pulleys therein to facilitate movement of the cord therethrough. The terminal end of the cord may include a connector (e.g., hook) configured to couple with a coupling, wherein the coupling is further configured to engage with and facilitate positioning and rotation of the hose. The coupling enables controlling an amount of slack in the hose, which enables adjusting a position of the spray head without requiring a mechanism for changing a length of the hose (e.g., via a reel). In some embodiments, the cord may further be configured to retract and extend, as facilitated by the wheel and/or a mechanism operatively coupled to the wheel (e.g., a spring).

In various exemplary embodiments, the faucet system may include a control fixture, configured to control operations of the mixing valve, and consequently, control the water within the hose and spray head. In various implementations, the control fixture may control a flow, a temperature, and a flow rate of water exiting the faucet system via the spray head. In various embodiments, the control fixture may be a knob, an interface, a remote, a switch, a toggle, joystick, or any other suitable mechanism known in the art. In various other embodiments, the control fixture may be disposed within the spray head.

In various embodiments, the faucet system may include one or more lighting fixtures. In some embodiments, the faucet system may include task lighting implements within the spray head, near the base plate, on or near the rotatable arm, or include a combination thereof. In other embodiments, the faucet system may include display lights near various components (e.g., base plate) to facilitate additional lighting of work areas and/or to enhance visual aesthetics or ambiance.

In various implementations, the faucet system may be in communication with a user application, configured to monitor, record, and summarize water use. In other implementations, the faucet system may be in communication with communicative media, such as a screen, for displaying instructive and/or entertaining content.

Referring now specifically to, a side view of a faucet system, according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in, faucet systemis configured to mount to a ceiling surfaceand includes a base plate, which is affixed to the ceiling surface. A flexible hoseis configured to pass through the base plateand into a space below the ceiling surface. A terminal end of the hoseis coupled to a spray head, configured to control water flow out of the faucet system. Systemalso includes a rotatable armcoupled to the base plateand a housing assembly, which includes a corddisposed therein. The cordextends originates above the ceiling surfaceand passes through the base plateinto the rotatable arm. A terminal end of the cord, which extends from a distal end of the rotatable arm, is coupled to a coupling. The couplingis configured to hold the hoseand facilitate its positioning and movement. The couplingis configured to facilitate controlling an amount of slack in the hose, which enables a setting a vertical position of the spray headwithout requiring a mechanism for increasing or decreasing a length of the hose(e.g., via a reel). Positioning and movement of the hoseis bounded by a length of the hoseand a radius of rotation of the rotatable armabout a connection point between the rotatable armand the base plate. Movement of couplingmay cause rotation of rotatable armand movement of cord, which is supported by wheel(e.g., reel, pulley), to enable positioning of hoseand coupled spray head. In various embodiments, the cordis anchored by the wheel. In other embodiments, the cordis anchored to a separate support disposed within the housing assembly.

shows a perspective cross-sectional view of faucet system, according to an exemplary embodiment. Faucet systemincludes a base platecoupled to a ceiling structure(e.g., joist). Disposed in a space within the ceiling structure, is the housing assembly, which includes a housing formed by top portionand bottom portion. Housing assemblycontains a mixing valveand wheel. Faucet systemalso includes assembly, which includes components of systemthat extend below a ceiling surface and/or the ceiling structure. As shown, hoseextends from the housing assembly, through base plate, and below the ceiling structure. Wheel, which is disposed within housing assembly, supports a cord. Cordpasses through base plateand rotatable arm, and is coupled to coupling, which holds hose. Rotatable armis configured to be oriented substantially parallel to a plane defined by the base plateand is further configured to rotate relative to base plate, enabling varied configurations of hose assembly.

shows a top perspective view of faucet system, according to an exemplary embodiment.illustrates placement of faucet system, and specifically housing assembly, within a ceiling structurespace. As shown, housing assemblyis disposed within a space in the ceiling structure, and above a ceiling surface. Hose assembly(comprising couplingand hose), which is coupled to housing assembly, is disposed within a space below the ceiling structureand ceiling surface. In various embodiments, housing assemblymay be disposed within a space below the ceiling structureand affixed or otherwise coupled to ceiling surface. In various embodiments, housing assemblymay be configured as or contained within a substantially rectangular structure. In other embodiments, housing assemblymay be configured as or contained within a substantially cylindrical structure.

shows a perspective cross-sectional view of a faucet system, configured to have a bracket support design, near housing assemblyaccording to an exemplary embodiment. As described previously, housing assemblyincludes a main housing formed by a top portionand a bottom portion. Housing assemblyis configured to fit within a space within a ceiling structure, such as joists. In various embodiments, housing assemblymay be coupled to a ceiling structurevia fasters fastened to top portionand/or bottom portion. Housing assemblycontains a wheel, which is mounted on an armvia fasteners. Armis configured to be coupled to a center postat a joint(e.g., via a sleeve, coupler, etc.). Wheelis configured to support cord. Armincludes an opening, which is configured to facilitate movement of cordtherethrough. In various embodiments, wheelmay be and/or coupled to the counterbalance wheel or pulley, configured to support cordand maintain or adjust a constant length of extension of cordthrough base plate. In various embodiments wherein wheelis a counterbalance wheel or pulley, a counterbalance weight may be adjustable. In various other embodiments, wheelmay be a retraction wheel and/or coupled to a retraction mechanism (e.g., spring) to retract and extend cordthrough base plate. In various embodiments, retraction and/or extension of cordmay be limited by arm, one or more couplings coupled to cord, a feature within arm, and/or a feature within housing.

Housing assemblyalso includes mixing valve, which receives a water supply via hot and cold water conduits, and, respectively. In various embodiments, the mixing valvemay be an electronic valve. In other embodiments, the mixing valvemay be a mechanical valve. In some embodiments, the mixing valvemay include or be coupled to one or more electronic receivers. Mixed water within the mixing valvemay flow into hoseat port. The hoseis supported by a center post, which extends from the housing assemblythrough the base plateand into rotatable arm. Within housing assembly, postengages with armand a bracket. Bracketis coupled to the upper portionof the housing assembly and engages with the postvia a first bearing coupler. Bracketis configured to stabilize housing assemblyand components disposed therein. In various embodiments, housing assemblymay include a plurality of brackets similar or identical to bracket, each configured to stabilize housing assemblyand components disposed therein. Beneath housing assembly, postengages with a second bearing couplerdisposed within the rotatable arm.

As shown in, rotatable armis coupled to base plateat a joint. Rotatable armhas a proximal endand a distal end, wherein the proximal endis coupled to base plateand configured to rotate relative to the base plateat joint. Spacersare disposed within a space formed between proximal endof rotatable armand base plate. A capis coupled to a bottom surface of rotatable armat proximal endopposite joint. Rotatable armincludes two pulleysandat distal endand proximal end, respectively. As shown, cordis configured to be supported by wheelas it extends through openingin arm, and into rotatable armat proximal endvia an opening. Cordengages with pulleysand, and passes through openingat distal endto extend into a space below ceiling structureand base plate.

shows a perspective cross-sectional view of a faucet system, configured to have a center post mount design, near a housing assemblyaccording to an exemplary embodiment. In various embodiments, center postwithin housing assemblymay be configured to extend an entire length of the housing assembly. As shown in, housing assemblyincludes a wheel, which is mounted to an arm, and is configured to support cord. Armis coupled to center post, which extends from an upper surface of the top portionof housing assembly, through base plate, and into rotatable arm. In various embodiments, center postis coupled to the top portionof housing assembly(e.g., via press-fit, one or more fasteners, etc.). Center postis configured to provide structural support to housing assemblyand components contained therein.

As shown, housing assemblyalso contains a mixing valve, which is supplied water via hot and cold water conduitsand, respectively. In various embodiments, center postmay be configured to receive water from mixing valveand facilitate water flow into hose. As shown, water mixed within mixing valve exits through portinto center post. As shown, hosemay be configured to be supported by post(e.g., fit within) as it extends through the housing assemblyand into a space below the ceiling structure. As illustrated in, hoseengages with center postat joint. In various embodiments, hosemay engage with center postvia a connector (e.g., coupling, threaded connector, etc.). In various other embodiments, hosemay engage with center postvia a press-fit and/or threaded connection.

shows a perspective cross-sectional view of a faucet system, configured to have a bracket and center post design, near a housing assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in, a housing assemblymay be configured to include both a center postand one or more bracketsto provide structural support for the housing assemblyand components disposed therein.shows center postextending from an upper surface of top portionof housing assembly, through base plate, and into rotatable arm. A bracketis also coupled to a side wall of top portionof housing assemblyand engages with center portionvia bearing coupler. In various embodiments, housing assemblymay include a plurality of brackets, each configured to provide structural support to housing assembly.

shows a top cross-sectional view of a faucet system, according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in, housing assemblyis disposed in a space within ceiling structureand above a ceiling surface. Base platemay positioned beneath ceiling surface, wherein base plateis coupled to ceiling structurevia fasteners that pass through ceiling surface.

Housing assemblymay include more than one bracketsto provide support.shows two brackets, but various embodiments of systemmay include any number of brackets.also illustrates relative configurations of arm(to which wheelis coupled), center post, brackets, and mixing valve.

As previously described, housing assemblymay be coupled to ceiling structure. As shown in, fastenersmay be implemented to mutually couple ceiling structureand housing assembly(e.g., via bottom portion). Fastenersmay include screws, bolts, washers, and/or any other sufficient fastener type or fastener component known in the art.

shows a top cross-sectional view of a faucet systemimplementing a center post design, according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in, housing assemblyis disposed in a space within ceiling structureand above a ceiling surface. Base platemay positioned beneath ceiling surface, wherein base plateis coupled to ceiling structure(e.g., via one or more fasteners).also illustrates relative configurations of arm(to which wheelis coupled), center post, and mixing valve. In various embodiments, power may be supplied to faucet systemvia a supply port. Portmay be electrically coupled to a power source via wiring within ceiling structureand/or wiring below ceiling structure.

show side cross-sectional views of a faucet system, according exemplary embodiments. As shown in, faucet systemmay be configured such that housing assemblyis disposed below a ceiling structureand receives a water and/or power supply via ports, which may be configured to run along a bottom surface of ceiling structure(e.g., beneath or along ceiling surface). As shown in, in other embodiments, faucet systemmay be disposed within a space adjacent to ceiling structureand include an extended portion, which is configured to extend between housing assemblyand arm. Extended portionenables faucet systemto accommodate complex ceiling structures (e.g., vaulted ceiling structures) by facilitating movement of armat a distance from housing assembly. In various embodiments, the extended portionmay include an elongated coupling, a post, a rod, a beam, a pipe, or any other suitable structure configured to extend between the housing assemblyand the armto facilitate coupling therebetween.

show partially exploded side and perspective views, respectively, of a faucet system near a ceiling surface, according to an exemplary embodiment.illustrate relative configurations of components within faucet systemcontained within a housing assemblyand coupled components disposed beneath base plate(e.g., within hose assembly). As shown, center postprovides structural support to components within a housing assembly. In various embodiments, center postmay include fixture, configured to engage with hoseand bottom portion. Fixturemay be fixed in place via fasteners, which engage with bottom portion. In addition, fasteners(e.g., screws, bolts, etc.) may be implemented to couple capto rotatable arm. As shown in, cord, which extends below ceiling surface, has a terminal endthat is configured to engage with coupling.

In various embodiments, mixing valve, which is disposed within housing assembly, may include a receiver. In various embodiments, receivermay be configured to receive signals via WiFi, near field communication (NFC), Bluetooth, etc.

shows a side view of a faucet systemnear hose assembly, according to an exemplary embodiments. As shown, hoseextends through a proximal endof rotatable arminto a space below a ceiling surface (e.g., ceiling surface) and a ceiling structure (e.g., ceiling structure). Cordalso extends through rotatable armat a distal end. In various embodiments, cordmay pass through an entire length of rotatable arm. In other embodiments, and as shown in, cordmay only pass through a portion of rotatable arm. A terminal endof cordextends below rotatable armand is configured to engage with coupling. As shown, couplingis configured to engage with hoseto facilitate positioning thereof. In various embodiments, couplinglocks onto cord, which prevents movement of couplingtherethrough. Hose assemblymay be located proximate to a control knob, which is configured to control operation of a mixing valve (e.g.,) within system.

shows a side cross-sectional view of a hose assemblywithin faucet systemnear coupling, according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in, hoseis configured to engage with couplingvia an opening, through which flexiblemay be fitted. A terminal endof cordis configured to fit within a first endof coupling. A tabwithin the first endof couplingis configured to receive a hook or loop, which is formed at the terminal endof cord. The terminal endof cordis further configured to engage with fixture, disposed within the first endof coupling. Connection of cordto couplingenables hoseto be particularly positioned. Cord, as previously described, is supported by wheel(which may be and/or coupled to a counterbalance wheel or pulley) to maintain a constant length of extension of cordthrough base plate. In various embodiments wherein wheelis a counterbalance wheel or pulley, a counterbalance weight may be adjustable. In various embodiments, cordmay be extended or retracted by a spring and/or retraction mechanism within or coupled to wheel(disposed within housing assembly). A handle, located at a second end of couplingopposite first end, may facilitate movement of couplingand connected hose.

During operation, hose assemblymay be repositioned (e.g., via spray headand/or handleon coupling), causing cordto undergo tension and/or slack. Tension and/or slack on cordis realized by wheeland a coupled (and/or contained) counterweight, which causes cordto extend or retract accordingly to enable spray headand hose assemblycomponents to maintain the repositioned configuration. As previously described, couplingfacilitates managing slack within hoseas it may clamp or otherwise lock hosein position. Managing the amount of slack in the hose enables the faucet system to vertically position the spray headwithout requiring a mechanism for increasing or decreasing a length of the hose(e.g., via a reel). In various embodiments, hosemay be configured (within hose assembly) to have a looped slack shape (as shown in) or an S-shaped slack (as shown in). In various other embodiments, hosemay be configured to have a slack shape beyond the looped shape or S-shape. In yet other embodiments, hosemay be adjustable within hose assembly, such that it can be re-configured to selectively have slack resembling a looped shape, S-shape, or any other desired configuration. Adjustment of cord(e.g., via handleon coupling) enables hose assemblycomponents to extend or retract within a range of potential lengths, thereby enabling faucet systemto operate within a range of ceiling structures.

shows a side view of a faucet systemnear hose assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment.shows a faucet systeminstalled within a ceiling structure (e.g., ceiling structure), with a base plateand hose assemblydisposed beneath a ceiling surface.illustrates relative configurations of components within faucet system, and specifically within hose assembly, wherein hoseextends below ceiling surfacethrough base plateand engages with coupling, which facilitates placement and positioning of hoseand spray head.

show side views of a faucet systemnear hose assembly, according to exemplary embodiments.shows a configuration of systemwherein hoseand spray headare positioned a distance above a work area(e.g., kitchen sink), via an adjustment of coupling.shows an alternate configuration of systemwherein rotatable armis rotated and hoseand spray headmay extend into a work area(e.g., kitchen sink), via an adjustment of coupling(e.g., via extension of cord).shows yet another alternate configuration of faucet systemwherein hoseand spray headmay be extended to reach a second work area, which is located a distance from work area. In various other embodiments, faucet systemmay be positioned in any conceivable configuration allowable by a rotation radius of rotatable arm, a length of hose, and a length of cord.

shows a perspective view of a faucet systemnear spray head. As shown in, spray headis coupled to a terminal end of hoseand may be positioned (e.g., via movement of coupling) above a work space(e.g., kitchen sink). Spray headmay include one or more buttons, which may facilitate control of water flowing out of faucet system. In various embodiments, buttonmay be a lever, knob, sliding mechanism, switch, or any other mechanical control known in the art. In various embodiments, buttonmay facilitate control of a flow of water, a temperature of water, a flow rate of water, or a combination thereof. As shown in, faucet systemmay also include a control knob, disposed near a work areaand away from a ceiling surface (e.g., ceiling surface). Control knobmay be configured to control operation of a mixing valve (e.g., mixing valve). In various embodiments, control knobmay be configured to control operation of a mixing valve via wireless (e.g., WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, etc.) or wired communication. In various embodiments, control knobmay have an indicator stripthat is configured to facilitate control of a mixing valve. In various embodiments, the indicator stripmay display different colors associated with a temperature of water (e.g., blue for cold water). In other embodiments, indicator stripmay control a water temperature, flow, flow rate, or combination thereof. In various exemplary embodiments, control knobmay be a switch, a remote, an interactive display unit, graphical user interface joystick, or any other suitable control mechanism known in the art.

shows a perspective view of faucet systemnear a control knob, according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown, control knobmay be mounted on or near a work areaand may be configured to enable control of components within faucet systemincluding, but not limited to, water mixing valveand spray head. Control knobmay be configured to control faucet systemvia one or more wired and/or wireless connections (e.g., Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC, etc.). In various embodiments control knobmay be fixedly mounted (e.g., via one or more fasteners, anchors, etc.) or movably mounted (e.g., via one or more magnets, hooks, on or near work area.shows a perspective view of control knob, according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown, control knobincludes a top portion, a bottom portion, and a central portion. In various embodiments, top portionmay rotate about central portionrelative to bottom portion. In various embodiments, both top portionand bottom portionmay rotate about central portion. In various embodiments, each of top portion, bottom portion, and central portionconsist of individual components which are mutually coupled via one or more fasteners, joints, bearings, and/or any other implement known in the art. In some embodiments, central portionand bottom portionform a single piece, which is configured to fit substantially within top portion.