Releasably coupled shower components

Abstract

Releasable couplers for shower components. Shower components may include trim for a shower valve, a sprayface for a showerhead and / or a fluid connector.

Description

RELEASABLY COUPLED SHOWER COMPONENTSCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63 / 522,388, filed June 21, 2023, the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present disclosure relates to a shower system including releasably coupled shower components. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a releasably coupled handle for a shower valve assembly. The present disclosure also relates to a showerhead including a releasably coupled sprayface. The present disclosure further relates to one or more quick connect couplings positioned between a shower arm and a showerhead.

[0003] It is often desired to releasably couple together shower components to facilitate cleaning, maintenance and / or replacement with different designs. For example, it may be desired to have releasable handles for shower valve assemblies such that the trim may be replaced with different designs, colors and / or finishes. Additionally, it may be desired to remove the sprayface from a showerhead in order to replace the sprayface with different designs, colors and / or finishes. It may also be desirable to remove such a sprayface in order to access nozzles for ease of cleaning.

[0004] According to an illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, a shower valve assembly includes a valve cartridge, a sleeve received over the valve cartridge, and a handle supported for rotation relative to the valve cartridge. A releasable coupler includes a push button supported by the handle, wherein pressing the button uncouples the handle for axial movement relative to the valve cartridge.

[0005] According to another illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, a showerhead includes a body defining a water inlet, a sprayface supported by the body, and aninner support received intermediate the body and the sprayface. A sprayface coupler includes a push button and a latch operably coupled to the push button to releasably couple the sprayface to the inner support.

[0006] According to a further illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, a showerhead includes a body defining a water inlet, and a sprayface defining a longitudinal axis and supported by the body. The sprayface includes a plurality of water outlets extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. A sprayface coupler is configured to releasably couple the sprayface to the body. The sprayface coupler includes a push button supported for axial movement relative to the body parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a latch operably coupled to the push button and configured to move radially in response to the axial movement of the push button from a locked mode to an unlocked mode. In the locked mode, the latch retains the sprayface to the body. In the unlocked mode, the latch releases the sprayface from the body.

[0007] According to another illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, a shower system includes a bracket fitting including a body defining a waterway having a fitting water inlet and a fitting water outlet, and a dock supported by the body. A showerhead is releasably supported by the dock of the bracket fitting. The showerhead includes a body defining a showerhead water inlet and a sprayhead defining a showerhead water outlet in fluid communication with the showerhead water inlet. A flexible hose extends between a hose water inlet and a hose water outlet. A bracket quick connect coupling extends between the fitting water inlet of the bracket fitting and a shower arm. A hose quick connect coupling extends between the fitting water outlet of the bracket fitting and the hose water inlet of the flexible hose. A showerhead quick connect coupling extends between the hose water outlet and the showerhead water inlet of the showerhead. Each quick connect coupling illustratively includes a sleeve supporting push buttons and a male tubular member supporting opposing retaining fingers configured to move radially inward by depressing the push buttons.

[0008] Additional features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description of theillustrative embodiment exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the invention as presently perceived.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] A detailed description of the drawings particularly refers to the accompanying figures, in which:

[0010] FIG. l is a perspective view of an illustrative shower system of the present disclosure, shown installed in a conventional shower enclosure;

[0011] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an illustrative shower valve assembly of the present disclosure;

[0012] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 2;

[0013] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the shower valve assembly of FIG. 1;

[0014] FIG. 5 is an inner perspective view of the handle of the shower valve assembly ofFIG. 2;

[0015] FIG. 6 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the spout of the shower system of FIG. 1;

[0016] FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of a showerhead assembly of the present disclosure;

[0017] FIG. 8A is a front exploded perspective view of the showerhead assembly of FIG. 7;

[0018] FIG. 8B is a rear exploded perspective view of the showerhead assembly of FIG. 7;

[0019] FIG. 9A is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 9A-9A of FIG. 7, showing a sprayface coupler in a locked mode;

[0020] FIG. 9B is a partial cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 9A, showing the sprayface coupler in an unlocked mode;

[0021] FIG. 10 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 10-10 of FIG. 7;

[0022] FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the sprayface coupler of the showerhead assembly of FIG. 7;

[0023] FIG. 12 is a partial exploded perspective view of the showerhead assembly of FIG. 7, in cross-section taken along line 12-12;

[0024] FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the sprayface of the showerhead assembly of FIG. 7;

[0025] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 14-14 of FIG. 7;

[0026] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 15-15 of FIG. 7; and

[0027] FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of a hose quick connect coupler of FIG.7.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The embodiments of the invention described herein are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to precise forms disclosed. Rather, the embodiments selected for description have been chosen to enable one skilled in the art to practice the invention.

[0029] With reference initially to FIG. 1, a shower system 10 of the present disclosure is shown installed in a conventional shower enclosure 12. The shower enclosure 12 illustratively includes a first shower wall 14a, a second shower wall 14b, and a third shower wall 14c. The first shower wall 14a is perpendicular to the second shower wall 14b, and the third shower wall 14c is perpendicular to the second shower wall 14b. The first shower wall 14a and the third shower wall 14c are positioned in parallel relation to each other. Each shower wall 14a, 14b, and 14c illustratively includes mounting studs 16 supporting a planar substrate 18, such as a moldedpanel depicting tile. While the shower enclosure 12 illustratively includes three walls 14a, 14b, 14c, it should be appreciated that other types of shower enclosures may be substituted therefor. For example, the shower enclosure 12 may be a corner enclosure including two perpendicular walls (not shown).

[0030] The illustrative shower system 12 further includes a showerhead assembly 20 including a water outlet 22 that directs water from a conventional shower arm 24 into the shower enclosure 12. A spout 26 including a water outlet 28 may also discharge water into the shower enclosure 12. The illustrative spout 26 may include a conventional diverter valve 29 configured to toggle water flow between the outlet 22 of the showerhead assembly 20 and the outlet 28 of the spout 26.

[0031] With further reference to FIG. 1, a shower base 30 fits within the first shower wall 14a, the second shower wall 14b, and the third shower wall 14c at the bottom of the shower enclosure 12. The shower base 30 illustratively includes a drain 32 to allow water from the showerhead assembly 20 and the spout 26 to evacuate the shower enclosure 12.

[0032] A user may regulate the flow rate and the temperature of water provided to the showerhead assembly 20 and / or to the spout 26 through a conventional shower valve assembly 34. More particularly, the illustrative valve assembly 34 includes water inlets (not shown) fluidly coupled to hot water and cold water sources. The illustrative valve assembly 34 also includes outlets (not shown) fluidly coupled to the showerhead assembly 20 and to the spout 26 via tubes or pipes 36 and 38, respectively, positioned behind the shower wall 14b.

[0033] With reference now to FIGS. 2-5, the illustrative shower valve assembly 34 of the present disclosure includes a valve cartridge 40 configured to be supported within the shower wall 14b by a mounting plate 42. Conventional fasteners (not shown) may be used to secure the mounting plate 42 to the shower wall 14b. The valve cartridge 40 may include a valve stem 44 supported for rotating a valve member 46 (e.g., a valve plate)(FIG. 4) and thereby controlling water flow. In an illustrative embodiment, the valve cartridge 40 may comprise a conventional pressure balance shower valve of the type available from Delta Faucet Company of Indianapolis, Indiana. Additional details of an illustrative shower valve cartridge are provided in U.S. PatentNo. 8,656,954 to Deutsch et al., the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.

[0034] A cylindrical sleeve 48 is illustratively received over the valve cartridge 40 and supports a handle 50 for relative rotation therebetween. An escutcheon or trim plate 52 is received over the mounting plate 42. The sleeve 48 includes a cylindrical sidewall 54 extending through an opening 56 in the escutcheon 52. More particularly, the sleeve 48 is concentrically positioned within the opening 56 intermediate the escutcheon 52 and the valve cartridge 40. A retainer 58 is illustratively positioned between the valve cartridge 40 and the sleeve 48. The retainer 58 may include an arcuate body 60 having a plurality of wave forms or undulations 62 (FIG. 4).

[0035] With reference to FIGS. 3 and 5, the handle 50 illustratively includes a base 64 having a cylindrical sidewall 66 and an end cap 68. A lever arm 70 is operably coupled to the end cap 68. The base 64 is rotatably supported on a recessed portion 72 of the sleeve 48. A holder 74 is supported within a chamber 76 defined by the base 64 of the handle 50.

[0036] A releasable handle coupler 78 in the form of a quick release mechanism is configured to couple the handle 50 to the valve cartridge 40. Illustratively, the handle coupler 78 includes a radially outwardly biased push button 80 supported by the holder 74, and a cooperating lock pin 82 supported by a seat 84. Illustratively, the seat 84 is rotatably supported by the valve cartridge 40. More particularly, the seat 84 is operably coupled to the valve stem 44 of the valve cartridge 40 to control movement of the valve member 46.

[0037] The button 80 includes a cap or cover 85 and a cooperating spring 86. The spring 86 biases the cap 85 radially outward. An outer end of the cap 85 may be supported within an opening 88 of the sidewall 66 of the handle 50. A retaining pin 90 retains the button 80 within the base 64 of the handle 50.

[0038] With reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, the lock pin 82 is slidably supported by the seat 84 and is configured to move radially inwardly when the button 80 is pressed. The pin 82 illustratively includes an inclined leading edge or chamfer 92 (FIG. 4). A spring 94 biases the lock pin 82 radially outward into an opening 95 of the holder 74. A retaining pin 96 radiallyretains the lock pin 82 within the seat 84. An inner end of the cap 85 of the button 80 engages the lock pin 82, wherein pressing the cap 85 pushes the outer end of the lock pin 82 inwardly and out of the opening 95 of the holder 74. As such, the handle 50 is free to move axially outwardly relative to the sleeve 48 and the valve cartridge 40.

[0039] With reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, inwardly extending teeth 98 of the holder 74 within the handle 50 cooperate with outwardly extending teeth 100 of the seat 84 to transfer rotation therebetween. More particularly, rotation of the handle 50 is transferred to the seat 84 and thereby to the valve cartridge 40 via the cooperating teeth 98 and 100.

[0040] In other illustrative embodiments, the lock pin 82 may be replaced by an annular deformation buckle (not shown) supported by the valve cartridge 40. The deformation buckle is illustratively a resilient annular ring that deforms when engaged by the button 80 due to radial engagement inwardly when pressed by a user. More particularly, the buckle is configured to deform radially inwardly by depressing the button 80 against the spring bias.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 6, the spout 26 illustratively includes an outer shell 102 supported on an inner tube 104 that conveys water to the water outlet 28. The inner tube 104 illustratively includes a mounting flange 105. A releasable spout coupler 106 is configured to couple the outer shell 102 to the inner tube 104. The illustrative spout coupler 106 is a quick release mechanism including similar elements to the handle coupler 78 further detailed herein. As such, similar components of the spout coupler 106 and the handle coupler 78 are represented with like reference numbers in the drawings.

[0042] The push button 80 of the spout coupler 106 extends downwardly from the outer shell 102. Depressing the push button 80 of the spout coupler 106 releases the outer shell 102 for axial movement relative to the inner tube 104. More particularly, the push button 80 forces the lock pin 82 radially inward against the bias of the spring 94, thereby unlocking the outer shell 102 from the inner tube 104.

[0043] With reference now to FIGS. 7-8B, the illustrative showerhead assembly 20 of the shower system 12 includes a handshower 110 fluidly coupled to the shower arm 24 via a bracket fitting 112 and a flexible hose 114. The bracket fitting 112 includes a body 116, illustrativelyformed of a rigid material (e.g., a metal or plated polymer, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)). The body 116 includes a waterway 118 having a fitting water inlet 120 and a fitting water outlet 122.

[0044] The flexible hose 114 may be formed of a polymer, and includes a waterway 124 extending between a hose water inlet 126 and a hose water outlet 128. As further detailed herein, the fitting water inlet 120 is fluidly coupled to the shower arm 24, and the fitting water outlet 122 is fluidly coupled to the hose water inlet 126. A dock 130 is supported by the body 116 of the bracket fitting 112, and illustratively includes opposing arms 132a and 132b defining a receiver opening 134.

[0045] The handshower 110 illustratively includes a body 136 formed of a rigid material (e.g., a metal or plated polymer, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)). The illustrative handshower 110 includes a handle 138 and a sprayhead 140. The handle 138 may be releasably supported by the dock 130 of the bracket fitting 112. The body 136 defines a water passageway 142 extending from a handshower water inlet 144 of the handle 138 to the water outlet 22 of the sprayhead 140. While the illustrative sprayhead 140 has a round shape, it should be appreciated that other shapes (such as rectangular) and sizes may be substituted therefor.

[0046] The illustrative sprayhead 140 includes a rear wall 146 and an arcuate sidewall 148 defining a water chamber 150. As further detailed herein, the illustrative sprayhead 140 includes a sprayface 152 releasably coupled to the body 136 and in fluid communication with the water chamber 150 to define the water outlet 22 of the showerhead assembly 20. The sprayface 152 defines a longitudinal axis 153 extending perpendicular to the center of an outer surface 154. A mode selector button 155 may be supported by the handle 138 and is configured to actuate a conventional diverter (not shown) to change operating modes of the handshower 110, for example between different spray modes.

[0047] With reference now to FIGS. 9 A- 10 and 12, the sprayface 152 illustratively includes an outer cover 156, a nozzle assembly 158 and a support member 160. The outer cover 156 is illustratively formed of a rigid material (e.g., a metal or plated polymer, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)) and includes a plurality of openings 162 receiving nozzles164 of the nozzle assembly 158. The support member 158 is positioned in between the outer cover 156 and the nozzle assembly 160, wherein the nozzles 164 extend through openings 166 of the support member 160. The nozzles 164 are configured to extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 153 and define the water outlet 22 of the showerhead assembly 20. The nozzle assembly 158 is illustratively formed of a flexible material, such as an elastomer. The support member 160 is illustratively formed of a semi-rigid material, such as a polymer, and includes axially inwardly extending legs 168.

[0048] An inner support 170 is positioned axially inward from the sprayface 152. The inner support 170 is operably coupled to the body 136, illustratively via fasteners 171, and includes an inner flow director 172 cooperating with an outer flow director 174 to direct water flow from the chamber 150 to the sprayface 152. The inner flow director 172 includes a plurality of openings 176, while the outer flow director 174 includes a plurality of openings 178. Water flows through the openings 176 from the chamber 150 to the outer flow director 174, while water flows through the openings 178 from the inner flow director 172 to the nozzles 164 of the nozzle assembly 158.

[0049] With reference to FIGS. 9A-11, a releasable sprayface coupler 180 is configured to releasably couple the sprayface 152, and hence the nozzle assembly 158, to the body 136. The sprayface coupler 180 facilitates removal of the sprayface 152 for replacement (for example, with a different style or finish). The sprayface coupler 180 also facilitates removal of the nozzle assembly 158 for cleaning. More particularly, the sprayface coupler 180 is movable between a locked mode (FIG. 9A) and an unlocked mode (FIG. 9B). In the locked mode of the sprayface coupler 180, the sprayface 152 is retained to the body 136. In the unlocked mode of the sprayface coupler 180, the sprayface 152 is released from the body 136 and may be removed for cleaning and / or replacement.

[0050] The illustrative sprayface coupler 180 includes a push button 182 supported for axial movement relative to the body 136 parallel to the longitudinal axis 153. While the push button 182 is shown supported on the front surface 154 of the sprayface 152, it may be located inother positions on the handshower 110, for example on a rear surface 183 of the sprayhead 140. A retainer 184 is supported by the body 136 and is operably coupled to the push button 182,

[0051] The illustrative push button 182 includes a cap or cover 186 cooperating with an engagement member 188. A spring 190 is positioned between the cover 186 and the engagement member 188. A fastener 192, such as a screw, couples together the cover 186 and the engagement member 188. The push button 182 is supported on a post 194 of the inner flow director 172 for axial movement therealong. The cap 186 extends through an opening 196 of the sprayface 152 and is biased axially outward by the spring 190. The illustrative engagement member 188 includes a cylindrical sidewall 198 and a radially outward extending flange 200 supporting a first inclined surface 202 facing radially inward.

[0052] The retainer 184 is spaced axially inward from the inner support 170. The retainer 184 includes a retainer plate 204 operably coupled to the inner flow director 172. A plurality of latches 206 are supported by the retainer plate 204 and coupled thereto via conventional fasteners 208, such as screws. While four diametrically opposed latches 206 are shown in the illustrative embodiment (FIG. 11), the number and positioning of the latches 206 may vary.

[0053] The latches 206 are operably coupled to the push button 182 and are configured to move radially inwardly in response to axial movement inwardly of the push button 182 from the locked mode to the unlocked mode. Each latch 206 illustratively includes a housing 210 supported by the retainer plate 204 and defining a passageway 212. An engagement member 214 is slidably supported within each passageway 212, and a spring 216 biases the engagement member 214 radially outwardly.

[0054] The engagement member 214 of each latch 206 includes an inner end supporting a second inclined surface 218 facing radially outward. The second inclined surface 218 is engagable with the first inclined surface 202 to convert axial movement of the push button 182 to radial movement of the latches 206. Each engagement member 214 further includes an outer end supporting a first locking tab 220. The outer cover 156 of the sprayface 152 includes a second locking tab 222 engaging with the first locking tab 220 in the locked mode, and radially spacedfrom the first locking tab 220 in the unlocked mode. Springs 224 are received within the housings 210 to bias the engagement members 214 radially outward.

[0055] A plurality of axial springs 226 are operably coupled to the rear wall 146 of the body 136 and the sprayface 152. More particularly, the springs 224 engage with the legs 168 of the support member 160 to bias the sprayface 152 axially away from the rear wall 146 of the body 136.

[0056] The first inclined surface 202 is supported by the engagement member 188 of the push button 182, and the second inclined surface 218 is supported by the engagement member 214 of the latch 206, such that axial inward movement of the button 182 causes radial inward movement of the first locking tab 220 of the engagement member 214. When released or unlocked, the springs 226 bias the sprayface 152 axially outward away from the body 136.

[0057] With reference now to FIGS. 6-8, the illustrative shower system 12 includes a plurality of quick connect couplings 230 between various shower components including, for example, between the shower arm 24 and the bracket fitting 112, between the flexible hose 114 and the bracket fitting 112, and between the handshower 110 and the flexible hose 114. More particularly, a first or bracket quick connect coupling 230a illustratively extends between the water inlet 120 of the bracket fitting 112 and the shower arm 24. A second or hose quick connect coupling 230b illustratively extends between the water outlet 122 of the bracket fitting 112 and the hose inlet 144 of the flexible hose 114. Finally, a third or showerhead quick connect coupling 230c illustratively extends between a water outlet 128 of the flexible hose 114 and the water inlet 144 of the handshower 110. It should be appreciated that the number and positioning of the quick connect couplings 130a, 130b, 130c may vary depending upon the particular components of the shower system 12, as desired by the user.

[0058] With reference to FIGS. 14-16, each of the quick connect couplings 230 illustratively include a female tubular member 232 receiving a male tubular member 234. In the following description, the hose quick connect coupling 230b is further detailed. However, it should be appreciated that the other quick connect couplings 230a and 230c have similar components.

[0059] A sleeve 236 includes a cylindrical sidewall 238 supported by the female tubular member 232 and supporting a push buttons 240a, 240b. Each push button 240a, 240b includes a cap 242 and a spring clip 244 that is supported on an outer surface 246 of the female tubular member 232. More particularly, the spring clip 244 includes flexible legs 248 biased against an outer surface 246 of the female tubular member 232. The legs 248 extend outwardly from a base 250 supporting the cap 242. Each cap 242 is supported by an outer surface of the base 250 and extends through an opening 252 in the sleeve 236. An inwardly extending engagement tab 254 is supported by an inner surface of each spring clip 244.

[0060] The male tubular member 234 includes diametrically opposing retaining fingers 256 extending outwardly from an outer surface 258. Each retaining finger 256 includes locking tabs or barbs 260 biased radially outwardly into openings 262 formed in the female tubular member 232, thereby locking the male tubular member 234 to the female tubular member 232. By depressing the push buttons 240a, 240b, the spring clips 244 on the female tubular member 232 are pushed radially inwardly such that the engagement tabs 254 engage the retaining fingers 256. As such, the locking tabs 260 move out of the openings 262, thereby releasing the male tubular member 234 from the female tubular member 232. The user may then axially disconnect the tubular members 232 and 234.

[0061] In certain illustrative embodiments, the quick connect coupler 230 may include a valve 264 (FIG. 14) that prevents water flow therethrough when the respective female and male tubular members 232 and 234 are disconnected. Illustratively, the valve 264 is received within the female tubular member 232 and opened by engaging with the male tubular member 234.

[0062] Although the invention has been described in detail with reference to certain preferred embodiments, variations and modifications exist within the spirit and scope of the invention as described and defined in the following claims.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A shower valve assembly comprising: a valve cartridge; a sleeve received over the valve cartridge; a handle supported for rotation relative to the valve cartridge; and a releasable coupler including a push button supported by the handle, wherein pressing the push button uncouples the handle for axial movement relative to the valve cartridge.

2. The shower valve assembly of claim 1, wherein the push button is spring biased radially outwardly from the handle.

3. The shower valve assembly of claim 1, wherein the releasable coupler further includes a lock pin supported by the valve cartridge and configured to be moved radially inwardly by depressing the button.

4. The shower valve assembly of claim 3, wherein the handle includes a sidewall defining a chamber, and a holder received within the chamber and slidably supporting the push button.

5. The shower valve assembly of claim 4, further comprising a pin spring biasing the lock pin radially outwardly toward the sidewall of the handle.

6. The shower valve assembly of claim 5, further comprising a button spring supported by the holder and biasing the button radially outwardly through an opening in the sidewall of the handle.

7. The shower valve assembly of claim 1, further comprising an escutcheon received over the sleeve.

8. The shower valve assembly of claim 7, further comprising a mounting plate supporting the escutcheon.

9. A showerhead comprising: a body defining a water inlet; a sprayface supported by the body; an inner support received intermediate the body and the sprayface; and a sprayface coupler including a push button and a latch operably coupled to the push button to releasably couple the sprayface to the inner support.

10. The showerhead of claim 9, wherein the sprayface includes an outer cover including a plurality of openings, and a nozzle assembly positioned intermediate the inner support and the outer cover, wherein the nozzle assembly includes a plurality of nozzles extending through the plurality of openings in the outer cover.

11. The showerhead of claim 9, further comprising a flow director supported by the body and configured to channel water from the water inlet to the nozzle assembly.

12. The showerhead of claim 9, further comprising a quick connect coupling providing fluid communication between the water inlet and a water source.

13. The showerhead of claim 12, wherein the quick connect coupling includes male tubular member, a female receiver configured to releasably received within the male tubular member, and a valve preventing water flow when the male tubular member is disconnected from the female receiver.

14. The showerhead of claim 13, further comprising a flexible hose fluidly coupled to the male tubular member.

15. A showerhead compri sing : a body defining a water inlet; a sprayface defining a longitudinal axis and supported by the body, the sprayface including a plurality of water outlets extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis; and a sprayface coupler configured to releasably couple the sprayface to the body, the sprayface coupler including: a push button supported for axial movement relative to the body parallel to the longitudinal axis, a latch operably coupled to the push button and configured to move radially in response to the axial movement of the push button from a locked mode to an unlocked mode, wherein in the locked mode, the latch retains the sprayface to the body, and wherein in the unlocked mode, the latch releases the sprayface from the body.

16. The showerhead of claim 15, wherein the latch includes a housing supported by the body and defining a passageway, an engagement member slidably supported within the passageway, and a spring biasing the engagement member radially outwardly.

17. The showerhead of claim 16, wherein the engagement member of the latch includes a first locking tab, and the sprayface includes a cover including a second locking tab engaging with the first locking tab in the locked mode, and radially spaced from the first locking tab in the unlocked mode.

18. The showerhead of claim 17, wherein a first inclined surface is supported by the push button, and a second inclined surface is supported by the engagement member of the latch, such that axial movement of the button causes radial movement of the engagement member.

19. The showerhead of claim 15, further comprising a spring operably coupled to the body, wherein the body includes a rear wall and a sidewall extending axially from the rear wall, the spring biasing the sprayface axially away from the rear wall.

20. The showerhead of claim 15, further comprising a spring biasing the button axially outwardly, wherein the button extends through an opening in the sprayface.

21. A shower system comprising: a bracket fitting including a body defining a waterway having a fitting water inlet and a fitting water outlet; a showerhead releasably supported by the bracket fitting, the showerhead including body defining a showerhead water inlet and a sprayface defining a showerhead water outlet in fluid communication with the showerhead water inlet; a flexible hose extending between a hose water inlet and a hose water outlet; a bracket quick connect coupling between the fitting water inlet of the bracket fitting and a shower arm; a hose quick connect coupling between the fitting water outlet of the bracket fitting and the hose water inlet of the flexible hose; and a showerhead quick connect coupling between the hose water outlet and the showerhead water inlet of the showerhead.

22. The shower system of claim 21, wherein each of the quick connect couplings include a sleeve supporting opposing push buttons, and a male tubular member supporting opposing retaining fingers configured to move radially inward by depressing the push buttons.

23. The shower system of claim 22, wherein the push buttons include spring clips configured to bias an engagement member outwardly.

23. The shower system of claim 21, further comprising: a valve cartridge for selectively providing water to the bracket fitting; a sleeve received over the valve cartridge; a handle supported for rotation relative to the valve cartridge; anda releasable coupler including a push button supported by the handle, wherein pressing the push button uncouples the handle for axial movement relative to the valve cartridge.

24. The shower system of claim 21, wherein the showerhead includes: a body defining a water inlet; a sprayface supported by the body; an inner support received intermediate the body and the sprayface; and a sprayface coupler including a push button to releasably couple the sprayface to the inner support.

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