DESC:Tap attachments are generally used to connect with a tap to
regulate a flow of fluid from the tap. There may be a wide range of tap
attachments, for example, a threaded tap attachment, a rubber-based
tap attachment, a metallic tap attachment, and the like. Each tap
attachment may be specifically used for a tap with specific
dimensions. For example, a rubber-based tap attachment may be
used to regulate the flow of fluid in a kitchen faucet-based tap that
has a blunt-end. In certain cases, the kitchen faucet-based tap may
be replaced by a tap with a threaded-end. In such cases, it may be
difficult for the rubber-based tap to grip onto the threaded-end of the
replaced tap.

[3] The patent application GB2480508A describes a tap attachment
that has a water inlet section provided with external and internal

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threads. A secondary piece comprises a water pipe with an external
thread at an end to secure the secondary piece to the inlet section of
the tap. The water pipe with a push fit connector is pushed onto a
plain end of the secondary piece when the secondary piece is screwed
into the tap. Standard screwed water pipe connection is fitted to the
inlet section of the tap when the secondary piece is not fitted, where
the secondary piece comprises a hexagonal bore.

[4] Another published patent application CN103495284A an
adaptor for a tap. The adapter has a water outlet arranged within an
annular body at a flanged end, and a set of outer flow channels
coaxially aligned with a longitudinal axis of body, where the flanged
end is connected to the body. The outer flow channels connect an inlet
chamber with an outlet in fluid communication. A set of inner flow
channels is coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis, where the
inner flow channels connect another inlet chamber with the outlet in
fluid communication. The inner flow channels are concentric with the
outer flow channels.

[5] Another patent application DE202014004867U1 describes a
connector for a tap that has a standard screw thread formed with a
standard nozzle to accommodate loading units or hoses. Force is

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applied to the loading units or houses under hydrostatic pressure of
an opened tap. Static water pressure is applied to the opened tap,
which expands from the nozzle to a membrane to hold a protruding
lock pin in a driven-out position. The membrane comprises a resilient
material.

[6] Yet another patent application DE102006003246A1, a tap
attachment device is provided. The tap attachment allows an object to
be hung from a tap, includes a hook, can be screwed onto the tap and
has a threaded outlet. A push-on (quick connector) is alternatively
provided at the outlet.

? SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:

[7] The embodiments of this invention relate to a tap attachment
that may include multiple parts, such as, but not limited to, a
quick-fit part, a threaded part, and a hose clamp. The multiple parts
may be made of a plastic material, an elastomeric material, or a
metallic material. Integration of these parts helps in ease of fitment
with the taps of multiple sizes.

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[8] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the tap
attaches a substantially cylindrical profile having a first end and a
second end. The first end has the quick-fit part and the second end
has the threaded part. Based on a type of the tap, the tap attachment
may interchangeably couple the corresponding end (such as the first
end or the second end) to the tap.

[9] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the tap
attachment provides an easy to press mechanism to attach the tap
attachment with different taps as compared to traditional methods of
screwing, which is more time consuming. For example, the tap
attachment may have an elastomeric end that may be configured to
have an easy to press mechanism to attach the tap attachment with
different taps as compared to the traditional methods.

? BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS:

[10] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of an exemplary tap attachment, in
accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.

[11] FIG. 2 is an isometric view of an exemplary tap attachment, in
accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.

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? DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

[12] Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a tap attachment 100. The
tap attachment may include a threaded part 102, a primary coupler
104 mechanically coupled to the threaded part 102, a secondary
coupler 106 concentrically disposed inside the primary coupler 104,
and a quick-fit part 108 that may be mechanically coupled to the
secondary coupler 106.

[13] The threaded part 102 may have a plurality of threads that may
be configured to be coupled with a threaded part of a tap (not shown).
One skilled in the art may understand that the threaded part 102
shown in FIG. 1 is merely an example. The tap attachment 100 may
include a plurality of threading designs, which may include, but not
limited to, a metric parallel thread, a metric tapered thread, a
left-hand thread, a right-hand thread, a V-shaped thread, a square
thread, etc.

[14] The primary coupler 104 may be made from an elastomeric
material, which may be configured to be mechanically coupled with
the threaded part 102. In an embodiment, the primary coupler 104

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may have a specific mechanical configuration (such as a plurality of
crests and troughs) to enhance a seal against any fluid leakage in the
tap attachment 102. In another embodiment, the primary coupler 104
may also be made from other materials, which may include, but not
limited to, a metallic material, a resin material, a composite material,
etc.

[15] The secondary coupler 106 may be mechanically fastened to the
primary coupler 106. In an embodiment, the secondary coupler 106
may be coupled to the primary coupler 106, via an interference fit. In
another embodiment, the secondary coupler 106 may be coupled
concentrically inside the primary coupler 106. In yet another
embodiment, the secondary coupler 106 may have a flange that may
be configured to mate with a flange of the primary coupler 104 to
improve the seal against fluid leakage in the tap attachment 100.

[16] In yet another embodiment, the secondary coupler 106 may be
made from an elastomeric material, which may be configured to be
mechanically coupled with the primary coupler 104. In yet another
embodiment, the secondary coupler 106 may have a specific
mechanical configuration (such as a plurality of crests and troughs) to
enhance the seal against any fluid leakage in the tap attachment 102.

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In yet another embodiment, the secondary coupler 106 may also be
made from other materials, which may include, but not limited to, a
metallic material, a resin material, a composite material, etc.

[17] The quick-fit part 108 may be made from a rubber material,
which may be configured to be snap-fitted to a tap without any
threading arrangement. In an embodiment, the quick-fit part 108 may
be located at the first end of the tap attachment 100 and the threaded
part 102 may be located at the second end of the tap attachment 100.
In another embodiment, the quick-fit part 108 located at the first end
is substantially opposite to the threaded part 102 located at the
second end of the tap attachment 100. ,CLAIMS:CLAIM:
I/We claim,
1. An apparatus, comprising:
a threaded part comprising a base;
a first coupler comprising a first flange coupled to the base of the
threaded part; a second coupler comprising a second flange,
wherein the second flange may be configured to mate with the
first coupler; and a snap-fit part coupled to the first coupler and
the second coupler, wherein the snap-fit part is located
substantially opposite to the threaded part.