| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 004680000 | Drain and overflow | 25 |
| 20080196161 | Flexible Bathtub Waste Pipe Assembly for Bathtubs and the Like - A bathtub waste pipe assembly for draining fluid from a bathtub where the bathtub has an upper overflow drain and a lower drain. The bathtub waste pipe assembly includes a flexible hollow pipe extending from the upper overflow drain to the lower drain. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080235866 | Overflow Assembly for Bathtubs and the Like - An overflow system in the bathtub has an overflow port and has a drain pipe in connection with the overflow port. A threaded flange has a stub shoulder on one end which is fitted into a circular sleeve on the overflow port. The threaded flange has exterior threads on its outer surface and a thin diaphragm secured to the end thereof opposite to the stub shoulder. A large sealing washer embraces the outside of the circular flange on the overflow port and extends partially over the threads of the threaded flange. A large internally threaded nut is threadably mounted on the outer end of the threaded flange and compresses the sealing washer against a vertical flange on the port to seal the connection between the threaded flange and the port. A decorative cap is frictionally snapped into engagement with protrusions on the outer surface of the nut. The cap can be removed when needed to permit the plumber to gain access to the diaphragm to cut it open for fluid flow after the system has been tested for leaks, or put in place after the cut takes place. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090260154 | TUB DRAIN AND OVERFLOW ASSEMBLY - The invention provides a drain and overflow assembly for a tub having a drain opening and a overflow opening, including a main drainage pipe, a drain fitting having a drain inlet end configured to be connected to the drain opening and a drain outlet end configured to be connected to the main drainage pipe, a trap, an overflow receiving hub disposed between the trap and the drain inlet end, and a multi-purpose fitting including an overflow path having an overflow inlet end configured to be connected to the multi-purpose opening and an overflow outlet end configured to be connected to the overflow receiving hub, the multi-purpose fitting further including a cleanout path having a cleanout inlet end configured to be connected to the multi-purpose opening and a cleanout pipe end configured to be connected to the main drainage pipe. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100251477 | RIM OVERFLOW - A sink assembly provides an enhanced overflow system for an under-counter mountable sink. The sink has an overflow cutout with an open top formed adjacent an upper rim of the basin of the sink. When the sink is mounted to the bottom surface of a counter top, the sink and counter together form an overflow opening, thereby permitting the overflow to be more easily concealed and increasing the fill capacity of the sink. Methods of installing such sink assemblies are also disclosed. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110154566 | Adjustable Plumbing Fittings - An adjustable plumbing fitting has a piston rotatably and telescopically engaged in a housing, with one end of the housing adapted to be connected to a first plumbing part, and a cylindrical extension on the piston projecting from an opposite end of the housing and adapted to be connected to a second plumbing part. In one embodiment, two housings and associated pistons are integrally joined together to form a T-fitting for connecting the overflow and drain of a bathtub. In another embodiment, the housing is integrally formed with a J-shaped drain trap, and in another embodiment the housing and/or piston is integrally formed with a water closet flange. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120005824 | Method and Associated Apparatus for Assembling and Testing a Plumbing System - A system is provided for enhancing the interconnectability of a bathtub to a plumbing system. More specifically, provided is a flexible conduit and an overflow assembly that allows for a portion of the overflow assembly to be easily located with the wall of a bathtub. The flexible conduit provided allows for adjustability of the conduit to the openings of the bathtub. In addition, provided are methods and apparatus that facilitate testing of a plumbing assembly. Finally, an apparatus and methods are provided that protect portions of the finished bathtub assembly to decrease in the need for replacing said hardware. It is envisioned that aspects and inventions disclosed herein can be used in conjunction to facilitate the interconnection and protection of hardware associated with a bathtub. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120079653 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING OFFENSIVE ODORS FOR A DRAIN - The present invention relates to an apparatus for preventing offensive odors for a drain. The apparatus for preventing offensive odors for a drain according to the present invention comprises a mounting member, a main body member, and a linear and inclined resilient band. The mounting member includes a ring-shaped support plate portion mounted on the drain, a hollow tube-shaped neck portion which extends downward from the support plate portion and the center of which has a drainage path, and a curved portion for interconnecting the support plate portion and the neck portion. The main body member includes a tubular mounting portion coupled to the outer surface of the neck portion through a connecting element, and a discharge portion extending from the lower portion of the mounting portion so as to be selectively opened. The linear and inclined resilient band is arranged at the outer surface of onside of the discharge portion in the widthwise direction such that both ends of the band are located at different heights. The thus-configured apparatus of the present invention is advantageous in that the water inlet part of the mounting member has a slow curve to enable the smooth inflow of wastewater, and the resilient band arranged at the outer surface of the discharge portion of the main body member is inclined at a predetermined angle to enable the discharge portion to be opened in an elliptical shape, which enables the discharge portion to be easily opened even when the amount of wastewater is small, thereby improving drainage efficiency and reducing the fatigue of the resilient band, thus improving durability and ensuring a long lifespan. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120246822 | Overflow Assembly for Bathtubs and the Like - An overflow system in the bathtub has an overflow port and has a drain pipe in connection with the overflow port. A threaded flange has a stub shoulder on one end which is fitted into a circular sleeve on the overflow port. The threaded flange has exterior threads on its outer surface and a thin diaphragm secured to the end thereof opposite to the stub shoulder. A large internally threaded nut is threadably mounted on the outer end of the threaded flange. A decorative cap is frictionally snapped into engagement with protrusions on the outer surface of the nut. The cap can be removed when needed to permit the plumber to gain access to the diaphragm to cut it open for fluid flow after the system has been tested for leaks, or put in place after the cut takes place. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130180045 | DRAIN ASSEMBLY FOR A BATHTUB AND THE LIKE - A drain assembly including a drain pipe with a threaded portion and a nut is provided. The drain pipe includes a first end, an elbow portion, and a second end. The first end includes an annular flange and the threaded portion. To interconnect the drain assembly to a bathtub, the second end of the drain pipe is inserted through a drain port of the tub until the annular flange abuts a bottom wall of the tub. The nut is then threaded onto the threaded portion of the drain pipe to secure the drain pipe to the bathtub. The second end of the drain pipe is then interconnected to drain plumbing. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130191988 | Method and Associated Apparatus for Assembling and Testing a Plumbing System - A system is provided for enhancing the interconnectability of a bathtub to a plumbing system. More specifically, provided is a flexible conduit and an overflow assembly that allows for a portion of the overflow assembly to be easily located with the wall of a bathtub. The flexible conduit provided allows for adjustability of the conduit to the openings of the bathtub. In addition, provided are methods and apparatus that facilitate testing of a plumbing assembly. Finally, an apparatus and methods are provided that protect portions of the finished bathtub assembly to decrease in the need for replacing said hardware. It is envisioned that aspects and inventions disclosed herein can be used in conjunction to facilitate the interconnection and protection of hardware associated with a bathtub. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130283523 | OVERFLOW ASSEMBLY FOR BATHTUBS AND THE LIKE - An overflow system in the bathtub has an overflow port and has a drain pipe in connection with the overflow port. A threaded flange has a stub shoulder on one end which is fitted into a circular sleeve on the overflow port. The threaded flange has exterior threads on its outer surface and a thin diaphragm secured to the end thereof opposite to the stub shoulder. A large internally threaded nut is threadably mounted on the outer end of the threaded flange. A decorative cap is frictionally snapped into engagement with protrusions on the outer surface of the nut. The cap can be removed when needed to permit the plumber to gain access to the diaphragm to cut it open for fluid flow after the system has been tested for leaks, or put in place after the cut takes place. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140101845 | ADJUSTABLE OVERFLOW CLOSURE DEVICE - A three-position, circularly-shaped, height-adjustable overflow drain is disclosed. A circular back plate includes a bottom half opposite a top half, and is configured to be attachable to an overflow elbow. A first aperture is located in the bottom half of the back plate. A second aperture is located in the top half of the back plate. A rotatable handle comprises an outer cylindrical portion including a center plate. A third aperture is located in the center plate. The first, second and third apertures are aligned along a common radius, wherein the rotatable handle is rotatable to align either the first and third apertures, the second and third apertures, or no apertures. A cover plate is disposed within the rotatable handle and attached to the circular back plate forming an annular gap between the cover plate and the outer cylindrical portion. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140366266 | PORTABLE SINK DRAIN DIVERTER - A portable sink drain water diverter for residential and commercial use, which is installable into a sink drain, enabling a user to be more efficient by filling a sink with water, without having to be concerned about water overflowing the sink and removing or doing multiple sink plug repositioning while washing. A portable sink water diverter enables people in the household and in commercial environments to wash dishes conveniently and efficiently. Such technique promotes ease of use by eliminating hard scrubbing, reduction of bacterial growth, and removing the source of contamination in and around the sink basin by employing a systematically faster cleaning technique to complete the dishwashing task. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150089736 | BATHTUB DRAIN AND OVERFLOW KIT - A bathtub drain and overflow fitting kit is provided having a drain fitting, an overflow fitting and/or an adapter fitting, for connecting the bathtub drain and overflow openings to the household waste plumbing. The overflow fitting has a ball and socket connection between its inlet and outlet. Preferably, the overflow fitting has an abutment member which limits the range of angles created by the joint socket and joint ball within a range of angles to about 10°. The kit includes a gasket having a first sealing portion, a second sealing portion, and a tapered sealing portion between the first and second sealing portions, and is configured so that the same gasket may be used at the drain opening or the overflow opening. The drain and overflow fittings have at their inlets retaining features that interengage matching retaining features on the gasket to hold during installation. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150121617 | Method and Associated Apparatus for Assembling and Testing a Plumbing System - A system is provided for enhancing the interconnectability of a bathtub to a plumbing system. More specifically, provided is a flexible conduit and an overflow assembly that allows for a portion of the overflow assembly to be easily located with the wall of a bathtub. The flexible conduit provided allows for adjustability of the conduit to the openings of the bathtub. In addition, provided are methods and apparatus that facilitate testing of a plumbing assembly. Finally, an apparatus and methods are provided that protect portions of the finished bathtub assembly to decrease in the need for replacing said hardware. It is envisioned that aspects and inventions disclosed herein can be used in conjunction to facilitate the interconnection and protection of hardware associated with a bathtub. | 05-07-2015 |
| 004681000 | And trap | 1 |
| 20130000035 | Wastewater Drain With Odor Trap - A wastewater drain including an odor trap that includes a shallow housing ( | 01-03-2013 |
| 004682000 | With valve | 9 |
| 20100299829 | Water Level Control Device - A water level control device for efficiently regulating the depth of a liquid within a container having a drain plug, such as a bathtub. The water level control device generally includes a lower unit including a connector, an elongated assembly including a lower end and an upper end, wherein the lower end of the elongated assembly is fluidly connected to the lower unit, and an upper unit fluidly connected to the upper end of the elongated assembly. The upper unit includes an inlet for receiving water that is directed through the elongated assembly and the connector to regulate a water level in communication with the inlet. The connector is fluidly connected to a drain within a basin and the inlet is generally positioned below the overflow drain of the basin. The upper unit is also removably attached to the side wall of the basin and is adjustable in height along the side wall via adjusting the length of the elongated assembly. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100325792 | Combined Control For A Basin Overflow And A Basin Drain - A control is provided adjacent an overflow of a bathtub or sink. It both remotely controls operation of a basin bottom drain, and provides an option of shutting off flow through the overflow. Rotation of a handle of the control controls the bottom drain, and axial movement of the handle controls flow through the overflow. For example, a clicker-type pop-out valve can control overflow flow. Slot and projection structures restrict use of the overflow shutoff when the drain is not closed, and/or in some circumstances even when the drain is closed. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20150368889 | SINK ASSEMBLY - The present invention is directed to a sink assembly that can separate particulate contaminants from a liquid in which they are suspended. The sink assembly includes a master trap and at least a first trap with a riser and valve assembly to collect particulates and prevent overflow from the master trap. The sink assembly provides a simple maintenance and cleaning solution. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160186418 | Wire Control Drain Valve For Bathtub Drainage - A wire control drain valve for bathtub drainage includes a knob, a control link, an adjustment rod, an inlet cover, an overflow elbow, an adjustment rod and a back cover. The knob is mounted on an overflow lid. The control link is connected with a pulling string. The overflow lid is mounted to an inlet of the overflow elbow. The inlet cover is mounted on an overflow hole of a bathtub, and the control link is mounted inside the overflow elbow. The adjustment rod is connected between the control link and the knob to adjust the control link to longitudinally move. A front portion of the adjustment rod is connected with the knob, and a back portion of the adjustment rod is connected with the control link. A positioning mechanism is mounted between the control link and adjustment rod to position the adjustment rod. | 06-30-2016 |
| 004683000 | Ell having fluid communication with the drain and overflow openings of a sink or bath | 5 |
| 20100037392 | CABLE ACTUATED DRAIN - An improved drain actuates system that includes a cable to actuate a head or stopper of a drain. More specifically, one end of the cable is associated with the drain without additional moving parts and another end of the cable associated with an overflow cap of an overflow system wherein rotation of the overflow cap selectively moves the cable to move the head of the drain. The internal components associated with the overflow end of the cable that allow it to actuate the drain are fully accessible through the overflow port of the plumbing system. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20130133135 | Cable Actuated Drain - An improved drain actuates system that includes a cable to actuate a head or stopper of a drain. More specifically, one end of the cable is associated with the drain without additional moving parts and another end of the cable associated with an overflow cap of an overflow system wherein rotation of the overflow cap selectively moves the cable to move the head of the drain. The internal components associated with the overflow end of the cable that allow it to actuate the drain are fully accessible through the overflow port of the plumbing system. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20140352055 | Cable Actuated Drain - A drain actuation system that includes a cable to actuate a drain head or stopper is provided. More specifically, one end of the cable is associated with the drain without additional moving parts and another end of the cable associated with an overflow cap of an overflow system wherein rotation of the overflow cap selectively moves the cable to move the head of the drain. The internal components associated with the overflow end of the cable that allow it to actuate the drain are fully accessible through the overflow port of the plumbing system. | 12-04-2014 |
| 004684000 | Pop-up drain valve | 2 |
| 004685000 | Contacted by a rotating member | 2 |
| 20160177554 | LINE-CONTROLLED TYPE LOOSE-PREVENTION BATH TUB WATER DRAINAGE DEVICE | 06-23-2016 |
| 20170233990 | DRAINAGE MECHANISM | 08-17-2017 |
