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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8146181 | Drain valve A drain valve which is used in particular in storage tanks of dishwashers, such as single-chamber or multi-chamber dishwashers. The drain valve comprises a sieve insert accommodated on a support which is of tubular design, and in which a contact switch is arranged t... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8136173 | Sink drain treatment kit A kit for use in treating a sink drain so that drain remains both open and clean includes an unclogging device and a strainer, which though packagable or stackable together would normally be used separately. The unclogging device can be used to concentrate the spray... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8011030 | Pop-up stopper having draining and straining functions A pop-up stopper includes a main body having an inside provided with a receiving space and a periphery provided with a plurality of through holes, a control unit removably mounted on a top of the main body and including a top cap and a plurality of connecting member... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7900288 | Drain cartridge having removable valved system Various embodiments of a cartridge for regulating a fluid flow are described that include an upper housing, and an insert that is user-removable from the upper housing. The cartridge can include one or more valves that are biased in a closed position to prevent odor... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7290295 | Captive drain plug assembly A captive drain plug assembly is securely attached to a drain trap and has a mounting anchor mounted inside the drain trap, a sleeve mounted slidably on the mounting anchor and a decorative stopper attached to the sleeve. When the drain plug is used, the decorative ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7246386 | Waste outlet assembly The present invention relates to a waste outlet assembly, in particular a waste outlet assembly for a urinal of the type commonly found in men's lavatories. There is described an elongate cylindrical insert having an operatively upper end and an operatively lower en... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7122117 | Self-cleaning composite deck drain A self-cleaning composite deck drain apparatus which includes a removable top part having a top grating surface for receiving waste liquid and a trap for catching particulate matter from the liquid at a lower end. The drain apparatus further includes a bottom part h... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7089607 | Pool drain assembly with annular inlet The swimming pool floor or spa floor drain assembly of the present invention includes a drain body having a mouth positionable in proximity to the pool wall to serve as a fluid flow inlet, a spaced apart fluid flow outlet positionable below the mouth and a sidewall ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7052207 | Sediment control drain and method of construction An erosion control basin is a molded open topped receptacle that has support flanges that will support the basin on the interior of a storm drain grate frame. A filter is formed around an upright perforated drain pipe that is on the interior of the basin and which o... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7032253 | Sink basket and plug assembly A sink basket and plug assembly comprising a basket portion and a plug portion. The basket portion includes a well having at least one fluid passageway extending therethrough. The plug portion is at least partially receivable within the well and has an open and a cl... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7032254 | Plug for sink drainage The present invention discloses an optimized plug for a sink drainage to solve the inferior plug shaft and plug knob structure. The plug shaft and plug knob has two engaging structures, namely, rotating engagement and vertically sliding structure; the plug includes ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7013500 | Strainer A strainer includes a water collector on an upper side, and a tube coupled on the bottom of the water collector. The tube has flutes formed on the inner wall. An extendable rod is housed in the tube and has lugs on the periphery to slide in the flutes. A latch membe... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6973685 | Bladder stopper and control assembly An assembly for selectively blocking a drain to the passage of water. A drain emanating from a substantially circular opening in a basin, sink or tub is provided with a substantially cylindrical member releasably connected to the basin, sink or tub. The substantiall... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6938279 | Drain plug A container having an opening that extends through the container. The outer surface of the container includes a tapered section located within the opening. The tapered section extends from the bottom of the container towards the inner surface of the container. A plu... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6915896 | Cleaning drain apparatus for an auger assembly A drain apparatus for the intake end of an auger is disclosed. The drain apparatus comprises a bearing with radial arms, a cover with a cover portion, a drain and a drain cap for removably closing the opening of the drain. The drain apparatus facilitates a clean in ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6795987 | Trap guard device A valve for use in a floor drain to prevent the backflow of fluids from the drain system. The valve includes a valve member and a collar. The first end of the valve member is mounted to the outer surface of the second portion of the collar. In the normal position, t... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6601242 | Flexible sink strainer and stopper A combination flexible strainer and plug for use in conjunction with a drain opening of a plumbing fixture. The strainer comprising a substantially cylindrical portion constructed and arranged to extendingly engage the drain opening. The strainer having a... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6588029 | Safety drain guard for swimming pools and spas A safety cover for swimming pool drains for dispersing suction pressure and preventing a person's hair or other body parts from becoming entangled and otherwise preventing injury or death. A generally dome-shaped drain cover is removably affixed to a new ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6567996 | Drain lock A lock for holding a drain screen in place on the end of a drainpipe has a bolt passing through the screen and screwed into a lateral bore of a cross brace within the drainpipe. The cross brace has an elongated body with a longitudinal bore having left an... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6553583 | Stop valve for basin or sewer A stop valve device includes a container having an outlet opening, a valve controlled to open and to close the outlet opening of the container. A casing is received in the outlet opening of the container and includes a number of orifices for filtering pur... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6490738 | Overflow preventor An overflow preventer comprising a plug receivable in a drain hole and provided with a valve movable between a first closed position and a second open position, the valve being resiliently biased to the first position while the pressure on the valve is le... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6418569 | Waste outlet A waste outlet has a clamping ring which seats a flared filler tube. The tube directs water into a well in which the water rises and overflows into the bowl of the outlet. The filler tube contains a solids filter disc which is connected to the filler tube... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6418568 | Eversible stopper/strainer device A stopper-strainer device (1) having a diaphragm (2) and a closure plate (4). The diaphragm (2) is provided with apertures (6) for passage of fluid. The diaphragm (2) is movable between 2 first and second conditions in which the stopper-strainer device (1... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6368503 | Filtered fluid dispensing system The present invention provides a filtered fluid dispensing system. The invention may replace the sprayer provided with the faucet assembly of a conventional sink and may, in certain embodiments, be adapted to selectively dispense filtered and unfiltered f... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6363544 | Spring biased drain closure A drain closure is provided for mounting in the drain hole of a vessel such as a bathtub. The closure includes a strainer for mounting within the drain hole. A post extends upwardly from the strainer. A pair of bayonet pins extend outwardly from the post.... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6347417 | Drain plug device There is provided a stable drain plug device in which main bodies (the plug lid and the ascending or descending member) are not floated under a pushing operation of the operating part. In a drain plug device in which a hollow ascending or descending membe... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6341391 | Hidden drain outlet structure for sink An improved hidden drain outlet structure for sink includes a drain pipe, a drain head screwed to the drain pipe at an upper end thereof and a filter movably screwed to the drain head. The filter may trap and collect external articles and garbage to preve... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6314590 | Drainage device A drainage device (1) for a waste water outlet (12) includes an outer tubular member (102) adapted to fit within the waste water outlet (12). An inner tubular member (103) is located within the outer tubular member (102). The interior of the inner tubular... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6282730 | Magnetic stopper A waste outlet fitting for use in tubs, sinks and basins. A magnetic plug is mounted in the waste outlet which can be rotated between open and closed positions through the use of a rotatable magnetic located proximate to the plug. The magnetic is rotatabl... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6279175 | Overflow preventer An overflow preventer comprising a plug receivable in a drain hole and provided with a valve movable between a first closed position and a second open position, the valve being resiliently biased to the first position while the pressure on the valve is le... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6276000 | Combined strainer and stopper for basin drain A combined strainer and stopper device for basins, sinks and the like. The device has a perforated cylindrical housing having an open lower end and a perforated top wall. An annular valve seat is formed in the lower end, and a handle is affixed to the top... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6273124 | Check valve floor drain An improved floor drain for buildings, basements, exterior paved areas, and the like. The invention provides floor drain assemblies and check valves providing improved drainage performance, particularly where drainage is an irregular occurrence, and havin... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6234193 | Dual drain outlet box Improved outlet boxes are provided for installation in a wall to connect water supply lines and drain lines to the corresponding lines from an appliance. Molded plastic outlet boxes having dual drains; left-to-right reversibility; adaptability to multiple... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6226806 | Waste water strainer and valve A waste water strainer has a horizontal flange having a center opening. A hollow barrel is secured to and extends downwardly from the flange and has a center opening concentrically located with respect to the center opening in the flange. A hollow straine... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6195819 | Touch pop-up stopper for basin drain The present invention relates to a touch pop-up stopper for basin drain which comprises a stopper assembly for draining (ON) or stopping (OFF) water which is fitted to the inside of a drain flange, wherein the stopper assembly includes a casing, a lift bo... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6125881 | Dual drain outlet box Improved outlet boxes are provided for installation in a wall to connect water supply lines and drain lines to the corresponding lines from an appliance. Molded plastic outlet boxes having dual drains; left-to-right reversibility; adaptability to multiple... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6108828 | Drain cover assembly An improved drain cover assembly for a sink is provided. The assembly includes a generally cylindrical basket having a flat bottom. A sealing plate is attached to the underside of the flat bottom. A plurality of apertures sized to permit the drainage of l... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6092244 | Locking grate device for a floor sink A locking grate for a floor sink includes a screen member having holes dimensioned to allow the passage of liquid but prevent the passage of solid waste and a mounting hole, a threaded member dimensioned to extend through the mounting hole, and a locking ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6088844 | Drain stopper A drain stopper for not invoking as much fear in animals as do traditional holed drains when the animals are placed in a sink or tub for bathing. The drain stopper includes an outer housing that has a lower portion and a peripheral sidewall that extends f... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6067669 | Strainer equipped drain plug assembly A drain plug assembly having a strainer removably fitted between a bottom of a drain housing that is to be mounted in the drain of a vessel and a stopper that is mounted to be moved along a central stem between a locked open position permitting flow throu... | 05/30/2000 |
