The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to an apparatus for releasably sealing a pipe. Particularly, the apparatus comprises a bar that includes an interior, an exterior, a first end that includes external threads, and a second end that includes a stop. The device further comprises a sleeve positioned over a portion of the bar, and a coupling comprising internal threads that couple to the bar external threads. The device includes a compressible gasket sandwiched between first and second adaptors. Advancement of the coupling over the bar external threads increases pressure on the sleeve, which compresses the gasket between the first and second adaptors.

A faucet assembly includes a housing which includes a first faceplate defining a first and second opening which extend through the first faceplate and spaced apart and a seal member on the first faceplate which surrounds the first and second openings. A cartridge assembly positioned within an opening in the housing which includes a second faceplate, which abuts the seal member and forms a seal between the second faceplate and the seal member. Second faceplate defines third opening which extends through the second faceplate. With rotation of the second faceplate, third opening changes position relative to first faceplate to include the third opening positioned in one of: alignment with a portion of first opening and a portion of second opening, alignment with the first opening or alignment with the second opening.

Drain valve assembly for a basin includes a drain having a sidewall, which defines a first opening in fluid communication with the basin and with a first portion of the drain. Sidewall includes wall formation positioned within the drain which extends across the first opening separating the first portion of the drain from a second portion of the drain. First portion of the wall formation extends in a first direction away from the basin and defines an outlet opening which extends through the first portion. Plug member is aligned with the outlet opening and movable from a first position with the plug member abutting the first portion and closing the outlet opening and to a second position wherein the plug member is positioned spaced apart from first portion placing the outlet opening in an open position providing fluid communication between the first portion and the second portion of the drain.

A method is provided for a plumbing parts supplier to reduce inventory of sink drain assemblies. Drain assemblies for overflow-type sinks have an overflow port, while drain assemblies for vessel sinks do not. Some drain assemblies have open and closed positions, while a grid drain or an umbrella drain does not. A drain assembly may be available in different finishes. Rather than having an inventory of drain assemblies for all possible applications, kits are provided that allow an end-user to assemble one of two or more drain assemblies. One kit includes a drain assembly for an overflow-type sink and a sleeve that fits in the drain assembly and covers an overflow port. Other kits include a drain assembly with a push-type open-close mechanism and means for keeping the drain assembly in the open position. Another kit includes a push-button drain assembly with an overflow port, means for converting it an umbrella drain and a sleeve for covering the overflow port.

This disclosure relates to drains in bathing environments. A drain fitting device can have a motor to actuate a cam to maneuver a drain stopper, enabling the flow of fluid through a drain inlet of a bathing environment. The drain fitting device can provide a motorized or actuated method for a user to quickly and reliably open a drain stopper of a bathing environment.

A drain plug linkage structure, comprising a pull rod assembly, a driving rod and a drain plug movably fitted in a drain pipe, the driving rod having a front end and a rear end, the front end of the driving rod being inserted from the side of the drain pipe to the drain pipe and connecting with the drain plug, the pull rod assembly comprises a connecting rod and a pull rod connected to each other, wherein one of the driving rod and the connecting rod is provided with a plurality of fixing holes, the other of the driving rod and the connecting rod is provided with a plurality of protruding fixing members, and the fixing members are detachably coupled to the fixing holes. The present invention is provided that the assembly and disassembly of the driving rod and the connecting rod of the present invention are quicker.

A wastewater drain assembly is provided that includes a selectively openable drain stopper. The wastewater drain assembly is interconnected to a fluid basin wherein a flange, which is interconnected to wastewater plumbing, is situated within the sink. The flange receives an insert that has a portion that conceals the flange.

A drain assembly for a faucet includes a lift rod configured to be carried by the faucet and actuated relative to the faucet. A lever arm is configured to actuate a drain plug. A coupling device includes a first coupling portion coupled to the lift rod, a second coupling portion coupled to the lever arm, and a living hinge coupling the first coupling portion to the second coupling portion. The living hinge facilitates actuation of the lever arm and the drain plug upon actuation of the lift rod.

A wastewater drain assembly is provided that includes a selectively openable drain stopper. The wastewater drain assembly is interconnected to a fluid basin wherein a flange, which is interconnected to wastewater plumbing, is situated within the sink. The flange receives an insert that has a portion that conceals the flange.

An overflow drain assembly includes a housing configured to be installed at a bottom of a basin. A plug assembly is configured to be disposed within the housing and has an upper and lower plug body translatable to each other. A fluidic seal is attached to the upper plug body and configured to removably engage in a water tight manner with a top side water inlet of the housing. A single compression spring is disposed between and biases apart the upper and lower plug body. A first permanent magnet attached to the lower plug body is above a second permanent magnet attached to the upper plug body. The upper plug body is configured to be manually pushed downward a first time by a user to automatically lock into an open position and manually pushed downward a second time to automatically raise and lock into a closed position.