E03C2001/2315

Universal sink stopper and strainer
10722079 · 2020-07-28 · ·

Disclosed are various embodiments for a universal sink stopper and strainer. Various embodiments can include a handle, a first plate, a gasket, a second plate, and a fastener. The first plate can include a first plurality of holes. The gasket can include a second plurality of holes in alignment with the first plurality of holes. The second plate can include a third plurality of holes in alignment with the first and the second plurality of holes. The fastener can extend through the second plate, the gasket, and the first plate to engage the handle.

Drain plug device
10619759 · 2020-04-14 · ·

A drain plug device is provided with a plug lid, a mounting member inserted in an overflow port, an operation handle provided corresponding to an opening of the mounting member at one end thereof so as to protrude from a surface of a sidewall, a transmission member configured to transmit a driving force generated by a pivoting operation of the operation handle to the plug lid side, and a handle moving mechanism capable of moving the operation handle. The handle moving mechanism is configured to make an amount of protrusion of the operation handle with respect to the surface of the sidewall when the drain port is open smaller than an amount of protrusion of the operation handle with respect to the surface of the sidewall when the drain port is closed. Whereby a good draining efficiency at the overflow port side is secured when draining is performed therethrough.

GARBAGE DISPOSAL ASSEMBLY APPARATUS
20190338503 · 2019-11-07 ·

Implementations of a garbage disposal assembly apparatus are provided. In some implementations, the garbage disposal assembly apparatus comprises a top part, an elongated member, a handle, and a support member.

In some implementations, a method of using the garbage disposal assembly apparatus comprises installing a garbage disposal assembly to a sink using the garbage disposal assembly apparatus.

Plumbing apparatus

The present invention provides an apparatus for speeding the draining of a bathing vessel, and is particularly suitable for speeding the draining of walk-in bath tubs. The apparatus can be concealed in a corner of the walk-in bathtub and comprises an actuation mechanism to open and close the draining outlet which needs minimal force to be actuated, making it especially suitable for use by elderly people. The apparatus can also incorporate a security by-pass drain to avoid overfilling of the bathtub. The apparatus can be installed in most or all standard bathrooms with few adaptations.

UNIVERSAL SINK STOPPER AND STRAINER
20180317716 · 2018-11-08 ·

Disclosed are various embodiments for a universal sink stopper and strainer. Various embodiments can include a handle, a first plate, a gasket, a second plate, and a fastener. The first plate can include a first plurality of holes. The gasket can include a second plurality of holes in alignment with the first plurality of holes. The second plate can include a third plurality of holes in alignment with the first and the second plurality of holes. The fastener can extend through the second plate, the gasket, and the first plate to engage the handle.

FITTING, PIECE OF BATHROOM OR KITCHEN FURNITURE COMPRISING SAID FITTING, AND METHOD FOR OPENING AND CLOSING A DRAIN IN A PIECE OF BATHROOM OR KITCHEN FURNITURE

A fitting (10), in particular for a piece of kitchen or bathroom furniture (40), having a main body (11) which in the assembled state of the fitting (10) protrudes substantially perpendicularly from an assembly face (30), and having an activation device for a drain, which activation device is disposed on the fitting (10) and interacts with a force-transmission element (13) by which a drain plug (20) is able to be operated, and which activation device includes a handling element (13) which is disposed on the fitting (10) so as to be movable, preferably rotatable or pivotable, relative to the rest of the fitting (10). The fitting (10) is distinguished in that the handling element (13) is movable, preferably rotatable or pivotable, about an activation axis which is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (L) of the main body (11), so as to mechanically act on the force-transmission element (15).

SHOWER DRAIN ASSEMBLIES
20250109580 · 2025-04-03 · ·

Shower drain assemblies and their components are disclosed. In some examples, a shower drain assembly may include a shower drain, a retaining ring, a sealing ring assembly, or a combination thereof. The retaining ring may fit inside the shower drain, and the sealing ring assembly may fit inside the shower drain and on top of the retaining ring. In some other examples, a shower drain assembly may include a shower drain, a gasket, a compression ring assembly, or a combination thereof. The gasket may fit inside the shower drain, and the compression ring assembly may fit inside the shower drain and on top of the gasket. The shower drain assemblies may allow for fluid pressure testing of shower drain and pipe assemblies. The shower drain assembly may allow for fluid pressure testing of areas not previously tested or a lack of a need for caulking, among other improvements.

DRAIN PLUG DEVICE
20170023151 · 2017-01-26 ·

A drain plug device is provided with a plug lid, a mounting member inserted in an overflow port, an operation handle provided corresponding to an opening of the mounting member at one end thereof so as to protrude from a surface of a sidewall, a transmission member configured to transmit a driving force generated by a pivoting operation of the operation handle to the plug lid side, and a handle moving mechanism capable of moving the operation handle. The handle moving mechanism is configured to make an amount of protrusion of the operation handle with respect to the surface of the sidewall when the drain port is open smaller than an amount of protrusion of the operation handle with respect to the surface of the sidewall when the drain port is closed. Whereby a good draining efficiency at the overflow port side is secured when draining is performed therethrough.

IMPROVED PLUMBING APPARATUS
20170016220 · 2017-01-19 ·

The present invention provides an apparatus for speeding the draining of a bathing vessel, and is particularly suitable for speeding the draining of walk-in bath tubs. The apparatus can be concealed in a corner of the walk-in bathtub and comprises an actuation mechanism to open and close the draining outlet which needs minimal force to be actuated, making it especially suitable for use by elderly people. The apparatus can also incorporate a security by-pass drain to avoid overfilling of the bathtub. The apparatus can be installed in most or all standard bathrooms with few adaptations.

Drain Valve Assembly
20250283315 · 2025-09-11 ·

A drain valve assembly contains a body including a chamber, at least one rotatable stop portion, a first receiving orifice, a discharge orifice, a coupling orifice, and a second receiving orifice. A shaftless ball valve is received in the chamber and includes a fixing orifice, an opening, a first draining orifice, a second draining orifice, a third draining orifice and a stopping face. A first reinforcement ring is mounted on the upper support portion and the lower support portion. A second reinforcement ring is located at an upper portion of the chamber. A positioning ring includes a through orifice and an abutting portion. A controller includes a connection portion and an operation portion. A limiter is configured to connect the controller with the coupling orifice, and a filtration holder disposed on the first receiving orifice.