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Plumbing connector, assembly and associated methods

A connector includes a seat portion and a body portion. The seat portion includes a seat having a first curved surface. The body portion includes a curved body having a second curved surface. A nut portion is screwed to the seat portion, with a flexible portion and washer disposed therebetween. To connect the seat portion and the body portion, the curved body can be inserted through an opening of the nut portion, and the flexible portion and washer. The flexible portion may resist, but not stop, the curved body from being moved therethrough. The curved body may be seated within the seat and configured such that angular and/or rotational adaptation of the seat portion relative to the body portion is permitted. The nut portion can be adjusted to compress the flexible portion such that the curved body is retained in the vicinity of the seat, while still permitting angular and/or rotational adaptation of the seat portion relative to the body portion.

Plumbing connector, assembly and associated methods

A connector includes a seat portion and a body portion. The seat portion includes a seat having a first curved surface. The body portion includes a curved body having a second curved surface. A nut portion is screwed to the seat portion, with a flexible portion and washer disposed therebetween. To connect the seat portion and the body portion, the curved body can be inserted through an opening of the nut portion, and the flexible portion and washer. The flexible portion may resist, but not stop, the curved body from being moved therethrough. The curved body may be seated within the seat and configured such that angular and/or rotational adaptation of the seat portion relative to the body portion is permitted. The nut portion can be adjusted to compress the flexible portion such that the curved body is retained in the vicinity of the seat, while still permitting angular and/or rotational adaptation of the seat portion relative to the body portion.

Connector for guiding liquid overflow out of a disposable liner when received in a basin for contacting the liquid and related method
11613879 · 2023-03-28 · ·

A connector for use with a disposable flexible liner installed in a basin to contact liquid is provided to bridge between an overflow opening provided in the liner and an overflow aperture provided in an upright wall of the basin, so that when liquid containable in an interior volume of the basin exceeds a prescribed height, the liquid is enabled to drain out of the interior volume through the liner at the communicated openings/apertures. A conduit formed by the connector for insertion into the basin to bridge between the communicated openings/apertures is arranged for a friction fit in an overflow throat extending from the overflow aperture defined in the basin. A related method for using a replaceable liner in a basin having an overflow aperture is also disclosed.

Bathtub overflow cover lighting device

The present invention provides a visual experience in the bathtub setting. A bathtub overflow cover, which may be removably affixed to an inner wall of a bathtub, with a dedicated portion of a housing to secure a lighting device below a bathtub waterline, is described herein. The lighting device illuminates bathtub water and produces a bathtub glow. Embodiments described for the present invention comprise a bathtub overflow valve cover, a power source, a housing, which attaches to an inner wall of a bathtub, where the housing provides a watertight seal around a bathtub overflow valve preventing water from escaping a bathtub overflow port, and one or more LED lights. The embodiment may further comprise one or more RGB LED lights with color changing capability. Embodiments may further comprise one or more pushbuttons to adjust one or more integrated features.

Bathtub overflow cover lighting device

The present invention provides a visual experience in the bathtub setting. A bathtub overflow cover, which may be removably affixed to an inner wall of a bathtub, with a dedicated portion of a housing to secure a lighting device below a bathtub waterline, is described herein. The lighting device illuminates bathtub water and produces a bathtub glow. Embodiments described for the present invention comprise a bathtub overflow valve cover, a power source, a housing, which attaches to an inner wall of a bathtub, where the housing provides a watertight seal around a bathtub overflow valve preventing water from escaping a bathtub overflow port, and one or more LED lights. The embodiment may further comprise one or more RGB LED lights with color changing capability. Embodiments may further comprise one or more pushbuttons to adjust one or more integrated features.

POP-UP SINK DRAIN WITH OVERFLOW KNOCK-OUT BLANK
20230078805 · 2023-03-16 ·

A drain body used to connect a sink drain to drainage pipes for use with sinks having integral overflow protection and sinks with conventional overflow ports. The drain body comprises a hollow cylinder with an upper flange including an upper sidewall portion defining a knock out blank which may be left in place or may be easily removed, thus providing a hole through which the overflow water which is carried through an integral tunnel in the sidewall routed to the bottom drain port of the drain body sinks versus a conventional overflow port. Because sinks having no integral tunnel for draining overflow water require a solid drain body, the user would simply leave the upper sidewall portion intact in order to use the drain with overflow knock-out blank drain body.

POP-UP SINK DRAIN WITH OVERFLOW KNOCK-OUT BLANK
20230078805 · 2023-03-16 ·

A drain body used to connect a sink drain to drainage pipes for use with sinks having integral overflow protection and sinks with conventional overflow ports. The drain body comprises a hollow cylinder with an upper flange including an upper sidewall portion defining a knock out blank which may be left in place or may be easily removed, thus providing a hole through which the overflow water which is carried through an integral tunnel in the sidewall routed to the bottom drain port of the drain body sinks versus a conventional overflow port. Because sinks having no integral tunnel for draining overflow water require a solid drain body, the user would simply leave the upper sidewall portion intact in order to use the drain with overflow knock-out blank drain body.

DRAIN COVER FOR MAINTAINING WATER AT A PREDETERMINED HEIGHT
20230119597 · 2023-04-20 ·

A drain cover and drain cover system are disclosed. The drain cover includes a flange portion that rests on a bottom of a body designed for use with running water, such as a bathtub or shower. The drain cover overlays a drain on the body to prevent water from going down the drain until the water exceeds a predetermined height in the body. Further, the drain cover does not require fasteners to maintain it in place, instead relying upon hydrostatic pressure applied to the drain cover by the water and friction between the drain cover and the body.

OVERFLOW ASSEMBLY FOR BATHTUBS
20170335554 · 2017-11-23 ·

An overflow assembly for a bathtub includes an overflow drain pipe which has a head, and the head has a flange extending radially therefrom which contacts the inside of the wall of the bathtub. A sleeve extends from the end face of the head and extends through an install hole of the wall of the bathtub. The head has an opening which communicates with the overflow drain pipe. An adapter is connected to the sleeve and secured to the head by bolts. A ring is engaged with the stepped outer surface of the adapter. A cap is mounted to the adapter, and the ring snugly contacts the inner surface of the cap.

OVERFLOW ASSEMBLY FOR BATHTUBS
20170335554 · 2017-11-23 ·

An overflow assembly for a bathtub includes an overflow drain pipe which has a head, and the head has a flange extending radially therefrom which contacts the inside of the wall of the bathtub. A sleeve extends from the end face of the head and extends through an install hole of the wall of the bathtub. The head has an opening which communicates with the overflow drain pipe. An adapter is connected to the sleeve and secured to the head by bolts. A ring is engaged with the stepped outer surface of the adapter. A cap is mounted to the adapter, and the ring snugly contacts the inner surface of the cap.