Connector for guiding liquid overflow out of a disposable liner when received in a basin for contacting the liquid and related method

    公开(公告)号:US11613879B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-28

    申请号:US16709655

    申请日:2019-12-10

    发明人: Jeff Ta

    摘要: 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.

    Drain fixture
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11213172B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-04

    申请号:US16709737

    申请日:2019-12-10

    发明人: Dale Van Spengen

    摘要: This disclosure provides a drain fitting having a discharge portion comprising a chamber formed by walls extending between and around an inlet and an outlet, the inlet being wider than the outlet or having a greater cross-sectional area than the outlet and the walls having interior surfaces sloping inwardly between the inlet and outlet.

    Overflow cover interconnection system

    公开(公告)号:US11149423B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-19

    申请号:US16750986

    申请日:2020-01-23

    IPC分类号: E03C1/24 E03C1/232

    摘要: An overflow cover interconnection system utilizes an overflow elbow with an upper portion for insertion through an overflow drain hole in a bathtub wall; a nut, ring, or other component that fits on or around the upper portion to secure the overflow elbow in position; and an overflow cap that shields the upper portion and nut, ring, or other component from view of a user of the bathtub. The system is configured for use with bathtubs having varying wall thicknesses, without necessitating any modifications.

    Bathtub drain flange assembly
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11019965B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-01

    申请号:US16194344

    申请日:2018-11-18

    申请人: PF Waterworks LP

    摘要: A bathtub drain flange assembly includes a tubular drain flange fitting that has a radially-extending flange on an upper end and male threads on a lower end. A support structure in the lower end of the drain flange has an oversized or larger-than-normal opening, which is usually threaded. A reducing bushing is received in the opening and has a threaded bore that is one of a number of different sizes for receiving a plumbing device such as a drain stopper, a strainer or a drain cover. A bathtub drain flange kit includes a drain flange with a larger-than-maximum-standard size for an opening in the drain flange and two or more reducing bushings that fit properly in the opening and become fastened to the drain flange, where each of the reducing bushings provides a threaded bore that is a standard size for receiving a plumbing device.

    Self-Sealing Drain Vent Cover
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200149256A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-14

    申请号:US16746716

    申请日:2020-01-17

    申请人: John McCauley

    发明人: John McCauley

    IPC分类号: E03C1/24

    摘要: A self-sealing drain vent cover that allows for a vacuum to be created within piping of a plumbing fixture for unclogging purposes. The vent cover includes a outer cover and a seal insert. The outer cover includes a first tubular body and a first disk top to yield a closed off structure to support the seal insert. The first disk top is terminally and perimetrically connected to the first tubular body. The seal insert adheres to a surface around an overflow port to enclose said port. The seal insert includes a second tubular body, a second disk top, and an annular self-sealing mechanism. The second disk top is terminally and perimetrically connected to the second tubular body. The seal insert is mounted within the outer cover. The self-sealing mechanism is positioned adjacent to a bottom end of the second tubular body and is concentrically mounted to the second tubular body.

    Automated plumbing system sensor warning system and method

    公开(公告)号:US10590640B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-17

    申请号:US16019748

    申请日:2018-06-27

    申请人: NCH Corporation

    摘要: A standing water alert system comprises two conductive wires or a float extending into a drain and connected to an audible or visual alarm that is triggered when standing water is present. A drain alert system and method comprises a plurality of sensors, such as pressure or acoustic/vibration sensors, at various locations within a plumbing or fluid filtration system to measure pressure or an acoustic profile at that location and a control system to compare the measured parameters to a threshold value or range and/or to other measured parameters from nearby sensor locations. A signal is sent to a remote user or computer or an alarm is triggered when the comparison shows a potential blockage, a leak, or indicating that a filter needs to be replaced or cleaned. An approximate location of the blockage, leak, or fouled filter is determined by comparing measured parameters at nearby sensor locations.

    Self-sealing drain vent cover
    7.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10570593B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-25

    申请号:US16195563

    申请日:2018-11-19

    申请人: John McCauley

    发明人: John McCauley

    IPC分类号: E03C1/24 E03D9/08

    摘要: A self-sealing drain vent cover that allows for a vacuum to be created within piping of a plumbing fixture for unclogging purposes. The vent cover includes a rigid cover and a seal insert. The rigid cover includes a first tubular body and a first disk top to yield a closed off structure to support the seal insert. The first disk top is terminally and perimetrically connected to the first tubular body. The seal insert adheres to a surface around an overflow port to enclose said port. The seal insert includes a second tubular body, a second disk top, and an annular self-sealing mechanism. The second disk top is terminally and perimetrically connected to the second tubular body. The seal insert is mounted within the rigid body. The self-sealing mechanism is positioned adjacent to a bottom end of the second tubular body and is concentrically mounted to the second tubular body.

    Overflow cover interconnection system

    公开(公告)号:US10563385B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-18

    申请号:US15597691

    申请日:2017-05-17

    IPC分类号: E03C1/24

    摘要: An overflow cover interconnection system utilizes an overflow elbow with an upper portion for insertion through an overflow drain hole in a bathtub wall; a nut, ring, or other component that fits on or around the upper portion to secure the overflow elbow in position; and an overflow cap that shields the upper portion and nut, ring, or other component from view of a user of the bathtub. The system is configured for use with bathtubs having varying wall thicknesses, without necessitating any modifications thereof.

    Connector for bridging disposable flexible liner installed in a spa basin and the spa basin for overflow drainage through aperture in wall of the spa basin

    公开(公告)号:US10513840B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-24

    申请号:US15907520

    申请日:2018-02-28

    申请人: Jeff Ta

    发明人: Jeff Ta

    IPC分类号: E03C1/24 E03C1/14 A47K1/06

    摘要: A connector for use with a disposable flexible liner installed in a spa basin 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 the soaking solution containable in an interior volume of the basin exceeds a prescribed height, the soaking solution 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.

    Overflow Vent Irrigation Device
    10.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180305911A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-25

    申请号:US15937483

    申请日:2018-03-27

    申请人: Wesley Owen

    发明人: Wesley Owen

    IPC分类号: E03C1/24 B08B3/02

    摘要: An overflow vent irrigation device is disclosed. An example overflow vent irrigation device includes a reservoir body having an input port and an exit port. The example overflow vent irrigation device also includes a tablet chamber in fluid communication with the reservoir body, and a turbulence dam within the reservoir body. The input port is connected to a faucet of a basin, and the exit port is connected via a hose to an overflow port of an overflow-to-drain journal of the basin during use to clean the overflow journal of the basin.