Abstract: 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 drain and inlet line configurations, including top, bottom and side inlets; inclined bottom walls with gutters and removable webs facilitating drainage; and rear walls with recesses accommodating flushable water supply line connections are disclosed. Dual drain connectors adapted to combine the flows from dual drain outlets into a single drain pipe and knock-outs with downwardly extending, elongated tabs are also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 18, 2000
Date of Patent:
May 22, 2001
Inventors:
Billy J. Hobbs, Philip A. Mulvey, Jerry P. Mitchell, Sam H. Howe, Charles T. Crisman