Abstract: A drain connector (10) is configured to be installed with a sanitary appliance (100) from bottom-up. The drain connector (10) includes a main body (12) connectable at a first end to an inlet end of a waste pipe system or trap. A hollow stalk member (14) is received at least partially within the main body (12). The hollow stalk member (14) is arranged to extend and retract relative to the main body (12) via a second end of the main body (12). The drain connector (10) includes at least one sealing element (24) defining an interference and active sealing fit between the main body (12) and the hollow stalk member (14).

Abstract: An overflow device for an appliance such as a bathtub, sink or the like. The overflow device comprises a body which connects the overflow device to the appliance. The body includes a body inlet adapted to be connected to an appliance outlet. The body also includes a body outlet adapted to be connected to a soil stack. A drainage flowpath is defined between the body inlet and the body outlet. In use, the drainage flowpath creates a water seal between the body inlet and body outlet. The overflow device also includes a pipe arrangement in fluid communication with the body, where the pipe arrangement defines an overflow flowpath between the body inlet and the body outlet, such that, in use, at least a portion of the overflow flowpath is beneath the level of the water seal.

Abstract: A lockable plug device for sanitary ware comprises a closure member operable to engage with an outlet or drain of the sanitary ware product to stop water emptying from the sanitary ware product, for example a bath. The lockable plug device also includes a closure mechanism, which is linked to the closure member and is operable to displace the closure member relative to the outlet or drain such that the outlet can be open or closed. The closure mechanism comprises a lock feature, which is operable to lock the closure member in an open position.

Abstract: A connector (10) or kit of parts facilitates sealingly inserting a plumbing member (211) into a gap (250) created in an existing pipeline (200). The connector (10) comprises a bridging sleeve (12; 212), a first sealing device (14; 214), a second sealing device (16; 216), a first sealing element (18; 218), and a second sealing element (20; 220). In use, the first sealing device (14; 214) is adapted to form a first seal between a bridging sleeve (12; 212) first tubular section internal surface and an existing pipeline external surface (252, 254) by compression of the first sealing element (18; 218) and the second sealing device (16; 216) is adapted to form a second seal between a plumbing member internal surface and a bridging sleeve second tubular section external surface (24) by compression of the second sealing element (20; 220).

Abstract: A flood prevention apparatus for a sanitary ware product such as a bath or the like. The flood prevention apparatus comprises a multi chamber drain and an overflow apparatus. The multi chamber drain comprises a body defining at least a first and a second chamber therein. Openings into the body define a first outlet port and a second outlet port. Each of the first and second outlet ports are vertically and horizontally displaced relative to each other. The first outlet port is in fluid communication with the first chamber and the second outlet port is in fluid communication with the second chamber. The first and second outlet ports are each connectable to associated first and second pipe sections of the overflow apparatus. The overflow apparatus comprises a first pipe section configured to attach to the first outlet port and a second pipe section configured to attach to the second outlet port. The first and second pipe sections provide substantially vertical pipe sections.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An apparatus for a urinal is described. The apparatus comprises a plate member adapted to form a seal with a urinal outlet, the plate member defining a throughbore permitting the passage of liquid, in use, from the urinal to a soil pipe and a diaphragm located in the plate member throughbore, the diaphragm adapted to permit the passage of liquid through the throughbore in one direction only from the urinal to the soil pipe.

Abstract: A fitting (10) for a sanitary unit outlet (5) has a tubular housing (12) having an inlet (14) and an outlet (16), a grid (18) associated with the housing inlet (14) and a one-way valve (20) associated with the housing outlet (16). The housing (12), grid (18) and one-way valve (20) are removable from the sanitary unit outlet (5) as a single entity.

Abstract: An overflow device for use with sinks and the like is described. The overflow device comprises a body adapted to be positioned adjacent the exterior of a sink bowl, the body having an inlet and an outlet joined by an inverted-U siphon passage, and a vent adapted to communicate ambient air to the top of the siphon passage, the vent being arranged to close when water level in the sink reaches a predetermined level. In at least one embodiment the vent has no moving parts.

Abstract: An anchoring device (10) comprises a resilient sleeve (16) for receiving an elongate member, such as a bolt (18), and first and second stoppers (20,21) for location on the bolt at respective ends of the sleeve. Movement of the stoppers (20,21) towards one another causes the sleeve (16) to expand radially. The inner first stopper (20) may engage one of the bolt head (22) and nut (24) to resist relative rotation thereof. Alternatively, the inner first stopper may be threaded.

Abstract: A decorative stopper is provided for fitting in the inlet of an existing garbage disposal unit located in a sink drain hole and provided with a sink flange. The stopper comprises a side wall defining a bore and carrying an external sealing member for releasably engaging the inner face of the bore of the existing sink flange, an upper flange extending radially outwardly from an upper end of the side wall for covering the upper face of the existing sink flange, a strainer member extending across the bore and a lower wall extending across the bore below the strainer member and including a plug member moveable between a sealing position and an open position in which fluid may drain through the stopper. A plug operating member extends upwardly from the plug member and through the strainer member to allow the plug member to be lifted to the open position.

Abstract: A relief valve for sanitation systems, said relief valve incorporating a valve seat 11, 25, within a valve chamber 5, 22, and a freely flexible valve element 12, provided for engagement with the valve seat 11, 25 to prevent inflow of air to the valve chamber 5, 22 through an air inlet 10, 26. Guide means 16, 17 are provided for assisting the valve element 12 into sealing engagement with the valve seat 11.