Abstract: An outlet valve comprising a vertical outlet tube mounted inside a fixed tubular casing, a horizontal yoke engaging a collar encircling the fixed tubular casing, and a vertical rod which is revolved to move the yoke in the horizontal plane as means of revolving the collar to lower the outlet tube to the closed position or to raise the outlet tube to the open position. The outlet tube is lowered and raised by the movement of a cam pin in cam slots in the outlet tube and fixed casing.

Abstract: A selectively sealable drain fitting includes a tubular drain body having a spider in the lower end thereof. An upwardly extending rectangular post is joined to the center of the spider, and is provided with a lateral slot in one face thereof and an oblique camming surface directly superjacent thereto. A drain sealing cover is provided with a downwardly depending hollow tubular portion which is received about the rectangular post and maintained in an eccentric disposition thereabout by an eccentric lip extending laterally from the upper end of the post. A latch pin extending laterally through the tubular portion of the cover engages the camming surface and the slot in the post in detent fashion. A button actuator extends upwardly from the center of the cover, and is connected to an arm which is slidably disposed within a slot in the bore of the tubular member. The drain fitting is sealed by urging the cover downwardly so that the latch pin is engaged by the slot.

Abstract: An adjustable drain plug for use in sinks and lavatories especially to replace a previous drain plug which is either lost or broken. The drain plug comprises an elongated, flexible plastic or rubber stopper which removably fits into the hole in the drain and has a flanged top covered by a rigid top cover of metal or plastic. An elongated drain member is preferably constructed in a sleeve formation in two sections and receiving a threaded stud attached to the head and also adjustably threaded into the top of the member with a lock nut thereon. The two sections are adjustable being connected by a threaded stud and there is an adjustable foot on the bottom of the member either in the form of a flat disc or a hook. Alternatively, the stopper may be formed in four tapered sections which may be screwed down and over the top of the member.

Abstract: A pop-up plunger for selectively closing a generally cylindrical waste drain pipe having a seat at one end and a closure actuator remote from the seat, the plunger comprises a head portion including sealing means for engaging the seat for closing the waste drain pipe. The plunger also includes a support portion which extends from the head portion into the waste drain pipe. The support portion engages the closure actuator for axial displacement of the plunger relative to the waste drain pipe for opening and closing the waste drain pipe and includes guide means projecting into close proximity to the waste drain pipe for guiding the axial displacement of the plunger. The guide means provides at least one drain passage past the plunger to afford communication from the seat to a drain through the waste drain pipe.

Abstract: This invention discloses a disc type kitchen sink drain valve mounted on a strainer that is placed in the well provided in the bottom of a kitchen sink, the drain valve comprising a sleeve fixed vertically and substantially at the center of the bottom plate of the strainer, a valve member having a valve stem slidably inserted in the sleeve, and fixed at the lower end of the valve stem an elastic valve body of disc type capable of moving up and down with the valve stem to open and close the drain port provided at the bottom of the well of the kitchen sink by uncovering and covering the drain port.

Abstract: A flush mounted, pop-up drain fitting includes a shallow, hollow cylindrical drain body having a flange extending radially outwardly from the upper end thereof and adapted for flush mounting with a tub or basin surface. A plurality of arms extend downwardly from the lower end of the drain body, the arms extending obliquely inwardly toward the axis of the drain body. The lower, distal ends of the arms are joined to a lower cylindrical member which is provided with an axially disposed threaded hole. A pop-up drain mechanism is secured in the threaded hole, and is positioned to form a seal with an annular lip in the lower end of the drain body. In the sealed or closed position, the pop-up drain fitting is substantially flush with the upper surface of the flange.

Abstract: A self-skimming dish rinser for adaptation in a standard conventional sink comprising a liner inserted in the sink having side walls approximately equal to but slightly less than the sink side walls and a tray bottom having a drain opening fitting and aligned with the sink drain opening. The rinser including centering structure extending from the drain opening for facilitating such alignment. Additionally, the rinser side walls and bottom are sized and shaped to fit inside the conventional sink and the rinser side walls are spaced a predetermined distance from the sink side walls and remain in that position via the centering structure extending from the drain opening.

Abstract: Disclosed is a discharge drain assembly (for use in a sink) including a drain body and a plug assembly adapted to fit in the drain body which features limited rotational movement between an open and a closed position. The plug includes a stainless steel strainer with an integral hollow knob having opposed sides which are inwardly concave. The knob securely but releasably retains a slotted head portion of a spindle. The spindle has a neck portion for receiving a sealing washer and a lower body portion including three leg portions. The leg portions support the plug in the open position, restrain rotation in a first direction beyond the open position, and cam the plug to the closed position when rotated in a direction opposite said first direction. The structure substantially eliminates a "finding" problem common in prior art arrangements and provides a good seal in the closed position.

Abstract: An anti-backflow valve for sewer traps or catch basins is adapted to automatically prevent the undesirable backflow of sewer water upwardly through a trap, but provides for the normal downflow of water through the trap into the sewer. Such valve arrangement has a top or floor plate for insertion over the top of a conventional catch basin with a slotted valve housing extending downwardly from the floor plate. A conically-shaped sealing member is slidingly disposed for vertical movement within the housing to seal or unseal the trap. An elongate downwardly-extending guide member is attached to the underside of the conically-shaped sealing member. A bottom plate is detachably mounted to the underside of the valve housing and is provided with apertures therein to permit the flow-through of water. The center of the bottom plate is provided with a guide means for slidingly holding the downwardly-extending guide member to prevent canting or misalignment of the sealing member as it slides vertically in the housing.

Abstract: An improved plug device for the drain of a basin or a bathtub, which is comprised of a roller mounted on a rod and spring enclosed by two semicircular sleeves, which when assembled together form a cylindrical sleeve. The roller is guided by a guide groove which is carried on the inner wall of the two semicircular sleeves. The roller is connected to a drain plug by a rod and spring urges the device upwardly. The guide groove has rest positions so that by simply depressing the plug sequentially, the plug is automatically set in either the open or closed position.

Abstract: An accessory adapted to be attached to the drain opening of a sink of a parts washer including an upright tubular housing, having a plurality of drain ports at a lower end thereof. A stopper is selectively movable in said housing from a first position above the drain ports to a second position below the ports by the application of force to a shaft operatively coupled thereto. In the first position of the stopper, drainage of fluid from the sink occurs through the drainage port and the drain outlet. In the second position, fluid is blocked from egress through the drain port and the drain opening of the sink and collects in the sink to a predetermined level whereby a series of overflow drain ports drain excess fluid to maintain a constant level of solvent. The shaft is coupled to a spring urging the stopper to the first position when a force is removed from the shaft.

Abstract: A basket strainer and stopper assembly for a sink includes a strainer basket, a stopper positioned below the basket strainer for sealing the sink drain opening and an axial stem. The stem has an upper portion which serves as a handle and a lower forked portion which has tines or legs which both support the strainer-stopper assembly in the open drain position and retain it securely in the closed drain position. The legs of the forked portion of the stem are resilient and arcuate and they rest upon a plate extending across the drain opening to support the assembly in the open position. The drain is closed by exerting sufficient downward force on the handle portion of the stem to spring the resilient legs toward each other so they pass through and are retained in a detent opening in the plate. The drain is reopened by pulling upward on the handle with sufficient force to raise the entire assembly and to once again spring the legs toward each other so that they will pass through the detent opening.

Abstract: A deenergized solenoid operated valve normally closes the drain line of a sink, basin, tub or toilet bowl, the valve thus serving as a stopper. When a pushbutton switch is closed, the solenoid is energized to retract the valve and open the drain, a flow responsive switch maintaining the solenoid energized until all of the water has drained from the sink or bowl. A float responsive switch will also energize the solenoid to retract the valve and open the drain if water accumulates from a leaky faucet. Whenever water is drained, the low pressure or vacuum that results produces an accompanying venting action. The invention may be used with a P or S-type drain connection and/or with a conventional stack vent, but does not require that any of these be employed.

Abstract: A selectively sealing drain fitting includes a tubular drain body having a spider in the lower end thereof. An upwardly extending rectangular post is joined to the center of the spider, and is provided with a lateral slot in one face thereof and an oblique camming surface directly superjacent thereto. A drain sealing cover is provided with a downwardly depending hollow tubular portion which is received about the rectangular post and maintained in an eccentric disposition thereabout by an eccentric dog extending laterally from the upper end of the post. A compression spring disposed within the tubular portion of the drain cover biases the cover upwardly, and a latch pin extending laterally through the tubular portion of the cover engages the camming surfaces and the slot in the post in detent fashion.

Abstract: A drainage fitting comprising a hollow member with an inlet thereto and an outlet therefrom. A valve is positioned or positionable within the hollow member such that by operating the valve liquid flow through the hollow member can be substantially prevented or allowed. There is a second inlet to the hollow member which is positioned such that liquid entering the hollow member from the second inlet can be directed either through the outlet or through the first inlet by operation of the valve.

Abstract: A receptacle for temporary retention of fluid as well as for routing fluid from a basin faucet to a basin drain. One disclosed embodiment includes a body member, a valve, a base member, anchoring means and a spacing plate. The body member is positionable beneath the faucet and has an open bowl portion into which water from the faucet can flow. Joined to the base of the bowl portion is a hollow neck portion in which a valve is positioned. The valve is manually operable to open or close a passageway through the neck and thus the valve controls the retention and release of water from within the bowl portion. The anchoring means includes a stem-like member on which compressible, triangularly-shaped bosses are formed. The bosses effect an interference fit with the inner walls of the drain to secure the receptacle in an upright position. The base which is joined to the neck portion includes a flange which rests atop the spacing plate.

Abstract: A selectively sealing drain fitting includes a tubular drain body having a spider in the lower end thereof. An upwardly extending rectangular post is joined to the center of the spider, and is provided with a lateral slot in one face thereof and an oblique camming surface directly superjacent thereto. A drain sealing cover is provided with a downwardly depending hollow tubular portion which is received about the rectangular post and maintained in an eccentric disposition thereabout by an eccentric dog extending laterally from the upper end of the post. A compression spring disposed within the tubular portion of the drain cover biases the cover upwardly, and a latch pin extending laterally through the tubular portion of the cover engages the camming surfaces and the slot in the post in detent fashion.

Abstract: A check valve structure for use in a drain such as a floor or pavement drain can be constructed utilizing an annular elastomeric member positioned between two rigid end plates. These plates are connected so that they can be moved toward one another when they and the member are inserted in a drain or drain housing in order to compress the member to cause the member to expand in outer diameter into contact with the interior of the drain or drain housing in order to mount the structure in an operative position. A valve seat is located on the lower plate and a buoyant valve member is movably supported on the upper plate so as to be capable of being moved with respect to the valve seat. In the event of accumulation of water in the drain or drain housing or in the event of back flow into the drain or drain housing the valve member will move against the seat.

Abstract: The invention involves an adjustable drain control assembly for a bathtub or the like, comprising a cylindrical component having both end and side openings exposable within the tub when installed, and having a total flow capacity of the order of that of said cylindrical component, and a cap rotatably installed over such openings, the cap having corresponding end and side openings adapted to be simultaneously aligned with the end and side openings in the cylinder component, to permit of maximum drainage flow through the drain control assembly.

Abstract: A device protects against inadvertent loss of objects down drain pipes when the associated drain stopper is in an opened position. The associated stopper includes a top closure portion, an intermediate guide portion and a bottom actuated means for moving the top closure portion between opened and closed positions relative to a drain fitting which has a flange surrounding a drain bore in which said intermediate guide portion travels. The device for protecting against inadvertent loss comprises screening means of toroidal configuration for mounting about the stopper adjacent and below the top closure portion. The screening means rides on the intermediate guide portion into the drain bore upon closure of the stopper and, out of the drain bore upon opening of the stopper.

Abstract: A wash basin drain filter for entrapping elongated flexible fibers such as hair while permitting the passage of relatively small particulate matter is disclosed herein. The filter has a generally cylindrical body which, after installation, about the shank of a pop-up drain plug has a plurality of spikes protruding outwardly therefrom. The spikes are resilient to permit insertion of the filter into the drain opening and, after insertion, the spikes extend to touch or nearly touch the inside wall of the drain pipe into which the filter has been inserted.