Having At Least A Semi-spherical Fulcrum Patents (Class 4/692)
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Patent number: 12104364Abstract: A drain pipe structure configured for a basin, comprising a drain pipe body for water drainage, at least one connecting seat, and at least one mounting seat. The at least one connecting seat is configured to be connected to the drain pipe body to be fixed relative to an axial direction of the drain pipe body and at least one of rotation direction about an axis of the drain pipe body. The at least one connecting seat comprises a first connecting member, and the at least one mounting seat comprises a second connecting member. The first connecting member is configured to be operatively coupled to the second connecting member to enable the at least one mounting seat to operatively move along the axial direction of the drain pipe body to be fixed to a predetermined position of the at least one connecting seat along the axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Xiamen Lota International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chuanbao Zhu, Yanyan Wang, Junqi Zhang
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Patent number: 11927001Abstract: A pop up stopper comprising multiple aperture and at least one non-aperture lever rod engagement locations to allow use of the stopper as a replacement with different pre-existing actuating and drain systems when the existing stopper is broken, worn or needs to be replaced for aesthetic reasons. An existing lever rod is selectively positionable to engage with one of the lever rod engagement locations that are disposed at varying heights on the stopper. Most preferably, there are six lever rod engagement locations, four aperture locations and two non-aperture locations. A seal disposed below a cap and around a body of the stopper comprises an enlarged annular ring near its outer edge to provide increased surface area for sealing a drain opening. The body of the stopper has a maximum width measured in cross section of 1.04 inches or less.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Danco, Inc.Inventors: Jon Manoj, Robert Jones, Jr.
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Patent number: 11421408Abstract: The present disclosure relates to popup drain stopper and popup drain stopper assemblies. The popup drain stopper includes a debris trap having a plurality of bristle arranged to trap debris flowing into a drainpipe in which the stopper is positioned. Popup drain stopper assemblies include the popup drain stopper with the debris trap and the ability to remove the drain stopper from the drainpipe without disassembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Inventor: Israel Rosario
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Patent number: 11198992Abstract: A drain assembly for a faucet includes a lift rod configured to be carried by the faucet and actuated relative to the faucet. A lever arm is configured to actuate a drain plug. A coupling device includes a first coupling portion coupled to the lift rod, a second coupling portion coupled to the lever arm, and a living hinge coupling the first coupling portion to the second coupling portion. The living hinge facilitates actuation of the lever arm and the drain plug upon actuation of the lift rod.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Delta Faucet CompanyInventors: Garry Robin Marty, Brian Alan Enlow
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Patent number: 9593473Abstract: A plumbing system includes a tub having a drain fixture lodged within a floor drain opening. The drain fixture comprises a body member beneath the floor and a drain cap member inserted into an exposed open inlet of the body member. The body member has a passageway extending between the open inlet and a downstream open outlet in communication with a sewer. A pipe connected to the body member between the inlet and outlet has one end in communication with the passageway and another end in communication with an overflow opening in the tub above the drain opening to vent the passageway. The drain cap member moves between a first position allowing liquid to flow through the passageway and a second position preventing the flow of liquid through the passageway.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Gerberit International AGInventor: Michael Schulze
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Patent number: 9187885Abstract: A plumbing system includes a tub having a drain fixture lodged within a floor drain opening. The drain fixture comprises a body member beneath the floor and a drain cap member inserted into an exposed open inlet of the body member. The body member has a passageway extending between the open inlet and a downstream open outlet in communication with a sewer. A pipe connected to the body member between the inlet and outlet has one end in communication with the passageway and another end in communication with an overflow opening in the tub above the drain opening to vent the passageway. The drain cap member moves between a first position allowing liquid to flow through the passageway and a second position preventing the flow of liquid through the passageway.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: MDS TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Michael Schulze
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Patent number: 8407829Abstract: A drain assembly for use with a faucet including a lift rod, a lever arm, and a coupler operably coupling the lift rod and the lever arm.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: John David Vogel
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Patent number: 8327474Abstract: A magnetic drain stopper assembly includes an actuating lever in a drain pipe and is movable to allow fluid flow into the drain pipe in an open position and to prevent fluid flow into the drain pipe in a closed position. A magnet on the drain stopper interacts magnetically with the actuating lever or a sleeve on the actuating lever. The magnetic drain stopper is easily removed by simply pulling it out of the drain pipe. Studs on the drain stopper catch objects that fall into the drain pipe for easy retrieval and further catch residue such as hair for easy cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Inventors: Anthony J. Van Zeeland, Ryan M. Sims
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Patent number: 8037558Abstract: A wash basin drain structure includes a tightening assembly, a control rod assembly, a drain pipe, and a plug. A threaded top ring of the fastening assembly relative to a threaded annular seat is screwed reversely to push an anti-leakage washer of the drain pipe upward, so that the threaded top ring and a washer are against the bottom of the wash basin and resilient portions of the resilient ring engages with a non-slip portion of the drain pipe. When a threaded fixing member in a threaded hole of a fixing seat of the control rod assembly is screwed inward, the end of the threaded fixing member will hold against the body of the drain pipe and pull an inner pipe portion of the fixing seat to seal and engage with an insertion hole of the drain pipe. A magnetic end head of a link rod of the control rod assembly is attracted to connect with a magnetic portion of a plug body of the plug to act as a lever. The present invention can be assembled with ease.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Shower Kaokang Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chao Chi Chen
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Publication number: 20110167557Abstract: A bronze outlet pipe and making process thereof comprises the steps of: a. fluid inflation forming; b. working an outer wall of the tube member; c. working a first and a second connectors; d. working an arcuate leadless brass tube; e. selectively welding the first inlet with the orifice or welding the first outlet with the mouth together; f. welding the first connector and the tube member together; g. selectively welding the first connector or the second connector with the first opening of the first inlet together, or welding the orifice of the first connector or the mouth of the second connector with the first inlet of the tube member or the first outlet of the tube member together; h. surface treating; wherein the tube member and plural welding portions are surface treated to finish the bronze outlet pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventor: Xiqiao Tan
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Patent number: 6154898Abstract: A wastewater drain control for fluid compartments has a waste water discharge port in the bottom thereof and in communication with a vertical drain pipe. A valve seat element is in the pipe below the port and has an inclined annular valve seat surface and a center opening. A spherical valve element has a diameter greater than the center opening in the valve seat surface and is adapted to close the center opening to fluid flow when dwelling on the valve seat element above the center opening. A valve stem is rigidly secured by an upper end to the spherical valve element. The lower end extends downwardly through the center opening and terminates in a lower end. This lower end is connected to a linkage assembly which extends through a seal element in the vertical pipe and extends to a remote location accessible in the environment of the fluid compartment.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.Inventor: William T. Ball
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Patent number: 6138297Abstract: A removable pop-up ball valve 34 situated beneath the strainer area 22 of a sink 12 above the wastewater discharge pipe 32. The pop-up valve 34 has a remote control rod 30 whereby the valve 34 is opened and closed. The pop-up valve ball valve 34 which is actuated by a stem 54 which moves from an engaging to a non-engaging position by way of a pivot rod 46 pivotally operated and connected to a pivot ball 48 connected through a clevis 40, 44 in the standard manner to the remotely positioned control handle.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Inventors: Robert J Harris, Dawn Harris
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Patent number: 5363518Abstract: A plunger assembly 42, which functions as a popup drain stopper, includes a one-piece plastic body 44 formed with a head 50 at an upper end thereof. A connector 48 is formed at a lower end of body 44. A dome-shaped decorative cap 52 is removably assembled at the upper end of head 50 and is supported by a dome-shaped structural grid 77 formed in the head. Projections 80 extend radially from head 50 and cooperate with an inwardly flared side wall 86 of cap 52 to retain the cap with the head and body 44. Assembly 42 is positioned within a drain assembly 12 which is coupled to a basin 10. Assembly 42 is controlled for movement by lever 62 to raise and lower head 50 relative to a drain opening 27. Head 50 seals opening 27 with a seal washer 56 in a lower position and allows water to flow from the basin in an upper position.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1992Date of Patent: November 15, 1994Assignee: Emhart Inc.Inventor: Richard W. Mowery