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US4144599A
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Pop up drain fitting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-20
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Granted: 1979-03-20
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Expires: 1998-03-20
Abstract
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. A laterally extending spring within the post urges a biasing member which is axially aligned with the eccentric dog to impinge on the inner surface of the tubular portion of the cover and maintain exact parallel eccentric alignment of the tubular portion and the rectangular post.
Inventors
- 👤 Casper Cuschera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K1/00; A47K1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
In a drain valve including a drain body having a flow channel therethrough and a post extending axially through said flow channel, and a drain sealing cover provided with a tubular portion having a central passage receiving said post for slidable translation thereabout and radial clearance therefrom, detent means in one axially extending surface of said post for selectively securing said post and said tubular portion with said drain sealing cover sealing said flow channel, said detent means being disengagable by rocking said tubular portion about the upper end of said post, the improvement comprising first compression spring means for biasing said drain sealing cover upwardly to clear said flow channel; and resilient means for biasing said tubular portion radially to oppose said rocking disengagement of said detent means, said resilient means including a hole extending radially into said post, the opening of said hole being in opposed relationship to said one axially extending surface, a biasing member disposed in said hole, and second compression spring means for urging said biasing member into impingement with said central passage of said tubular member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
In a drain valve including a drain body having a flow channel therethrough and a post extending axially through said flow channel, and a drain sealing cover provided with a tubular portion having a central passage receiving said post for slidable translation thereabout and radial clearance therefrom, detent means in one axially extending surface of said post for selectively securing said post and said tubular portion with said drain sealing cover sealing said flow channel, said detent means being disengagable by rocking said tubular portion about the upper end of said post, the improvement comprising first compression spring means for biasing said drain sealing cover upwardly to clear said flow channel; and resilient means for biasing said tubular portion radially to oppose said rocking disengagement of said detent means, said resilient means including a hole extending radially into said post, the opening of said hole being in opposed relationship to said one axially extending surface, a biasing member disposed in said hole, and second compression spring means for urging said biasing member into impingement with said central passage of said tubular member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The drain valve of claim 1, wherein said biasing member includes a substantially flat head for impinging on the interior surface of said central passage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The drain valve of claim 2, wherein said second compression spring means includes a helical spring, and said biasing member includes a shank extending from said substantially flat head along the axis of said helical spring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
150 words
In a drain valve including a drain body having a flow channel therethrough and a post extending axially through said flow channel, and a drain sealing cover provided with a tubular portion having a central passage receiving said post for slidable translation thereabout and radial clearance therefor, detent means in one axially extending surface of said post for selectively securing said post and said tubular portion with said drain sealing cover sealing said flow channel, said detent means being disengagable by rocking said tubular portion about the upper end of said post, the improvement comprising first compression spring means for biasing said drain sealing cover upwardly to clear said flow channel; resilient means for biasing said tubular portion radially to oppose said rocking disengagement of said detent means; a lug extending outwardly from said post, and a track in said central passage for engaging said lug in freely sliding fashion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
150 words
In a drain valve including a drain body having a flow channel therethrough and a post extending axially through said flow channel, and a drain sealing cover provided with a tubular portion having a central passage receiving said post for slidable translation thereabout and radial clearance therefor, detent means in one axially extending surface of said post for selectively securing said post and said tubular portion with said drain sealing cover sealing said flow channel, said detent means being disengagable by rocking said tubular portion about the upper end of said post, the improvement comprising first compression spring means for biasing said drain sealing cover upwardly to clear said flow channel; resilient means for biasing said tubular portion radially to oppose said rocking disengagement of said detent means; a lug extending outwardly from said post, and a track in said central passage for engaging said lug in freely sliding fashion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The drain valve of claim 4, wherein said lug is disposed directly above said detent means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-03-19 | 1982-09-18 | 1983-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-19 | 1986-09-18 | 1987-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-19 | 1990-09-18 | 1991-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |