Apparatus for opening and closing a drain

Details Apparatus for opening and closing a drain Apparatus for opening and closing a drain

1993-02-17

1994-08-02

Recla, Henry J.

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Drain, overflow or trap for a sink or bath

Drain valve

4679, 4680, 4684, 745023, 745016, 74502, E03C 123

Patent

active

053333276

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein is a mechanism for remotely opening and closing a drain of a basin by means of a flexible rod moving through a non-linear tube. The rod connects a drive member, pushed or pulled by a user, with a member linked to a plug which opens and closes the drain. Within the bend of the tube, the flexible rod and/or tube are configured to leave a void between them in order to reduce friction. The configuration of the rod may include one or more bulbous ends or a lobed cross-section.

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