Bathtub overflow control device

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1991-01-17

1992-06-23

Phillips, Charles E.

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Drain, overflow or trap for a sink or bath

Drain and overflow

16121, 4694, E03C 124

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051231239

ABSTRACT:
A control mechanism for use with a bathtub having a drain opening and an overflow opening, with the drain opening having a stopper moveable between open and closed positions. The control mechanism includes a pipe for coupling the bathtub drain opening to the overflow opening and a T-shaped bracket rotatably supported in the overflow opening having a projection extending outwardly from the opening and having first and second opposing legs extending radially therefrom. A handle is releasably supported on the T-shaped bracket for rotating the bracket. The handle includes a front decorative and an opposing rear surface which includes rearwardly extending tongues having flanges for releasably capturing the first and second opposing legs. A linkage mechanism couples the T-shaped bracket to the stopper to control movement of the stopper.

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