Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Miscellaneous
Reexamination Certificate
2000-01-19
2001-05-29
Huson, Gregory L. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Miscellaneous
C004S295000, C004S689000, C137S315410, C081S176150, C081S436000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06237168
ABSTRACT:
THE FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to sink drain assemblies which conventionally are used to control the flow of water out of a lavatory or kitchen sink. More particularly, the invention relates to such an assembly in which the visible and decorative portions of the assembly, the drain cap and the sink seal cap, may be simply removed and replaced by the homeowner. Such removal and replacement may be necessary if one of the elements in the drain assembly malfunctions or is broken or such removal may be needed when other plumbing fixtures associated with the sink, for example the faucet, are changed and the visible portions of the sink drain assembly should also be changed so that the decor is complementary. More specifically, the present invention provides a waste plug which is a part of the sink drain assembly, normally mounting the drain cap, which waste plug also functions as a removal tool for the sink seal cap.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to sink drain assemblies, and more particularly to a sink drain assembly in which the waste plug performs its conventional function, but is also a tool for removing the sink seal cap.
Another purpose of the invention is to provide a simply constructed reliable sink drain assembly including a drain cap, a sink seal cap, and a waste plug, which also functions as a removal tool.
Another purpose of the invention is to provide a sink drain assembly in which the visible and decorative portions thereof may be easily removed by the consumer.
Other purposes will appear in the ensuing specification, drawings and claims.
REFERENCES:
patent: 241739 (1881-05-01), Slow
patent: 1618679 (1927-02-01), Schifter
patent: 2043088 (1936-06-01), Zinkil et al.
patent: 2438302 (1948-03-01), Simcich
patent: 3742525 (1973-07-01), Oropallo
patent: 3886603 (1975-06-01), Onesta
patent: 4380834 (1983-04-01), Wentz
patent: 4932082 (1990-06-01), Ridgeway
patent: 5090276 (1992-02-01), Groskey
patent: 5363518 (1994-11-01), Mowery
patent: 5418983 (1995-05-01), Garguillo et al.
patent: 5592701 (1997-01-01), Smith
patent: 5832544 (1998-11-01), Pan
patent: 5832545 (1998-11-01), Pan
patent: 5946990 (1999-09-01), Bonacci
Daniel, III John H.
Talley Allen L.
Cook Alex McFarron Manzo Cummings & Mehler, Ltd.
Huson Gregory L.
Moen Incorporated
Prunner Kathleen J.
LandOfFree
Sink drain assembly including sink seal cap removal tool does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Sink drain assembly including sink seal cap removal tool, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Sink drain assembly including sink seal cap removal tool will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2448868