Drain connector
US6601248B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03F7/06
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A drain connector includes a fixed unit (2) having a first drain conduit for permanent attachment to a drain pipe and a detachable unit (6) having a second drain conduit for attachment to a removable appliance (8). The fixed unit (2) includes a first drain connector element (36) and the detachable unit includes a second drain connector element (18) for detachable connection with the first drain connector element. The fixed unit (2) further includes a closure member (44) that is adjustable between an opened condition and a closed condition in which it substantially closes the first drain conduit, to prevent the passage of rodents through the conduit.
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