Universal washing machine outlet box
US7270144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/698
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A washing machine outlet box includes a housing having a bottom wall containing multiple openings and two valve mount inserts insertable into selective openings for supporting water shut off valves therein. The two valve mount inserts may be individual valve mount inserts that are separately insertable into two of the openings or the two valve mount inserts may be joined together for insertion into at least one of the openings as a unit. A drain pipe may be connected to another opening in which the two valve mount inserts are not inserted. A twist on and twist off test cap may be used to seal off the drain pipe opening during pressure testing of a sanitary drainage system to which the drain pipe is connected.
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