Method and Associated Apparatus for Assembling and Testing a Plumbing System
First Claim
1. A plumbing system for interconnection with a bathtub that has an overflow port and a drain port, comprising:
- an overflow assembly for interconnection with the overflow port, said overflow assembly comprising;
an overflow port having a flange, said overflow port associated with a threaded portion extending from said flange, said threaded portion adapted to pass through a wall of the bathtub and to be at least partially positioned within the bathtub;
a means for preventing fluid flow through said overflow port that is associated with said threaded portion, said means for preventing fluid flow sealing an outer end of said threaded portion;
a nut, having a threaded center opening, threadably mounted on said threaded portion of said overflow port, said nut being adapted to secure said flange to the wall of the bathtub by exerting pressure towards said flange; and
said nut having an outer periphery with a series of radially extending lugs which detachably engage an inner surface of a cap which fits over said nut; and
a wastewater drain assembly for interconnection to the drain port.
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Abstract
A system is provided for enhancing the interconnectability of a bathtub to a plumbing system. More specifically, provided is a flexible conduit and an overflow assembly that allows for a portion of the overflow assembly to be easily located with the wall of a bathtub. The flexible conduit provided allows for adjustability of the conduit to the openings of the bathtub. In addition, provided are methods and apparatus that facilitate testing of a plumbing assembly. Finally, an apparatus and methods are provided that protect portions of the finished bathtub assembly to decrease in the need for replacing said hardware. It is envisioned that aspects and inventions disclosed herein can be used in conjunction to facilitate the interconnection and protection of hardware associated with a bathtub.
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10 Claims
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1. A plumbing system for interconnection with a bathtub that has an overflow port and a drain port, comprising:
an overflow assembly for interconnection with the overflow port, said overflow assembly comprising; an overflow port having a flange, said overflow port associated with a threaded portion extending from said flange, said threaded portion adapted to pass through a wall of the bathtub and to be at least partially positioned within the bathtub; a means for preventing fluid flow through said overflow port that is associated with said threaded portion, said means for preventing fluid flow sealing an outer end of said threaded portion; a nut, having a threaded center opening, threadably mounted on said threaded portion of said overflow port, said nut being adapted to secure said flange to the wall of the bathtub by exerting pressure towards said flange; and said nut having an outer periphery with a series of radially extending lugs which detachably engage an inner surface of a cap which fits over said nut; and
a wastewater drain assembly for interconnection to the drain port.- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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