Compact Drain Assembly for Sinks and the Like
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US ยท United States
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ELLECI
- Publication Date
- 2009-02-19
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable ยท inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The present invention relates to a compact drain assembly for sinks and the like.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] As is known, sinks and the like have a drain assembly which is generally provided by means of a drain pipe or the like which is connected to a hole provided at the bottom of each bowl of the sink and the like.
[0003] The overflow safety drain duct must then be connected to the drain pipe and requires the provision on the sink of an additional hole, which is generally provided a few centimeters from the upper rim of the sink.
[0004] With this embodiment, therefore, it is necessary to use under the bottom of the sink an underlying space which is usually larger than 120 mm.
[0005] Moreover, the placement of the overflow requires providing a hole in the bowl for inserting the drain inlet, setting a maximum level in the bowl which is not variable in any manner.
[0006] Another drawback further consists in that it is necessary to provide several elements, which cause difficulties...