Patent ID: 6439615
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
An adapter for use with a washer machine having a main drain conduit, a safety hose system having first and second secondary drain conduits, and a plumbing system having a drain pipe, the adapter comprising:(a) a body portion comprising a primary inlet portion, a primary outlet portion, and first and second secondary inlet portions; (b) said primary inlet portion being in fluid communication with said primary outlet portion, said primary inlet portion having an opening to receive the main drain conduit of the washing machine; (c) said first and second secondary inlet portions being in fluid communication with said primary outlet portion, each of said first and second secondary inlet portions having an opening to receive the first and second secondary drain conduits of the safety hose system, said openings of said first and second secondary inlet portions are substantially smaller than said opening of said primary inlet portion; and (d) said primary outlet portion being adapted to engage with the drain pipe of the plumbing system.