Patent ID: 6675407
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: E03C

Abstract:
A solenoid activated bathtub drain closure, comprising,a bathtub having a bottom with a drain opening therein, a vertically movable drain stopper mounted over the drain opening, a drain pipe connected to the drain opening and positioned below the drain opening, a solenoid having a movable plunger located outside and secured to the drain pipe, linkage secured to the plunger and extending from the plunger and terminating in an inner end in the drain pipe underneath the drain opening, the linkage being so configured that when the plunger is moved by the solenoid from a first position to a second position, the inner end of the linkage will engage the stopper and raise it with respect to the drain opening to permit fluid in the bathtub to flow by gravity through the drain pipe, and a clamp member securing the solenoid to the drain pipe.