Patent ID: 7237280
Filing Date: 2007-07-03
Classification: E03C

Abstract:
1. An overflow assembly adapted for use with a bathtub having an end wall defining an overflow opening, said overflow assembly comprising: an overflow elbow with an inverted L-shape having an upper end portion and a lower end portion, the upper end portion including a radially extending flange and a cylindrical fitting configured to project through said overflow opening, said cylindrical fitting having an outside surface including a threaded section adjacent said flange and an unthreaded section extending axially from said threaded section; a generally cylindrical retainer nut having a first end, a second end, an inside surface including a threaded portion adjacent said first end and an unthreaded portion between said threaded portion and said second end, and a test cap integrally molded across said second end, said test cap connected to said second end by a circumferential joint configured to break away from said retainer nut upon application of force to said test cap; wherein said overflow elbow cylindrical fitting extends through said overflow opening and is threadably engaged by said retainer nut to clamp said end wall between said flange and said retainer nut.