Patent ID: 7341015
Filing Date: 2008-03-11
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A watercraft drain assembly comprising: a tubular drain body having a first end and a second end; at least one inlet opening disposed on the drain body for allowing water to enter the drain body; a first outlet opening disposed at the first end of the drain body for allowing water to exit the drain body; a drain plug for selectively plugging the first outlet opening; a second outlet opening disposed on the drain body for allowing water to exit the drain body; and a check valve for preventing water from exiting the drain body through the at least one inlet opening; wherein the check valve is a ball disposed inside the drain body, wherein the ball moves to a first position preventing fluid communication from the drain body to the at least one inlet opening when water enters the drain body from at least one of the first and second outlet openings, and wherein the ball moves to a second position allowing fluid communication from the at least one inlet opening to the drain body when water enters the drain body from the at least one inlet opening.