Patent ID: 6353708
Filing Date: 2002-03-05
Classification: A01K,F24H,H05B

Abstract:
A drain plug adapter which is removably mountable about the power cord of an electric heater and which permits the power cord to be routed through the drain plug opening of a livestock water tank while maintaining a water tight seal through drain plug opening, comprising:a connector configured to clamp around the power cord, the connector defining a central passage which is sized to receive the power cord, at least a portion of the passage being sized to compress around the power cord and form a watertight seal thereabout, the connector including an enlarged portion which is larger than the drain plug opening and a threaded boss extending from the enlarged portion and being sized for insertion through the drain plug opening; a nut threadable onto the boss for securing the connector portion within the drain plug opening; and a seal being adapted to seal the drain plug opening around the boss to prevent water leakage therethrough.