Patent ID: 6381775
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: E03C,E03F,F16L

Abstract:
An adjustable drain apparatus for positioning within a surrounding floor, comprising:a) a grate configured to allow fluid to drain therethrough; b) a connector channel, having an upper end coupled to the grate, and a lower end; c) a ring having: 1) an inner surface that is attached to the lower end of the connector channel, and 2) an outer substantially spherical surface; d) a flange, positioned about the ring, having a cavity to receive the ring and to rotatably hold the ring therein, the grate being tiltable relative to the flange; e) a drain base, having a drain cavity and a cavity surface formed therein, the flange being secured to the drain base to close the drain cavity and separate the ring and connector channel from the cavity surface; f) the flange being designed to hold the ring in two orientations, including: 1) a lower orientation in which the flange cavity and the ring extend into the drain cavity and the grate is disposed at a lower elevation, and 2) a higher orientation in which the flange cavity and the ring extend above the drain base and the grate is disposed at a higher elevation.