Patent Publication Number: US-11661732-B2

Title: Modular drain assembly for pod constructed room

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 17/504,010 filed Oct. 18, 2021. U.S. application Ser. No. 17/504,010, in turn, is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/125,736 filed Dec. 17, 2020, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/949,031 filed Dec. 17, 2019 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/070,720, filed Aug. 26, 2020. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/125,736 has issued as U.S. Pat. No. 11,149,429. The entire contents of each of the foregoing applications are incorporated by reference herein. 
    
    
     FIELD 
     The present disclosure relates to a drain for a modular bathroom and more specifically, to a method of installing the drain after the bathroom has been installed within a structure. 
     SUMMARY 
     In some embodiments, a method of installing the modular room in a building is disclosed. The modular room includes a floor, at least three walls extending upward from the floor and a ceiling coupled to an upper end of the walls. The modular room defines an aperture in the floor, and a drain body is positioned in the aperture in the floor of the modular room such that the drain body does not extend beyond a lower surface of the floor of the modular room. The method includes positioning the modular room on a floor of the building, such that the drain body is spaced above the floor of the building. The method further includes aligning the installed drain body with a plumbing pipe of the building, and coupling the modular room to the building to inhibit movement of the modular room with respect to the building. The method further includes inserting an outlet through an opening of the drain body such that the outlet extends beyond the lower surface of the floor to mate with the plumbing pipe of the building after the drain body is aligned with the plumbing pipe of the building. 
     In some embodiments, a drain assembly, for installation in a floor of a modular room, includes a drain body having an upper surface and a lower surface. The drain body defines an aperture extending along an axis through the drain body between the upper surface and the lower surface. The drain assembly further includes an outlet having a flange and an elongated body. The elongated body is insertable through the aperture in a downward direction along the axis such the flange rests on the upper surface. The elongated body extends below the lower surface of the drain body when the flanges rests on the upper surface. The outlet being receives fluid flow from the drain body and direct the fluid flow away from the drain body. 
     In some embodiments, a modular room is ready to be installed in a building. The modular room includes a floor having an upper surface, and a lower surface. The floor defines a floor height between the upper surface and the lower surface, and the floor defines an aperture extending therethrough. The modular room further includes at least three walls having a lower end connected to the floor and an upper end extending away from the floor, a ceiling connected to the upper end of the walls, and a drain body positioned in the aperture in the floor. The drain body has an upper surface and a lower surface. The drain body defines a drain body height between the upper surface and the lower surface. The drain body height is less than the floor height, such that the drain body does not extend above the upper surface of the floor or below the lower surface of the flow while the drain body is positioned in the aperture in the floor. 
     In some embodiments, a drain assembly for installation in a shower floor, the drain assembly including a drain body including an upper surface defining a top side, and a lower surface opposite the upper surface defining a bottom side, where the upper surface includes a recessed portion formed therein and at least one angled surface configured to direct fluid toward the recessed portion, and where the drain body defines an aperture extending along an axis through the drain body between the upper surface and the lower surface, and an outlet including a flange and an elongated body, the elongated body removably insertable through the aperture along the axis such that the flange rests on the upper surface, the elongated body configured to extend below the lower surface of the drain body when the flange rests on the upper surface, the outlet configured to receive fluid flow from the drain body and direct the fluid flow away from the drain body, and one or more fasteners configured to couple the outlet to the drain body to form a water-tight seal therebetween, where each of the one or more fasteners are accessible from the top side. 
     In some embodiments, a shower floor assembly including a body having an upper surface defining a top side and a lower surface opposite the upper surface defining a bottom side, where the body includes a recessed portion formed therein and at least one angled surface configured to direct fluid toward the recessed portion, an aperture formed in the body and extending along an axis through the body between the upper surface and the lower surface, an outlet including a flange and an elongated body, the elongated body removably insertable through the aperture along the axis such that the flange rests on the upper surface, the elongated body configured to extend below the lower surface of the drain body when the flange rests on the upper surface, the outlet being configured to receive fluid flow from the body and direct the fluid flow away from the body, and at least one fastener configured to couple the outlet to the drain body to form a water-tight seal therebetween, where the at least one fastener is accessible from the top side. 
     In some embodiments, a shower assembly including a floor having an upper surface defining a top side and a lower surface opposite the upper surface defining a bottom side, where the floor includes a recessed portion formed therein and at least one angled surface configured to direct fluid toward the recessed portion, an aperture formed in the floor and extending along an axis through the body between the upper surface and the lower surface, an outlet including a flange and an elongated body, the elongated body removably insertable through the aperture along the axis, the elongated body configured to extend below the lower surface of the floor, the outlet being configured to receive fluid flow from the upper surface and direct the fluid flow away from the floor, and at least one fastener configured to couple the outlet to the floor to form a water-tight seal therebetween, where the at least one fastener is accessible from the top side. 
     In some embodiments, a drain assembly for installation in a modular room, the drain assembly including a drain body including an upper surface defining a top side, and a lower surface opposite the upper surface defining a bottom side, where the upper surface includes a recessed portion formed therein, and where the drain body defines an aperture extending along an axis through the recessed portion between the upper surface and the lower surface, and an outlet including an elongated body, the elongated body removably insertable through the aperture along the axis such that the elongated body configured to extend below the lower surface of the drain body when coupled to the drain body, the outlet being configured to receive fluid flow from the drain body and direct the fluid flow away from the drain body, and at least one fastener configured to couple the outlet to the drain body to form a water-tight seal therebetween, where the at least one fastener is accessible from the top side. 
     Other aspects of the disclosure will become apparent by consideration of the detailed description and accompanying drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG.  1    is a perspective view of a bathroom pod. 
         FIG.  2    is a perspective view of a floor with a drain installed. 
         FIG.  3    is a side view of the floor with the drain installed. 
         FIG.  4    is a perspective view of the drain. 
         FIG.  5    is an exploded side view of the drain. 
         FIG.  6 A  is a top view of a grate of the drain. 
         FIG.  6 B  is a cross-sectional view of the grate of  FIG.  6 A , viewed along section  6 B- 6 B. 
         FIG.  6 C  is a cross-sectional view of the frame of  FIG.  6 A , viewed along section  6 C- 6 C. 
         FIG.  7 A  is a top view of a frame that may be installed in the bathroom pod of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  7 B  is a cross-sectional view of the frame of  FIG.  7 A , viewed along section  7 B- 7 B. 
         FIG.  7 C  is a cross-sectional view of the frame of  FIG.  7 A , viewed along section  7 C- 7 C. 
         FIG.  8 A  is a top view of a drain body that may be installed in the bathroom pod of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  8 B  is a cross-sectional view of the drain body of  FIG.  8 A , viewed along section  8 B- 8 B. 
         FIG.  9 A  is a top view of a gasket that may be coupled between the drain body of  FIG.  8 A . 
         FIG.  9 B  is a side view of the gasket of  FIG.  9 A . 
         FIG.  9 C  is a cross-sectional view of the gasket of  FIG.  9 A , viewed along section  9 C- 9 C. 
         FIG.  10 A  is a top view of an outlet that may be coupled to the drain body of  FIG.  8 A  and the gasket of  FIG.  9 A . 
         FIG.  10 B  is a cross-sectional view of the outlet of  FIG.  10 A , viewed along section  10 B- 10 B. 
         FIG.  11    is a cross-sectional view taken along line  11 - 11  of  FIG.  4   . 
         FIG.  12    is a cross-sectional view taken along line  12 - 12  of  FIG.  2   . 
         FIG.  13    is a perspective view of a portion of the drain removed from the floor. 
         FIGS.  14 A- 14 D  are perspective views of various drain embodiments. 
         FIGS.  15 A- 15 D  are exploded views of the embodiments of  FIGS.  14 A- 14 D . 
         FIGS.  16 A-E  are various views of one possible drain embodiment. 
         FIG.  17    is a cross-sectional view taken along line  16 C of  FIG.  16 B  showing an alternate embodiment. 
         FIGS.  18 A-D  are various views of one possible drain embodiment. 
         FIGS.  19 A-D  are various views of one possible drain embodiment. 
         FIGS.  20 A-D  are various views of one possible drain embodiment. 
         FIG.  21    is a cross-sectional view taken along line  20 C of  FIG.  20 B  showing an alternate embodiment. 
         FIG.  22    is a cross-sectional view taken along line  20 C of  FIG.  20 B  showing an alternate embodiment. 
         FIGS.  23 A-E  are various views of one possible drain embodiment. 
         FIGS.  24 A-E  are various views of one possible drain embodiment. 
         FIGS.  25 A-E  are various views of one possible drain embodiment. 
         FIGS.  26 A-E  are various views of one possible drain embodiment. 
         FIGS.  27 A-F  are various views of one possible drain embodiment. 
         FIG.  27 F  is an alternative configuration of  FIG.  27 A-E . 
         FIGS.  28 A-E  are various views of one possible drain embodiment. 
         FIGS.  29 A-E  are various views of one possible drain embodiment. 
         FIGS.  30 A-E  are various views of one possible drain embodiment. 
         FIGS.  31 A-E  are various views of one possible drain embodiment. 
         FIG.  31 F  is a close up view of a portion of the embodiment of  FIGS.  31 A-E . 
         FIGS.  32 A-E  are various views of one possible drain embodiment. 
         FIG.  32 F  is a close up view of a portion of the embodiment of  FIGS.  32 A-E . 
         FIGS.  33 A-D  are perspective views of various drain embodiments. 
         FIGS.  34 A-B  are top and bottom perspective views of a portion of the drain embodiments of  FIGS.  33 A-D . 
         FIGS.  35 A-B  are top and bottom perspective views of a portion of the drain embodiments of  FIGS.  33 A-D . 
         FIGS.  35 C-D  are top and bottom perspective view of another possible drain embodiment. 
         FIG.  36 A  is a cross-sectional view taken alone line  36 A of  FIG.  35 A . 
         FIG.  36 B  is a cross sectional view taken alone line  36 B of  FIG.  35 A . 
         FIGS.  37 A-B  are top and bottom perspective views of a portion of the drain embodiment of  FIGS.  35 A-D . 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Before any embodiments of the disclosure are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of “including,” “comprising” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. The terms “mounted,” “connected” and “coupled” are used broadly and encompass both direct and indirect mounting, connecting and coupling. Further, “connected” and “coupled” are not restricted to physical or mechanical connections or couplings, and can include electrical or hydraulic connections or couplings, whether direct or indirect. 
     As shown in  FIG.  1   , a modular room or pod  10  is a room that is constructed separately from, and then installed as an assembly into, a building. The pod  10  may be mass-produced, so that each finished pod  10  is substantially the same as other pods  10 . In the illustrated embodiment, the pod  10  is a bathroom pod that may be installed in residential buildings, hospitals, hotels, or other similar structures. It is noted that pods for other uses are contemplated and are within the scope of the present disclosure. The bathroom pod  10  is constructed to be substantially ready to use. In other words, fixtures like showers, sinks, and toilets are installed while the pod  10  is being built. Plumbing and electrical connections are also configured, thus allowing the pod  10  to be easily connected to the water and electrical systems of the main building (i.e., apartment, hospital, hotel, etc.) after the pod  10  is installed in the main building. During installation of the pod  10  in a building, the pod  10  can be moved to align any drain installed in pod  10  to be aligned with the plumbing structure of the building. 
     The illustrated pod  10  includes a floor  12  and a plurality of walls  14 . The walls  14  are coupled to the floor  12  in order to define an outer extent of the pod  10 . In the illustrated embodiment, the floor  12  is made from a piece of plywood. A stencil or pattern (not shown) is used to outline an area of the floor  12 , which allows the area to be repeated on separate bathroom pods  10 . The walls  14  are also made from plywood, although the floor  12  and/or walls  14  may be made from a different material. 
       FIG.  2    illustrates the floor  12  including a drain assembly  20  extending through an opening in the floor  12 . The drain assembly  20  permits water to move from the floor  12  into the drain assembly  20 . For example, if the pod  10  is a shower, the drain assembly  20  permits water to drain from the floor  12  into the drain assembly  20 . 
       FIG.  3    illustrates a cross-section of the floor  12  in greater detail. The floor  12  includes a base layer  22 , a first layer  24 , a second layer  26 , a third layer  28  and a fourth layer  30 . The base layer  22  is constructed of typical flooring material(s), such as plywood. 
     After the walls  14  are coupled to the base layer  22 , the first layer  24  (e.g., a rock layer) is coupled to the base layer  22 . In the illustrated embodiment, an adhesive (e.g., glue, epoxy, etc.) is applied between the base layer  22  and the first layer  24  in order to secure the first layer in place. The first layer  24  is applied so as to partially or completely cover the base layer  22 . 
     The second layer  26  is applied to the floor  12  after the first layer  24  is set. In the illustrated embodiment, the second layer  26  is a mud that is spread over the surface of the first layer  24 . The mud  26  may be spread to completely cover the first layer  24 . In some embodiments, the mud  26  is applied unevenly so a greater amount is applied proximate to the walls  14 , and less mud  26  is applied proximate a center of the base layer  22 . This creates a sloped surface that facilitates drainage of water. In other words, more mud  26  may be applied proximate the edges of the shower, and less mud  26  is applied proximate a center of the shower in order to facilitate water draining from the shower. 
     The third layer  28  is applied to the floor  12  after the second layer  26  is set. In the illustrated embodiment, the third layer  28  is a sheet or membrane of waterproof material. The membrane  28  covers the base layer  22 , the first layer  24 , and the second layer  26 , and acts as a barrier to prevent water or other liquids from seeping into the floor base layer  22 , the first layer  24  and the second layer  26 . 
     The fourth layer or top surface  30  is applied to the floor  12  above the membrane  28 . The top surface  30  may be a finished surface that may remain exposed. In some embodiments, the top surface  30  includes tile. An adhesive may be applied to a surface of each tile in order to couple the tile to the membrane  28 . A sealant (e.g., grout) may be applied between each of the tiles. The pod  10  is then transferred to the main building structure once completed (i.e., all of the fixtures are installed). An upper face of the top surface  30  is considered to be the upper floor surface. 
       FIGS.  4  and  5    illustrate the drain assembly  20  removed from the floor  12 . The drain assembly  20  includes a grate  36 , a frame  38 , a drain body  40 , a gasket  42  and an outlet  44 . 
       FIGS.  6 A- 6 C  illustrate the grate  36  in greater detail. The illustrated grate  36  is square and has a planar upper surface and a tapered lower surface. The grate  36  includes a lip  48  and fastening apertures  50  extending through the lip  48 . A center of the strainer  36  is slotted and includes a plurality of openings  52 . The openings  52  may be disposed in a variety of shapes and sizes. The grate has a grate width  36   w.    
       FIGS.  7 A- 7 C  illustrate the frame  38  in greater detail. The illustrated frame  38  includes an opening  56  and a plurality of apertures  58  disposed around the opening  56 . The frame  38  also includes a raised lip  60  extending around a perimeter of the frame  38  and a recessed surface  62  extending inward from the raised lip  60 . The plurality of apertures  58  are formed in the recessed surface  62 . In the illustrated embodiment, the frame  38  has a generally square shape which corresponds to the shape of the grate  36 . The frame  38  has an outer frame width  38   wo  measured at an exterior of the raised lip  60  and an inner frame width  38   wi  measured at an interior of the raised lip  60 . 
       FIGS.  8 A and  8 B  illustrate the drain body  40  in greater detail. The drain body  40  includes a raised flange  66  and a recessed portion  68  recessed relative to the raised flange  66 . The raised flange  66  includes a plurality of apertures  70 . The recessed portion  68  includes an opening  72  positioned substantially in a center of the recessed portion  68 . 
     The drain body  40  also includes a plurality of upwardly extending studs  74  are disposed on an upper surface of the recessed portion  68 . In the illustrated embodiment, the upwardly extending studs  74  extend to a position raised above the raised flange  66 . The upwardly extending studs  74  are spaced apart and include a central opening with threads that are configured to engage a fastening member (e.g., a threaded screw—not shown). A plurality of downwardly depending studs  76  are disposed on a lower surface of the raised flange  66  outside of the recessed portion  68 . The downwardly depending studs  76  extend to a position below the recessed portion  68 . Each of the downwardly depending studs  76  includes a threaded central opening configured to receive a fastening member. In the illustrated embodiment, the drain body  40  has a square shape and comprises stainless steel, although other suitable materials may be used. 
     The recessed portion  68  is substantially shallow relative to the raised flange  66 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion  68  may be recessed less than two inches relative to the raised flange  66 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion  68  may be recessed less than one inch relative to the raised flange  66 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion  68  may be recessed less than half an inch relative to the raised flange  66 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion  68  may be recessed approximately 0.3125 inches relative to the raised flange  66 . 
     A total height H of the drain body  40  is measured from a free end of the upwardly extending studs  74  to a free end of the downwardly depending studs  76 . In some embodiments, the height H is less than 2.5 inches. In some embodiments, the height H is less than two inches. In some embodiments, the height H is less than 1.5 inches. In some embodiments, the height H is less than one inch. In some embodiments, the height H is 0.4375 inches. Even though the drain body has a minimal height, the drain is capable of draining about 12 gallons per minute. In some embodiments, the drain is capable of draining at least 10 gallons per minute. 
     The drain body  40  defines an outer width  40   wo  extending across an entire width of the drain body  40  and an inner width  40   wi  extending across the recessed portion  68 . The drain body outer width  40   wo  is substantially equal to the outer frame width  38   wo.    
       FIGS.  9 A- 9 C  show the gasket  42  in greater detail. The illustrated gasket  42  includes a central opening  80 , a plurality of apertures  82  disposed radially outside of the central opening  80 , and a protruding ring  84  substantially encircling the central opening  80 . Each of the plurality of apertures  82  is configured to receive a respective one of the upwardly extending studs  74  when the gasket  42  is installed on the drain body  40 . 
     The gasket  42  is substantially square and has a gasket width  42   w . The gasket width  42   w  is substantially equal to the drain body inner width  40   wi . The corners of the gasket  42  have been removed to provide locations at which a user can grasp the gasket  42  and remove the gasket  42  from the drain body recessed portion  68 . 
     The central opening  80  of the gasket  42  is substantially the same size and shape as the central opening  72  of the drain body  40 . The protruding ring  84  is configured to form a seal at the central opening  72  of the drain body  40 . 
       FIGS.  10 A and  10 B  illustrate the outlet  44  in greater detail. The illustrated outlet  44  includes a flange  88  and an elongated conduit  90  extending from the flange  88 . The outlet  44  defines a passageway  92  extending from the flange  88  and through the elongated conduit  90 . In the illustrated embodiment, the flange  88  includes apertures  94 . Each of the plurality of apertures  94  is configured to receive a respective one of the upwardly extending studs  74  when the outlet  44  is installed on the drain body  40  and the gasket  42 . 
     The flange  88  has a flange width  88   w  that substantially corresponds to the gasket width  42   w , and to the drain body inner width  40   wi . The elongated conduit  90  has an outer diameter that substantially corresponds to a diameter of the drain body central opening  72  and the gasket central opening  80 . 
     The outlet  44  comprises stainless steel, although other suitable materials may be used. The outlet  44  provides fluid communication between the drain body  40  and the main building structure&#39;s plumbing system. The outlet  44  drops into the drain body  40  from the topside of the pod  10  once the pod  10  is in place. 
       FIG.  11    illustrates the assembled drain assembly  20 . The grate  36  is positioned on the frame  38  such that the upper surface of the grate  36  is flush with the upper surface of the frame  38 . The grate width  36   w  is substantially equal to the inner frame width  38   wi  such that the grate  36  is positioned on the recessed surface  62  of the frame  38 . The drain body  40  is positioned below the frame  38  and the drain body outer width  40   wo  is substantially equal to the outer frame width  38   wo . The gasket  42  is positioned between the recessed portion  68  of the drain body  40  and the flange  88  of the outlet  44 . 
       FIG.  12    illustrates the drain assembly  20  installed in the floor  12 . A hole is cut into the base layer  22  at the desired location (e.g., proximate the shower) and provides a drainage hole. The drain body  40  is positioned on the base layer  22  substantially surrounding the hole in the base layer  22 . The drain body  40  is connected to the base layer  22  by fasteners (e.g., threaded nuts—not shown) extending through the downwardly depending studs  76  and into the base layer  22 . Alternatively or in addition, welding, adhesives (e.g., glue, silicone), or threads may be used to couple the drain body  40  to the base layer  22 . In other embodiments, the hole is cut in the base layer  22  after the drain body  40  has been installed on the base layer  22 . 
     The first layer  24  is then applied to the base layer  22  around a perimeter of the drain body  40 . The second layer  26  is then applied to the first layer  24  around the drain body  40 . The first layer  24  and the second layer combined  26  define a height substantially equal to the drain body height H. 
     In some embodiment, the first layer  24  is applied to the base layer  22  and the second layer  26  is applied to the first layer  24  before the drain body  40  has been connected to the base layer  22 . Then, a first hole is drilled through the base layer  22 , the first layer  24  and the second layer  26 . Then a second, bigger hole is cut in the first layer  24  and the second layer  26  to accommodate the drain body  40  prior to installation of the drain body  40 . 
     The third layer  28  is positioned on top of the raised flange  66  of the drain body  40  and the frame  38  is positioned on top of the third layer  28  such that the third layer  28  is compressed or sandwiched between the drain body  40  and the frame  38 . The third layer  28  forms a seal between the drain body  40  and the frame  38  around a perimeter of the drain body  40  and the frame  38 . The third layer  28  limits or prevents liquid from seeping around the outside of the drain body  40  and into the base layer  22  of the floor  12 . 
     A leak test may be performed after the third layer  28  is installed. The room is filled with water to verify that the third layer  28  was successfully installed. A plug (not shown) may be positioned in the drain body  40  in order to limit or prevent water from leaving the pod  10 . After the seal is verified, the water is drained from the pod  10 , and the plug is removed from the drain body  40 . 
     The fourth layer  30  is installed on top of the third layer  28  leaving a hole substantially corresponding to the size and shape of the frame  38 . In some embodiments, the frame  38  can be remain installed before the fourth layer  30  is applied. In other embodiments, the frame  38  can be removed prior to installation of the fourth layer  30 . 
     The gasket  42  is positioned on the recessed portion  68  of the drain body  40  such that the upwardly extending studs  74  extend through a respective one of the gasket apertures  82 . The elongated conduit  90  of the outlet  44  is inserted through the frame opening  56 , the drain body central opening  72 , the gasket central opening  80 , as well as through the openings formed in the floor  12 . The diameter of the elongated conduit  90  substantially corresponds to the diameter of the hole in the base layer  22 . Fasteners (e.g., threaded nuts—not shown) secure the elongated conduit  90  to the studs upwardly extending studs  74  of the drain body  40  in order to couple the outlet  44  to the drain body  40 . Alternatively or in addition, welding, adhesives (e.g., glue, silicone), or threads may be used to couple the outlet  44  to the drain body  40 . 
     The gasket  42  forms a seal between the drain body  40  and the outlet  44  around a perimeter of the outlet  44 . The gasket  44  limits or prevents liquid from flowing between the outer surface of the outlet  44  and the drain body  40 , so that all liquid flows into the outlet passageway  92 . The outlet  44  is coupled to a plumbing pipe in the plumbing system while being inserted through the central opening  72  so that once the outlet  44  installed (e.g., coupled to the drain body  40 ), a fluid pathway exists between the drain body  40  and the plumbing system. 
     The grate  36  is then installed on top of the frame  38 . The lip  48  of the grate  36  is positioned on the recessed surface  62  of the frame  38 . The lip  48  of the grate  36  has a height that corresponds to a height of the raised lip  60  of the frame  38 , such that the installed drain is flush or substantially flush with the top of the raised lip  60  of the frame  38 . The top of the raised lip  60  and the top of the grate  36  are flush or substantially flush with the upper surface of the floor  12 . Fasteners (e.g., threaded screws—not shown) are inserted through the fastening apertures  50  to retain the grate  36  on the frame  38 . 
     During shipping, the outlet  44  is separated from the remainder of the pod  10 , because the outlet  44  extends below the bottom of the base layer  22 . The pod  10  is substantially a rectangular prism while the outlet  44  is removed, such that the pods  10  can be stacked and shipped easily. The raised flange  66  and the recessed portion  68  of the drain body  40  position both the upwardly extending studs  74  and the downwardly depending studs  76  within the rectangular prism of the pod  10  and within the height of the floor  12 . The upwardly extending studs  74  and the downwardly depending studs  76  are unlikely to experience any dents, fractures, or other damage from occurring to the drain body  40  as the pod  10  is being moved and positioned into the main building structure. 
     The completed pod  10  (with the outlet  44 , and optionally the gasket  42 , removed) is positioned on a floor in the main building structure in a designated area. The pod  10  is moved into place and is coupled to the floor of the main building structure. The structure may already be configured with drainage piping, so the pod  10  is placed or aligned in order to easily couple the drain with the piping. A hole of the pod  10  may be aligned with a hole cut into the floor of the main building structure. The hole in the main building structure provides communication to the plumbing system (e.g., piping) of the structure. 
     Once the pod  10  is installed and coupled to the floor of the main building structure, a user may fluidly connect the pod  10  to the plumbing system. Specifically, the user may connect the drain to the plumbing system. As the pod  10  is positioned on the floor of the main building structure, the drain body  40  does not contact the floor structure. 
       FIG.  13    illustrates the installation process of the drain  20  in the floor  12  with the walls  14  removed for clarity. The floor  12  is positioned on a surface in the designated area of the main building structure. The grate  36  is removed from the frame  38 , leaving the frame  38 , the drain body  40  and optionally the gasket  42  installed in the floor  12 . The outlet  44  is inserted into the frame opening  56 , the drain body central opening  72 , the gasket central opening  80  and the hole in the floor  12 . Fasteners are inserted through the outlet apertures  94  and the gasket apertures  82  to secure the elongated conduit  90  to the upwardly extending studs  74  of the drain body  40  in order to couple the outlet  44  to the drain body  40 . Alternatively or in addition, welding, adhesives (e.g., glue, silicone), or threads may be used to couple the outlet  44  to the drain body  40 . 
     After the outlet  44  has been connected to the drain body  40 , the grate  36  is positioned on the frame  38  and fasteners are inserted through the grate fastening apertures  50  to secure the grate  36  to the frame  38 . 
     In some embodiments, the gasket  42  is omitted from the completed pod  10  during shipping. In these embodiments, the gasket  42  is positioned on the drain body  40  prior to installation of the outlet  44 . 
     In some embodiments, the drain  20  has a different overall shape. For example, the grate  36 , the frame  38 , the drain body  40 , the gasket  42  and the flange  88  of the outlet  44  can be circular, rectangular, ovular, pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal, or other suitable shape. The illustrated square embodiment is shown for illustration purposes only and is not intended to limit the overall shape of the drain  20 . Similarly, the circular shape of the drain body central opening  72 , the gasket central opening  80  and the outlet passageway  92  is shown by way of example only. It is conceived that the drain body central opening  72 , the gasket central opening  80  and the outlet passageway  92  can have other shapes and configurations without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the elongated conduit  90  of the outlet  44  can be tapered or have a changing cross sectional shape at different axial locations along the length of the elongated conduit  90 . 
       FIGS.  14 A through  15 D  illustrate various grate and frame configurations according to some embodiments.  FIGS.  14 A and  15 A  illustrate a first embodiment of a drain  120   a  including a grate  136   a , a frame  138   a , a drain body  140 , a first outlet  144 , a second outlet  144 ′, a third outlet  144 ″ and a fourth outlet  144 ′″. The illustrated grate  136   a  and the illustrated frame  138   a  are circular and have a smaller diameter than the drain body  140 . The grate  136   a  has a slightly smaller diameter than the frame  138   a . The frame  138   a  includes a raised lip  160   a  around the perimeter and is recessed to receive the grate  136   a . A plurality of fasteners retain the grate  136   a  in the frame  138   a . The top of the grate  136   a  and the top of the raised lip  160   a  form a planar upper surface of the drain  120   a . The frame  138   a  defines a circular opening  156   a  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The drain body  140  is circular and includes a planar upper surface upon which the frame  138   a  can be fixed by fasteners. The frame includes a circular opening  172   a  that is generally aligned with the circular opening in the frame  138   a . The circular opening includes a recessed portion  168   a.    
     While the first outlet  144 , the second outlet  144 ′, the third outlet  144 ″ and the fourth outlet  144 ′″ are all illustrated, only one of the first outlet  144 , the second outlet  144 ′, the third outlet  144 ″ and the fourth outlet  144 ′″ is utilized in each installation. The first outlet  144  includes a flange  188  and an elongate conduit  190 . The flange  188  rests on the recessed portion  168   a  of the drain body  140  when installed. The flange  188  includes apertures configured to receive fasteners to connect the first outlet  144  to the drain body  140 . One or more gaskets can be positioned between the flange  188  and the recessed portion  168   a.    
     The second outlet  144 ′ includes a flange  188 ′ and an elongate conduit  190 ′. The flange  188 ′ rests on the recessed portion  168   a  of the drain body when installed. The flange  188 ′ includes apertures configured to receive fasteners to connect the second outlet  144 ′ to the drain body  140 . One or more gaskets can be positioned between the flange  188 ′ and the recessed portion  168   a . The outer diameter of the flange  188  is substantially identical to the outer diameter of the flange  188 ′. The elongate conduit  190  has a smaller diameter than the elongate conduit  190 ′ to accommodate different plumbing configurations. 
     The third outlet  144 ″ includes a flange  188 ″ and an elongate conduit  190 ″. The flange  188 ″ rests on the recessed portion  168   a  of the drain body when installed. The flange  188 ″ includes protrusions configured to receive a tool to rotate the third outlet  144 ″ to connect the third outlet  144 ″ to the drain body  140 . One or more gaskets can be positioned between the flange  188 ″ and the recessed portion  168   a . The outer diameter of the flange  188 ″ is substantially identical to the outer diameter of the flanges  188  and  188 ′. The elongate conduit  190 ″ has a diameter substantially equal to the than the elongate conduit  190 . 
     The fourth outlet  144 ′″ includes a flange  188 ′″ and an elongate conduit  190 ′″. The flange  188 ′″ rests on the recessed portion  168   a  of the drain body when installed. The flange  188 ′″ includes protrusions configured to receive a tool to rotate the third outlet  144 ′″ to connect the fourth outlet  144 ′″ to the drain body  140 . One or more gaskets can be positioned between the flange  188 ′″ and the recessed portion  168   a . The outer diameter of the flange  188 ′″ is substantially identical to the outer diameter of the flange  188 ′. The elongate conduit  190 ′″ has a diameter substantially equal to the elongate conduit  190 ′. 
       FIGS.  14 B and  15 B  illustrate a second embodiment of a drain  120   b  including a grate  136   b , a frame  138   b , the drain body  140  and the fourth outlet  144 ′″. The illustrated grate  136   b  and the illustrated frame  138   b  are circular and have a slightly smaller diameter than the drain body  140 . The grate  136   b  has a slightly smaller diameter than the frame  138   b . The frame  138   b  includes a raised lip  160   b  around the perimeter and is recessed to receive the grate  136   b . A plurality of fasteners retain the grate  136   b  in the frame  138   b . The top of the grate  136   b  and the top of the raised lip  160   b  form a planar upper surface of the drain  120   b . The frame  138   b  defines a circular opening  156   b  to permit fluid flow therethrough. The grate  136   b  has a larger diameter than the grate  136   a  and the frame  138   b  has a larger diameter than the grate  138   a . In some embodiments, the diameter of the grate  136   a  can be around five inches and the diameter of the grate  136   b  can be around six inches. 
     The same drain body  140  is used and any one of the first outlet  144 , the second outlet  144 ′, the third outlet  144 ″ and the fourth outlet  144 ′″ can be used with the grate  136   b  and the frame  138   b.    
       FIGS.  14 C and  15 C  illustrate a third embodiment of a drain  120   c  including a grate  136   c , a frame  138   c , the drain body  140 , the second outlet  144 ′, the third outlet  144 ″ and the fourth outlet  144 ″″. The illustrated grate  136   c  and the illustrated frame  138   c  are square and only a portion of the corners extend from a perimeter of the drain body  140 . The grate  136   c  has a slightly smaller width than the frame  138   c . The frame  138   c  includes a raised lip  160   c  around the perimeter and is recessed to receive the grate  136   c . A plurality of fasteners retain the grate  136   c  in the frame  138   c . The top of the grate  136   c  and the top of the raised lip  160   c  form a planar upper surface of the drain  120   c . The frame  138   c  defines a circular opening  156   c  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The same drain body  140  is used and any one of the first outlet  144 , the second outlet  144 ′, the third outlet  144 ″ and the fourth outlet  144 ′″ can be used with the grate  136   c  and the frame  138   c.    
       FIGS.  14 D and  15 D  illustrate a fourth embodiment of a drain  120   d  including a grate  136   d , a frame  138   d , the drain body  140  and the fourth outlet  144 ′″. The illustrated grate  136   d  and the illustrated frame  138   d  are square and a portion of the corners extend from a perimeter of the drain body  140 . The grate  136   d  has a slightly smaller width than the frame  138   d . The frame  138   d  includes a raised lip  160   d  around the perimeter and is recessed to receive the grate  136   d . A plurality of fasteners retain the grate  136   d  in the frame  138   d . The top of the grate  136   d  and the top of the raised lip  160   d  form a planar upper surface of the drain  120   d . The frame  138   d  defines a circular opening  156   d  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The grate  136   d  has a larger width than the grate  136   c  and the frame  138   d  has a larger width than the grate  138   c . In some embodiments, the width of the grate  136   c  can be around five inches and the width of the grate  136   d  can be around six inches. 
     The grates  136   a ,  136   b ,  136   c ,  136   d  and the frames  138   a ,  138   b ,  138   c ,  138   d  can be utilized with any of the embodiments disclosed herein. Additionally, any one of the first outlet  144 , the second outlet  144 ′, the third outlet  144 ″ and the fourth outlet  144 ′″ can be utilized with any of the embodiments disclosed herein. 
       FIGS.  16 A-D  illustrate another embodiment of a drain  220  including a grate  236 , a frame  238 , a drain body  240 , a seal  242  and an outlet  244 . The illustrated grate  236  and the illustrated frame  238  are circular and have a smaller diameter than the drain body  240 . The grate  236  has a slightly smaller diameter than the frame  238 . The frame  238  includes a raised lip  260  around the perimeter and is recessed to receive the grate  236 . A plurality of fasteners retain the grate  236  in the frame  238 . The top of the grate  236  and the top of the raised lip  260  form a planar upper surface of the drain  220 . The frame  238  defines a circular opening  256  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The drain body  240  is circular and includes a planar upper surface upon which the frame  238  can be fixed by fasteners. The frame includes a circular opening  272  that is generally aligned with the circular opening  256  in the frame  238 . The circular opening includes a recessed portion  268 . 
     While the outlet  244  corresponds to the first outlet  144 , the second outlet  144 ′, the third outlet  144 ″ and the fourth outlet  144 ′″ can be utilized in other embodiments. The outlet  244  includes a flange  288  and an elongate conduit  290 . The flange  288  rests on the recessed portion  268  of the drain body  240  when installed. The flange  288  includes apertures configured to receive fasteners to connect the outlet  244  to the drain body  240 . The seal  242  is positioned in a cutout of the recessed portion  268  and a lower surface of the flange  288  compresses the seal  242  against the recessed portion  268 . 
       FIG.  16 E  illustrates the drain  220  including a shim  232  and a membrane  228  positioned between the bottom of the frame  238  and the top of the drain body  240 . Other sizes or quantities of shims  232  can be added as needed. In some embodiments, the membrane  228  is utilized without the shim  232 . 
       FIG.  17    illustrates an alternate embodiment of a frame  238 ′ having a flange  260 ′, a drain body  240 ′ having a recessed portion  268 ′, a seal  242 ′, an outlet  244 ′ having a flange  288 ′. The seal  242 ′ is inserted into a cutout on an outer perimeter of the flange  288 ′ and is pressed against an inner surface of the drain body  240 ′. Other seal locations are possible and are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure. The embodiment of  FIG.  17    can include one or more shims like the shim  232  and a membrane like the membrane  228  in  FIG.  16 E . 
       FIGS.  18 A through  18 D  illustrate another embodiment of a drain  320  including a grate  336 , a frame  338 , a drain body  340  and an outlet  344 . The illustrated grate  336  and the illustrated frame  338  are circular and have a smaller diameter than the drain body  340 . The grate  336  has a slightly smaller diameter than the frame  338 . The frame  338  includes a raised lip  360  around the perimeter and is recessed to receive the grate  336 . The top of the grate  336  and the top of the raised lip  360  form a planar upper surface of the drain  320 . The frame  338  defines a circular opening  356  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The drain body  340  is circular and includes a planar upper surface upon which the frame  338  can rest. The frame includes a circular opening  372  that is generally aligned with the circular opening  356  in the frame  338 . The circular opening includes a threaded inner surface  368 . The embodiment of  FIGS.  18 A-D  can include one or more shims like the shim  232  and a membrane like the membrane  228  in  FIG.  16 E . 
     While the outlet  344  corresponds to the third outlet  144 ″, the first outlet  144 , the second outlet  144 ′ and the fourth outlet  144 ′″ can be utilized in other embodiments. The outlet  344  includes a flange  388  and an elongate conduit  390 . An outer surface of the flange  388  is threaded and threadedly engages the threaded inner surface  368  of the drain body  340  when installed. The flange  388  defines a plurality of recesses  394  that are configured to receive a tool to rotate the outlet  344  such that the threaded outer surface of the flange  388  engages the threaded inner surface  368  of the drain body  340 . 
       FIGS.  19 A through  19 D  illustrate another embodiment of a drain  420  including a grate  436 , a frame  438 , a drain body  440  and an outlet  444 . The illustrated grate  436  and the illustrated frame  438  are circular and have a smaller diameter than the drain body  440 . The grate  436  has a slightly smaller diameter than the frame  438 . The frame  438  includes a raised lip  460  around the perimeter and is recessed to receive the grate  436 . The top of the grate  436  and the top of the raised lip  460  form a planar upper surface of the drain  420 . The frame  438  defines a circular opening  456  to permit fluid flow therethrough. The inner surface of the frame  438  forming the circular opening  456  is a threaded inner surface. 
     The drain body  440  is circular and includes a planar upper surface upon which the frame  438  rests. The frame includes a circular opening  472  that is generally aligned with the circular opening  456  in the frame  438 . 
     While the outlet  444  corresponds to the third outlet  144 ″, the first outlet  144 , the second outlet  144 ′ and the fourth outlet  144 ′″ can be utilized in other embodiments. The outlet  444  includes a flange  488  and an elongate conduit  490 . An outer surface of the flange  488  is threaded and threadedly engages the threaded inner surface of the frame  438  when installed. The flange  488  defines a plurality of recesses  494  that are configured to receive a tool to rotate the outlet  444  such that the threaded outer surface of the flange  488  engages the threaded inner surface of the frame  438 . 
       FIGS.  20 A-D  illustrate another embodiment of a drain  520  including a grate  536 , a frame  538 , a drain body  540 , a seal  542  and an outlet  544 . The illustrated grate  536  and the illustrated frame  538  are circular and have a smaller diameter than the drain body  540 . The grate  536  has a slightly smaller outer diameter than the frame  538 . The frame  538  includes a raised lip  560  around the perimeter and is recessed to receive the grate  536 . A plurality of fasteners retain the grate  536  in the frame  538 . The top of the grate  536  and the top of the raised lip  560  form a planar upper surface of the drain  520 . The frame  538  defines a circular opening  556  to permit fluid flow therethrough. The frame  538  defines a recessed surface  562  extending inward to define the circular opening  556 . 
     The drain body  540  is circular and includes a planar upper surface upon which the frame  538  can be fixed by fasteners. The frame  538  includes a circular opening  572  that is generally aligned with the circular opening  556  in the frame  538 . 
     While the outlet  544  corresponds to the second outlet  144 ′, the fourth outlet  144 ′″ can be utilized in other embodiments. The outlet  544  includes a flange  588  and an elongate conduit  590 . The flange  588  rests on the recessed surface  562  of the frame  538  when installed. The flange  588  includes apertures configured to receive fasteners to connect the outlet  544  to the drain body  540 . The seal  542  is positioned in a cutout of the recessed surface  562  and a lower surface of the flange  588  compresses the seal  542  against the recessed surface  562  of the frame  538 . 
       FIG.  21    illustrates the drain  520  including a shim  532  and a membrane  528  positioned between the bottom of the frame  538  and the top of the drain body  540 . Other sizes or quantities of shims  532  can be added as needed. In some embodiments, the membrane  528  is utilized without the shim  532 . Because of the shape of the body  528 , the shim  532  and the membrane  528  are not visible from the opening in the outlet  544 . 
       FIG.  22    illustrates an alternate embodiment of a frame  538 ′ having a flange  560 ′ and a recessed surface  562 ′, a drain body  540 ′, a seal  424 ′, an outlet  544 ′ having a flange  588 ′. The seal  242 ′ is inserted into a cutout on an outer perimeter of the flange  288 ′ and is pressed against an inner surface of the frame  538 ′. Other seal locations are possible and are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure. 
       FIGS.  23 A-E  illustrate another embodiment of a drain  620  including a grate  636 , a frame  638 , a drain body  640 , a seal  642 , a wedge  643  and an outlet  644 . The illustrated grate  636  and the illustrated frame  638  are circular and have a smaller diameter than the drain body  640 . The grate  636  has a slightly smaller outer diameter than the frame  638 . The frame  638  includes a raised lip  660  around the perimeter and is recessed to receive the grate  636 . A plurality of fasteners retain the grate  636  in the frame  638 . The top of the grate  636  and the top of the raised lip  660  form a planar upper surface of the drain  620 . The frame  638  defines a circular opening  656  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The drain body  640  is circular and includes a planar upper surface upon which the frame  638  can be fixed by fasteners. The drain body  640  defines a first inwardly protruding flange  666 , a second inwardly protruding flange  668 , and a recessed area between the first inwardly protruding flange  666  and the second inwardly protruding flange  668 . The drain  640  includes a circular opening  672  that is generally aligned with the circular opening  656  in the frame  638 . The first inwardly protruding flange  666  defines an irregular opening that includes opposite circular portions and opposite square sides. The second inwardly protruding flange  668  defines a circular opening that corresponds to the circular opening  656 . 
     The wedge  643  includes a centerline  643   a  diving a first half and a second half that is a substantial mirror image of the first half. The first half includes a first bulbous portion and the second half includes a second bulbous portion. The wedge  643  can be bent about the centerline  643   a.    
     The outlet  644  includes a flange  688  and an elongate conduit  690 . The flange  688  is an irregular shape that includes opposite circular portions and opposite square sides. 
     The drain  620  is assembled by positioning the seal  643  on the second inwardly protruding flange  668  and then inserting the outlet  644  into the circular opening  672  of the drain body  640 . The outlet  644  is rotated approximately ninety degrees such that the flange  688  is retained between the first inwardly protruding flange  666  and the second inwardly protruding flange  668 . The flange  688  rests on the seal  643  on the recessed surface  562  of the frame  538  when installed. The wedge  643  is bent about the centerline  643   a  and the first and second bulbous portions are placed on top of the flange  688 . The wedge  643  is flattened by pressing near the centerline  643   a  to thereby press the first and second bulbous portions  643   b ,  643   c  into the recessed area between the first inwardly protruding flange  666  and the second inwardly protruding flange  668 . The wedge  643  presses the flange  688  against the seal  642  to compress the seal against the second inwardly protruding flange  688  of the drain body  640 . 
       FIGS.  24 A-E  illustrate another embodiment of a drain  720  including a grate  736 , a frame  738 , a drain body  740  and an outlet  744 . The illustrated grate  736  and the illustrated frame  738  are rectangular and have a smaller width and length than the drain body  740 . The grate  736  has a slightly smaller width and length than the frame  738 . The frame  738  includes a raised lip  760  around the perimeter and a recessed surface  762  to receive the grate  736 . In some embodiments, a plurality of fasteners can retain the grate  736  in the frame  738 . The top of the grate  736  and the top of the raised lip  760  form a planar upper surface of the drain  720 . The frame  738  defines a rectangular opening  756  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The drain body  740  is rectangular and includes a planar upper surface  766  upon which the frame  738  can rest and, optionally, be fixed by fasteners. The drain body  740  includes first and second recessed portions  768   a ,  768   b  extending along an elongate portion of the drain body  740 . The illustrated first and second recessed portions  768   a ,  768   b  are trenches having angled sides and a trough between the angled sides. The drain body  740  includes a third recessed portion  768   c  positioned between the first and second recessed portions  768   a ,  768   b  and extends inward toward an opening  772 . The first and second recessed portions  768   a ,  768   b  direct fluid toward the third recessed portion  768   c  and toward the opening  772 . The opening  772  is generally centrally positioned along a width of the drain body  740 . 
     The outlet  744  includes a flange  788  and an elongated conduit  790 . The flange  788  rests on the third recessed portion  768   c  and is connected thereto with fasteners. One or more seals, membranes and/or shims can be utilized to properly position the drain  720  and to create a seal between the frame  738 , the drain body  740  and the outlet  744 . 
       FIGS.  25 A-E  illustrate another embodiment of a drain  820  including a grate  836 , a frame  838 , a drain body  840 , a seal  842  and an outlet  844 . The illustrated grate  836  and the illustrated frame  838  are rectangular and have a smaller width and length than the drain body  840 . The grate  836  has a slightly smaller width and length than the frame  838 . The frame  838  includes a raised lip  860  around the perimeter and a recessed surface  862  to receive the grate  836 . In some embodiments, a plurality of fasteners can retain the grate  836  in the frame  838 . The top of the grate  836  and the top of the raised lip  860  form a planar upper surface of the drain  820 . The frame  838  defines a rectangular opening  856  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The drain body  840  is rectangular and includes a planar upper surface  866  upon which the frame  838  can rest and, optionally, be fixed by fasteners. The drain body  840  includes first and second recessed portions  868   a ,  868   b  extending along an elongate portion of the drain body  840 . The illustrated first and second recessed portions  868   a ,  868   b  are trenches having angled sides and a trough between the angled sides. The drain body  840  includes a third recessed portion  868   c  positioned between the first and second recessed portions  868   a ,  868   b  and extends inward toward an opening  872 . The first and second recessed portions  868   a ,  868   b  direct fluid toward the third recessed portion  868   c  and toward the opening  872 . The opening  872  is generally centrally positioned along a width of the drain body  840 . 
     The outlet  844  includes a flange  888  and an elongated conduit  890 . The seal  842  is inserted into a recess on an underside of the flange  888  and is pressed against the third recessed portion  868   c . The flange  888  rests on the third recessed portion  868   c  and is connected thereto with fasteners. One or more seals, membranes and/or shims can be utilized to properly position the drain  820  and to create a seal between the frame  838 , the drain body  840  and the outlet  844 . 
       FIGS.  26 A-E  illustrate another embodiment of a drain  920  including a grate  936 , a frame  938 , a drain body  940  and an outlet  944 . The illustrated grate  936  and the illustrated frame  938  are rectangular and have a smaller width and length than the drain body  940 . The grate  936  has a slightly smaller width and length than the frame  938 . The frame  938  includes a raised lip  960  around the perimeter and a recessed surface  962  to receive the grate  936 . In some embodiments, a plurality of fasteners can retain the grate  936  in the frame  938 . The top of the grate  936  and the top of the raised lip  960  form a planar upper surface of the drain  920 . The frame  938  defines a rectangular opening  956  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The drain body  940  is rectangular and includes a planar upper surface  966  upon which the frame  938  can rest and, optionally, be fixed by fasteners. The drain body  940  includes first and second recessed portions  968   a ,  968   b  extending along an elongate portion of the drain body  940 . The illustrated first and second recessed portions  968   a ,  968   b  are trenches having angled sides and a trough between the angled sides. The drain body  940  includes a third recessed portion  968   c  positioned between the first and second recessed portions  968   a ,  968   b  and extends inward toward an opening  972 . A plurality of flanges  964  extend across a portion of the opening and are configured to receive fasteners. The first and second recessed portions  968   a ,  968   b  direct fluid toward the third recessed portion  968   c  and toward the opening  972 . The opening  972  is generally centrally positioned along a width of the drain body  940 . 
     The outlet  944  includes a flange  988  and an elongated conduit  990 . The flange  988  includes a plurality of recesses configure to permit a respective flange of the drain body  940  to pass therethrough. The outlet  944  is inserted into the opening  972  while the flanges  964  are aligned with the recesses such that the flange  988  rests on the third recessed portion  968   c . Then, the outlet  944  is rotated approximate ninety degrees to inhibit removal of the outlet  944 . Then fasteners are inserted into the flanges  964  and abut against the flange  988  to retain the outlet  944  on the third recessed portion  968   c . One or more seals, membranes and/or shims can be utilized to properly position the drain  920  and to create a seal between the frame  938 , the drain body  940  and the outlet  944 . 
       FIGS.  27 A-E  illustrate another embodiment of a drain  1020  including a grate  1036 , a frame  1038 , a drain body  1040  a seal  1042  and an outlet  1044 . The illustrated grate  1036  and the illustrated frame  1038  are rectangular and have a smaller width and length than the drain body  1040 . The grate  1036  has a slightly smaller width and length than the frame  1038 . The frame  1038  includes a raised lip  1060  around the perimeter and a recessed surface  1062  to receive the grate  1036 . In some embodiments, a plurality of fasteners can retain the grate  1036  in the frame  1038 . The top of the grate  1036  and the top of the raised lip  1060  form a planar upper surface of the drain  1020 . The frame  1038  defines a rectangular opening  1056  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The drain body  1040  is rectangular and includes a planar upper surface  1066  upon which the frame  1038  can rest and, optionally, be fixed by fasteners. The drain body  1040  includes first and second recessed portions  1068   a ,  1068   b  extending along an elongate portion of the drain body  1040 . The illustrated first and second recessed portions  1068   a ,  1068   b  are trenches having angled sides and a trough between the angled sides. The drain body  1040  includes a third recessed portion  1068   c  positioned between the first and second recessed portions  1068   a ,  1068   b  and extends inward toward an opening  1072 . A plurality of flanges  1064  extend across a portion of the opening and are configured to receive fasteners. The first and second recessed portions  1068   a ,  1068   b  direct fluid toward the third recessed portion  1068   c  and toward the opening  1072 . The opening  1072  is generally centrally positioned along a width of the drain body  1040 . 
     The outlet  1044  includes a flange  1088  and an elongated conduit  1090 . The flange  1088  includes a plurality of recesses configure to permit a respective flange of the drain body  1040  to pass therethrough. The seal  1042  is positioned on the third recessed portion  1068   c  and an underside of the flange  1088  presses against the seal  1042  against third recessed portion  1068   c . The outlet  1044  is inserted into the opening  1072  while the flanges  1064  are aligned with the recesses such that the flange  1088  rests on the third recessed portion  1068   c . Then, the outlet  1044  is rotated approximate ninety degrees to inhibit removal of the outlet  1044 . Then fasteners are inserted into the flanges  1064  and abut against the flange  1088  to retain the outlet  1044  on the third recessed portion  1068   c . One or more seals, membranes and/or shims can be utilized to properly position the drain  1020  and to create a seal between the frame  1038 , the drain body  1040  and the outlet  1044 . 
       FIG.  27 F  illustrates a variation of the embodiment of  FIGS.  27 A-E .  FIG.  27 F  illustrates a drain  1020 ′ including a frame  1038 ′ having a raised lip  1060 ′ around the perimeter and a recessed surface  1062 ′ to receive a grate. The drain body  1040  includes a planar upper surface  1066 ′ upon which the frame  1038  can rest and, optionally, be fixed by fasteners. The drain body  1040  includes first and second recessed portions  1068   a ′,  1068   b ′ extending along an elongate portion of the drain body  1040 ′ and a third recessed portion  1068   c ′ positioned between the first and second recessed portions  1068   a ,  1068   b . Instead of flanges that protrude inward, a plurality of springs  1064 ′ extend across a portion of the opening and are configured to receive fasteners. Four springs  1064 ′ are illustrated but other quantities and configurations of springs are possible and are within the scope of the present disclosure. The first and second recessed portions  1068   a ′,  1068   b ′ direct fluid toward the third recessed portion  1068   c ′ and toward the opening. 
     The outlet  1044  includes a flange  1088 ′ and an elongated conduit  1090 ′. The flange  1088 ′ includes a plurality of recesses. The outlet  1044 ′ is inserted into the opening  1072 ′. Then the springs  1064 ′ are connected to the drain body  1040 ′ and fasteners are inserted into the springs  1064 ′. The fasteners abut against the flange  1088 ′ to retain the outlet  1044 ′ on the third recessed portion  1068   c ′. One or more seals, membranes and/or shims can be utilized to properly position the drain  1020 ′ and to create a seal between the frame  1038 ′, the drain body  1040 ′ and the outlet  1044 ′. 
       FIGS.  28 A-E  illustrate another embodiment of a drain  1120  including a grate  1136 , a frame  1138 , a drain body  1140  and an outlet  1144 . The illustrated grate  1136  and the illustrated frame  1138  are rectangular and have a smaller width and length than the drain body  1140 . The grate  1136  has a slightly smaller width and length than the frame  1138 . The frame  1138  includes a raised lip  1160  around the perimeter and a recessed surface  1162  to receive the grate  1136 . In some embodiments, a plurality of fasteners can retain the grate  1136  in the frame  1138 . The top of the grate  1136  and the top of the raised lip  1160  form a planar upper surface of the drain  1120 . The frame  1138  defines a rectangular opening  1156  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The drain body  1140  is circular and includes a planar upper surface  1166  upon which the frame  1138  can rest and, optionally, be fixed by fasteners. The upper surface can include flanges  1146  that apertures for receiving fasteners to retain the outlet  1144 . The drain body  1140  includes first and second recessed portions  1168   a ,  1168   b  extending along an elongate portion of the drain body  1140 . The illustrated first and second recessed portions  1168   a ,  1168   b  are trenches having angled sides and a trough between the angled sides. The drain body  1140  includes a third recessed portion  1168   c  positioned between the first and second recessed portions  1168   a ,  1168   b  and extends inward toward an opening  1172 . The first and second recessed portions  1168   a ,  1168   b  direct fluid toward the third recessed portion  1168   c  and toward the opening  1172 . The opening  1172  is generally centrally positioned along a width of the drain body  1140 . 
     The outlet  1144  includes a flange  1188  and an elongated conduit  1190 . The flange  1188  is an irregular shape that includes opposite circular portions and opposite square sides. The outlet  1144  is inserted into the opening  1172  while the flanges  1164  are aligned with the opposite square sides. Then, the outlet  1144  is rotated approximate ninety degrees to inhibit removal of the outlet  1144 . Then fasteners are inserted into the flanges  1164  and abut against the flange  1188  to retain the outlet  1144  on the third recessed portion  1168   c . One or more seals, membranes and/or shims can be utilized to properly position the drain  1120  and to create a seal between the frame  1138 , the drain body  1140  and the outlet  1144 . 
       FIGS.  29 A-E  illustrate another embodiment of a drain  1220  including a grate  1236 , a frame  1238 , a drain body  1240  a seal  1242  and an outlet  1244 . The illustrated grate  1236  and the illustrated frame  1238  are rectangular and have a smaller width and length than the drain body  1240 . The grate  1236  has a slightly smaller width and length than the frame  1238 . The frame  1238  includes a raised lip  1260  around the perimeter and a recessed surface  1262  to receive the grate  1236 . In some embodiments, a plurality of fasteners can retain the grate  1236  in the frame  1238 . The top of the grate  1236  and the top of the raised lip  1260  form a planar upper surface of the drain  1220 . The frame  1238  defines a rectangular opening  1256  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The drain body  1240  is rectangular and includes a planar upper surface  1266  upon which the frame  1238  can rest and, optionally, be fixed by fasteners. The drain body  1240  includes first and second recessed portions  1268   a ,  1268   b  extending along an elongate portion of the drain body  1240 . The illustrated first and second recessed portions  1268   a ,  1268   b  are trenches having angled sides and a trough between the angled sides. The drain body  1240  includes a third recessed portion  1268   c  positioned between the first and second recessed portions  1268   a ,  1268   b  and extends inward toward an opening  1272 . A plurality of depressions  1264  extend away from the opening and are configured to receive mating protrusions of the outlet  1244 . The first and second recessed portions  1268   a ,  1268   b  direct fluid toward the third recessed portion  1268   c  and toward the opening  1272 . The opening  1272  is generally centrally positioned along a width of the drain body  1240 . 
     The outlet  1244  includes a flange  1288  and an elongated conduit  1290 . The flange  1288  includes a plurality of protrusions  1288 ′ configured to extend into the respective depression  1264  of the drain body  1240 . The seal  1242  is positioned on the third recessed portion  1268   c  and an underside of the flange  1288  presses against the seal  1242  against third recessed portion  1268   c . The outlet  1244  is inserted into the opening  1272  while the depressions  1264  are aligned with the protrusions  1288 ′ such that the flange  1288  rests on the third recessed portion  1268   c . Then fasteners are inserted into the protrusions  1288 ′ to compress the seal  1242  between the flange  1288  and the third recessed portion  1268   c  and to retain the outlet  1244  on the third recessed portion  1268   c . One or more membranes and/or shims can be utilized to properly position the drain  1220  and to create a seal between the frame  1238 , the drain body  1240 , the seal  1242  and the outlet  1244 . 
       FIGS.  30 A-E  illustrate another embodiment of a drain  1320  including a grate  1336 , a frame  1338 , a drain body  1340  and an outlet  1344 . The frame  1338  includes a raised lip  1360  around the perimeter and a recessed surface  1362  to receive the grate  1336 . The top of the grate  1336  and the top of the raised lip  1360  form a planar upper surface of the drain  1320 . The frame  1338  defines a rectangular opening  1356  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The drain body  1340  is rectangular and includes a planar upper surface  1366  upon which the frame  1338  can rest and, optionally, be fixed by fasteners. The drain body  1340  includes first and second recessed portions  1368   a ,  1368   b  extending along an elongate portion of the drain body  1340 . The illustrated first and second recessed portions  1368   a ,  1368   b  are trenches having angled sides and a trough between the angled sides. The drain body  1340  includes a threaded inner surface  1368   c  that defines an opening  1372 . The first and second recessed portions  1368   a ,  1368   b  direct fluid toward the opening  1372 . 
     The outlet  1344  includes a flange  1388  and an elongated conduit  1390 . The flange  1388  includes a threaded exterior surface that engages the threaded inner surface  1368   c . One or more seals, membranes and/or shims can be utilized to properly position the drain  1320  and to create a seal between the frame  1338 , the drain body  1340  and the outlet  1344 . 
       FIGS.  31 A-F  illustrate another embodiment of a drain  1420  including a grate  1436 , a frame  1438 , a drain body  1440 , a seal  1442 , first and second wedges  1443   a ,  1443   b  and an outlet  1444 . The frame  1438  includes a raised lip  1460  around the perimeter and a recessed surface  1462  to receive the grate  1436 . The top of the grate  1436  and the top of the raised lip  1460  form a planar upper surface of the drain  1420 . The frame  1438  defines a rectangular opening  1456  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The drain body  1440  is rectangular and includes a planar upper surface  1466  upon which the frame  1438  can rest and, optionally, be fixed by fasteners. The upper surface can include flanges  1446  to selectively retain the outlet  1444 . The drain body  1440  includes first and second recessed portions  1468   a ,  1468   b  extending along an elongate portion of the drain body  1440 . The illustrated first and second recessed portions  1468   a ,  1468   b  are trenches having angled sides and a trough between the angled sides. The drain body  1440  includes a third recessed portion  1468   c  positioned between the first and second recessed portions  1468   a ,  1468   b  and extends inward toward an opening  1472 . The first and second recessed portions  1468   a ,  1468   b  direct fluid toward the third recessed portion  1468   c  and toward the opening  1472 . The opening  1472  is generally centrally positioned along a width of the drain body  1440 . 
     The first wedge  1443   a  is positioned opposite the second wedge  1443   b  and is a substantial mirror image of the first wedge  1443   a . The first wedge  1443   a  includes a first bulbous portion and the second wedge  1443   b  includes a second bulbous portion. 
     The outlet  1444  includes a flange  1488  and an elongated conduit  1490 . The flange  1488  is an irregular shape that includes opposite circular portions and opposite square sides. The outlet  1444  is inserted into the opening  1472  while the opposite square sides are aligned with the flanges  1464 . Then, the outlet  1444  is rotated approximate ninety degrees to inhibit removal of the outlet  1444 . 
     The drain  1420  is assembled by positioning the seal  1443  on the third recessed portion  1468   c  and then inserting the outlet  1444  into the circular opening  1472  of the drain body  1440 . The outlet  1444  is rotated approximately ninety degrees such that the flange  1488  is retained between the flanges  1446  and the third recessed portion  1468   c . The flange  1488  rests on the seal  1443  on the third recessed portion  1468   c  when installed. The first wedge  1443   a  is inserted between one of the flanges  1446  and the third recessed portion  1468   c , and the second wedge  1443   b  is inserted between the other of the flanges  1446  and the third recessed portion  1468   c . The first and second wedge  1443   a ,  1443   b  press the flange  1488  against the seal  1442  to compress the seal against the third recessed portion  1468   c  of the drain body  1440 . 
       FIGS.  32 A-F  illustrate another embodiment of a drain  1520  including a grate  1536 , a frame  1538 , a drain body  1540 , a seal  1542 , a wedge  1543  and an outlet  1544 . The frame  1538  includes a raised lip  1560  around the perimeter and a recessed surface  1562  to receive the grate  1536 . The top of the grate  1536  and the top of the raised lip  1560  form a planar upper surface of the drain  1520 . The frame  1538  defines a rectangular opening  1556  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
     The drain body  1540  is rectangular and includes a planar upper surface  1566  upon which the frame  1538  can rest and, optionally, be fixed by fasteners. The upper surface can include flanges  1546  to selectively retain the outlet  1544 . The drain body  1540  includes first and second recessed portions  1568   a ,  1568   b  extending along an elongate portion of the drain body  1540 . The illustrated first and second recessed portions  1568   a ,  1568   b  are trenches having angled sides and a trough between the angled sides. The drain body  1540  includes a third recessed portion  1568   c  positioned between the first and second recessed portions  1568   a ,  1568   b  and extends inward toward an opening  1572 . The first and second recessed portions  1568   a ,  1568   b  direct fluid toward the third recessed portion  1568   c  and toward the opening  1572 . The opening  1572  is generally centrally positioned along a width of the drain body  1540 . 
     The wedge  1543  includes a centerline  1543   a  diving a first half and a second half that is a substantial mirror image of the first half. The first half includes a first bulbous portion  1543   b  and the second half includes a second bulbous portion  1543   c . The wedge  1543  can be bent about the centerline  1543   a.    
     The outlet  1544  includes a flange  1588  and an elongated conduit  1590 . The flange  1588  is an irregular shape that includes opposite circular portions and opposite square sides. The outlet  1544  is inserted into the opening  1572  while the opposite square sides are aligned with the flanges  1564 . Then, the outlet  1544  is rotated approximate ninety degrees to inhibit removal of the outlet  1544 . 
     The drain  1520  is assembled by positioning the seal  1543  on the third recessed portion  1568   c  and then inserting the outlet  1544  into the circular opening  1572  of the drain body  1540 . The outlet  1544  is rotated approximately ninety degrees such that the flange  1588  is retained between the flanges  1546  and the third recessed portion  1568   c . The flange  1588  rests on the seal  1543  on the third recessed portion  1568   c  when installed. The wedge  1543  is bent about the centerline  1543   a  and the first and second bulbous portions are placed on top of the seal  1542  and the flange  1588 . The wedge  1543  is flattened by pressing near the centerline  1543   a  to thereby press the first and second bulbous portions  1543   b ,  1543   c  into the recessed area between the flanges  1546  and the third recessed portion  1568   c . The wedge  1543  presses the flange  1588  against the seal  1542  to compress the seal against the third recessed portion  1568   c  of the drain body  1540 . 
       FIGS.  33 A- 33 D  illustrate various grate and frame configurations according to some embodiments.  FIG.  33 A  illustrates a first embodiment of a drain  1620   a  including a grate  1636   a , a frame  1638   a , a drain body  1640  and an outlet  1644 . The illustrated grate  1636   a  and the illustrated frame  1638   a  are circular and have a smaller diameter than the drain body  1640 . The grate  1636   a  has a slightly smaller diameter than the frame  1638   a . The frame  1638   a  includes a raised lip  1660   a  around the perimeter and is recessed to receive the grate  1636   a . A plurality of fasteners retain the grate  1636   a  in the frame  1638   a . The top of the grate  1636   a  and the top of the raised lip  1660   a  form a planar upper surface of the drain  1620   a . The frame  1638   a  defines a circular opening  1656   a  to permit fluid flow therethrough. 
       FIG.  33 B  illustrates a second embodiment of a drain  1620   b  including a grate  1636   b , a frame  1638   b , the drain body  1640  and the outlet  1644 . The grate  1636   b  and the frame  1638   b  are circular and are larger in diameter than the grate  1636   a  and the frame  1638   a  of  FIG.  33 A . 
       FIG.  33 C  illustrates a third embodiment of a drain  1620   c  including a grate  1636   c , a frame  1638   c , the drain body  1640  and the outlet  1644 . The grate  1636   c  and the frame  1638   c  are square and have a width that is similar to the diameter of the grate  1636   a  and the frame  1638   a  of  FIG.  33 A . 
       FIG.  33 D  illustrates a fourth embodiment of a drain  1620   d  including a grate  1636   d , a frame  1638   d , the drain body  1640  and the outlet  1644 . The grate  1636   d  and the frame  1638   d  are square and have a width that is greater than the width of the grate  1636   c  and the frame  1638   c  of  FIG.  33 C . 
       FIGS.  34 A-B  illustrate the drain body  1640  in greater detail. The drain body  1640  is circular and includes a planar upper surface  1666  upon which any one of the frames  1638   a ,  1638   b ,  1638   c ,  1638   d  can be fixed by fasteners. The drain body  1640  also includes a recessed portion  1568  and defines a central opening  1572 . The drain body  1640  includes a first plurality of downwardly depending studs  1676   a  configured to received fasteners to connect the frame  1638   a ,  1638   b ,  1638   c ,  1638   d  to the drain body  1640 . The drain body  1640  also includes a second plurality of downwardly depending studs  1676   b  configured to receive fasteners to connect the outlet  1644  to the drain body  1640 . The drain body further defines three outwardly extending flanges  1677  configured to connect the drain body  1640  to a floor surface. 
       FIGS.  35 A-B  illustrate the frame  1638   a  connected to the drain body  1640  and the outlet  1644 . The outlet  1644  includes a flange  1688  and an elongate conduit  1690 . The flange  1688  rests on the recessed portion  1668  of the drain body  1640  when installed. The flange  1688  includes apertures configured to receive fasteners to connect the outlet  1644  to the drain body  1640 . One or more gaskets can be positioned between the flange  1688  and the recessed portion  1668 . 
       FIGS.  35 C-D  illustrate the frame  1638   a  connected to the drain body  1640  and an outlet  1644 ′. The outlet  1644 ′ includes a flange  1688 ′ and an elongate conduit  1690 ′. The flange  1688 ′ is wider than the flange  1688  and the elongate conduit  1690 ′ has a smaller diameter than the elongate conduit  1690 . The flange  1688 ′ rests on the recessed portion  1668  of the drain body  1640  when installed. The flange  1688 ′ includes apertures configured to receive fasteners to connect the outlet  1644  to the drain body  1640 . One or more gaskets can be positioned between the flange  1688 ′ and the recessed portion  1668 . 
       FIGS.  36 A-B  illustrates the frame  1638   a  connected to the drain body  1640 , a gasket  1643  and the outlet  1644 . The gasket  1643  rests on the recessed portion  1668  of the drain body  1640  and the flange  1688  of the outlet  1644  rests on the gasket  1643 . When the fasteners are tightened, the gasket  1643  forms a seal between the drain body  1640  and the outlet  1644 . 
       FIGS.  37 A-B  illustrates the gasket  1643  in greater detail. The gasket  1643  includes a bulbous protrusion  1643   a  extending around a perimeter of the gasket  1643  and apertures configured to receive fasteners. 
     In each of the configurations described herein, the body has a height measured from an uppermost surface to a lowermost surface measured in an axial direction. The overall height of the body in each of the embodiments is less than 2.5 inches. In some embodiments, the overall height of each of the bodies is less than two inches. In some embodiments, the overall height of each of the bodies is less than 1.5 inches. In some embodiments, the overall height of each of the bodies is less than one inch. In some embodiments, the overall height of each of the bodies is less than one half inch. Even though the drain body has a minimal height, the drain is capable of draining about 12 gallons per minute. In some embodiments, the drain is capable of draining at least 10 gallons per minute. 
     Although certain aspects have been described in detail with reference to certain preferred embodiments, variations and modifications exist within the scope and spirit of one or more independent aspects as described.