Patent ID: 7341240

Claim:
A fluid drain valve comprising: a valve body defining a first threaded end, a second end, a first passageway extending through the valve body from the first end to the second end, an annular ramp disposed on the exterior of the valve body, and a notch formed on the valve body, the valve body further defining at least one opening at the second end, a first o-ring mounted on one side of the at least one opening, a second o-ring mounted on the opposite side of the at least one opening, and a valve sleeve mounted to the valve body and over the at least one opening, the valve sleeve defining a second passageway and a sleeve opening, the annular ramp defining an inclined surface to aid in aligning the valve sleeve on the valve body, whereby when the valve sleeve is manipulated, the valve sleeve is partially removed from the valve body and fluid may flow through the at least one opening in the valve body and out the sleeve opening.