Patent ID: 8281896

Claim:
An drainage apparatus for use with an oil pan, comprising: a substantially cylindrical drain plug of varying diameters having at least a first male threaded portion and a second male threaded portion on an elongate shaft; a drain plug housing having at least a coaxially aligned first female threaded aperture and second female threaded aperture separated by a hollow cavity, the drain plug housing also having a drain outlet between the first female threaded aperture and second female threaded aperture, the drain outlet being substantially perpendicular to the coaxially aligned first female threaded aperture and second female threaded aperture, the first female threaded aperture serving as a conduit into the cavity of an oil pan; and the first female threaded aperture and second female threaded aperture rotatably engaging with the first male threaded portion and second male threaded portion, respectively, of the drain plug.