SureQix Pop Up Drain

• US 20030041374A1
• Filed: 08/27/2001
• Published: 03/06/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 08/27/2001
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Craig Robert Franke
• Original Assignee: Craig Robert Franke
• Inventors: Franke, Craig Robert
• Application Number:
  US09/939,485
• Publication Number:
  US 20030041374A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 4/689
• CPC Class Codes: E03C 1/23 with mechanical closure mechanisms
• CPC Class Codes: E03C 1/2302 the actuation force being transmitted to the plug via rigid elements
• CPC Class Codes: E03C 2001/2311 the actuation force being magnetic or electromagnetic

Abstract

The SureQix Pop Up Drain assembly for lavatory sinks or gravity drained containers is disclosed, and developed by research conducted at http:/www.aquaista. com. When energized by an electrical pulse width triggered by detection sensors, an electric motor drives a mechanical arm connected to the pop up drain plug, prompting said pop up drain plug to impel upward, unsealing the pop up drain plug. The pop up drain plug is sealed closed by a second sensory detection, creating a second pulse width energizing the motor that drives the pop up drain plug downward, sealing the pop up drain plug. When operated manually, without the aid of an electronic motor. The pop up drain plug can be sealed or unsealed by applying slight pressure with the index finger to the exposed end of the pivot rod.

Claims

1. The SureQix Pop Up Drain plug, quick connect assembly for use in lavatory sinks configured for use with pop up drain plugs, the assembly primary consisting of:

a sensing device;

a CPU circuit;

a control box;

a actuator motor;

a pivot chamber;

a pivot rod;

a pop up drain plug.

2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the pop up drain plug assembly pipe is mounted inside, attaching to the drain hole opening of a lavatory sink.

3. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the sensing devise for detecting the presence of passive hand movement is mounted on an electronic faucet.