Washer/dryer plumbing connection and method
AssigneeContemporary Contractors, Inc.
InventorsWillie E. Blann, Richard A. Schlenk
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Abstract
A tailpiece has been provided that includes a tubular member, a washing machine connector, and a dryer drainage connector. The washing machine connector can receive a fluid discharge from a washing machine drain line and the dryer drainage connector can receive a fluid discharge from a dryer drain line. In some configurations, the tailpiece include ports. The ports have a plug positioned within them when they are not being utilized and a connector positioned within them when they are being utilized. Additionally, a method of installing a tailpiece beneath a sink has been provided.
Claims22
An improved tailpiece for replacing a standard tailpiece beneath a sink, the improved tailpiece comprising:
- a tubular member having a first end and a second end, wherein the tubular member is coupled between a drain opening of the sink and drain piping beneath the sink;
- a washing machine connector coupled to the tubular member, wherein the washing machine connector receives fluid from a washing machine drain line;
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- a dryer drainage connector coupled to the tubular member, wherein the dryer drainage connector receives fluid from a dryer drain line;
- wherein the improved tailpiece receives fluid from at least the sink, a washing machine coupled to the washing machine drain line, and a dryer coupled to the dryer drain line.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.