US20060123539A1 - System and method for attaching a drain assembly to a plumbing fixture - Google Patents
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- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
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- the present invention relates generally to plumbing fixture drainage systems, and more particularly to a drain nut, tool, and method for installing the drain nut onto a drain pipe, thereby securing the drain pipe to the plumbing fixture.
- drain assemblies are secured to plumbing fixtures such as kitchen, bathroom and utility room lavatories or sinks, by means of a nut disposed on the underside of a sink.
- the drain nut is threadably engaged on a relatively large diameter, hollow tubular, externally threaded pipe that extends from the drain downwardly through an opening in the bottom of the sink.
- the drain assembly typically includes an annular collar which surrounds the drain, resting atop and about the periphery of an opening through the bottom portion of the sink.
- the drain pipe extends downwardly through the opening past the underside surface of the sink.
- the drain assembly is secured by engaging the drain nut with the drain pipe and manually advancing the drain nut the full length of the drain pipe, until the drain nut resides in abutment against the undersurface of the sink
- the drain nut is initially tightened by hand.
- a tool such as a basin wrench or a channel lock wrench, is utilized to advance the drain nut to firmly secure the drain nut against the underside of the sink.
- a tool such as a basin wrench or a channel lock wrench
- the present invention provides a drain connection kit for connecting a drain pipe to a plumbing fixture.
- a drain nut is provided which includes first and second bores and an annular wall with a threading. The annular wall threading is configured and dimensioned to threadably engage the drain pipe exterior threading.
- a driver tool is provided for engaging the drain nut to rotate the drain nut onto the drain pipe. The driver tool has a first angular extension configured and dimensioned to removably engage the first bore and a second angular extension configured and dimensioned to removably engage the second bore, such that rotation of the driver tool about the drain pipe rotates the drain nut.
- the present invention also provides a plumbing fixture, wherein the plumbing fixture can be a sink, lavatory, tub, shower, or any other receptacle or vessel having a drain.
- the plumbing fixture includes a drain port defining a passage extending through an upper surface to an underside surface of the plumbing fixture.
- a drain pipe having first and second ends and an exterior threading is included.
- the drain pipe is positionable through the passage, with the second end of the drain pipe extending past the underside surface of the plumbing fixture.
- a drain ring is affixed to the first end of the drain pipe, which is positionable about the upper surface of the plumbing fixture, surrounding the drain port.
- a drain nut is provided which includes first and second bores and an annular wall with a threading.
- the annular wall threading is configured and dimensioned to threadably engage the drain pipe exterior threading.
- a driver tool is provided for engaging the drain nut to rotate the drain nut onto the drain pipe.
- the driver tool has a first angular extension configured and dimensioned to removably engage the first bore and a second angular extension configured and dimensioned to removably engage the second bore such that rotation of the driver tool about the drain pipe rotates the drain nut.
- FIG. 1 depicts an exploded view of an embodiment of the drain connector kit of the present invention
- FIG. 2 depicts the drain connector kit of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the drain nut shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the drain nut of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 5 depicts the drain nut driver shown in FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the drain connector kit of FIG. 1 installing a drain assembly into a drain port in a bottom portion of a sink;
- FIG. 7 depicts another embodiment of a drain nut driver of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is an isometric view of the drain nut driver of FIG. 7 installing a drain nut onto a threaded drain pipe.
- the present invention provides a drain connector kit including a drain nut and drain nut driver.
- the drain nut and drain nut driver are pairingly configured to allow installation of a drain assembly with a driver unit, such as a mechanical or electric driver.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 there is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 a drain connector kit 10 of the present invention, including a drain assembly 12 .
- the drain assembly 12 includes a drain ring 14 connected to an externally threaded drain pipe 16 .
- the drain connector kit 10 includes a drain nut 20 to threadably engage the drain pipe 16 .
- a drain nut driver 22 is utilized to drive and thread the drain nut 20 onto the threaded drain pipe 16 .
- the drain nut 20 includes a flange portion 24 and a nut portion 26 .
- the flange portion 24 includes a pair of bores 28 and 30 configured and dimensioned to be engaged by the drain nut driver 22 .
- the drain nut 20 is internally threaded 32 for engagement to the drain pipe 16 .
- the drain nut 20 can include any number of bores 28 , 30 , 28 a - b and 30 a - b .
- These bores 28 , 30 , 28 a - b and 30 a - b can be opposingly, uniformly, symmetrically, or asymmetrically positioned about the flange portion 24 of the drain nut 20 .
- bores 28 and 30 are depicted having a circular cross sectional area. However, it is contemplated that the cross sectional area of bores 28 and 30 can have other shapes, including, but not limited to, rectangular, triangular, elliptical, octagonal, hexagonal, diamond, star, etc, and combinations thereof.
- the drain nut driver 22 includes a drain nut engaging structure 34 .
- the drain nut engaging structure 34 is substantially U-shaped, having a pair of extensions 36 and 38 .
- the extensions 36 and 38 are provided in a spaced apart relationship for alignment with the pair of bores 28 and 30 in the drain nut 20 .
- the extensions 36 and 38 are shaped, sized, and dimensioned to one each slidingly engage the bores 28 and 30 .
- the extensions 36 and 38 are depicted having a circular cross sectional area. However, it is contemplated that the cross sectional area of a extensions 36 and 38 can have other shapes, including but not limited to, rectangular, triangular, elliptical, octagonal, hexagonal, diamond, star, etc., matching the cross sectional area of the bores 28 and 30 . In the instance where the drain nut 20 includes multiple pairs of bores, the extensions 36 and 38 may be selectively positioned in any one of the pairs of bores.
- the drain nut engaging structure 34 is affixed to a drive shaft 40 .
- the drive shaft 40 is configured for engagement by a driver unit (not shown), such as a mechanical or electric driver.
- the drive shaft 40 may have substantially hexagonal cross section area for insertion into and engagement by a chuck of the electric drill.
- activation of the electric drill rotates the drain nut engaging structure 34 .
- the electric driver can be used to rotate the drain nut engaging structure 34 in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.
- drain nut engaging structure 34 is shown having an opposing pair of extensions 36 and 38 , it is contemplated that the drain nut engaging structure 34 can include any number of extensions, uniformly, symmetrically, or asymmetrically positioned about the a drive shaft 40 for engagement with the bores of the drain nut 20 .
- the drain assembly 12 is installed into a plumbing fixture 42 .
- the plumbing fixture 42 can be a sink, lavatory, tub, shower, or any other receptacle or vessel having a drain.
- the drain pipe 16 is positioned through a drain port 44 in an upper surface 46 of the plumbing fixture 42 , such that the drain ring 14 is positioned on the upper surface 46 of the plumbing fixture 42 .
- the drain pipe 16 is of sufficient length such that the drain pipe 16 extends through the drain port 44 , beyond an underside surface 48 of the plumbing fixture 42 .
- the drain nut 20 is threaded onto the drain pipe 16 , wherein the internal threads 32 of the drain nut 20 engage the threaded drain pipe 16 .
- the drain nut 20 is positioned on the drain pipe 16 , such that the flange portion 24 of the drain nut 20 is proximal to the underside surface 48 of the plumbing fixture 42 .
- the drain nut driver 22 is attached to a driver unit, such as an electric drill, wherein the drive shaft 40 is inserted into and engaged by a drill chuck of the electric drill. Upon securement of drive shaft 40 in the chuck, activation of the electric drill rotates the drain nut driver 22 .
- the electric drill can be used to rotate the drain nut engaging structure 34 in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.
- the drain nut driver 22 engages the drain nut 20 by slideably inserting the opposing pair of extensions 36 and 38 of the drain nut engaging structure 34 into the drain nut bores 28 and 30 , wherein the drive shaft 40 is substantially aligned along a central longitudinal axis “A” of the drain pipe 16 .
- the electric drill is activated to rotate, thread, the drain nut 20 onto the drain pipe 16 .
- the drain nut 20 is threaded onto the drain pipe 16 , wherein the flange portion 24 of the drain nut 20 abuts the underside surface 48 of the plumbing fixture 42 . Sufficient torque is applied to the drain nut 20 , securing the drain assembly 10 into position.
- the drain nut driver 22 engages the drain nut 20 by slideably inserting the opposing pair of extensions 36 and 38 of the drain nut engaging structure 34 into the drain nut bores 28 and 30 .
- the electric drill is activated to rotate the drain nut 20 off the drain pipe 16 .
- the drain nut 20 is removed from the drain pipe 16 .
- the drain pipe 16 is then removed from the drain port 44 .
- a drain nut driver 50 includes a drain nut engaging structure 52 affixed to a handle portion 54 .
- the drain nut engaging structure 52 includes a pair of angular extensions 56 and 58 .
- the extensions 56 and 58 each include extending sections 56 a and 58 a and engaging sections 56 b and 58 b .
- the engaging sections 56 b and 58 b are positioned at an angle “ ⁇ ” with respect to the extending section 56 a and 58 a .
- the angular extension 56 and 58 can be substantially L-shaped, having an angle “ ⁇ ” of about 90°.
- the extensions 56 and 58 are provided in a spaced apart relationship for positioning about the drain pipe 16 and alignment with the pair of bores 28 and 30 in the drain nut 20 .
- the extensions 56 and 58 are shaped, sized, and dimensioned to one each slidingly engage the bores 28 and 30 .
- the angular extensions 56 and 58 are depicted having a circular cross sectional area. However, it is contemplated that the cross sectional area of a extensions 56 and 58 can have other shapes, including but not limited to, rectangular, triangular, elliptical, octagonal, hexagonal, diamond, star, etc., matching the cross sectional area of the bores 28 and 30 . In the instance where the drain nut 20 includes multiple pairs of bores, the extensions 56 and 58 may be selectively positioned in any one of the pairs of bores.
- a crossbar 60 extends a length sufficient to accommodate the diameter of the drain pipe 16 .
- the extending sections 56 a and 58 a each have a length such that when each of the engaging sections 56 b and 58 b are coupled to one of the drain nut bores 28 and 30 , the drain nut driver 50 can rotate freely about the drain pipe 16 to selectively tighten or loosen the drain nut 20 regardless of the length of the drain pipe 16 .
- the engaging sections 56 b and 58 b are shown being substantially perpendicular to the extending sections 56 a and 58 b , (i.e., substantially L-shaped as previous described) any suitable angular relationship could be used.
- the drain nut 20 is threaded onto the drain pipe 16 with the drain nut driver 50 .
- the drain nut 20 is threaded onto the drain pipe 16 , wherein the internal threads 32 of the drain nut 20 engage the threaded drain pipe 16 .
- the drain nut 20 is positioned on the drain pipe 16 , such that the flange portion 24 of the drain nut 20 would be proximal to the underside surface of the plumbing fixture.
- the drain nut driver 50 engages the drain nut 20 by positioning the angular extensions 56 and 58 about the drain pipe.
- the engaging sections 56 b and 58 b of each of the angular extensions 56 and 58 are slidably inserted into the drain nut bores 28 and 30 .
- the handle portion 54 is rotated around the drain pipe 16 , threading the drain nut 20 onto the drain pipe 16 .
- the shaft 40 of drain nut driver 22 is rotated along a central longitudinal axis “A” of the drain pipe 16 .
- the drain nut 20 is threaded onto the drain pipe 16 , wherein the flange portion 24 of the drain nut 20 abuts an underside surface of the plumbing fixture. Sufficient torque is applied to the drain nut 20 , securing the drain assembly 10 into position.
- the drain nut driver 50 engages the drain nut 20 by positioning the angular extensions 56 and 58 about the drain pipe 16 .
- the engaging sections 56 b and 58 b of each of the angular extensions 56 and 58 are slidably inserted into the drain nut bores 28 and 30 .
- the handle portion 54 is rotated around the drain pipe 16 , rotating the drain nut 20 off the drain pipe 16 .
- the drain nut 20 is removed from the drain pipe 16 .
Abstract
The present invention provides a kit for affixing a drain assembly in a drain port in plumbing fixture. The drain assembly includes a drain ring affixed to a drain pipe. The drain pipe is positionable through the drain port in a bottom surface of the plumbing fixture, such that the drain sink abuts the upper surface of the plumbing fixture. The drain pipe extends through the drain port, past an underside surface of the plumbing fixture surrounding the drain port. A drain nut is rotatably fastened onto the drain pipe. The drain nut includes a first and second of bore therein. A drain nut driver tool is provided, which includes first and second angular extensions for engaging the drain nut. The drain nut driver tool engages the drain nut by removably positioning the first and second angular extensions about the drain pipe into the first and second of bores of the drain nut. The drain nut driver tool is rotated about the drain pipe to secure the drain nut onto the drain pipe.
Description
- This is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/009,565 entitled System and Method for Attaching a Drain Assembly to a Plumbing Fixture filed Dec. 10, 2004.
- The present invention relates generally to plumbing fixture drainage systems, and more particularly to a drain nut, tool, and method for installing the drain nut onto a drain pipe, thereby securing the drain pipe to the plumbing fixture.
- Conventionally, drain assemblies are secured to plumbing fixtures such as kitchen, bathroom and utility room lavatories or sinks, by means of a nut disposed on the underside of a sink. The drain nut is threadably engaged on a relatively large diameter, hollow tubular, externally threaded pipe that extends from the drain downwardly through an opening in the bottom of the sink.
- The drain assembly typically includes an annular collar which surrounds the drain, resting atop and about the periphery of an opening through the bottom portion of the sink. The drain pipe extends downwardly through the opening past the underside surface of the sink. The drain assembly is secured by engaging the drain nut with the drain pipe and manually advancing the drain nut the full length of the drain pipe, until the drain nut resides in abutment against the undersurface of the sink
- The drain nut is initially tightened by hand. However, in order to adequately secure the drain assembly to the sink a tool, such as a basin wrench or a channel lock wrench, is utilized to advance the drain nut to firmly secure the drain nut against the underside of the sink. However, due to the space limitations engaging the drain nut with the tool can be a difficult and time consuming process.
- Thus, there exists a need for a system and method for attaching a drain assembly to a plumbing fixture.
- The present invention provides a drain connection kit for connecting a drain pipe to a plumbing fixture. A drain nut is provided which includes first and second bores and an annular wall with a threading. The annular wall threading is configured and dimensioned to threadably engage the drain pipe exterior threading. A driver tool is provided for engaging the drain nut to rotate the drain nut onto the drain pipe. The driver tool has a first angular extension configured and dimensioned to removably engage the first bore and a second angular extension configured and dimensioned to removably engage the second bore, such that rotation of the driver tool about the drain pipe rotates the drain nut.
- The present invention also provides a plumbing fixture, wherein the plumbing fixture can be a sink, lavatory, tub, shower, or any other receptacle or vessel having a drain. The plumbing fixture includes a drain port defining a passage extending through an upper surface to an underside surface of the plumbing fixture. A drain pipe having first and second ends and an exterior threading is included. The drain pipe is positionable through the passage, with the second end of the drain pipe extending past the underside surface of the plumbing fixture. A drain ring is affixed to the first end of the drain pipe, which is positionable about the upper surface of the plumbing fixture, surrounding the drain port. A drain nut is provided which includes first and second bores and an annular wall with a threading. The annular wall threading is configured and dimensioned to threadably engage the drain pipe exterior threading. A driver tool is provided for engaging the drain nut to rotate the drain nut onto the drain pipe. The driver tool has a first angular extension configured and dimensioned to removably engage the first bore and a second angular extension configured and dimensioned to removably engage the second bore such that rotation of the driver tool about the drain pipe rotates the drain nut.
- A more complete understanding of the present invention, and the attendant advantages and features thereof, will be more readily understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:
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FIG. 1 depicts an exploded view of an embodiment of the drain connector kit of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 depicts the drain connector kit ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the drain nut shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a top view of the drain nut ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 depicts the drain nut driver shown inFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the drain connector kit ofFIG. 1 installing a drain assembly into a drain port in a bottom portion of a sink; -
FIG. 7 depicts another embodiment of a drain nut driver of the present invention; and -
FIG. 8 is an isometric view of the drain nut driver ofFIG. 7 installing a drain nut onto a threaded drain pipe. - The present invention provides a drain connector kit including a drain nut and drain nut driver. The drain nut and drain nut driver are pairingly configured to allow installation of a drain assembly with a driver unit, such as a mechanical or electric driver.
- Referring now to the drawings in which like reference designators refer to like elements, there is shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 adrain connector kit 10 of the present invention, including adrain assembly 12. Thedrain assembly 12 includes adrain ring 14 connected to an externally threadeddrain pipe 16. Thedrain connector kit 10 includes adrain nut 20 to threadably engage thedrain pipe 16. Adrain nut driver 22 is utilized to drive and thread thedrain nut 20 onto the threadeddrain pipe 16. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , thedrain nut 20 includes aflange portion 24 and anut portion 26. Theflange portion 24 includes a pair ofbores drain nut driver 22. Thedrain nut 20 is internally threaded 32 for engagement to thedrain pipe 16. As shown inFIG. 4 , while thedrain nut 20 is shown having a pair ofbores drain nut 20 can include any number ofbores flange portion 24 of thedrain nut 20. - Additionally, the
bores bores - Referring to
FIG. 5 , thedrain nut driver 22 includes a drain nutengaging structure 34. The drain nutengaging structure 34 is substantially U-shaped, having a pair ofextensions extensions bores drain nut 20. Theextensions bores - The
extensions extensions bores drain nut 20 includes multiple pairs of bores, theextensions - The drain nut
engaging structure 34 is affixed to adrive shaft 40. Thedrive shaft 40 is configured for engagement by a driver unit (not shown), such as a mechanical or electric driver. For example, thedrive shaft 40 may have substantially hexagonal cross section area for insertion into and engagement by a chuck of the electric drill. Upon securement ofdrive shaft 40 in the drill chuck, activation of the electric drill rotates the drain nutengaging structure 34. The electric driver can be used to rotate the drainnut engaging structure 34 in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. While the drainnut engaging structure 34 is shown having an opposing pair ofextensions nut engaging structure 34 can include any number of extensions, uniformly, symmetrically, or asymmetrically positioned about the adrive shaft 40 for engagement with the bores of thedrain nut 20. - Referring to
FIG. 6 , thedrain assembly 12 is installed into aplumbing fixture 42. Theplumbing fixture 42 can be a sink, lavatory, tub, shower, or any other receptacle or vessel having a drain. Thedrain pipe 16 is positioned through adrain port 44 in anupper surface 46 of theplumbing fixture 42, such that thedrain ring 14 is positioned on theupper surface 46 of theplumbing fixture 42. Thedrain pipe 16 is of sufficient length such that thedrain pipe 16 extends through thedrain port 44, beyond anunderside surface 48 of theplumbing fixture 42. Thedrain nut 20 is threaded onto thedrain pipe 16, wherein theinternal threads 32 of thedrain nut 20 engage the threadeddrain pipe 16. Thedrain nut 20 is positioned on thedrain pipe 16, such that theflange portion 24 of thedrain nut 20 is proximal to theunderside surface 48 of theplumbing fixture 42. - The
drain nut driver 22 is attached to a driver unit, such as an electric drill, wherein thedrive shaft 40 is inserted into and engaged by a drill chuck of the electric drill. Upon securement ofdrive shaft 40 in the chuck, activation of the electric drill rotates thedrain nut driver 22. The electric drill can be used to rotate the drainnut engaging structure 34 in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. - The
drain nut driver 22 engages thedrain nut 20 by slideably inserting the opposing pair ofextensions nut engaging structure 34 into the drain nut bores 28 and 30, wherein thedrive shaft 40 is substantially aligned along a central longitudinal axis “A” of thedrain pipe 16. The electric drill is activated to rotate, thread, thedrain nut 20 onto thedrain pipe 16. To secure thedrain assembly 10 in position, thedrain nut 20 is threaded onto thedrain pipe 16, wherein theflange portion 24 of thedrain nut 20 abuts theunderside surface 48 of theplumbing fixture 42. Sufficient torque is applied to thedrain nut 20, securing thedrain assembly 10 into position. - Similarly, to remove the
drain assembly 10, thedrain nut driver 22 engages thedrain nut 20 by slideably inserting the opposing pair ofextensions nut engaging structure 34 into the drain nut bores 28 and 30. The electric drill is activated to rotate thedrain nut 20 off thedrain pipe 16. Thedrain nut 20 is removed from thedrain pipe 16. Thedrain pipe 16 is then removed from thedrain port 44. - Referring to
FIGS. 7 and 8 , another embodiment of adrain nut driver 50 includes a drainnut engaging structure 52 affixed to ahandle portion 54. The drainnut engaging structure 52 includes a pair ofangular extensions extensions sections sections sections section angular extension extensions drain pipe 16 and alignment with the pair ofbores drain nut 20. Theextensions bores - The
angular extensions extensions bores drain nut 20 includes multiple pairs of bores, theextensions - As best seen in
FIG. 8 , acrossbar 60 extends a length sufficient to accommodate the diameter of thedrain pipe 16. The extendingsections sections drain nut driver 50 can rotate freely about thedrain pipe 16 to selectively tighten or loosen thedrain nut 20 regardless of the length of thedrain pipe 16. Although the engagingsections sections - In use, the
drain nut 20 is threaded onto thedrain pipe 16 with thedrain nut driver 50. Thedrain nut 20 is threaded onto thedrain pipe 16, wherein theinternal threads 32 of thedrain nut 20 engage the threadeddrain pipe 16. Thedrain nut 20 is positioned on thedrain pipe 16, such that theflange portion 24 of thedrain nut 20 would be proximal to the underside surface of the plumbing fixture. - The
drain nut driver 50 engages thedrain nut 20 by positioning theangular extensions sections angular extensions handle portion 54 is rotated around thedrain pipe 16, threading thedrain nut 20 onto thedrain pipe 16. In comparison, theshaft 40 ofdrain nut driver 22 is rotated along a central longitudinal axis “A” of thedrain pipe 16. To secure thedrain assembly 10 in position, thedrain nut 20 is threaded onto thedrain pipe 16, wherein theflange portion 24 of thedrain nut 20 abuts an underside surface of the plumbing fixture. Sufficient torque is applied to thedrain nut 20, securing thedrain assembly 10 into position. - Similarly, to remove the
drain assembly 10, thedrain nut driver 50 engages thedrain nut 20 by positioning theangular extensions drain pipe 16. The engagingsections angular extensions handle portion 54 is rotated around thedrain pipe 16, rotating thedrain nut 20 off thedrain pipe 16. Thedrain nut 20 is removed from thedrain pipe 16. - It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described herein above. In addition, unless mention was made above to the contrary, it should be noted that all of the accompanying drawings are not to scale. A variety of modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.
Claims (18)
1. A driver tool for threading a drain nut about a threaded drain pipe, comprising:
a handle portion; and
a pair of angular extensions.
2. The driver tool of claim 1 , wherein the pair of angular extensions are affixed to the handle portion in a spaced apart relationship to be fitted about the drain pipe.
3. The driver tool of claim 1 , wherein the angular extensions each have a circular cross sectional area.
4. The driver tool of claim 1 , wherein the angular extensions each have a cross sectional area selected from the group consisting of circular, rectangular, triangular, elliptical, octagonal, hexagonal, and diamond shaped.
5. A drain connection kit for connecting a drain pipe having an exterior threading to a plumbing fixture, comprising:
a drain nut having a first pair of bores, including first and second bores, and an annular wall with a threading, the annular wall threading configured and dimensioned to threadably engage the drain pipe exterior threading; and
a driver tool having a first angular extension configured and dimensioned to removably engage the first bore and a second angular extension configured and dimensioned to removably engage the second bore such that rotation of the driver tool about the drain pipe rotates the drain nut, wherein the first and second angular extensions are provided in a spaced apart relationship to be fitted about the drain pipe.
6. The drain connection kit of claim 5 , the drain nut comprising a flange portion, wherein the first pair of bores are disposed about the flange portion.
7. The drain connection kit of claim 6 , further comprising a second pair of bores, wherein each of the bores are opposingly positioned about the flange portion.
8. The drain connection kit of claim 6 , further comprising a second pair of bores, wherein each of the bores are opposingly and uniformly positioned about the flange portion.
9. The drain connection kit of claim 6 , further comprising a second pair of bores, wherein each of the bores are uniformly and symmetrically positioned about the flange portion.
10. The drain connection kit of claim 6 , further comprising a second pair of bores, wherein each of the bores are asymmetrically positioned about the flange portion.
11. The drain connection kit of claim 5 , the driver tool comprising a handle portion affixed to the first and second angular extensions.
12. The drain connection kit of claim 5 , wherein the drain pipe includes a drain ring affixed to a first end of the drain pipe.
13. The drain connection kit of claim 12 , wherein the drain pipe is positionable through a drain port in the plumbing fixture, such that the drain ring is positioned about an upper surface surrounding the drain port and the drain pipe extends past an underside surface surrounding the drain port.
14. A plumbing fixture, comprising:
a drain port defining a passage extending though an upper surface to an underside surface of the plumbing fixture;
a drain pipe having first and second ends and an exterior threading, wherein the drain pipe is positionable through the passage, such that the second end of the drain pipe extends past the underside surface of the plumbing fixture;
a drain ring affixed to the first end of the drain pipe and positionable about the upper surface of the plumbing fixture, surrounding the drain port;
a drain nut having a first pair of bores, including first and second bores, and an annular wall with a threading, the annular wall threading configured and dimensioned to threadably engage the drain pipe exterior threading; and
a driver tool having a first angular extension configured and dimensioned to removably engage the first bore and a second angular extension configured and dimensioned to removably engage the second bore such that rotation of the driver tool about the drain pipe rotates the drain nut, wherein the first and second angular extensions are provided in a spaced apart relationship to be fitted about the drain pipe.
15. The plumbing fixture of claim 14 , the drain nut comprising a flange portion, wherein the first and second bores are disposed about the flange portion.
16. The plumbing fixture of claim 15 , further comprising a second pair of bores positioned about the flange portion.
17. The plumbing fixture of claim 15 , the driver tool comprising a handle portion affixed to the first and second angular extensions.
18. The plumbing fixture of claim 14 , wherein the plumbing fixture is a sink.
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