A drain cover and pipe combination comprises a drain cover including a substantially elliptical frame portion defining a space, the space having an axis substantially normal to the frame, and at least one cross piece located in the space so as to define a plurality of openings in the drain cover. The pipe comprises a substantially tubular member having a longitudinal axis, with the pipe having a substantially elliptical shaped rim at one end thereof with a rim axis which is other than parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tubular member. Securing means are provided for securing the drain cover over the rim of the pipe.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This is a continuation in part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/459,872 filed Jun. 12, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,942,425 which is a continuation in part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/826,641 filed Apr. 05, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,595,721 issued Jul. 22, 2003, both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.