| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 004286000 | STRAINER, STOPPER, PLUG OR CLOSURE | 88 |
| 20090172870 | Compartment Drain Strainer - A device for allowing a user to adjust drainage properties of a sink drain is disclosed, comprising an inner tube inserted into a stopper ring. The stopper ring is inserted into the drain such that liquids cannot enter the sink drain except by traversing the inner tube. An outer tube is fitted substantially completely around the inner tube. A selector slot of the outer tube may be aligned with a selected drain slot of the inner tube to allow draining of the sink down to a lower height of an exposed drain slot of the inner tube. A straining tube is adapted to fit loosely around the outer tube and has a plurality of straining apertures each no larger than a predetermined size. The apertures are formed along the entire length of the straining tube. With the straining tube placed around the outer tube, debris having a size larger than the predetermined size is prevented from flowing through the slots of the outer and inner tubes and into the sink drain. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20120090084 | Device and Method for Concealing a Flange of a Waste Water Strainer - A device used to conceal at least a portion of a wastewater strainer associated with a bathtub is provided. More specifically, a plate having an opening therethrough is used to overlap a flange of the wastewater strainer wherein the opening in the plate generally coincides with an opening in the wastewater strainer so that the bathtub drain is unobstructed. The plate may include a downwardly extending lip to help facilitate orientation onto the flange of the wastewater strainer. The plate conceals the wastewater strainer, thereby facilitating reconfiguration of a bathtub as the existing wastewater strainer need not be removed and the plumbing system retested. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120167294 | SYSTEM FOR CATCHING GROOMING WASTE - One example embodiment includes a system for catching grooming waste. The system includes a sheet. The sheet includes a first surface and a second surface, where the first surface is configured to cover a bathroom fixture. The system also includes an adhesive, where the adhesive covers at least a portion of the second surface of the sheet. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20130042398 | DRAIN CLOSURE DEVICE - A drain closure device for a vessel such as a bathtub or sink is provided. The drain closure device comprises a stopper fitted with a sealing gasket and threaded onto a stem slidably mounted in a guide member which is in turn threaded into a strainer mounted in a hole in the bottom of the vessel. The device is concentrically disposed within the strainer. Twirling of the stopper causes the stem to rise and fall against an undulating cam surface of the guide. Resistance to closure is provided by rest stops for projections on the upper part of the stem. No spring, pins, or resistance seals are used. Once in place, the drain closure nests in the strainer. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20140101834 | Cover and Method for Covering the Flange of a Waste Water Strainer - A waste water insert has a wall surrounding a vertical bore. A horizontal flange extends outwardly from the upper end of the wall and has a lip formed on its outer periphery. The horizontal flange of the waste water insert is super-imposed over the horizontal flange of a waste water strainer located in a bathtub, sink or the like. The wall of the insert extends downwardly through the cylindrical wall of the waste water strainer with the two walls being spaced from each other by virtue of the cylindrical wall of the insert having a smaller diameter than that of the strainer. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140182053 | PULLABLE DRAIN PLUG - A pullable drain plug has a cap cover, a sealing disk, at least one center rod, a stopping clamp, a securing ring and a gripping end. The cap cover is provided with a protruding column, the protruding column having a positioning slot corresponding to the sealing disk, a central aperture disposed through the protruding column, the central aperture having a first threaded section at an upper opening and a tapered lower opening with a limiting flange. Each center rod has a main body, each main body has a different length. each main body has a neck portion connected to an enlarged end, and a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion, and the first threaded portion and the second threaded portion has different diameters. The stopping clamp is an elastic member and is C-shaped. The gripping end has a second threaded section and a containment space. | 07-03-2014 |
| 004287000 | Combined strainer, plug, or valve | 24 |
| 20090100583 | SINK STRAINING ASSEMBLY - A sink straining assembly includes a strainer disposed in a drain outlet of a trough and having multiple through holes defined in the strainer. A stopper is selectively inserted into the strainer for closing the strainer and storing water in the trough. The stopper has a disk formed with a periphery abutting against an inner periphery of the strainer. A plurality of partitions is integrally disposed under a lower part of the disk for abutting the bottom of the strainer. A through hole is defined in the disk and a pulling bar extends through the through hole for selectively closing the through hole. The pulling bar has an enlarged head for selectively closing the through hole. A stub vertically extends from the enlarged head through the through hole in the disk. A spring is compressively sleeved on the stub after the stub extending through the through hole in the disk. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090271919 | Manually Operable Drain Device - A method for preventing waste materials from clogging a household drain, the method comprising: a) receiving a quantity of waste material contained in a flow of liquid toward a drain receptacle; b) guiding the flow of liquid to a predetermined position adjacent a part of a manually operable device mounted within the drain receptacle and gathering the quantity of the waste material from the flow of liquid in a first location adjacent a member of the manually operable device located in the drain receptacle; c) maintaining the quantity of waste material generally perpendicular to the vertical motion of a manually moving size reduction assembly; d) manually moving the size reduction assembly portion of the device so as to subject the quantity of waste material to abrading action, thereby producing an abraded portion of waste material as a plurality of smaller pieces; and e) carrying the abraded pieces away from the drain receptacle and through a drain conduit in the flow of water. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100000011 | PLUMBING APPARATUS ADAPTED WITH REMOVABLE FILTERING CONTAINER - The invention is a plumbing apparatus adapted with a removable filter container, which minimizes clogging and enables ease of maintenance by implementing a stopper without a guide but with a filtering container coupled to a pivot rod configured to regulate fluid flow. In one embodiment, the plumbing apparatus comprises of a stopper, a flange and filtering container, coupled to a horizontal pivot that regulates drainage of a basin, for example a sink or a bathtub. The plumbing apparatus minimizes clogging by catching the debris in the filter container. Furthermore the plumbing apparatus minimizes costs by enabling ease of replacement and maintenance. The top may be simply removed from a support member, which enables the removal of the filtering container, allowing for simple maintenance or replacement. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100071122 | Pop-Up Stopper Having Draining and Straining Functions - A pop-up stopper includes a main body having an inside provided with a receiving space and a periphery provided with a plurality of through holes, a control unit removably mounted on a top of the main body and including a top cap and a plurality of connecting members, and a bottom cap removably mounted on a bottom of the main body. Each of the connecting members includes at least one upper elastic plate having a protrusion and at least one lower elastic plate having a protrusion. Thus, the stopper has draining and straining functions to achieve a sanitary effect. In addition, the control unit and the bottom cap can be mounted on and detached from the main body easily and quickly, thereby facilitating a user assembling and disassembling the stopper. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100095444 | Seamless Sink Drain Assembly With Disposer/Strainer Mounting System - The sink drain assembly ( | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100115689 | REMOVABLE AND REPLACEABLE DRAIN DEBRIS COLLECTOR - The invention provided a drain plug system in which the top of the drain plug, or stopper is easily detached from the drain plug itself via a connector. The system further comprises a discrete and easily accessible generally tubular debris collector having a plurality of radial projections, where the collector may be placed about the upper stem of the drain plug. The radial projections may be arranged in one of numerous possible arrangements, and each of the projections may extend in one of multiple different lengths, with a maximum determined by the drain pipe size. With the present system, the user may easily access the debris collector and either clean it or replace it with a fresh one, discarding the used one, without needing to remove the drain plug from a basin drain. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100138985 | OFFSET GRID DRAIN AND DRAIN CLOSURE MECHANISM - An offset grid drain closure assembly including a drain strainer disposed in the drain hole of a basin, a vertically movable stopper member disposed beneath the strainer and having structure complementary to the opening or openings in the strainer, and a gasket disposed immediately underneath the strainer member and having a matching opening pattern. The stopper is operably connected to an actuation device such that when actuated, the stopper is lowered downwardly from the gasket underneath the strainer or raised to approximate the gasket so as to close the strainer. The drain closure thus provides fluid tight closure of a drain with no elevated surfaces in the bottom of the fluid containing basin, either when closed or when opened. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100205734 | Multi stage sink strainer with positive mechanical stops - A multi stage sink strainer with positive mechanical stops for providing a sink strainer that is superior in function and appearance. Having mechanical stops for easy positive operation and the ability to be removed as an assembly for easy cleaning. Also, having locating features to ease the assembly of the components. Also, having the ability to be appearance customized by the consumer. The inventive device includes a strainer cup, a stopper and a stopper support. The strainer cup provides a fine stage of straining and serves to contain the strained material. The cup includes features that provide mechanical stops for operation. The cup also provides features for removal as an assembly. The cup also includes locating features that ease the assembly of the components. The cup also includes features that allow for the stopper to be held in multiple orientations. The stopper is sized and shaped to cover the fine straining holes 5 with a sealing area while also providing a coarse straining stage. The stopper support provides a means of locating and supporting the stopper in it's various open, closed and assembly positions. It's centralized position under the stopper gives the assembly an enhanced overall appearance. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110126347 | Bathroom Sink Clog-Preventive Popup Stopper with a Hidden Strainer - A bathroom sink popup stopper assembly with an integrated strainer invisible from above the sink while in routine use that catches solids in draining water at its very first stage of downstream to effectively prevent any clogs in the drain passage and beyond. The hidden strainer, sandwiched in between the two parts of the popup stopper body and wrapping around the upper part of the popup stopper body, which is conventionally a one-piece device, that is knocked down into two parts in this invention, an upper body and a lower body that can be repeatedly engaged into and disengaged from each other to secure and release the strainer, is accessible, removable, and re-installable, without the need of any tools, from above the sink before and after cleaning or replacement with a new one if preferred or as needed. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110289667 | Strainer and insert assembly - In combination a tubular strainer having a wall defining interior and exterior surfaces, and a first flange on the upper end of the wall, a tubular insert having a cylindrical wall sized for reception by the tubular strainer, and a second flange carried by the insert wall, an elastomeric seal having a tubular body fittingly sealingly carried by the insert cylindrical wall, the seal body configured for progressive compressive radial sealing engagement with the strainer wall interior surface when endwise inserted by the insert within said tubular strainer. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120167295 | Drain Valve Core - Various embodiments of a device for regulating a fluid flow are described that can include first and second downwardly-sloping valves that are biased in a closed position to prevent odors from escaping the device. The device can also include first and second downwardly-sloping valve seats, and configured such that an end portion of the first valve can be seated beneath the first valve seat and an end portion of the second valve can be seated beneath the second valve seat when the first and second valves are in a closed position, respectively. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20130185855 | DRAIN STRAINER - A stopper assembly for a drain system of a fluid basin is provided. The stopper head assembly includes a stopper head having a seal to sealingly engage the drain system of the fluid basin when the stopper assembly is moved from a drain position to a plug position and a strainer to strain fluid passing through the drain system when the stopper head is in a drain position. The stopper head assembly further includes a stopper body operably coupleable to a control element to move the assembly between the drain position and the plug position. The stopper body may be detachably coupled to the stopper head and/or the strainer to enable selective removal of the stopper head and the strainer from the stopper body when the stopper body is installed for use and coupled to the control element. Related methods, systems and components are also provided. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20140007334 | PLUMBING DRAIN APPARATUS - An apparatus is disclosed for filtering and treating fluids within a drain. The apparatus includes a stopper component for controlling drain flow out of a basin and a filtering component for ensnaring foreign matter and debris. The filtering component includes a plurality of levels, each level configured to entrap foreign matter and enable fluid flow therepast. The levels include a plurality of openings and a plurality of spicule members adapted to contact an inner drain surface. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140053327 | WATER STOPPER FOR SINK - A water stopper for sink that is used in a water stopper base includes a water stopper body, a fixed rod, a plug and a pulling head. The plug is a rubber block having a through opening in the central portion thereof, and a trough is upwardly formed from the bottom surface of the plug. With the trough, the plug is able to sustain pressure from every side due to its resilient reformation. A circular protrusion is formed at an enlarged periphery of the plug, so that the lower portion of circular protrusion forms a guiding section, the rear end of which is tapered toward the trough to form a curved bottom edge. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140053328 | WATER STOPPER STRUCTURE FOR A WASHING SINK - A water stopper structure for a washing sink contains a washing sink having a large diameter hole to receive a water seat; the water seat including a larger diameter cavity and a small diameter cavity having plural outlets and a guiding orifice, the larger diameter cavity including first outer threads to screw with a screwing ring so that the water seat is fixed in the large diameter hole, the small diameter cavity including second outer threads to screw with a tube; a filter cup having plural filtering apertures and a central aperture to fit a guide bolt such that a water stopper is fixed; a water stopper including a sealing rib and a seal section; the guide bolt including a head segment and a guiding post such that the water stopper is fixed between the head segment and the guiding post of the guide bolt and under the filter cup. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140075662 | STRAINER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH SEAMLESS SINK DRAIN - This invention relates to a strainer assembly for use in conjunction with a drain hole in a sink. The sink comprises a downwardly extending drain sleeve formed on the sink. The drain sleeve is formed with inwardly extending flange adapted to engage the strainer assembly. The strainer assembly includes an inner strainer body having outwardly extending flange, an outer strainer body having outwardly extending flange, a first gasket positioned between the flange of the outer strainer body and the bottom of the sink, and a fastening means adapted to engage the inner strainer body and the outer strainer body such that the flange of the inner strainer body is pressed against the flange of the drain sleeve and the flange of the outer strainer body is pressed against the bottom of the sink, allowing the strainer assembly to be connected to the sink. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140173819 | DRAIN STRAINER - A stopper assembly for a drain system of a fluid basin is provided. The stopper head assembly includes a stopper head having a seal to sealingly engage the drain system of the fluid basin when the stopper assembly is moved from a drain position to a plug position and a strainer to strain fluid passing through the drain system when the stopper head is in a drain position. The stopper head assembly further includes a stopper body operably coupleable to a control element to move the assembly between the drain position and the plug position. The stopper body may be detachably coupled to the stopper head and/or the strainer to enable selective removal of the stopper head and the strainer from the stopper body when the stopper body is installed for use and coupled to the control element. Related methods, systems and components are also provided. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140310862 | POP-UP DRAIN VALVE STOPPER WITH STRAINER CUP - A pop-up drain valve stopper has a lower portion that is retained in a drain pipe through which liquid passes while exiting the bowl of a sink, and an upper portion that is easily disconnected from the lower portion and withdrawn from the drain pipe so a strainer cup carried by the upper portion can be cleaned or replaced as needed. In one embodiment, the strainer cup is an integral part of the upper portion. In another embodiment, the strainer cup can be detached and cleaned or replaced when it has caught a volume of hair and foreign matter. A threaded connection or equivalent may be used to releasably couple the lower and upper portions. A twist connection or equivalent may be used to releasably couple the strainer cup to another part of the upper portion. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140325748 | Device and Method for Concealing a Flange of a Waste Water Strainer - A device used to conceal at least a portion of a wastewater strainer associated with a bathtub. More specifically, a plate having an opening therethrough is used to overlap a flange of the wastewater strainer wherein the opening in the plate generally coincides with an opening in the wastewater strainer so that the bathtub drain is unobstructed. The plate may include a downwardly extending lip to help facilitate orientation onto the flange of the wastewater strainer. The plate conceals the wastewater strainer, thereby facilitating reconfiguration of a bathtub as the existing wastewater strainer need not be removed and the plumbing system retested. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150033459 | DRAIN COVER ASSEMBLY - A drain cover assembly is disclosed. The drain cover assembly includes a drain cover having a top portion and a bottom portion that has an outer threading and a plurality of openings. The drain cover assembly further includes a cylindrical or frustoconical basket having a rigid structure. The basket is configured to be completely immersed in a drainage pipe. The basket includes a top portion that is configured to be threadably coupled to the bottom portion of the drain cover. The basket further includes a bottom portion configured to allow liquid to seep through but not solid material. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150354182 | SANITARY FIXTURE - In the case of a sanitary fixture ( | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160053472 | REMOVABLE POP-UP STRAINER - A drain stopper assembly for a drain pipe of a sink basin includes a screen removably coupled to a plunger head and configured to block debris from passing into the drain pipe when the plunger head is in the raised position. The screen illustratively includes an annular support collar, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced fingers extending downwardly from the support collar. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160130793 | BATHTUB DRAIN STOPPER ASSEMBLY AND SCREEN - A drain stopper assembly for a bathtub having a drain aperture, and a method for using the assembly. A guide rod may be slid within a guide slide, allowing a gasket to be sealed or unsealed against the drain aperture. Magnets or, alternatively, a spring-loaded mechanism, may be used to facilitate sealing/unsealing of the gasket. A filter may be mounted within the drain aperture, and be removably or permanently attached to the assembly. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160251839 | DRAIN STRAINER | 09-01-2016 |
| 004288000 | Combined strainer and pipe coupling | 1 |
| 20140289943 | Double-Walled Kitchen Basket Strainer With Permanent Straining Device - A double-walled sink strainer that provides additional apertures or larger area for straining debris is described. The doubled-walled sink strainer also allows easy removal of debris, and prevents large debris from entering drain pipes. The double-walled sink strainer also contains a permanently affixed straining device. | 10-02-2014 |
| 004289000 | Strainers in series | 1 |
| 20080216221 | Disposable drain filter - The present invention provides a disposable drain filter comprising a central shaft having a first end region and second end region, and a plurality of snaring discs having a central opening to accommodate the shaft. The snaring discs having radially emanating fins that form a fin snaring disc, wherein each fin is defined by a flat upper wall and a pair of side wall surfaces that meet at a single point, the flat upper wall having a plurality of upwardly projecting protrusions placed at the junction of the upper wall and side walls, to further grip materials. The fin has a narrow first end region affixed to the hollow tube, and a wide second end region. The second end regions of adjacent fins are separated by a 0.25 inch gap. A barb snaring disc is placed sequentially after each fin snaring disc, thereby forming an alternating sequence of snaring discs, wherein the barb snaring discs have radially emanating bristle extensions with barbs to further grip materials. The filter is dimensioned to take a resting position above the trap region of a shower drain. The filter can also be applied to a kitchen and lavatory drain. | 09-11-2008 |
| 004290000 | Strainer, receptacle | 4 |
| 20120005814 | FLEXIBLE SINK STRAINER - A flexible sink strainer having a cupped body completely comprised of a flexible material including a plurality of apertures to allow fluid to pass therethrough, wherein the body is capable of attaining first and second configurations, the first configuration being suitable for capturing material entrained within fluid as it passes through the apertures and the second configuration being suitable for removing material captured on the body as fluid passes through the apertures, is disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120266372 | DEVICE FOR USE WITH DRAINS - A treatment assembly for a drain is provided. The treatment assembly includes a skirt configured for covering the drain and a basket assembly configured for being received beneath the skirt and between an opening of the drain. The basket assembly contains a treatment material for providing treatment to the drain. A related method is also disclosed. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130191982 | DRAIN STRAINER AND FILTER - The drain strainer and filter is removably placed within a sink, tub, or other drain to prevent solid particles from passing through the drain and building up to block the drain at some inaccessible location. The device includes a perforated basket having a removable perforated lid. The basket and lid enclose a removable and disposable filter element therein. The drain strainer may have a retractable stopper extending therebelow, the stopper being actuated by a lift rod that extends through the basket, filter, and lid. The handle of the lift rod may be removed to allow the lid and the filter to be removed from the basket. Alternatively, the drain strainer does not include the stopper. The drain strainer includes a folding handle. The lid includes a recess to allow the handle to fold flush with the top of the lid to avoid interference with articles in the sink during use. | 08-01-2013 |
| 004291000 | Depending | 1 |
| 20100005581 | WASTE OUTLET - A basket strainer for a sink or bath waste is described. The basket strainer has a bowl-shaped metal body having an edge portion configured to resist deformation, wherein at least a portion of the metal body is less than 1 mm thick. | 01-14-2010 |
| 004292000 | Strainer | 20 |
| 20080271232 | SHOWER AREA SAFETY DRAIN COVER - A drain cover is fabricated with a plurality of apertures in patterns of varying shapes. The cover is formed as a plate, suitable for installation proximate to a drain, and capable of bearing sufficient weight, the latter a function of the plate's size and intended use. The construction and arrangement of the plate, particularly the apertures, is such that the cover is operative to protect the drain from clogging, protect an individual near the drain from slips and falls, and still effectively and efficiently pass fluids. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080295236 | Vandal-Proof Floor Sink Strainer - A floor sink strainer arrangement adapted to fasten to a receptacle body of a floor sink. The strainer arrangement includes a strainer having a body and defining a slot therein for receiving a fastener, and a fastener arrangement attached to the strainer. The strainer is adapted to be received within the receptacle body of the floor sink. The fastener arrangement includes a support base and a longitudinal extending member attached to the base and extending therefrom, wherein the base is adapted to be secured to a drain pipe when the strainer is received within the receptacle body of the floor sink. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080307573 | Chokeless Sink Strainer - The invention resolves the choking problem of the existing sink strainers. The new design has a water outlet and a residues settlement area. See FIG. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090007321 | DRAINAGE APPARATUS FOR A SINK - The present invention relates to a drainage apparatus for a sink, in which it is possible to drain wash water rapidly without having residue substances such as foreign substances and the like caught thereon, and prevent leakage of malodor in advance, thereby achieving excellent cleanliness, facilitating an operation and maintenance of the drainage apparatus due to its simple configuration and structure. Thus, according to the drainage apparatus for a sink of the invention, residue substances, foreign substances and the like are not caught on the drainage apparatus, the female screw-shaped grooves induce vortex of wash water, thereby rapidly draining the wash water, and the float ball made of positive buoyancy material is insertingly mounted inside of the tubular drainage body so as to ascend or descend by means of the wash water, thereby preventing leakage of malodor in advance, achieving excellent cleanliness, and facilitating an assembling operation and maintenance/repair of the drainage apparatus due to its simple configuration and structure. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090025128 | Disposable sink drain strainer - A disposable drain strainer is removably received within a drain opening having an adjacent drain rim substrate. The strainer has a strainer portion, a ring portion, and a seal release mechanism. Top and bottom surfaces of the ring portion are adapted to sealingly engage the drain rim substrate. The seal release mechanism is integral with the ring portion, and facilitates release of the seal so that the strainer can be readily be removed from the sink and discarded. In one embodiment, the seal release mechanism comprises a tab. In another embodiment, the seal release mechanism comprises a press-release component, wherein the ring portion has arced ring walls having convex and concave configurations. During sealing engagement with the drain rim, the ring portion is in the convex configuration. Pressure applied to the ring portion causes it to move to the concave configuration. The seal between the ring portion and the substrate is released, and the strainer can be readily removed from the drain opening for disposal without having to touch the strainer contents. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090049594 | MAGNETIC SINK STRAINER - The present invention provides a magnetic sink strainer with at least one magnet securely attached to the strainer, to create a magnetic field. The invention also provides a magnetic sink strainer made of a magnetized material to provide a magnetic field. The magnetic sink strainer is firmly placed over a standard sink drain and functions to capture and retain objects that are attracted by a force as a result of being subjected to the magnetic field. This prevents such objects from accidentally being discarded into the sink drain. The magnetic sink strainer also includes at least one slit to enable fluids and other non-magnetic substances to easily and rapidly flow down to the sink drain. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090271920 | Foreign Matter Trap for Drains - A coil or spring device in the shape of a cone or funnel with a decreasing radius and decreasing pitch that can be inserted in a drain to trap hair and other foreign matter that would otherwise cause a clogging condition in waste water drain pipes and plumbing systems. The device is preferably biodegradable and is designed to fit in a wide variety of drain pipe diameters and to be removably positionable to allow for easy inspection, replacement, and disposal. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100000012 | DRAIN FITTING - A drain fitting comprising a cage having a plurality of apertures extending through the cage; a conduit having an inlet and an outlet, the conduit extending at least partially through the cage; and a base cap attached to the cage, the outlet located within the base cap wherein the conduit includes an internal surface that extends from the inlet to the outlet, the internal surface increasing the velocity of the water substantially the length of the internal surface as the water passes from the inlet to the outlet. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100011494 | Filter for preventing hair from becoming clogged in a drain - A filter for preventing hair from becoming clogged in a drain which comprises a flat annular strainer and a magnetic rim on the periphery of said flat annular strainer. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20110094021 | Single-use sink strainer - A disposable strainer for drain holes such as in sinks, bathtubs and floor drain holes. The strainer is relatively thin and has wide edges relative to currently existing strainers. The strainer includes a perforated, concave middle part. The middle part of the strainer is attached to the strainer's edges by means of a circumferential rim that can be stretched and enables to pull the middle part downwards to create a concavity into which the waste accumulates. The strainer is made from a flexible material, which can be folded and which adheres to the sink or floor upon contact with water, such as aluminum foil, pergament paper or regular paper. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110209279 | Means for Covering the Flange of a Waste Water Strainer - A waste water insert has a wall surrounding a vertical bore. A horizontal flange extends outwardly from the upper end of the wall and has a lip formed on its outer periphery. The horizontal flange of the waste water insert is super-imposed over the horizontal flange of a waste water strainer located in a bathtub, sink or the like. The wall of the insert extends downwardly through the cylindrical wall of the waste water strainer with the two walls being spaced from each other by virtue of the cylindrical wall of the insert having a smaller diameter than that of the strainer. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20130055494 | Cover and Method for Covering the Flange of a Waste Water Strainer - A waste water insert has a wall surrounding a vertical bore. A horizontal flange extends outwardly from the upper end of the wall and has a lip formed on its outer periphery. The horizontal flange of the waste water insert is super-imposed over the horizontal flange of a waste water strainer located in a bathtub, sink or the like. The wall of the insert extends downwardly through the cylindrical wall of the waste water strainer with the two walls being spaced from each other by virtue of the cylindrical wall of the insert having a smaller diameter than that of the strainer. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130333106 | STRAINERS AND PLUGS - Strainer and/or plugs that comprises a circumferential ring, a middle concave part and a circumferential side. The ring is characterized as being at least 15 mm wide. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140165275 | Apparatus For Capturing And Removing Hair From A Drain - An apparatus for capturing and removing hair from a drain. The invention further relates to the same apparatus that can be utilized for the maintenance of drains by capturing other foreign debris for removal from a drain. Other embodiments of the invention are also useful for preventing drains, such as shower drains, lavatories, and the like from being clogged with foreign matter; namely hair, | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140259346 | STRAINER WITH IMPROVED FLOW - A wastewater strainer is provided that includes a strainer body that has at least one opening that enhances fluid flow through the strainer body and the wastewater plumbing to which it is interconnected. The strainer body includes a flange for engagement to the inner portion of a bathtub and a hub that is spaced from a lower edge of the strainer body. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150074891 | SINGLE-USE SINK STRAINER - A disposable strainer is provided for drain holes such as in sinks, bathtubs and floor drain holes. The strainer is relatively thin and has wide edges relative to currently existing strainers. The strainer includes a perforated, concave middle part. The middle part of the strainer is attached to the strainer's edges by means of a circumferential rim that can be stretched and enables to pull the middle part downwards to create a concavity into which the waste accumulates. The strainer is made from a flexible material, which can be folded and which adheres to the sink or floor upon contact with water. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150089729 | DRAIN - A grid drain for use on a sink to prevent large objects from entering the drain. The drain includes a tube ( | 04-02-2015 |
| 20160002899 | FOG Disposal Article - An article for properly disposing of FOG so that it does not enter and clog a pipe of a kitchen sink drain. The article may comprise a top opening for receiving said FOG, said opening defined in one embodiment by a perimeter rim configured for placement along the bottom sink surface surrounding the drain, and a body below the perimeter rim and the top opening, the exterior of the body defined by a membrane having a shape for fitting stably within the drain. In one embodiment, the entire lower interior of the membrane body is filled with absorbent material for absorbing FOG. In one embodiment, the absorbent material may be separable from the article body, for disposal of the absorbent material without the body. In one embodiment, the body volume may be configured for receiving an amount of FOG generated by one session of home cooking. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160040411 | Openable Drain Strainer - The present disclosure includes an openable drain strainer with a central longitudinal axis. An openable basket includes a frame having a sidewall extending circumferentially around the axis, and a bottom movable with respect to the frame from a closed position to an open position to open the basket and facilitate removal of debris. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160040412 | DRAIN TRAP APPARATUS - There is provided herein a plug-type apparatus that is suitable for insertion into a drain proximate to its upper extent. In an embodiment the apparatus has a support member that contains a central aperture to allow sized to allow a threaded shaft to pass therethrough. Additionally, according to some variations there will be one or more descending legs that are adapted to engage and hold debris that otherwise would pass through to the plumbing and potentially clog it. In some embodiments each leg will be terminated in one or more upturned catch members. In other embodiments, each leg will have multiple linear or curved catch members that are designed to engage and secure foreign objects that otherwise would pass into the drain. | 02-11-2016 |
| 004293000 | Closure | 13 |
| 20090007322 | WASTE TRAP MOVEMENT SYSTEM - The invention relates to the provision of a closure system for a drain hole of a bath, sink or the like. The system comprises a closure means which is movable between an open drainage position and closed sealed position. The movement is controlled by a movement assembly mounted in connection with the closure means so as to allow the movement to be achieved without direct contact between the user and the closure means being required. Typically one or more user operable switches or remote control means are provided to allow the selective movement of the closure means by the movement assembly to be achieved. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090094732 | DRAIN VENT SEAL - A seal assembly for a drain vent is provided to direct the pressure exerted by a plunger to the face of a drain clog rather than escaping through the drain vent. The seal assembly of the invention comprises a tubular body having a first closed end and a second open end to define a substantially rigid a cup-like structure or cavity. A sealing member concentric with a longitudinal axis of the tubular body is attached to the second open end of the tubular body to form a seal against a surface containing the drain vent. A handle is attached to the closed end of the cup-like structure and extends away from the closed first end of the tubular body to provide a mechanism for the user to hold the sealing member against the surface containing the drain vent during the plunging process. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090100584 | Durable Protective Cover for Preventing Spilled Liquids from Flowing into Drains or Holes - Durable protective covers for drains and other holes are provided which prevent spills and unwanted liquids from flowing therein. The protective covers include a durable backing layer and a pliable, tacky sealing layer which conforms and adheres to a surface surrounding the drain to reduce or eliminate the flow of liquids into the drain. A low-density bonding layer is provided between the pliable, tacky sealing layer and the durable backing layer in order to provide significantly improved adherence between the layers. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100024107 | WASTE WATER OUTLET UNIT - A waste outlet unit cover for a waste water outlet unit ( | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100319115 | Methods and apparatus for sealing a drain - One embodiment provides a valve assembly for selectively sealing a drainage aperture. The assembly is configured for seating within the drainage aperture such a flow of matter that would otherwise enter the drainage aperture passes through the valve assembly prior to release into a wider drainage network. The valve assembly includes a diffuser component for defining a primary chamber. The diffuser component includes one or more apertures formed therein for passing a portion of the flow from the primary chamber to a secondary chamber. The position of the one or more apertures defines a lower portion of the primary chamber in which sediments are collected. A body component defines the secondary chamber, the body component being positioned relative to the diffuser component to receive the portion of the flow from the primary chamber. The body component includes a sealing assembly configurable in a first configuration in which fluid material in the secondary chamber is permitted to egress form the valve assembly under influence of gravity, and a second configuration in which material is not permitted to egress form the valve assembly under influence of gravity thereby to seal the drainage aperture. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110154563 | Drain Closure Device - A drain closure device is provided that allows a user to selectively open or close the drain closure device to permit or restrict the flow of water therethrough. The drain closure is comprised of a strainer body which houses an insert. The insert has a plurality of openings. A cap is mounted to the insert that has a plurality of openings, which upon rotation of the cap relative to the insert selectively align with the openings on the insert to allow fluid flow from a tub or sink. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110219527 | Protective Cover for Preventing Spilled Liquids from Flowing into Drains or Holes - A protective cover for drains and other holes is provided which prevents spills and unwanted liquids from flowing therein. The protective cover includes a durable backing layer and a pliable, tacky sealing layer adjacent a portion of the durable backing layer which conforms and adheres to a surface surrounding the drain to reduce or eliminate the flow of liquids into the drain. The pliable, tacky sealing layer can have a periphery inside the periphery of the durable backing layer. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110277229 | Fume Blocking Drain Cap - A fume blocking drain cap could include a drain cap body having a top side and an underside defining at least one aperture extending therethrough and a dissolvable membrane attached to the underside of the drain cap body. The dissolvable membrane is arranged over the at least one aperture sealing the aperture from the underside of the drain cap body. A retainer ring may be provided that abuts the bottom surface of the dissolvable membrane to retain the dissolvable membrane against the underside of the drain cap body. The cap could also include a collar having an outside surface and inside surface. The collar is attached to and depends from the underside of the drain cap body and surrounds the dissolvable membrane. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20130185856 | SHAPABLE PROTECTIVE COVERS FOR PREVENTING LIQUIDS FROM FLOWING INTO VERTICAL DRAINS - Shapable protective covers for vertical drains and other holes to prevent spills and other liquids from flowing therein are disclosed. The shapable protective covers include a backing layer with a malleable shapable core and a pliable, tacky sealing layer. The pliable, tacky sealing layer may be secured to the other layers by a bonding layer adhered to or partially embedded in at least one of the layers. The shapable protective covers may be positioned over a vertical drain such that an exposed surface of a pliable, tacky sealing layer contacts a portion of the surface surrounding the vertical drain, thereby preventing liquids from passing through the drain. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20140165276 | DROPPING HEAD FOR WASH BASIN OR BATHTUB - A dropping head for a wash basin or a bath basin includes a base which is installed with an upper and a lower filter disk which are detachable for cleaning or updating. Cleaning grains can be placed between the upper filter disk and the lower filter disk. Cleaning material in the cleaning grains is released with draining water so as to have the function of odor-proof and cleanness of the pipes. A periphery of the outer threads of the base is sequentially engaged with an upper, a lower and a hard plastic washer and a first nut for locking the base to a water drain hole of a basin. A rubber washer installed between the two second nuts and they further encircles a periphery of the base for adjusting the outer diameter of the base to tightly resist against an inner wall of a tube connect thereto. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140310863 | TIEPLATE WITH REMOVABLE SEALING MEMBER - The present invention provides a removable sealing member associated with a shower drain or bathtub overflow fitting having a grip positioned and contoured to facilitate handling during removal and to resist passage into and through any downstream drainage plumbing. | 10-23-2014 |
| 004294000 | Disinfecting | 2 |
| 20090158513 | SINK DRAIN DEODORIZING DEVICE AND METHOD - A sink drain deodorizing device ( | 06-25-2009 |
| 20130185857 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TREATMENT TO A DRAIN - A method for providing treatment to a sink is disclosed. The method includes providing a device that includes a dome that includes one or more treatment materials, and a support member extending in a generally radial direction from the dome. The method further includes placing the device into a sink basin such that the support member engages the basin and the dome is generally aligned with a drain opening of the sink. | 07-25-2013 |
| 004295000 | Plugs | 19 |
| 20090126091 | Sink drain insert with utensil scrubber - A utensil scrubber apparatus for use with a sink drain comprises an insert sized to tightly fit within a sink drain and having first and second portions. The first portion provides circular peripheral flange and a medial opening for allowing both liquids and solids to pass down through the insert and into the sink drain. The second portion is axially concentric with the first portion and extends downwardly, providing a tapered circular outer surface for tightly fitting within the sink drain. A plurality of resilient bristles upwardly extend from the top surface of the first portion in a position adjacent to the opening. The bristles are sized and arranged in such a way as to allow for a relatively easy means of dislodging food from a utensil. In the preferred embodiment, the insert contains a scenting agent for masking potentially unpleasant odors emanating from the sink drain. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090255041 | MAGNETICALLY ACTUATED DRAIN STOPPER APPARATUS - A drain stopper assembly for selectively opening and closing a drain located within a basin, tub or sink. A clamp assembly is affixed to the sink's drain body pivotally supporting a magnet. A magnet or ferromagnetic material is appended to a lifting pedestal which in turn supports a stopper sized to selectively block the sink's drain collar. The stopper can be caused to selectively seat upon and be removal from the drain collar through actuation of the magnetic assembly along the drain body | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100024108 | REMOVABLE POP-UP DRAIN CONTROL WITH CATCH BASKET - A drain control assembly has a pop-up stopper controlled by a cammed actuating mechanism allowing the stopper to alternately seal and unseat from the drain opening by repetitively pressing down on the stopper. The seal seats against the structure housing the drain, such as a tub or sink basin and the like, so that a clean look and positive seal can be achieved. The assembly has integral catch basket that serves to both retain items fallen into the drain and removably mount the assembly to a support beneath the drain opening such that the assembly is firmed secured in place for controlling flow through the drain, but also can be dislodged so that the entire assembly can be removed and items in the catch basket can be retrieved. The assembly can then be reinstalled by simply inserting it down into the drain. A method of use is also disclosed. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100138986 | INFLATABLE TOILET BOWL DRAIN PLUGGING DEVICE - The presently disclosed device and method uses a rubber bulb, tubing and an inflatable bladder to temporarily plug a toilet bowl or drain. The plugged drain for a toilet bowl to be thoroughly cleaned by allowing a solution, filled to the rim or other level of the toilet bowl, to soak away stains and disinfect the toilet bowl. The device can be disposable or reusable. The device can also be incorporated into common bathroom products, including but not limited to a toilet brush or plunger. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100275357 | Sink popup stopper drain assembly - The present invention generally includes a sink popup stopper drain assembly including a drain body comprising a drain hole leading to a drain pipe for draining water; a substantially circular stopper including a top face and a bottom face, wherein the bottom face of the stopper is configured to fit over the drain hole providing a seal for stopping water from draining; and a popup rod attached to a peripheral edge of the substantially circular stopper and positioned adjacent to an inner side of the drain pipe, the popup rod movably connected to a pivot rod able to move the popup rod in a vertical direction. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110119821 | SCREW-TIGHT PLUG FOR A SINK - A screw-tight plug for a sink has a plug body having a tube body with a drain hole and one end edge extending outwards to form an inclined flange. The drain hole of the plug body has an internal connector, and the connector has a threaded hole at a center portion and a plurality of drain gullies disposed around the opening of the threaded hole. A stop cock has a rounded disk-shaped cock head and a screw having a threaded portion, and the screw couples with the threaded hole of the connector. Based upon an engagement depth between the screw and the threaded hole, the cock head of the stop cock pushes against the flange to form a containment space, or the cock head separates from the flange to drain water. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110138527 | UNIVERSAL DRAIN STOPPING DEVICE WITH ENLARGED STOPPER - A universal drain stopping device with enlarged stopper is installable in drains having different sized central threaded bores. A stopping assembly with a stopper and hollow shaft is removably engageable with a reversible stem. The stopping assembly and stem are axially reciprocable relative to each other when engaged. The reversible stem has opposite threaded ends having different sizes. The device is installable into a drain by threaded mating of one end of the stem with the central threaded bore of the drain. The stem can be axially reversed for installation into another drain with a different sized threaded bore. The stopper has a diameter that is greater than the outer diameter of the drain in which the device is installed. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110197349 | Magnetic Force Enhanced Drain Plug - A drain plug comprising of a plurality of polarity magnets arranged in an alternating fashion. The plurality of polarity magnets are arranged in line with the drain plug. A magnet cover envelops the plurality of polarity magnets for easy cleaning. The unique alternating arrangements of the plurality of polarity magnets help increase the magnetic gradient for stronger attraction forces for metal wear particles. The use of a plurality of polarity magnets also increase the surface area where the metal particles can be held. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110296601 | SWIMMING POOL SKIMMER PLUG AND WINTERIZATION SYSTEM - The present invention is skimmer plug for winterizing a pool. The skimmer plug inserts and grips into the fluid opening, where there is fluid passage from the pool to the skimmer housing and filter assembly. In this manner, the surface of the skimmer plug when installed is slightly raised from the factory skimmer faceplate or skimmer opening by only the thickness of the skimmer plug's outer plate. The fasteners which secure the factory skimmer faceplate and the skimmer housing to the pool sidewall still remain accessible for adjustment by the pool owner or pool service personnel while the skimmer plug is securely in place. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120036624 | DRAIN INSERT - A pop-up drain plug insert comprising: a base formed for secure placement within a drain bowl in a sink which includes a bottom having a solid center and a plurality of apertures, a side emanating upwardly from the perimeter of the bottom, a flange emanating outwardly from the side, a gasket operatively associated with the side and the flange and a wall emanating upwardly near the center of the bottom to form a cup, the wall being substantially parallel to the side; a stopper formed for secure placement within the base which includes a top, a stem having a spring mechanism which permits the extension and retraction of the stem emanating downwardly from the top, a gasket surrounding the stem and being operatively associated with the top, wherein the stem being operatively associated with the cup in order to raise and lower the stopper from the base in order to permit or restrict the flow of liquids through the base. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120117721 | Closure Device for Drain Pipeline - A closure device for a drain pipeline includes an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve mounted in the outer sleeve, and a closure member. The outer sleeve is adapted to be installed between a drain of a sink or washbasin and a drainpipe. A flow port is defined in the inner sleeve. The closure member is movably supported in the inner sleeve in a vertical direction. The closure member is normally biased by a spring to close the flow port so as to block odor from flowing into an indoor space, and the closure member is moved downwards to open the flow port when draining water into the outer sleeve. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120124724 | Garbage Disposal Sink Drain Safety Device - A sink drain accessory is provided for assisting a user with disposal of waste materials into a sink drain, while preventing solid objects within the sink from entering the drain. The device comprises a hollow conduit, a funnel portion attached to the upper edge thereof, a sealing rim and sealing rails to provide liquid seals within the drain and maintain the device in a balanced position, along with a plunger tool. The sealing rim is horizontally disposed along the base of the hollow conduit, while the sealing rails are vertically disposed around the outer surface of the hollow conduit. Drain apertures are positioned above the sealing rim to allow liquid to flow from the sink and into the device. Liquid and solid waste may be placed within the funnel portion of the device by a user and pushed down into the sink drain with the aid of the plunger tool. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120291191 | Press touch pop-up stopper - A press touch pop-up stopper is used in a basin and contains a pipe set fixed in an opening of a bottom end of the basin and including a hole disposed therein and having an outlet fixed on a top end of the hole; a stopper assembly received in the pipe set and including a plug, after the plug is pressed, it bounces automatically to turn on the outlet so as to flow water, after the plug is pressed again, it closing the outlet to stop flowing the water; a vertical connecting structure defined between the pipe set and the stopper assembly so that when the stopper assembly is pulled upward, it disengages from the pipe set, and when the stopper assembly is pressed downward to be received in the pipe set, it is connected with the pipe set. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130117921 | Drain pipe waste water closure protection device - An embodiment includes a drain pipe waste water closure protection device which allows passage of fluids through a drain into a pipe waste water closure and a waste water pipe while preventing backflow of fluid or gas from the waste water pipe and pipe waste water closure, as well as preventing evaporation of a water-containing pipe waste water closure located below the drain pipe waste water closure protection device in the waste water pipe. Embodiment drain pipe waste water closure protection devices are easily installed in existing or new drains. Embodiments have two radial disc seals which insure a strong seal between the drain pipe waste water closure protection device and the drain wall. Embodiments include a reinforcing band embedded below the radial disc seals which prevents failure of the radial disc seals. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130125299 | DRAIN STOPPER ASSEMBLY - A drain stopper assembly for selectively closing an outlet from a water basin includes a stopper that axially slidably interacts with a support post to move between raised and lowered positions. In a raised position, the stopper can be laterally displaced to facilitate periodic cleaning of debris trapped in the drain passage. Lateral displacement can be accomplished in a variety of ways including by way of groove and follower pin relationships, pivoting sections of the support post and/or post interface of the stopper, and by a flexible support post. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20140310864 | DRAIN PLUG LINKAGE DEVICE - In the invention a drain plug linkage device ( | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140373262 | Tracking Drain Closure Device that Rotates between Open and Closed. - A drain closure device for a vessel such as a bathtub or sink is provided. The drain closure device comprises a stopper fitted with a sealing gasket and equipped with track followers on a vertical post capped with a horizontal stopper, plus a flanged pipe emanating from said stopper that fits to the drainage hole in a vessel. The device is operable to be concentrically disposed with a hole in the bottom of the vessel. Rotation of the stopper causes travel of the followers on the stem to rise against the track cut into the interior of the flanged pipe. Resistance to closure when opened is provided by a terminal rest stop for each track follower on the upper part of the track. No springs, pins, or resistance seals are used. Reverse rotation of the stopper causes reverse travel of the followers back down the track to a low resting place located to effect closure of the horizontal stopper atop the flange of the pipe resting on the perimeter of the vessel hole. Once in place, the drain closure occupies the drain hole in the bottom of the vessel. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150299995 | Drain Plug Linkage Device - A drain plug linkage device ( | 10-22-2015 |
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