Drain cleaning apparatus
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United States of America Patent
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Jun 16, 2020
Grant Date -
Mar 8, 2018
app pub date -
Nov 9, 2017
filing date -
Jan 28, 2016
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Abstract
A drain cleaning apparatus includes a handle and a clog-catching member detachably connected to the handle. Wings, barbs or hooks project radially from the clog-catching member. The wings, barbs or hooks provide an angled projection that catches and holds a clump of debris in a drain pipe for pulling the clump out and unclogging the drain. Different end tools can be removably connected to a clog-catching member or to a smooth extension member to provide multifunctionality. The handle, clog-catching members, smooth extension members and tools can be connected together using a quick-connect connector, such as a snap fastener, a keyhole fastener or a side-release buckle, or a threaded connector. In addition to drain cleaning, the apparatus can be fitted with tools such as a magnet, grabber, light, camera and/or video for retrieval of objects and inspection of a space that is difficult to view directly.
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International Classification(s)
- 2017 Application Filing Year
- B08B Class
- 1362 Applications Filed
- 875 Patents Issued To-Date
- 64.25 % Issued To-Date
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
- 4 Citation Count
- B08B Class
- 62.91 % this patent is cited more than
- 5 Age
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