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Clear view drain

a drain and clear view technology, applied in the field of plumbing devices, can solve the problem of unlikely need for such a mechanical cleaning tool

Inactive Publication Date: 2003-09-04
BOSCH LOUIS
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[0016] The CLEAR VIEW DRAIN sink trap is intended to replace the standard u, p, j, or s trap constructed of opaque materials. The transparent "glass-clear" material permits the homeowner or resident to determine quickly the presence of debris or a lost valuable in the trap. The easily opened screw-in plug permits prompt removal of such items before they either create a clog or, in the case of valuables, are lost. The position of the plug at the bottom of the curve of the trap permits easy access for a snake or other took should it become necessary, while the smooth inner surface makes the need for such mechanical clean out tool unlikely.

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The position of the plug at the bottom of the curve of the trap permits easy access for a snake or other took should it become necessary, while the smooth inner surface makes the need for such mechanical clean out tool unlikely.

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[0019] The CLEAR VIEW DRAIN is constructed of clear, hard plastic. The basic design is modified from the plumbing industry standard U, P, or J traps commonly used in residential and commercial lavatories and kitchens. It attaches by standard plumbing threaded connectors and O-ring seals to the sink and sewer out-flow pipes (1 and 2 in FIG. 1 of the drawing), from the bottom of the sink, permitting sufficient clearance. At the bottom of the curve (No. 3 in FIG. 1 of the drawing) there is an extension of plastic piping measuring into which is housed the clean out plug apparatus, (Nos. 5 and 6 in FIG. 1 of the drawing). This last consists of the housing for the plug, the O-ring seal (No. 5) and the screw-in plug, (No. 6). The plug is also made of transparent hard plastic in order to facilitate visibility of trapped valuables. The plug is hollow to serve as a further catch for small objects which may have fallen into the drain.

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The CLEAR VIEW DRAIN is an improvement upon existing sink traps used primarily in residential sinks. Specifically, the CLEAR VIEW DRAIN is clear-to permit easy identification and location of clogs-and includes an easily accessible and manipulated clean out mechanism to permit removal of the clog without chemicals or disassembly of the entire drain.

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[0001] NoneSTATEMENT CONCERNING FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH[0002] There has been no federal funding for this invention.REFERENCE TO MICROFICHE APPENDIX[0003] Not applicable[0004] a) Field of the Invention[0005] This invention relates to plumbing devices, specifically the "S", "P, and "J" sink traps for lavatory, kitchen, and other sink types.[0006] b) Background of the Invention[0007] 1) Description of prior art:[0008] Existing traditional sink traps, installed, as required by building codes, served two main functions. By means of a watertight seal they isolate the sewer system from the sink drain, thereby preventing sewer gases and sewage from backing up into the drain. Second, they trap debris which would otherwise clog the drain line or the sewer line. These traps, however, in performing this second function, often become clogged with hair or other objects themselves and must be cleaned out. Traditionally this has required wither the services of a plumber or the use of caustic chem...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E03C1/284
CPCE03C1/284
Inventor BOSCH, LOUIS
Owner BOSCH LOUIS