Telescoping plunger

a technology of telescopic and plunger, which is applied in the field of toilet plunger, can solve the problems of unsightly plunger, sanitary and aesthetic problems, and prohibit the storage of plungers

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-08
WAXMAN CONSUMER PRODS GROUP
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Benefits of technology

The telescopic handle allows for efficient storage and use of the plunger in confined spaces, maintaining operational effectiveness while minimizing visibility and contact with the toilet.

Problems solved by technology

This use inherently creates both sanitary and aesthetic issues for any party responsible for bathroom maintenance.
However, a plunger is unsightly and may contrast to the decorum of certain bathrooms.
However, the length of a typical plunger handle prohibits storage of a plunger in many areas.
Further, the conventional size of a plunger makes its presence in most bathrooms quite apparent, i.e., it is difficult to hide in a corner, for example.

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[0017] Referring now to the drawings, a plunger assembly 10 constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. The plunger assembly 10 has telescopic features allowing for storage in confined areas. The plunger assembly as shown includes a conventional inverted suction cup 15. It should be understood that the illustration of an inverted suction cup is for exemplary purposes only and the invention may be practiced with the use of various suction apparatus.

[0018] Referring now to FIG. 1, a telescoping plunger assembly 10 is illustrated. The plunger assembly includes a handle assembly 30 mounted to the inverted suction cup 15. The plunger assembly 10 includes a cup assembly 11, a tubular member 50 and an elongated rod 40. The tubular member 50 has a first end portion 51 and a second end portion 52. The second end portion 52 is fixed, for example, by threaded engagement, to the cup assembly 11. The elongated rod 40 has a first end portion 41, and a s...

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Abstract

A toilet plunger assembly having telescopic features is disclosed. The plunger assembly includes a cup assembly, a tubular member and an elongated rod. The tubular member has a first end portion and a second end portion. The second end portion is fixed to the cup assembly. The elongated rod has a first end portion, a second end portion, and an outer diameter. The rod is slideably engaged within the tubular member such that the rod is moveable between a collapsed position and an extended position. In the collapsed position, the rod second end portion is removably joined to the cup assembly, while in the extended position, the rod second end portion is removably joined to the tubular member first end portion.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation application of and claims priority from U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 775,303, filed Feb. 10, 2004, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,089,605, on Aug. 15, 2006 application Ser. No. 10 / 775,303 is incorporated herein in entirety for all purposes.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a toilet plunger and more particularly to a toilet plunger having telescopic features allowing for storage in confined areas. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Toilet plungers are well known and widely used in bathrooms of residences, office buildings, retail establishments and restaurants. Most conventional plungers include a plunger cup mounted to a fixed length handle. It is further known and appreciated that the conventional use of a plunger is to unclog the exit piping leading from a toilet to a sewer system or other types of collection system. This use inherently creates both sanitary and aesthetic issue...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E03D9/00E03C1/308
CPCE03C1/308Y10T16/473E03D9/00B25G1/04
InventorJIANG, WEI-XIN
OwnerWAXMAN CONSUMER PRODS GROUP