Apparatus and method for transporting and storing a plumbing tool
a technology for plumbing tools and apparatuses, which is applied in the direction of transportation and packaging, rigid containers, cabinets, etc., can solve the problems of witness' potential for uneasiness and discomfort, tools threatening to drip unsanitary materials, water and contaminants,
Inactive Publication Date: 2008-12-18
GILES TRACY
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[0009]The present invention has been developed in response to the present state of the art, and in particular, in response to the problems and needs in the art that have not yet been fully solved by currently available plumbing tool conta
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Plumbing tools of the type used to unplug clogged toilets or sinks, or to clean toilets, have long presented a problem of storage and transportation as they are unsightly and unsanitary.
This is a particular problem immediately after using such tools on plumbing fixtures, as the tools are prone to drip water and contaminants onto clean floors, carpets, rugs, and other surfaces in rooms where the plumbing fixtures are located.
The tools may also drip in other places if the tools need to be transported from the area where they are used to another location.
Such tools threaten particularly to drip unsanitary matter if they must be carried for any great distance after use.
Add to the real threat of dripping unsanitary effluent from the plumbing tool the perceived threat of such an occurrence, by those who witness the tool being used or transported from one place to another, and there is the potential for uneasiness and discomfort on the part of such witnesses.
However, these containers are not intended to be used to transport the plumbing tools from one place to another.
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[0028]Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,”“an embodiment,” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment,”“in an embodiment,” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.
[0029]The described features, structures, or characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the invention may be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, and so forth. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or...
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A plumbing tool transporting and storing device and method for entirely concealing a plumbing tool such as a toilet brush or plumbing plunger, and transporting that tool without risk of dripping effluent or displaying the device's contents, and for storing the tool efficiently and conveniently. The device is used by placing the tool into the device through a specially designed opening, then picking the device up by its handle, and carrying it to its destination, avoiding unwanted attention as the concealed tool is transported through common areas. The device may then be hung on a surface such as a wall or rack, by a bracket system or by the handle.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to plumbing tool storage receptacles and transporting devices, and more particularly relates to devices for transporting and storing plumbing plungers or long-handled cleaning brushes.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Plumbing tools of the type used to unplug clogged toilets or sinks, or to clean toilets, have long presented a problem of storage and transportation as they are unsightly and unsanitary. This is a particular problem immediately after using such tools on plumbing fixtures, as the tools are prone to drip water and contaminants onto clean floors, carpets, rugs, and other surfaces in rooms where the plumbing fixtures are located. The tools may also drip in other places if the tools need to be transported from the area where they are used to another location. Such tools threaten particularly to drip unsanitary matter if they must be carried for any great distance after use.[000...
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CPCA47K17/00
InventorGILES, TRACY
OwnerGILES TRACY