Powered Drain Unclogging Attachment Device

Abstract

A disclosed powered drain unclogging device, system and method comprises a rotational power source and an attachment having a first end detachably coupled to the rotational power source and a second end comprising a plurality of protrusions disposed laterally from a tip thereof in a spiral tip pattern and a helical body pattern configured to drive the rotating tip into a drain and grab and retain debris therefrom. The disclosed method comprises driving the rotating tip into a drain based on an interaction of the spiral arrangement of the protrusions proximal the tip with an inside of the drain walls. The method further includes unclogging debris from the drain via a grabbing and retaining action of the debris by the sharp barbs of the attachment and the driving action thereof. The protrusions comprise bristles and barbs which sway and adjust to varying drain diameters. A splash guard protects the user.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of the priority date of earlier filed U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 099,994, titled ‘Unclogger and Plant Nanny’ filed Jan. 5, 2015 by Robert C V Chen and Tiffany Y W Chen U.S. incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]According to one source funded by a major brand household disinfectant, after visiting 35 United States homes and swabbing for bacteria in 32 locations in each home, an average number of bacteria per square inch was recorded for the following sites throughout a typical home. Toilet bowl: 3.2 million bacteria / square inch, Kitchen drain: 567,845 bacteria / square inch, Sponge or counter-wiping cloth: 134,630 bacteria / square inch, Bathtub drain: 119,468 bacteria / square inch, Kitchen sink, near drain: 17,964 bacteria / square inch, Kitchen faucet handle: 13,227 bacteria / square inch, Bathroom faucet handle: 6,267 bacteria / square inch, Bathroo...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a powered drain unclogging device that uses a rotational power source to drive a spiral tip grabbing and retaining debris from drains. The device has a detachable attachment to the power source and a helical body arrangement to improve its performance. The method includes activating the power source and driving the rotating tip into the drain. The device can unclog drains with debris and has improved maneuverability and grabbing power.

Problems solved by technology

These bacteria are best left undisturbed and out of contact with house inhabitants but drain clogs may not always be serviced with strong and caustic chemicals.

In the alternative, non-chemical and mechanical methods for removing clogging drain debris run the risk of exposing a plumber and others to harmful bacterial.

There has therefore been a long unsatisfied demand in the market for a device, system and method for the sanitary unclogging of a domestic drain without the use of caustic chemicals.

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