Toilet protective overlay device assembly

Abstract

A toilet protective overlay device assembly, comprising a body for fitting over a toilet bowl rim, sized to the approximate dimensions of the outer edge of the rim to overlap the rim, the body having a top side and a bottom side. The body includes plurality of openings to receive a clamp having a non-mar surface in contact with the rim, with a plurality of clamps positioned individually through the openings to secure the body to the toilet rim, and clamps able to move within the openings to adjust the fit of the body on the rim. A flexible hose is connected so as to provide a conduit through an opening in the body, with the conduit passing from the top of the body past the bottom of the body, with a portion of the flexible hose inserted into a toilet fixture trap.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)[0001]Not applicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of Invention[0002]The present invention relates to the field of plumbing, more particularly to a protective overlay device to cover a porcelain toilet and protect the toilet during use of a snake to unclog a clogged toilet.2. Description of Related Art[0003]Toilet systems occasionally become clog and require the services of a plumber to unclog the toilet and clear a blockage. Plumber snakes are often used to unclog the toilet. A plumber snake is a long flexible rod or cable usually made of steel that is used to free clogged pipes and typically involves inserting the snake into a clogged pipe and running the snake into the pipe till it impact against the clog. Often, the snake is rotated to auger into and break up the clog. While at times, such clogs can be easily removed using a plumber snake, often times such clogs occur deeper into the sewage pipe and become more difficult to remove.[0...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a toilet protective overlay device assembly that can be installed on a toilet bowl rim to provide added protection. The assembly includes a body that is sized to cover the rim, with clamps placed through the body to secure it to the rim. A flexible hose is connected to the body and runs through a conduit into the toilet fixture trap. A rigid section of pipe is attached to the top of the body and a transition hose connects the rigid section to the flexible hose. A snake cable is inserted through the conduit and runs beyond the toilet trap into the sewage line. The body is made from a rigid construction poly or phenolic board. The assembly can be adjusted and has a connection between the rigid section of pipe and the flexible hose that is secure and durable. The technical effects of this invention include added protection for the toilet bowl rim, improved hygiene, and prevention of damage to the toilet fixture.

Problems solved by technology

Toilet systems occasionally become clog and require the services of a plumber to unclog the toilet and clear a blockage.

While at times, such clogs can be easily removed using a plumber snake, often times such clogs occur deeper into the sewage pipe and become more difficult to remove.

The next step is then to try inserting a snake and auger the toilet pipe; however, this step is limited to a seven foot cable and thus can only reach into a seven-foot section of the sewage pipe.

This is because going any further into the sewage pipe risk damage to the porcelain toilet.

Damage can occur to the floor from the toilet removal and water leaks.

There is also the possibility of breaking the toilet when removing or resetting the toilet, which includes replacement of the wax rings, bolts, and flange.

Then after removing the toilet, the toilet must be snaked and augered and then resetting the toilet, which includes replacement of all parts and may even require replacement of the toilet if it is broken.

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