Plumbing trap with top access
US10633845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L45/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plumbing trap is provided with a top access clean out for use with a P-trap. A horizontal extension conduit having an elbow having a threaded connection for attachment to a P-trap. The elbow forms an outside curvature at which is formed a clean out member providing bi-directional access within the plumbing passageway. The clean out member allows for access without having to remove the P-trap and while fluid flow is maintained within the passageway. The clean out member includes an outlet aligned along an axis that is positioned in a vertical plane at a 45° angle relative to the first axis and a 45° angle relative to the second axis and a 45° angle relative to horizontal plane relative to the first axis. A second clean out member may be positioned in a mirror image and at a 90° angle to the first clean out.
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