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Sanitary plunger

US11530533B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventor

Thomas C. Morse · Greenville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 6, 2020
Grant date	Dec 20, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 6, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE03F9/002
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The system disclosed herein is directed to a plunger adapted for use with a protective sleeve for shielding contaminants from the plunger. In one example, a plunger has a handle having a first end and a second end. A flexible cup is coupled to the first end of the handle. The flexible cup has an interior surface and an exterior surface. An inlet is disposed on the exterior surface of the flexible cup. A through-hole is located in the flexible cup offset from the inlet. A connector is coupled to the inlet between the flexible cup and the handle. The connector is configured to join the first end of the handle to the flexible cup.

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