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Automatic drain clean out device

US4376321A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 20, 1981
Grant dateMar 15, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 20, 2001

Classification

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

Abstract

An automatic drain clean out device for use on sinks and the like is permanently mounted in the waste drain to dislodge waste passing through the drain so that there will be no build up of material. The automatic drain clean out device comprises an electric motor and a resilient snake attached thereto. The snake has elongated flexible fins throughout its length.

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