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Drain opening device

US6345410B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 26, 2001
Grant dateFeb 12, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 26, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03C1/30
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drain opening device for clearing and opening a slow or clogged drain using a blower unit. The drain opening device includes a tubular assembly including an elongate tubular member having open top and bottom ends and a bore extending therethrough, and also including a collar being securely attached about the elongate tubular member at said bottom end thereof with the top end of the elongate tubular member being adapted to be connected to a hose from a blower unit and with the bottom end and the collar being adapted to be received in a drain pipe; and also includes a valve assembly being disposed in the bore of said elongate tubular member for preventing a back-flow of air.

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