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Method and apparatus for sanitizing a drain

US7264774B1 · kind B1 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 2005
Grant dateSep 4, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 15, 2026

Classification

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

Abstract

A method of sanitizing a drain having a drain conduit with a drain trap therein and an improved floor drain for use in the method of sanitizing. The method comprises the steps of (a) temporarily blocking the drain conduit at a position downstream of the trap and (b) at least partially back-filling the drain upstream of the blocked position with a sanitizing fluid.

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