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Toilet bowl trapping device

US9528257B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2015
Grant dateDec 27, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03D11/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A trapping device for trapping non-dispersing cloths in a toilet bowl is disclosed. The trapping device comprises a strap and a plurality of hooks. The trapping device may be installed in a trapway of the toilet bowl. The strap has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, wherein the first end includes a first tab extending perpendicular to the strap and the second end includes a second tab extending perpendicular to the strap, and the middle portion is rounded. The plurality of hooks extend from an inner wall of the strap. The strap is made of a strap material that is resilient to bend and springs back to its previous shape, such as a stainless steel or a high density polyethylene.

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