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Elastic membrane strainer for a drain

US9963862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2015
Grant dateMay 8, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03C1/26
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure includes a drain strainer with a central longitudinal axis. A rigid base includes a radially outer base periphery, a radially inner base periphery, and upper and lower surfaces therebetween, and extending in a base plane transverse to the axis. A flexible, elastic membrane is coupled to the rigid base, and includes a perforate web extending in a membrane plane transverse to the axis. Also disclosed is a sink including the strainer.

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