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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8020223 | Bag dispensing receptacle for plunging apparatus The field of the invention relates generally to a plunging system including, inter alia, a plunger having a handle and a plunger member, the handle having first and second opposed ends with the plunger member being coupled to the second end of the handle; and a rece... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8020222 | Bag dispensing receptacle for plunging apparatus The field of the invention relates generally to a plunging system including, inter alia, a plunger having a handle and a plunger member, the handle having first and second opposed ends with the plunger member being removably coupled to the second end of the handle; ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7900287 | Releasable handle mechanism for a disposable toilet implement A toilet tool generally includes a handle assembly and one or more disposable toilet tool implements such as a cleaning pad and a plunger cup. The handle assembly receives either the cleaning pad or the plunger cup with sufficient engagement to prevent inadvertent r... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7765626 | Drain-clearing device A drain clearing device includes a first hollow tube having opposed first and second ends and a plunger head coupled to the first end. A second hollow tube includes a first end operatively coupled to the first end of the first tube, the first and second tubes being ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7752684 | Combination-cleaning tool and plunger A combination cleaning tool and plunger integrates a cleaning tool and plunger in a single shafted tool to save storage space and provide the tools required for non-invasive plumbing maintenance in one convenient tool assembly. The plunger portion of the tool may be... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7523510 | Sanitary plunger A sanitary plunger including a hollow tubular handle shaft having a flexible force cup attached to the lower end thereof. The flexible force cup has a central opening communicating the interior of the hollow tubular handle shaft and the interior of the force cup. A ... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7340783 | Compressed air drain opening device An air plunger is described. The air plunger comprises an upper barrel and a lower barrel slidably received by the upper barrel. An air seal is fixed to the lower barrel and slidably engages with the upper barrel. A nozzle is attached to the lower barrel opposite to... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335085 | Entertainment and stress relief disk A device is described that possesses an overall shape that comfortably fits into a user's hand, and in particular, can be manipulated by the fingers. The device is fabricated of a pliable material that readily can be manipulated by manual pressure, yet holds its equ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328793 | Plunger storage unit A plunger storage unit with a base and a cap secured to the based. The base has a handle receiving void. A handle adapter is received in the handle receiving void. The handle adapter has an inner arc and an outer arc with a land between the inner arc and outer arc. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328792 | Toilet plunger cabinet system A toilet plunger cabinet system for conveniently storing and transporting a plunger in a hygienic and aesthetically pleasing manner. The toilet plunger cabinet system includes a base for receiving a lower segment of a plunger and a cover removably connected to the b... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7310831 | Disposable protector for engaging a clogged toilet and containing splashes in the clogged toilet occurring during unclogging of the clogged toilet by a plunger A disposable protector containing splashes in a clogged toilet during plunging. A frame includes a non-continuous hoop allowing to the hoop to sealingly conform to just below the rim of the clogged and a handle having a pair of arms generally conforming to, and capt... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7308728 | Toilet cleaning implement A toilet cleaning implement having a plunger with an elongated handle and a compressible cup attached to one end of the handle. The cup defines a cavity open at one end. An elongated rod is longitudinally slidably mounted to the handle and movable between an extende... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7299519 | Combination toilet plunger and brush A tool for both plunging and cleaning plumbing fixtures and drains includes a handle and a plunger and a cleaning brush both coupled to the same end of the handle. The plunger is moveable between an extended position in which it covers a majority of the brush, and a... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7287474 | Consumer pyrotechnics support apparatus A reusable pyrotechnics support device for securely holding consumer ground-based fireworks (for example, fountains, mortars, multiple aerials, and the like) in a vertical and upright position, using a sufficiently wide base that is resistant to tipping over. In cer... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7281278 | Sanitary plunger A sanitary plunger including a hollow tubular handle shaft having a flexible force cup attached to the lower end thereof. The flexible force cup has a central opening communicating the interior of the hollow tubular handle shaft and the interior of the force cup. A ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7229685 | Adhesive microstructure and method of forming same A method of forming an adhesive force includes removing a seta from a living specimen, attaching the seta to a substrate, and applying the seta to a surface so as to establish an adhesive force between the substrate and the surface. The seta is applied to the surfac... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7213273 | High pressure plunger A plunger includes a lever, a pipe, a rod passed through an axial hole of the pipe, a covering member, and a spring; the rod will be upwards displaced when the lever is pivoted upwards; the rod has a passage therein, and a head at an upper end for connection with an... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7124450 | Flushable plunger cover A flushable cover for a plunger with a layer of a flushable paper material and a layer of a film soluble in cold water. The cover is constructed to maintain integrity during use of the plunger, but at the same time being capable of being broken down in water. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121228 | Animal waste disposing assembly An animal waste disposing assembly includes a base that has a top side, a bottom side and a peripheral edge extending between the top and bottom sides. The base has a threaded opening extending therethrough. A cylindrically shaped post is attached to and extends awa... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7120943 | Air-burst drain plunger An affordable plumbing device that uses a compressed gas and a burst disk having a relatively even surface of substantially uniform thickness to produce a sudden discharge of energy to forcibly act against any obstruction that may interfere with the proper function ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7089605 | Telescoping plunger A toilet plunger assembly having telescopic features is disclosed. The plunger assembly includes a cup assembly, a tubular member and an elongated rod. The tubular member has a first end portion and a second end portion. The second end portion is fixed to the cup as... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7073211 | Hydraulic plumber's friend A hydraulic plumber's friend has a cylindrical body, a lid, a compression assembly, a tapered end cap and a nozzle assembly. The cylindrical body has an open bottom and holds water to be injected into a clogged pipe. The compression assembly has a drive shaft and a ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7063095 | Drain washing apparatus The present invention relates to apparatus for washing drains. The apparatus includes a support and a nozzle, which are adapted and configured to convey fluid to and to wash a drain. Typically, the apparatus includes a wand as the support and a ball or head as the n... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7062800 | Plunger A plunger for forcing a blockage through a trap of a toilet. The plunger includes a handle member being designed for being gripped by a hand of a user, a plunger portion is coupled to the handle member. The plunger portion is designed for being positioned in the bow... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7058993 | Flora integrated cover for toilet tools A flora integrated cover for a toilet tool, which has a working portion and a handle extending therefrom. The cover comprises a flower pot shaped base, shaped and designed to receive the working portion of the toilet tool, and a flora arrangement, shaped and designe... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7032252 | Drain plunger handle A drain plunger handle for use with a plunger head to remove obstructions in a plumbing system. The drain plunger handle comprises a handle body, a pair of handle members and a head connector for connecting to the plunger head. The handle members are vertically offs... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7017197 | Adjustable plunger apparatus An adjustable plunger apparatus includes a plunger portion including an elongate shaft having opposed end portions rigidly connected to a suction portion at one of the end portions. The elongate shaft includes a depressible pin extending outwardly therefrom adjacent... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013499 | Toilet and sink drain plunger The present toilet and sink drain plunger seals either around or in a toilet or sink drain hole despite the hole's size, configuration and location. The plunger includes an elongated upstanding handle connected to the top of a depending, preferably frusto-conical, o... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6922854 | Air-burst drain plunger An affordable plumbing device that uses a compressed gas and a burst disk having a relatively even surface of substantially uniform thickness to produce a sudden discharge of energy to forcibly act against any obstruction that may interfere with the proper function ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6915533 | Foot assisted plunger construction An improvement for a plunger construction (10) having one of a variety of standard configuration deformable plunger cup members (40) provided with a mounting receptacle (43) where the improvement includes an elongated D-shaped handle member (... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6898807 | Snake plunger This invention relates to a drain plunger that snakes clogged drains at the same time that the drains are being plunged. The “snake plunger” includes a pleated bellows forming a head section which is removably coupled to a handle. Further, in one embodiment, the... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6883189 | Concealed toilet cleaning system The present invention relates to a system for concealing a cleaning device such as a toilet plunger within a toilet flush tank. A modified toilet plunger has been designed to include a hinge so that the plunger cup can pivot on the end of the plunger handle, thereby... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6859949 | Toilet plunger apparatus A toilet plunger apparatus includes a handle and an air compression/expansion bellows portion connected to the handle. The bellows portion includes a distal end. A substantially rigid offset-angle adapter is connected to the bellows distal end. The offset-angle adap... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6813785 | Plunger container A storage container for a toilet plunger. Two asymmetrical opposing clamshell doors form the base and lid of the container and are hinged together at the top of the container. When not in use the plunger head is held within the container with the plunger handle stic... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6804839 | Combination toilet brush/plunger apparatus A combination toilet brush/plunger apparatus for providing both a plunger and a toilet cleaning brush in one convenient unit. The combination toilet brush/plunger apparatus includes a brush assembly including a brush support member, and also including a brush member... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6729470 | Plunger holder A plunger holder for storage of a plunger for easy access. The plunger holder provides drainage to avoid mildew and a removable drip tray for easy cleaning. The plunger holder comprises an enclosure, the enclosure having a first end and a second end, the first end h... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6719134 | Toilet plunger storage device A toilet plunger storage device includes a fluid-impervious receptacle to receive an elastomeric suction head portion of a toilet plunger and a cover fitted to the receptacle that receives the handle portion of the plunger. The receptacle includes a conical side wal... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6701540 | Disposable plunger construction A disposable plunger has a force cup and a handle removably coupled to the force cup. One end of a pliable, waterproof sleeve is sealed to the force cup and is coiled to form an annulus. Following coupling of the handle to the force cup the sleeve may be ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6647567 | Plumbing plunger support and storage device A support and storage device (10) for a plumber's plunger (100) wherein the device (10) includes a base unit (11) having a floor panel (21) connected to truncated cylindrical sidewalls (24) by a skirt element (25) to form a base housing member (20) wherei... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6634035 | Sink plunger A plunger for use in manually pushing garbage down through the drain of a sink. The plunger is formed of a material that is sufficient light in weight for ease of use but also sufficiently hard to push the garbage. The plunger has a cylindrical shank that... | 10/21/2003 |
