Class 137/247.51 - Access opening

Subclass of Class 137 - Fluid handling
Definition: Seals having access means.
No. of patents: 28
Last issue date: 02/06/2007

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Number	Title	Issue Date
7172550	Adjustable coupling mechanism for the conduit on a ventricular assist device A conduit assembly for attachment to a mechanical circulatory device, such as a VAD, and a method of using the same. The conduit assembly includes a conduit having a first rigid, curved conduit and a second rigid, curved conduit. A first coupling attaches a first en...	02/06/2007
7169599	Fluid interface for bioprocessor systems An apparatus and method for an aseptic fluidic interface between bioprocess systems is provided. The apparatus includes an inlet valve, adapted for automatic control, that is coupled to a biofluid source site. A sampling conduit extends from the inlet valve to an ou...	01/30/2007
7082628	Disposable solid waste detainment plumbing trap A disposable solid waste detainment plumbing trap. The trap has a container for collecting water and solid waste discharged from a sink through a line threadably connected to an inlet of the container, and for discharging water through an outlet threadably connected...	08/01/2006
7066195	Two-way trap This invention prevents blockage that occurs in the general drainage traps of buildings. The invention consists in connecting a conduit by positioning it in the inlet part above the trap water float level (M) and in the outlet part below a line (N) thereby forming a...	06/27/2006
7004508	Flexible drain element A flexible drain element is used in place of a trap and has a section that is flexible with a stiffness that is selected to make clearing blockages easy and expeditious. ...	02/28/2006
6915814	Transparent pipe trap with means of enhancing the biodegradation of sink effluents A transparent pipe trap with means of enhancing the biodegradation of sink effluents in a household sink uses a screen located “downstream” from the trap to deflect valuable items into the trap. The trap is easily drained and easily removed, for convenient retri...	07/12/2005
6915896	Cleaning drain apparatus for an auger assembly A drain apparatus for the intake end of an auger is disclosed. The drain apparatus comprises a bearing with radial arms, a cover with a cover portion, a drain and a drain cap for removably closing the opening of the drain. The drain apparatus facilitates a clean in ...	07/12/2005
6698225	Biased condensation trap A condensate trap for an air conditioning system includes a chamber having an upstream port coupled to the air conditioning system and a downstream port coupled to the external atmosphere, a sealing device disposed in the chamber. Whether the trap is used...	03/02/2004
6049922	Solid-sediment retainment plumbing trap A solid-sediment retainment plumbing trap devised primarily for a sink from which substantial amounts of solid material are discharged; e.g., eyeglass manufacture and dental plastic grinders. The plumbing trap is connected to the sink, and collects sedime...	04/18/2000
5791401	Heat recovery device for showers A heat recovery device is disclosed which is adapted for use in the drain conduit of standard shower installations having a hot water line, a cold water line, means for mixing water from both lines to deliver water at a suitable temperature to a shower he...	08/11/1998
5678598	Cover assembly and method for covering undersink piping A cover assembly and methods for covering undersink piping includes insulative cover pieces placed over respective pipe sections such that their ends are adjacent at pipe junctures. Collars are slidable over or inside the cover pieces to be moved to cover...	10/21/1997
5638557	Sink trap with valuables capture vessel A trap for lavatory and other kinds of sinks comprising a capture vessel for rings and other valuables and a hair interceptor is disclosed....	06/17/1997
5267361	Drain trap A drain trap includes an L-shaped inlet tube, a cap, a vertical discharge tube and a garbage blocking member. The inlet tube includes a vertical portion, a horizontal portion having an end integral with the lower end of the vertical portion, an open upper...	12/07/1993
5259410	System for P-trap protection Slit pieces of thermal insulating molded rubber are configured to conform to under-sink piping, so as to provide protection against burn injury from contact with hot surfaces. Three or four pieces are telescopically and rotatably interengaged with one ano...	11/09/1993
5236137	Apparatus and method for garbage disposal cleaning An apparatus and method for cleaning and flushing a conventional garbage disposal unit. A flow restricting valve replaces a conventional valve in the water seal trap in a kitchen drain line. The flow restricting valve is actuated by a pull-push plunger fr...	08/17/1993
5163469	Unitary article comprising protective system components A unitary article is cut into sections to provide pieces that are configured for emplacement upon under-sink piping, as insulation against burn injury from contact with hot surfaces. Three pieces cooperate with one another to provide a system for enclosin...	11/17/1992
5075905	Drain trap assembly An improved drain trap assembly which is designed to allow for disposal of sediment with reduced mess and uncleanliness. The improvement comprises a valve which is attached to a drain trap and a compressible container attached subjacent to the valve which...	12/31/1991
5054513	Protective system for P-trap Slit pieces of thermal insulating molded rubber are configured to conform to under-sink piping so as to provide protection against burn injury from contact with hot surfaces. Three pieces cooperate with one another to enclose the installed P-trap assembly...	10/08/1991
5038816	Drain pipe trap A removable drain trap assembly comprised of a clear plastic curved pipe member, a removable bottom closure member attached to the dip portion of the pipe member, and a gridlike member placed vertically within the dip portion of the bottom closure member....	08/13/1991
4700412	Universal trap A universal drain trap and separator having a hand removable bowl with an open top and a center post which extends upwardly through a lid member which closes the bowl in a sealed relation; inlet and outlet conduits attached to the lid and fastening means ...	10/20/1987
4597404	Plumbing fixture An integrated plumbing fixture for drains and having a P-trap includes a vent downstream of the P-trap and a plurality of horizontally and vertically oriented outlets upstream and downstream of the P-trap, one of which outlets may be selected to accommoda...	07/01/1986
4594740	Sink trap assembly A sink trap assembly includes an upper vertical tubular part having a side wall with a tubular outlet securable to a horizontal outlet pipe. The upper part also has an open upper end and a lower open end to enable the tubular part to be installed by upwar...	06/17/1986
4371991	Clean-out tool for sinks and the like A clean-out tool for sinks and the like having a J-trap section attachable between the sink tail piece and the waste drain outlet, and an extension member attached to the lowermost portion of the trap and extending upwardly to an open end above the overfl...	02/08/1983
4301554	Drain trap A drain trap includes a J-shaped pipe section having an opening at one end of the horizontal portion. A removable tray is inserted through the opening and covers the bottom of the horizontal portion on the inside thereof. The tray has sides extending part...	11/24/1981
4230582	Drain traps with strainer means U-shaped traps for waste drain pipes are provided wherein removable strainer means are disposed within the traps for entrapping various size particles and valuable articles which have accidentally entered the drain pipes. The trap is provided with removab...	10/28/1980
4179762	Trap and solids removal assembly for drains A U-shaped drain trap is described having a modified cylindrical base portion to provide for visual inspection and cleaning. The base portion is adapted for use with a unitary filtering and sealing device which is inserted within, and closes, one end of t...	12/25/1979
4031914	Sink trap with clean out opening A sink trap having a novel clean out arrangement. The clean out arrangement comprises an upwardly extending branch that projects obliquely from the long vertical leg of the J-bend portion of a sink trap. The clean out branch has a relatively large diamete...	06/28/1977
4032455	Traps for sinks, laundry tubs and the like A trap for use with waste water lines for sinks, laundry tubs and the like has a dip portion for retaining liquids to prevent the reverse flow of noxious gases. The lower wall of the dip portion has an opening which is smaller than the interior diameter o...	06/28/1977

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