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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7861329 | Disposable drain filter The present invention provides a disposable drain filter comprising a central shaft having a first end region and second end region, and a plurality of snaring discs having a central opening to accommodate the shaft. The snaring discs having radially emanating fins ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7725960 | Disposable drain filter The present invention provides a disposable drain filter comprising a central shaft having a first end region and second end region, and a plurality of snaring discs having a central opening to accommodate the shaft. The snaring discs having radially emanating fins ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7376983 | Debris catch system for food preparation drains and other applications A debris catch assembly used between a plumbing fixture and drain piping. It has two strainers and structure for supporting the larger strainer in a superior position. Both strainers are configured with holes through their side and bottom surfaces, to catch all type... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7270747 | Storm water drain system An in-line storm water drain system and a filter basket for a storm water drain system are provided in which the storm water drain system has a housing having an inlet and outlet thereinto and interior walls forming a plurality of chambers therein. The filter basket... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7013500 | Strainer A strainer includes a water collector on an upper side, and a tube coupled on the bottom of the water collector. The tube has flutes formed on the inner wall. An extendable rod is housed in the tube and has lugs on the periphery to slide in the flutes. A latch membe... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011746 | Rainwater surface drain A rainwater surface drain for use in roof drains comprises a substantially funnel-shaped reservatory for water to be drained and covered with an upper strainer or grating member downstream of which an eddy preventing insert means in the form of a flat grate member i... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6609257 | Debridement and irrigation extremity basin A basin generally for use in health-care industries for debridement and/or irrigation of wound areas. The basin is best used for treatment of wounds on extremities and comprises a stable basin having contoured seats on opposing side walls and a filtering ... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6491814 | Sani drain A tablet filter which can be attached to a standard grid covering that is attached to a drain like the kind found in homes, restaurants, factories and markets. The tablet filter will be suspended below the standard grid covering to trap any debris which i... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6263518 | Drain strainer An apparatus for straining fluid flow in a drainpipe, including a cylindrical body having a sidewall terminating with an integral closed end providing a means for engaging a drain plate, and, in opposition, an open end providing an integral uniform periph... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6178565 | Trash collector for exfiltration drain system A drain assembly with a shaft that has an enlarged shoulder at its upper end supports a basket assembly by providing a peripheral resting surface for peripheral flange members that extend outwardly from the connected upper end of the mesh walls forming th... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6163896 | Auxiliary stall shower strainer An auxiliary strainer that covers the large openings of a stall shower drain strainer that will protect against the loss of earrings and small valuables in the shower as well as protect against broken toes and fingers of curious children. The strainer wit... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6088843 | Drain strainer with sieve receptacle and bristle extension A drain strainer that is installed in the vertical drain pipe of a bathing water drain for a shower or tub, the drain strainer having an upper sieve receptacle in the form of a substantially cylindrical basket with openings for passage of water and smalle... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5005603 | Retrofittable sewer trap A retrofittable drain insert for existing bell shaped traps and other type drains is provided. The drain insert enables an existing bell trap or pipe drain to be modified and upgraded easily by not only preventing the backflow of sewer gases but also by s... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4845914 | Double weep hole drain and method This invention relates to a floor drain and methods for its installation, more specifically to a floor or shower drain having two sets of weep holes and to a method for its installation. Conventional drains generally in use today have only one set of weep hole... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4739524 | Double weep hole drain and method This invention relates to a floor drain and methods for its installation, more specifically to a floor or shower drain having two sets of weep holes and to a method for its installation. Conventional drains generally in use today have only one set of weep hole... | 04/26/1988 |
| 4261824 | Floor drain A floor drain for showers or the like includes a cylindrical drain body having an externally threaded upper portion and a flange extending radially outwardly from the upper end thereof. A threaded nut is secured to the externally threaded portion and oppo... | 04/14/1981 |
| 4199827 | Drain traps with strainer means U-shaped drain traps are provided wherein strainer means are disposed within the trap for entrapping various size particles and valuable articles which have accidentally entered the drain. The trap is provided with access means for permitting the strainer... | 04/29/1980 |
