Class 4/290 - Strainer, receptacle

Subclass of Class 4 - Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Definition: The strainer is in the form of a dish or receptacle.
No. of patents: 37
Last issue date: 05/08/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8171574	Flexible sink strainer A flexible sink strainer having a cupped body completely comprised of a flexible material including a plurality of apertures to allow fluid to pass therethrough, wherein the body is capable of attaining first and second configurations, the first configuration being ...	05/08/2012
8117685	Flexible sink strainer A flexible sink strainer having a cupped body completely comprised of a flexible material including a plurality of apertures to allow fluid to pass therethrough, wherein the body is capable of attaining first and second configurations, the first configuration being ...	02/21/2012
7856676	Capsule-type medical device collector and capsule-type medical device collecting kit A capsule-type medical device collector has a cylindrical net member (61a) whose mesh size is formed so as to be able to collect a capsule endoscope (3), slits 61d and (61d), an INSULOCK binder (61e), an...	12/28/2010
7832027	Flexible sink strainer A flexible sink strainer having a cupped body completely comprised of a flexible material including a plurality of apertures to allow fluid to pass therethrough, wherein the body is capable of attaining first and second configurations, the first configuration being ...	11/16/2010
7442296	Disposable sink drain strainer A disposable drain strainer is removably received within a drain opening having an adjacent drain rim substrate. The strainer has a strainer portion, a ring portion, and a seal release mechanism. Top and bottom surfaces of the ring portion are adapted to sealingly e...	10/28/2008
7188688	Down-hole tool filter and method for protecting such tools from fluid entrained debris An improved apparatus for filtering down-hole drilling fluids, insertable at any point in the drill string, i.e.: tool joints or within instrument subs. The filter element is a disk insertable between the two threadably connected ends of any two lengths of the drill...	03/13/2007
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
6925964	Pet drain and capture device An apparatus (10) and a device (30) are provided for catching pet hair during the process of bathing a pet in a bathtub (12) or sink-like structure. Typically the apparatus (10) is comprised of a net (18) having a selected mesh siz...	08/09/2005
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
6494325	Toilet water-line filter A toilet water-line filter (10) that is designed to protect a toilet's fill valve (62) from the intrusion of potentially damaging debris such as rocks, vegetation, etc. The filter (10) is comprised of a housing (12) and an internal filter (34) which consi...	12/17/2002
6346191	Filter device for aircraft There is described a filter device for placement in a utility sink in an aircraft for filtering particulate material, and for dissolving and/or absorbing fatty compounds from the waste fluid, which device comprises a basin (1) having one or more bottom ou...	02/12/2002
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
6230337	Anti-vacuum drain cover An anti-vacuum drain cover is defined by a centrally supported grating together with at least one outwardly extending tributary tube. When the grating is obstructed, the fluid may still be suctioned through at least one tributary tube preventing the forma...	05/15/2001
6209572	Device for repairing drains A coupling system that can be placed into the existing drain and over the existing drain pipe to effect a repair without removal of an existing tub, shower or similar receptacle. The drain coupling system is self-sealing and can be locked into place from ...	04/03/2001
6197321	Drain treatment product and method of use A drain sanitizing article (9) for reducing microbiological activity in drain runoff areas having a housing (10), the housing having an inner wall (16) defining an inner opening (18) in the housing, an outer wall (12), and a bottom wall (14) defining a ce...	03/06/2001
6092244	Locking grate device for a floor sink A locking grate for a floor sink includes a screen member having holes dimensioned to allow the passage of liquid but prevent the passage of solid waste and a mounting hole, a threaded member dimensioned to extend through the mounting hole, and a locking ...	07/25/2000
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
5940898	Drain assembly A drain assembly for providing a leak-free linkage between a sink and a drainpipe. The drain assembly includes an inner linkage member and an outer linkage basket. The inner linkage member has inner and outer surfaces, open upper and lower ends, a basket ...	08/24/1999
5830350	Pool skimmer basket The invention is of an improved pool skimmer basket which provides means by which water is vented through the basket, even when the strainer orifices are clogged. Applicant's basket is fitted with a centrally positioned vent tower which extends from the b...	11/03/1998
5535455	Sink strainer for garbage disposal unit A sink strainer for a garbage disposal unit includes a strainer unit, a seat and a mounting flange. The strainer unit includes a handle, a strainer member and a plug member. The plug member has a platform and a surrounding wall depending from the platform...	07/16/1996
5418983	Decorative color changeable basket sink strainer A changeable sink strainer in a drain opening of a sink has a strainer body installed between the sink and a waste pipe. A threaded receiver including a flanged nut is mounted within and at a lower end of the strainer body. A decorative insert is removabl...	05/30/1995
5372718	Filtering device A housing including an inlet conduit and an outlet, carrying a reservoir for collecting filtered liquid. The reservoir is secured within the housing by a lid. A separator assembly is carried by the reservoir and includes a strainer assembly for removing m...	12/13/1994
5372715	Siphonage floor drain and port protector A floor drain and method for its installation, such floor drain incorporating: (1) a flange clamp ring with multiple weep holes, drain tubes with siphonage drain lines, and a tongued and grooved boss, and; (2) a permeable port protector, installed over th...	12/13/1994
5354465	Large capacity filter system A large capacity filter assembly A comprising of a housing B, a filter chamber C, and a horizontal trap chamber D. Water flowing from industrial drain line 10 enters housing B, flows through filter chamber C, ingress horizontal trap chamber D and exits ho...	10/11/1994
5297299	Drain hair net A plastic device using nylon thread mesh material as a trapping element to prevent clogging of traps and drain lines caused by loose hair or other objects dropped in or washed down the drain opening. The device includes an annular flange having a dependin...	03/29/1994
5265281	Stoppers for garbage disposal unit inlets A decorative stopper is provided for fitting in the inlet of an existing garbage disposal unit located in a sink drain hole and provided with a sink flange. The stopper comprises a side wall defining a bore and carrying an external sealing member for rele...	11/30/1993
5069781	Combined floor sink and strainer A combined floor sink and strainer for removing solid particles contained in the fluid passing through it. The combined floor sink and strainer has a hollow substantially rectangular housing, a strainer basket for holding the solid particles or sediment r...	12/03/1991
5028321	Method and apparatus for water circulation, cleaning, and filtration in a swimming pool A pool cleaning device for a pool having a powered water circulation and filtration system including at least one return inlet. The inlet is directed to create a circular flow pattern of water in the pool so as to cause debris therein to become concentrat...	07/02/1991
4999858	Floor drain pipe with improved straining structure A drain pipe assembly, which includes a S-shaped drain pipe having mounted on its orifice a cup-like filter plate and a strainer and having inserted therein a cleaning brush. The S-shaped drain pipe includes a bent pipe portion extending from a vertical e...	03/19/1991
4706306	Sink strainer with bridged stem A stopper drain guide stem is provided for centering and positioning a stopper in a drain guide hole. The unitary guide stem has a spindle portion extending axially downwardly therefrom for attachment to a drain stopper. The downwardly extending flexible ...	11/17/1987
4574400	Dirt trap for flush basins A dirt trap for flush basins such as urinals include a perforated base plate and a central projection which receives a basket. The basket includes upwardly extending arms joined together at a location spaced upwardly from the base plate by a connecting ri...	03/11/1986
4463461	Discharge pit having a water trap The invention has for its object to construct a discharge pit in a manner such that the height of incorporation is adjustable, whereas the effective height of the water trap remains unvaried under any condition so that the dimensions can always be adapted...	08/07/1984
4321713	Large capacity drainage receptacle A large capacity drainage receptacle for flush mounting in a surface to be drained including an especially configured mounting flange from which a receptacle body integrally depends. The drainage receptacle is formed of light weight thin-wall stainless st...	03/30/1982
4232407	Basket strainer and stopper assembly for sinks A basket strainer and stopper assembly for a sink includes a strainer basket, a stopper positioned below the basket strainer for sealing the sink drain opening and an axial stem. The stem has an upper portion which serves as a handle and a lower forked po...	11/11/1980
4230346	Roof drain A roof drain, for receiving rain water from a roof and conducting it to a drain pipe, includes a drain body made from polyurethane foam and having a flange integral with and adjacent to the inlet end of such drain body. A collar which makes sealing connec...	10/28/1980
4217667	Drain lint separator and strainer A lint separator and filtering device for preventing clogging of waste water drain openings by lint and other solid materials discharged from a clothes washer. The filter device comprises a frustro-conical shaped screen-like filter having an upper end def...	08/19/1980
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

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