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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7975323 | Filter for preventing hair from becoming clogged in a drain A filter for preventing hair from becoming clogged in a drain which comprises a flat annular strainer and a magnetic rim on the periphery of said flat annular strainer. ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7900289 | Magnetic sink strainer The present invention provides a magnetic sink strainer with at least one magnet securely attached to the strainer, to create a magnetic field. The invention also provides a magnetic sink strainer made of a magnetized material to provide a magnetic field. The magnet... | 03/08/2011 |
| 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 |
| 7367078 | Disposal plunger-brush A “plunger-brush” is described and claimed. The plunger-brush includes a surface cleaning element at one end of a cylindrical member, which is used to sweep debris from a surface. The cylindrical member also bears a collar that closes a drain opening when the pl... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7325694 | Flexible strainer A strainer is provided to facilitate the washing of an item in a conventional sink. The strainer includes a flexible sheet having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. Handles project from the outer periphery of the flexible sheet to move the flexible she... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7257969 | Apparatus for supplying detergent in washer The invention relates to a detergent supplying apparatus in a washer which includes a cabinet (1), a drum (4) rotatably provided in the cabinet and a tub (3) fixed outside the drum (4). The detergent supplying apparatus includes: a water ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7178179 | Anti-entrapment drain A drain for swimming pools, spas, whirlpool baths, etc., includes a plurality of first orifices in communication with corresponding serpentine passageways to minimize hair or a body part from covering and entering the first orifices to a degree sufficient to entrap ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7178675 | Drain water filter assembly A drain water filter assembly for filtering debris laden liquids. The filter assembly has an apertured filter holder constructed and arranged to be placed into a basin, tub or sink. A removable and disposable filter is provided for placement within and securement to... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7128834 | Strainer for collecting debris from a drain A drain strainer for debris is located in drain line having a side outlet extending to a drain line flow space. The strainer has a body bounded by sidewalls contiguous with an annular forward end wall for abutting with the drain flow space to prevent the passage of ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7032253 | Sink basket and plug assembly A sink basket and plug assembly comprising a basket portion and a plug portion. The basket portion includes a well having at least one fluid passageway extending therethrough. The plug portion is at least partially receivable within the well and has an open and a cl... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7017768 | Floatable barrier for use with a beverage container A floatable barrier suitably adapted for use with a beverage container having a circular base and a cylindrical wall extending vertically therefrom. The floatable barrier comprising top and bottom planar surfaces for displaying advertising material thereon and for f... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013927 | Sleeve for toilet flanges and drains A protective sleeve system for use by plumbers during installation of riser pipes in buildings, surrounds a pipe and maintains a space around the pipe. A sleeve surrounds the pipe such that a space is defined between the pipe and the sleeve and a plurality of spacer... | 03/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6932899 | Pool skimmer basket kit A pool skimmer basket kit for cleaning pool water is provided, which includes: a first skimmer basket having a peripheral wall portion and a bottom wall portion, each wall portion of the first skimmer basket defining therein a plurality of perforations of a first si... | 08/23/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6920653 | Disinfectant delivery chamber for use in whirlpool bath An inventive suction cover for a whirlpool bath includes a rearwardly extending disinfectant chamber. The disinfectant chamber is filled with a supply of a disinfectant. As the whirlpool is operated, water is drawn into the disinfectant chamber and mixes with the di... | 07/26/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6859950 | Apparatus and methods for drain strainer assembly installation and maintenance Apparatus and methods for drain strainer installation and maintenance are disclosed. In one embodiment, a drain strainer assembly includes a housing having an interior chamber and defines an opening leading to the interior chamber. Inlet and outlet ports are dispose... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6817043 | Safety swimming pool replacement drain cover apparatus and method A replacement drain cover apparatus for a swimming pool drain to protect a swimmer from entrapment of the swimmer's body or hair and having a drain sump adapter ring for securing means into a pool drain sump and an installation plate for releasably securing onto the... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6802962 | Deck drain cover plate assembly An easy access deck drain cover assembly with a strainer plate having a removable hinge at one end and a removable locking mechanism opposite the hinge where the locking mechanism includes a J-bolt coupled to the strainer plate and means for engaging the bottom of t... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6735791 | Disposal adapter The disposal adapter comprises a seating ring, which when appropriately seated and fixed within a neck of a larger sink flange of a disposal, allows for engagement thereto of a smaller splash guard, eliminating the need to disassemble the IN-SINK-ERATOR disposal uni... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6699606 | Sanitary ware and process for producing the same A sanitary ware comprises a sanitary ware body and a surface glaze layer provided on the sanitary ware body. The surface glaze layer has a center line average roughness Ra of less than 0.07 μm as measured with a stylus type surface roughness tester accor... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6687925 | Load resistant floor drain assembly A floor drain assembly includes a barrel assembly having a radially outwardly flared drain area surrounded by an outer ledge for supporting the outer periphery of a grate covering the drain area. Radially inwardly of the ledge are a plurality of supports ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6615417 | Anti-entrapment swimming pool and wading pool main drain cover and method An anti-entrapment, anti-vortex swimming pool and/or wading pool drain cover having a discus or wheel-like configuration with a relatively large radius, substantially larger than the radius of a pool drain which the drain cover is intended to cover, so th... | 09/09/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6601242 | Flexible sink strainer and stopper A combination flexible strainer and plug for use in conjunction with a drain opening of a plumbing fixture. The strainer comprising a substantially cylindrical portion constructed and arranged to extendingly engage the drain opening. The strainer having a... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6588029 | Safety drain guard for swimming pools and spas A safety cover for swimming pool drains for dispersing suction pressure and preventing a person's hair or other body parts from becoming entangled and otherwise preventing injury or death. A generally dome-shaped drain cover is removably affixed to a new ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6567996 | Drain lock A lock for holding a drain screen in place on the end of a drainpipe has a bolt passing through the screen and screwed into a lateral bore of a cross brace within the drainpipe. The cross brace has an elongated body with a longitudinal bore having left an... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6548162 | Sanitary ware and process for producing the same Sanitary wares having a controlled surface are disclosed which are less likely to be stained or soiled and/or possess excellent gloss. The first sanitary ware comprises a sanitary ware body and a surface glaze layer provided on the sanitary ware body, whe... | 04/15/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6487729 | Hair trap for drains and sinks A helically-shaped hair trapping mechanism for drains is presented, which is a trapping mechanism that can be placed in a variety of drain sizes and shapes. The trap can be easily removed and cleaned or discarded and will fit in pop-up, plunger, or push-p... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6467105 | Drain stopper to soak feet in a tub and shower A drain stopper to soak feet in a tub and shower for soaking one's feet while taking a shower. The drain stopper to soak feet in a tub and shower includes a main tubular member having open top and bottom ends and a bore extending therethrough for removabl... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6453482 | Safety drain guard for swimming pools and spas A safety cover for swimming pool drains for dispersing suction pressure and preventing a person's hair or other body parts from becoming entangled and otherwise preventing injury or death. A generally dome-shaped drain cover is removably affixed to a new ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6442774 | Cover means A cover is provided for an end of a conduit. The cover comprises a front face covering the conduit end and a back face having fasteners for attachment to a conduit. A plurality of apertures pass between the front face and back face to allow the flow of li... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6418568 | Eversible stopper/strainer device A stopper-strainer device (1) having a diaphragm (2) and a closure plate (4). The diaphragm (2) is provided with apertures (6) for passage of fluid. The diaphragm (2) is movable between 2 first and second conditions in which the stopper-strainer device (1... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6397408 | Ramped cap unit for a main pool drain cover plate A ramped cap unit is provided for installation into a swimming pool in a position covering a main pool drain equipped with an upstanding antivortex safety drain cover plate, wherein the ramped cap unit has a smoothly contoured shape to permit a pool clean... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6393631 | Drain safety cover system and method A pool drain safety cover system and method. The system includes a base defining at least one primary fluid aperture and a plurality of secondary fluid apertures. The cover also includes a grating extending across at least the primary fluid aperture for p... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6368503 | Filtered fluid dispensing system The present invention provides a filtered fluid dispensing system. The invention may replace the sprayer provided with the faucet assembly of a conventional sink and may, in certain embodiments, be adapted to selectively dispense filtered and unfiltered f... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6360379 | Locking drain cover A cover for a housing--and particularly for a swimming pool drain--is lockable by a bridge having downwardly extending upper arms and upwardly extending lower arms that are drawn towards one another by a bolt passing through threaded upper and lower hubs ... | 03/26/2002 |
