US3937404A
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Drain declogging device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-09
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Granted: 1976-02-10
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Expires: 1995-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A drain clearance device comprising a length of flexible hose having at one of its ends means for connecting it to a source of water under pressure and at the other end a nozzle of elliptic contour longitudinally thereof and of a size to fit into a drain pipe. Said nozzle has four circumferentially spaced, slot-shaped orifices in the flanks of its rounded front end that are adapted to emit flat jets of water under increased pressure forwardly at an oblique angle against the inner surface of the drain pipe to dislodge and flush away any foreign matter that may have accumulated on the wall of the pipe and impede the free flow of water through the pipe. Intermediately of its ends the hose carries slidably mounted thereon means that may be manipulated to close the space around the hose to block back flow of water to the entrance opening of the drain during operation of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur L. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:19
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B9/00; B08B9/02; B08B9/027; B08B9/032; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/02; B05B1/04; B05B1/044; B05B1/14; B08B9/0321; B08B9/0322; E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/12; E03C1/30; E03C1/304; E03C1/306; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S239/00; Y10S239/13; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/4238; Y10T137/4245; Y10T137/4259
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A drain-declogging device comprising a length of flexible hose of a size to fit into a drain pipe, having at one end thereof means for attaching it to a source of water under pressure and at the other end a nozzle of elliptical contour having in one of its short sectors an entrance passage adapted to receive the respective end of said hose and reaching to a central area of said hose, and extending obliquely outwardly from said passage to the outer surface of the flank area of the opposite short sector of said nozzle a plurality of circumferentially spaced flat passages terminating in slot-shaped orifices, and slidably engaged over the center portion of said hose intermediately of its ends, means for blocking back flow of water in said drain around and exteriorly of said hose.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A drain-declogging device comprising a length of flexible hose of a size to fit into a drain pipe, having at one end thereof means for attaching it to a source of water under pressure and at the other end a nozzle of elliptical contour having in one of its short sectors an entrance passage adapted to receive the respective end of said hose and reaching to a central area of said hose, and extending obliquely outwardly from said passage to the outer surface of the flank area of the opposite short sector of said nozzle a plurality of circumferentially spaced flat passages terminating in slot-shaped orifices, and slidably engaged over the center portion of said hose intermediately of its ends, means for blocking back flow of water in said drain around and exteriorly of said hose.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A drain declogging device according to claim 1 having four circumferentially equi-spaced orifices located in the flank area of the front surface of said nozzles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A drain declogging device according to claim 1 wherein said back-flow blocking means comprises a hemispherical leading section of resiliently yieldable material having its semiglobular surface located to face said nozzle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A drain declogging device according to claim 3 wherein said leading hemispherical section has a planar trailing surface and said trailing surface has a semiglobular depression.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A drain declogging device according to claim 4 wherein said back flow blocking means comprises a trailing section having a planar leading surface, and forwardly projecting from said leading surface a protuberance adapted to fit into the cavity in the trailing surface of said leading section.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-02-09 | 1979-08-11 | 1980-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-09 | 1983-08-11 | 1984-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-09 | 1987-08-11 | 1988-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |