Method and apparatus for cleaning a conduit

Details Method and apparatus for cleaning a conduit Method and apparatus for cleaning a conduit

2006-09-19

2006-09-19

Le, Huyen (Department: 3751)

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Drain, overflow or trap for a sink or bath

C004S256100, C137S242000

Reexamination Certificate

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07107634

ABSTRACT:
A conduit cleaning or clearing apparatus and method has a housing assembly connectable to a pipeline. The housing has an inlet and outlet leg joined by a bight portion. A cleaning member is rotatably disposed within the housing and may be rotated from a first unobstructing position to a second cleaning position. In the cleaning position, a plurality of spaced apart blades are able to contact and loosen any build-up in the bight portion. A wiping paddle on the cleaning member urges the loosen build-up out the outlet leg and through the drain line. The paddle cooperates with a locator seat on the housing to retain the cleaning member in an unobstructing position when not cleaning or clearing the bight.

REFERENCES:
patent: 232376 (1880-09-01), Staples
patent: 4700142 (1987-10-01), Kuckes
patent: 6385799 (2002-05-01), Doyen

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