Plungers and devices for storing plumbing tools

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2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Le, Huyen (Department: 3751)

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Obstruction remover

Piston

C004S255110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07908681

ABSTRACT:
A plunger that operates by a piston to drive a purging flow at relatively high pressure is disclosed. The plunger includes features so that the exterior of the plunger remains in a dry and sanitary condition. An optional storage unit is also disclosed where the storage unit includes at least one UV element. Where the UV element decreases the amount of pathogens on the plumbing tool.

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