Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Strainer – stopper – plug or closure – Strainer
Reexamination Certificate
2000-01-20
2001-01-16
Fetsuga, Robert M. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Strainer, stopper, plug or closure
Strainer
Reexamination Certificate
active
06173455
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention is a new improvement to an old problem of drain cloggings caused by hair and other debris washed into drain openings. This is a new improvement, with the use of a domestic fiberglass screen material.
This new invention is to maintain the pop-up stopper in its original place. The stopper does not have to be altered or removed to accommodate this new device.
A screen, without the use of any support members or other devices.
2. Description of Prior Art
Prior inventions illustrate various attachments and devices for holding and securing screen in a drain opening.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
The present invention is directed to a disposable inexpensive drain hair trap, related in general to plumbing fixtures having a pop-up stoppered drains. This new improvement of a device for the prevention of clogging drainpipes of bathtubs, sinks, and the like, caused by hair and other debris washed into a drain opening.
This is a gentle to handle smooth, flexible, and rustproof fiberglass wire mesh screen, with the resistance to fraying. The screen have the necessary stiffness to stay in place and allow for a free flow of water into the drainpipe opening.
A specific center opening with specific cuts makes for a tangling and trapping effect upon loose hair strands and other debris when taking a shower, washing, and the like.
The screen is easily placed over and around a conventional open pop-up stopper. Secured in place by the vertical part under the horizontal top portion of the stopper, the majority part of the round screen is resting on the tub floor surface.
This fiberglass screen makes for a quick and easy removal of hair, lint, and the like. This article is to be used in households settings and makes for an inexpensive enough device to be replaced after each usage in such places such as hotels and the like.
REFERENCES:
patent: 417636 (1889-12-01), Forth
patent: 1203530 (1916-10-01), Gessler
patent: 3314086 (1967-04-01), Minella
patent: 5099527 (1992-03-01), Roose
patent: 5297399 (1994-03-01), Wilson
patent: 156338 (1921-01-01), None
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