SPLASHLESS PLUNGING DEVICE
First Claim
1. A device for removing an obstruction from a pipe comprising:
- a flexible head portion having a first end and a second end and operatively arranged for insertion into said pipe, said flexible head portion configured to allow said liquid to pass between the outer surface of said flexible head portion and the wall of said pipe for moving a column of liquid within said pipe;
a plurality of longitudinal grooves extending along the length of said flexible head portion; and
,a handle portion attached to said second end.
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Abstract
A device for removing an obstruction from a pipe or toilet generally includes a handle portion and a flexible head portion having a plurality of grooves. The flexible head portion is configured for insertion into a pipe. The flexible head portion is configured by shape and/or size to allow water from the pipe or toilet to move over the flexible head portion between the flexible head portion and the pipe or drain wall while the plunger is manipulated in the pipe or toilet. Using the handle portion, the flexible head portion can be moved along the inner wall of the pipe to move a column of liquid to effect the removal of the obstruction. If the intervals between the grooves are in contact with the pipe wall, water may still pass between the flexible head portion and the pipe through the grooves. A storage case for the device is provided.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for removing an obstruction from a pipe comprising:
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a flexible head portion having a first end and a second end and operatively arranged for insertion into said pipe, said flexible head portion configured to allow said liquid to pass between the outer surface of said flexible head portion and the wall of said pipe for moving a column of liquid within said pipe; a plurality of longitudinal grooves extending along the length of said flexible head portion; and
,a handle portion attached to said second end. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of removing an obstruction from a pipe comprising:
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inserting a plunging device comprising a handle portion and a flexible head portion having a plurality of grooves into said pipe; and
,moving said plunger-type device to cause movement of said flexible head portion within said pipe such that a column of liquid therein is moved between the outer surface of said flexible head portion and said pipe. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. An assembly comprising:
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a device for removing an obstruction from a pipe, said device including; a flexible head portion having a first end and a second end and operatively arranged for insertion into said pipe, said flexible head portion configured to allow said liquid to pass between the outer surface of said flexible head portion and the wall of said pipe for moving a column of liquid within said pipe; a plurality of longitudinal grooves extending along the length of said flexible head portion; and
,a handle portion attached to said second end; and
,a storage case sized to receive and store said device. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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Specification