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US 11,686,077 B2Granted
Pipe unclogging device
OwnerPeihua Yuinventor
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Abstract
A pipe unclogging device and system are disclosed. The device allows a user to clear a blockage in a pipe downstream from the start of the pipe system quickly and easily. To do so, the device provides a pipe with a branch portion, with a plunger device operably coupled to the branch portion. In use, the plunger device is actuatable to plunge fluid in the pipe, or it can be removed to provide a user direct access to the pipe system for other unclogging tools, such as a plumbing snake.
Claims7
A pipe unclogging device comprising:
- a pipe comprising a main body and a branch portion extending in a partially transverse direction from the main body, the main body being configured to couple to a pipe system;
- a cover hingedly coupled to the pipe, the cover being rotatable between a first cover position wherein longitudinal fluid flow is obstructed through part of the main body, and a second cover position wherein longitudinal fluid flow is unobstructed through the main body;
- a plunger device operably coupled to the branch portion and actuatable to plunge fluid in the pipe;
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- a connecting pipe rotatably engaged with the branch portion, with the plunger device removably coupling to the connecting pipe.
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