# US 2019/0376271 A1 · Drain cleaning tool

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- Number: US 2019/0376271 A1
- Document ID: US20190376271A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/998,383
- Filed: 2018-08-14
- Published: 2019-12-12
- Earliest claimed: 2018-06-11
- Inventors: Warren J. Null
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190376271A1

## CPC

- E03C 1/30: Devices to facilitate removing of obstructions in waste-pipes or sinks {(for use in sewer pipes or both in waste and sewer pipes E03F9/00)}
- B08B 9/0436: {provided with mechanical cleaning tools, e.g. scrapers, with or without additional fluid jets (B08B9/045, B08B9/047 take precedence)}
- B08B 9/045: the cleaning devices being rotated while moved {, e.g. flexible rotating shaft or "snake"}(B08B9/047 takes precedence)
- E03C 1/302: using devices moved through the pipes {(and simultaneously rotated by means of a cable or rods E03F9/005)}
- E03F 9/005: {Apparatus for simultaneously pushing and rotating a cleaning device carried by the leading end of a cable or an assembly of rods}
- B08B 1/10: characterised by the type of cleaning tool
- E03C: DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER (not connected to either water-supply main or to waste pipe A47K; devices of the kind used in the ground E03B, E03F); SINKS
- B08B: CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
- E03F: SEWERS; CESSPOOLS

## Abstract

It is a drain cleaning tool for cleaning blockages. The tool is shaped like a T with a hook at the bottom. It is made of a flexible steel rod ⅛ inches (plus or minus) and 24 inches long. This tool is so simple to use a child can do it by lowering it into the drain, turning it and pulling it out.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A tool used to clean a blockage from a drain. A flexible steel rod with a hook on the end.

### Claim 2

This tool is so simple to use a child can do it. Lower it into the drain, turn it and lift it up.

### Claim 3

This tool should last a lifetime.

### Claim 4

This tool may be adjusted to fit any size drain by either opening or closing the hook with a pair of pliers.