Multi-purpose drain
OwnerRobert George Wilburninventor
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Abstract
The purpose of this multi-purpose drain is to prevent foreign matter from intruding into the down stream drainage system while providing a means to maintain the flow of liquid through the system should the primary path of flow become clogged. This invention has a wide variety of uses in all industries and can help individuals of diverse backgrounds maintain their drain piping system. The breakthrough and background of this invention relates directly to the beverage service and hotel service industries. I contend that this product can significantly reduce the labor and maintenance costs of drainage systems of all types. It can be used universally by the homeowner and maintenance professional alike.
Claims8
A multi-purpose drain comprising a hollow body, with a sealed top having an inlet tube inserted through it, an outlet tube positioned on the opposite side of the inlet, and having a removable cap on the lower end to seal the body the body internally comprising two distinct sections separated by a divider, a trash catching (open) section and an overflow section;
- the overflow section comprising an overflow top plate with an overflow tube passing through it and a drain screen on the lower section of the of the divider.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.