Abstract: A safety device for installation in a fluid transfer system includes an adapter having a front opening and a rear opening for directional flow of water therethrough, and a funnel-shaped flange surrounding the front opening for directing fluid flow through the adapter in a laminar flow with less turbulence. In one embodiment, the adapter is installed within a coupler sleeve for joining two pipe sections together to thereby improve fluid flow through the pipe in a fluid transfer system, while reducing vacuum pressure. In another embodiment, the adapter is fitted with a protective cap wherein the combined adapter and protective cap function as a standalone safety device to prevent entrapments and mitigate eviscerations. In still another embodiment, the adapter is fitted within a pump strainer basket to improve flow and reduce turbulence at the pump of the fluid transfer system.

Abstract: A safety device for a drain sump includes a drain adjunct member and an adapter for attaching the drain adjunct member to the main drain pipe that is in connection with the pool or spa pump. The drain adjunct member is “T-shaped” for limiting the possibility of limb entrapment and further includes anti-hair entangling mesh and vacuum relief holes for limiting the possibility of hair and body entrapment. In the event that an individual does block water flow into the drain adjunct member, the unblocked vacuum relief holes prevent a vacuum force from being created by allowing increased intake of water therethrough. The arrangement of the vacuum relief holes on the body of the drain adjunct member disrupts the vortex effect otherwise created by the typical single direction flow of water in a standard main drain pipe, thereby further limiting the likelihood of limb, body or hair entrapment.

Abstract: A safety device for a drain sump includes a drain adjunct member and an adapter for attaching the drain adjunct member to the main drain pipe that is in connection with the pool or spa pump. The drain adjunct member is “T-shaped” for limiting the possibility of limb entrapment and further includes anti-hair entangling mesh and vacuum relief holes for limiting the possibility of hair and body entrapment. In the event that an individual does block water flow into the drain adjunct member, the unblocked vacuum relief holes prevent a vacuum force from being created by allowing increased intake of water therethrough. The arrangement of the vacuum relief holes on the body of the drain adjunct member disrupts the vortex effect otherwise created by the typical single direction flow of water in a standard main drain pipe, thereby further limiting the likelihood of limb, body or hair entrapment.