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.

Abstract: A flexible and locking faucet has a body, base and spray head. The body connects the base to a spray head. The body includes a frame and a fluid supply line. The fluid supply line changes shape due to the internal fluid pressure change. The fluid supply line's change of shape allows the frame to become flexible or locked. The spray head is connected to the body and may be maneuvered and positioned depending the state of the body.

Abstract: An improved drain unclogging device of the type having a drain bladder for sealing in the drain and a water source interface in fluid communication with the drain bladder and fluidly interfacing with a water source to provide high pressure water to and exit from the drain bladder to unclog the drain. The improvement includes a sliding bladder restrictor that is movable over the drain bladder and restricts a portion of the drain bladder that remains outside the drain to prevent distortion of that portion of the drain bladder that would reduce pressure of the high pressure water that is exiting the drain bladder and unclogging the drain.

Abstract: The disclosed drain clearing devices have a housing that has a gas reservoir and a pressurization mechanism, such as hand pump and/or gas cartridge that compresses and/or maintains compressed gas in a gas reservoir. A nozzle and a pressure release actuator also attached to the housing. The pressure release actuator, when activated, causes compressed gas to be released from the gas reservoir through the nozzle and into a drain to clear an obstruction.

Abstract: A system for clearing a clog includes a body, for example a sink or toilet, has an interior chamber fluidly connected a sewer or drain field. A wastewater passage has a wastewater valve and a trap therein and an outlet which is fluidly connected through a drain line to the sewer or drain field, the passage opening to the chamber. A pressurized water supply line is provided to selectively discharge water into the chamber. A shunt valve fluidly connects the supply line to the wastewater passage intermediate the wastewater valve and the outlet. During normal use the shunt valve is closed and the wastewater valve is open, however, when a clog occurs, the wastewater valve is closed and the shunt valve is opened to apply water under pressure to clear the clog.

Abstract: A valve mechanism for controlling release of pressurized fluid includes a fluid chamber. A plunger is received in an aperture in the fluid chamber, and is movable between a fluid retention position in which fluid is substantially trapped in the fluid chamber and a fluid release position in which fluid can escape from the fluid chamber through passages in the plunger. The plunger is biased into the fluid retention position. A driver drives a plunger actuator, and the plunger actuator is guided into engagement with the plunger to cause the plunger and the plunger actuator to move in unison and move the plunger into the fluid release position during a first portion of a stroke of the driver towards the fluid chamber, and the plunger actuator is further guided to permit the plunger to return to the fluid retention position during a second portion of the stroke.

Abstract: A plunger apparatus, comprising a force cup assembly having a top edge, a neck, and a first bottom edge. An elongated connector has a tube comprising a first top end and a first bottom end. A housing assembly has a second top end and a second bottom edge. An adaptor has a third top end and a third bottom edge. A valve assembly comprises a valve and a fitting. The force cup assembly comprises at least one ridge and the second bottom edge rests upon the at least one ridge. In operation, a force is placed upon the valve assembly, thus biasing the second bottom edge against the at least one ridge to cause the first bottom edge to form a seal upon a drain. Flushing means comprise liquid matter entering via the fitting and flowing through the elongated connector and the force cup assembly when the valve is actuated.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for unclogging an obstructed conduit such as a wastewater pipe. The apparatus comprises at least one tube disposed in the drain pipe; and a fluid supply pipe for providing fluid from a fluid source, the supply pipe connected to the at least one tube that delivers the fluid to unclog the obstruction.

Abstract: A valve mechanism for controlling release of pressurized fluid includes a fluid chamber. A plunger is received in an aperture in the fluid chamber, and is movable between a fluid retention position in which fluid is substantially trapped in the fluid chamber and a fluid release position in which fluid can escape from the fluid chamber through passages in the plunger. The plunger is biased into the fluid retention position. A driver drives a plunger actuator, and the plunger actuator is guided into engagement with the plunger to cause the plunger and the plunger actuator to move in unison and move the plunger into the fluid release position during a first portion of a stroke of the driver towards the fluid chamber, and the plunger actuator is further guided to permit the plunger to return to the fluid retention position during a second portion of the stroke.

Abstract: An improved drain cleaning assembly (10) is provided having a coupling apparatus (18) designed to mate with the open end of a clogged drainpipe (12), an elongated, powered, axially-rotatable drain cable (16) passing through the apparatus (18) and into pipe (12), and water inlet and outlet lines (20, 26) coupled with apparatus (18) for delivery of water therethrough during the course of drain cleaning operations. The apparatus (18) includes a unitary main tubular body (38) receiving a drainpipe connection fitting (46) via quick-connect structure (44). The body (38) also has an internal sponge-type cable cleaning component (94) and a spray fitting (54) for directing incoming water onto cable (16). Preferably, the lines (20, 26) are each equipped with a check valve (21, 28) to control water flow through body (38) during drain unclogging and to facilitate visual verification of an unclogged condition.

Abstract: A valve mechanism for controlling release of pressurized fluid includes a fluid chamber. A plunger is received in an aperture in the fluid chamber, and is movable between a fluid retention position in which fluid is substantially trapped in the fluid chamber and a fluid release position in which fluid can escape from the fluid chamber through passages in the plunger. The plunger is biased into the fluid retention position. A driver drives a plunger actuator, and the plunger actuator is guided into engagement with the plunger to cause the plunger and the plunger actuator to move in unison and move the plunger into the fluid release position during a first portion of a stroke of the driver towards the fluid chamber, and the plunger actuator is further guided to permit the plunger to return to the fluid retention position during a second portion of the stroke.

Abstract: Toilet cleaning apparatus is provided including dispensing means for dispensing fluid therefrom for cleaning the toilet and connection means for connecting the dispensing means to a fluid supply for providing a source of fluid to the dispensing means in use. The dispensing means includes a housing having fluid inlet means and fluid outlet means. The housing includes two or more parts and the parts are rotatably mounted to each other in use.

Abstract: Dual valve and tri-valve drain and pipe-cleaning devices which are characterized by a length of pipe having one or two valves such as gate valves and a nipple extending from the pipe and fitted with a third valve for receiving a flush hose or the outlet nozzle of a compressed air cylinder. When the cleaning device is inserted in the drain line beneath a sink or drain system, the valves can be manipulated to flush the drain line, including the main drain line extending from the sink or drain, by the introduction of water under pressure or compressed air, as desired. Clearing of the drain line(s) downstream of the cleaning device is typically effected using the dual valve system, while flushing of the downstream drain line as well as that portion of the drain extending from the sink or drain system area to the device, is achieved using the tri-valve device.

Abstract: A plunger includes a lever, a pipe, a rod passed through an axial hole of the pipe, a covering member, and a spring; the rod will be upwards displaced when the lever is pivoted upwards; the rod has a passage therein, and a head at an upper end for connection with an air pump; the covering member has a neck, and an outlet on a lower side; the pipe is inserted in the neck; two airtight rings are secured on an inner side of the neck; the rod is normally biased to a lowermost position by the spring; the lower end of the rod will block the outlet, and the passage will communicate with inside of the covering member when the rod is in lowermost position; when the lever is pivoted upwards, high-pressure air will escape through the outlet to push a blockage in a drain tube of a sink.

Abstract: A drain clearing device for use on unvented plumbing fixtures having a drain and a holding tank is provided having a valve body. The valve body has a first end and a second end with a fluid flow channel therethrough, and a valve connected to a handle actuated to open and close to valve. A first fitting member and a second fitting member are connected to the first and second end of the valve body, respectively. Each of the first and second fitting members has a threaded portion on an interior sidewall thereof. A hose adaptor is connected to the first fitting member. A pipe has a first end and a second end is provided. The first end of the pipe has a threaded portion engageable with the threaded portions of the first and second fitting members to fasten the pipe in a retracted or extended position. The second end of the pipe has a seal. The seal is sufficiently compressible such that when it is pressed against the drain of the plumbing fixture, a fluid tight seal is obtained.

Abstract: An adapter device, intended to be used with a conventional kitchen hose spray nozzle attached to a flexible hose, on most kitchen faucets can be used to clear drains. The adapter device can be mated or secured to the kitchen hose spray and will close the drain opening when the kitchen hose spray ejects a water spray into the drain to remove impacted matter in the drain.

Abstract: A flushing device for toilets includes a source for applying a fluid pressure to a blockage area and provides a seal in the blocked conduit to prevent backflow so that full pressure is applied to the blockage. The device includes a resilient, deformable and expandable element secured at the end of a tubular member which is inserted into a toilet conduit leading to the drain line. The tubular member has a coupling at its end opposite to the end carrying the expandable element to which a hose is connected in order to alternately supply pressurized water to the element or to the conduit. The expandable element is carried on a linear portion of the tubular member adjacent to the discharge orifice thereof and is expanded into a sealing condition with the conduit entrance leading into the drain line.

Abstract: A compressed air tool for unclogging drains includes an air chamber for storing compressed air. A one-way air inlet is fluidly coupled to the air chamber. An outlet valve selectively allows compressed air from the air chamber to enter a tube fluidly coupled to the air chamber. A free end of the tube may be positioned in the drain. A first check valve and a second check valve are each fluidly coupled to the air chamber and are each positionable in a retracted position or an extended position. Both of the first and second check valves are biased in the retracted position. The first check valve is urged into the extended position when compressed air positioned in the air chamber is equal to a first pressure. The second check valve is urged into the extended position when compressed air positioned in the air chamber is at least 10 psi greater than the first pressure.

Abstract: The invention comprises a drain cleaning apparatus having a flexible forward tubular portion and a rigid real-ward tubular portion. The flexible portion is coupled to a drain pipe of a building connected to the sewer line, after the elbow connection between the drain pipe section and the drain in a sink in the building has been removed. The rearward tubular portion has a bowl with an open top and a spout is mounted over the bowl with a fluid connection connecting the spout to a spout of the faucet to fill the bowl and apparatus and drain pipe up to any blockage in the drain pipe.

Abstract: A pressurized plunger apparatus for cleaning drains and other plumbing fixtures of obstacles. The pressurized plunger apparatus includes a pressurizable handle assembly that has an air valve for releasing the compressed air into a chamber area of a plunger member when the device is depressed onto a drain, thereby forcing the compressed air into the plumbing system and clearing the debris.

Abstract: A pressure flush control system comprises a hose connected at one end to a water supply and an inflatable bag connected to the other end of the hose, so that water from the water supply flows through the hose and into the bag to inflate the bag after the hose and bag are inserted into a drain pipe to keep the system mounted in the pipe during use. There is a second hose extending through the bag from an input side to an output side. The second hose is connected on the input side to a pressurized source of water, so that water from the pressurized source flows through the second hose to the output side under high pressure to clean the walls of the pipe. There is a third hose extending through the bag from the input side to the output side so that water exiting from the second hose returns through the third hose to the input side of the bag. There is also a valve connected to the third hose for closing the third hose to prevent water flow through the third hose.

Abstract: An improved cleaning device which can be used as a personal hygienic unit, as a unit for cleaning a diaper area of an infant, and rinsing soiled diapers, or as a cleaning unit for clearing clogs in a toilet or drain pipe. There is included a flexible hose which is connected to a water supply and to an inlet of a flow control valve. An outlet of the flow control valve is connected to a rigid hollow handle for delivery of water through the handle to a spray head rotationally secured to the handle so as to deliver water upwardly from the spray head openings when the device is in use. A secondary unit is independently connected to a water supply for delivery of water to a hand-held spray nozzle to allow cleaning of a diaper area of an infant and rinsing soiled diapers. The improved device incorporates an improved mounting assembly for facilitating the placement of the device on a toilet, and other features to provide efficient operation of the improved device.

Abstract: An assembly useful in directing a narrow water stream against an obstruction inside drain plumbing includes an exteriortubular housing within which a spray wand may be telescopically received. A resilient seal is engaged to the free end of the wand, for capture between the tubular housing and the surface around the drain plumbing openings. The other end of the wand is connected across a valve to a source of water at pressure to be ejected through an axial drilling in the free end towards the obstruction. The lateral edge of the tubular housing may include cut-outs to allow manipulation of the valve handle once the valve is secured to the housing.

Abstract: Apparatus for flushing a drain pipe with an accessible open end has a valve assembly with a hollow body connectable to a source of liquid under pressure for the supply of liquid under pressure to the interior of the hollow body, the hollow body having an open end positionable in communication with an open end of a drain pipe. A valve member is mounted for sliding movement in the valve body between a closed position in which the valve member prevents flow of liquid under pressure from a source thereof through the hollow body to the open end thereof, and an open position in which the valve member permits flow of liquid from the source thereof through the hollow body to the open end thereof.