An accordion toilet plunger with disposable cover assembly includes an elongated handle and an attached accordion head having an open end defined by a circular rim opposite the elongated handle. A plurality of pleats is formed between the elongated handle and the open end, defining an interior volume. A flexible plastic bag having closed end and an open end is provided. The bag has an interior volume enclosing the accordion head and at least a portion of the elongated handle. A portion of the closed end of the flexible plastic bag is received within the interior volume of the accordion head. A securing ring is moveable between an expanded condition and a contracted condition to expand around and contract against the circular rim and secure the flexible plastic bag to the circular rim.

A drain assembly removal tool for removing drain strainers or similar drain components from containers and basins. The drain assembly removal tool includes a guide plug that is adapted to engaged with and be seated at least partially inside of a drain strainer. The drain assembly removal tool also includes a pin that is operably engaged with the guide plug. The drain assembly removal tool also includes a cutting tool that is operably engaged with the pin and is adapted to cut into a flange of the drain strainer body. The pin of the drain assembly removal tool is also moveable between a first position and a second position relative to the guide plug when the guide plug is seated at least partially inside the drain strainer.

An accordion toilet plunger with disposable cover assembly includes an elongated handle and an attached accordion head having an open end defined by a circular rim opposite the elongated handle. A plurality of pleats is formed between the elongated handle and the open end, defining an interior volume. A flexible plastic bag having closed end and an open end is provided. The bag has an interior volume enclosing the accordion head and at least a portion of the elongated handle. A portion of the closed end of the flexible plastic bag is received within the interior volume of the accordion head. A securing ring is moveable between an expanded condition and a contracted condition to expand around and contract against the circular rim and secure the flexible plastic bag to the circular rim.

A power and communications system associated with a plumbing fixture and which is connected with an external electrical power source. The system includes a power and communication assembly having electrical circuitry adapted to be electrically connected with the external electrical power source and provide electrical power to the power and communication assembly. The electrical circuitry can also be coupled with a plurality of peripheral devices. The power and communication assembly includes a transceiver in communication with the electrical circuitry and adapted to transmit and receive messages with an external communication network and a communication router in communication with the transceiver and adapted to be communicatively coupled with the plurality of peripheral devices. The plumbing fixture is coupled with the power and communication assembly and is adapted to be operably coupled with the plurality of peripheral devices. The plumbing fixture may take the form of a sink or a shower panel.

A weir grate (100) comprises a base tray (112) having a plate (120). The plate (120) comprises an upstanding wall (121) arranged to form a periphery of the plate. The plate further comprises a lip (180, 180) that projects laterally from and around an in-use upper end of the peripheral wall (121). An infill tray (116) may be positioned in the base tray (112).

A weir grate (10, 100) comprises a base tray (12, 112) having an outlet (14, 114), and an infill tray (16, 116) positionable in the base tray. The base tray comprises a plurality of discretely positioned posts (22, 122) projecting upwardly therefrom in use. The infill tray comprises a plurality of correspondingly positioned locators (40, 140) projecting downwardly therefrom in use. Each locator is arranged for engaged with a respective post when the infill tray is positioned in the base tray.

Shower drain assemblies and their components are disclosed. In some examples, a shower drain assembly may include a shower drain, a retaining ring, a sealing ring assembly, or a combination thereof. The retaining ring may fit inside the shower drain, and the sealing ring assembly may fit inside the shower drain and on top of the retaining ring. In some other examples, a shower drain assembly may include a shower drain, a gasket, a compression ring assembly, or a combination thereof. The gasket may fit inside the shower drain, and the compression ring assembly may fit inside the shower drain and on top of the gasket. The shower drain assemblies may allow for fluid pressure testing of shower drain and pipe assemblies. The shower drain assembly may allow for fluid pressure testing of areas not previously tested or a lack of a need for caulking, among other improvements.

Protective covers made of protective material to prevent twisting and kinking of associated apparatus used for clearing obstructions in pipes or other cavities (the apparatus also commonly referred to as drain snakes) are disclosed. The cover bodies encircle the apparatus with an entry opening, closest point to the where the apparatus is coming from when the apparatus is moving toward the drain, and an exit opening, where the apparatus leaves the protective cover and moves toward or into the part being cleaned, which could be a drain, pipe or other part that material flows through. The entry and exit openings could be a section of the protective cover or they could be a separate attachable part. The protective cover body may have a handle, and may be rigid or flexible, with an option to have accordion like flexibility.

A weir grate (10, 100) comprises a base tray (12, 112) having an outlet (14, 114), and an infill tray (16, 116) positionable in the base tray. The base tray comprises a plurality of discretely positioned posts (22, 122) projecting upwardly therefrom in use. The infill tray comprises a plurality of correspondingly positioned locators (40, 140) projecting downwardly therefrom in use. Each locator is arranged for engaged with a respective post when the infill tray is positioned in the base tray.

Shower drain assemblies and their components are disclosed. In some examples, a shower drain assembly may include a shower drain, a retaining ring, a sealing ring assembly, or a combination thereof. The retaining ring may fit inside the shower drain, and the sealing ring assembly may fit inside the shower drain and on top of the retaining ring. In some other examples, a shower drain assembly may include a shower drain, a gasket, a compression ring assembly, or a combination thereof. The gasket may fit inside the shower drain, and the compression ring assembly may fit inside the shower drain and on top of the gasket. The shower drain assemblies may allow for fluid pressure testing of shower drain and pipe assemblies. The shower drain assembly may allow for fluid pressure testing of areas not previously tested or a lack of a need for caulking, among other improvements.