Various drop head coupling assemblies are described. The coupling assemblies enable a drop head tool typically used in drain cleaning operations to be releasably engaged with a drain cleaning cable. The coupling assemblies enable the drop head tool to undergo a wide range of motion relative to the drain cleaning cable, particularly during rotation of the cable and drop head.

Augers that utilize a drain cleaning cable which can be rotated and selectively extended or retracted from the auger are described. The augers utilize coupling assemblies that enable easy coupling or decoupling between the drain cleaning cable and a torque transmission shaft of the auger.

Augers that utilize a drain cleaning cable which can be rotated and selectively extended or retracted from the auger are described. The augers utilize coupling assemblies that enable easy coupling or decoupling between the drain cleaning cable and a torque transmission shaft of the auger.

A pipe rodding guide tool which directs a flexible cleaning rod or snake in a selected direction at a pipe junction or series of pipe junctions, wherein the pipe rodding guide tool comprises a rod for a user to hold and a deflector for directing the flexible cleaning rod or snake in the direction of the bend or deflector.

A pipe rodding guide tool which directs a flexible cleaning rod or snake in a selected direction at a pipe junction or series of pipe junctions, wherein the pipe rodding guide tool comprises a rod for a user to hold and a deflector for directing the flexible cleaning rod or snake in the direction of the bend or deflector.

An article of manufacture for providing motorized drain cleaning and clearing is disclosed. The motorized drain cleaner includes a three ring aluminum frame surrounding a rotating drum containing a drain snake drum, the rotating drain snake drum being coupled to a multi-directional motor, an outside frame coupled to a pair of pivoting wheels at its base, the outside frame having a plurality of frame support arms connecting a handle to a base about the pair of wheels and a control panel between the plurality of frame support arms about the handle, a pair of pivot support arms coupled between the three ring aluminum frame and the plurality of frame support arms of the outside frame permitting the three ring aluminum frame and the drain snake drum contained therein to pivot upward and downward about the pivot support arms, the drain snake drum coupled to a feed neck that is connected to a drain snake outlet coupled to the three ring frame supporting the drain snake outlet about a center of rotation of the rotating snake drum, and a drain snake cable having a cutting tool coupled to an outward end and being coupled to the drain snake drum such that rotation of the drain snake drum within the three ring frame causes the drain snake cable to rotate accordingly, the drain snake cable arranged to pass through the drain snake outlet as the drain snake cable exits the drain snake drum.

A drain cleaner includes a drum assembly configured to store a cable and an actuator assembly movable relative to the drum assembly between a neutral position, where the cable is free to spin and translate out of the drum assembly, an autofeed position, where the cable is allowed to spin and is automatically driven out of the drum assembly, and an autofeed locked on position, where the actuator assembly is maintained in the autofeed position without continuous input from a user. The actuator assembly includes a handle supported by the drum assembly and an autofeed locking mechanism. The autofeed locking mechanism includes a drive lock and a lock release. The drive lock engages the handle to maintain the actuator assembly in the autofeed locked on position.

A drain cleaner includes a drum assembly configured to store a cable and an actuator assembly movable relative to the drum assembly between a neutral position, where the cable is free to spin and translate out of the drum assembly, an autofeed position, where the cable is allowed to spin and is automatically driven out of the drum assembly, and an autofeed locked on position, where the actuator assembly is maintained in the autofeed position without continuous input from a user. The actuator assembly includes a handle supported by the drum assembly and an autofeed locking mechanism. The autofeed locking mechanism includes a drive lock and a lock release. The drive lock engages the handle to maintain the actuator assembly in the autofeed locked on position.

A drain rod system for connecting at least two rods together and/or to a peripheral device, said rods and/or devices connected or coupled together by one or more connection means which including a first male portion at least part of which includes a non-circular member and a second female portion at least part of which is configured to receive at least part of the non-circular member extending from an adjacent male portion. The connection means further including first and second threaded engagement members, said first threaded member including a thread or threaded portion and at least part of the second threaded member adapted to receive at least part of the thread or threaded portion, wherein at least one or both of said threaded members includes a grip portion to enable the user to engage or disengage the male and female portions and/or the first and second threaded members by hand.

A drain rod system for connecting at least two rods together and/or to a peripheral device, said rods and/or devices connected or coupled together by one or more connection means which including a first male portion at least part of which includes a non-circular member and a second female portion at least part of which is configured to receive at least part of the non-circular member extending from an adjacent male portion. The connection means further including first and second threaded engagement members, said first threaded member including a thread or threaded portion and at least part of the second threaded member adapted to receive at least part of the thread or threaded portion, wherein at least one or both of said threaded members includes a grip portion to enable the user to engage or disengage the male and female portions and/or the first and second threaded members by hand.