A hybrid flushing system for water free urinals is presented with a housing having a wall portion forming a cavity for receiving a cartridge. The housing also includes a flushing fluid inlet portion for receiving a flushing fluid and a flushing fluid directing portion configured to direct the flushing fluid. A cartridge for installation into a housing is presented, including a cartridge wall, a flushing fluid receiving portion and a flushing fluid directing portion to direct flushing fluid received to any portion to clean areas of the housing, the cartridge, and connected plumbing. Steps for cleaning a hybrid flushing system are presented with an act of directing a flushing fluid into an area, where the area is one of a cartridge for a hybrid flushing system, a housing for a hybrid flushing system, and a plumbing system connected with the hybrid flushing system.

A gas management system and method for safe removal of undesirous gas through readily available discharge means comprising a reliable and autonomous block prevention means configured to mitigate the tendency of conduit systems to gradually/abruptly develop blockages from various reasons.

The invention relates to a device (2) for automatically flushing liquid lines, in particular drinking water lines, with at least one connection (4) for a water conduit, with at least one connection (6) for a wastewater conduit, and with a flushing valve (8) which is arranged between the connections for the water conduit and wastewater conduit. The object of providing a device for automatic flushing that allows a flushing behaviour which is better tailored to the conditions is achieved in that the flushing valve (8) comprises a multiple valve with parallel valves (10). The invention further relates to a system of water lines and to a method for automatically flushing water lines using a device according to the invention.

A vacuum breaker having a supporting rib and a skirted section is disclosed. The supporting rib is configured to be axially aligned with air slots in an outlet tube and provide a more robust vacuum breaker sleeve under extreme operating conditions. The skirted section can prevent leakage through air slots during high back pressure operating conditions.

A leakage prevention system for sanitary appliances, such as shower drains, kitchen drains, any other building drains, and squat toilets. This system can completely prevent leaks from any wastewater or sewage drains, wherein there is no need to attach the edges of a waterproof membrane to the surface beneath the waterproof membrane.

A leakage prevention system for sanitary appliances, such as shower drains, kitchen drains, any other building drains, and squat toilets. This system can completely prevent leaks from any wastewater or sewage drains, wherein there is no need to attach the edges of a waterproof membrane to the surface beneath the waterproof membrane.

An odor-trap device (1) for in particular flushing-water-free sanitary devices, for example urinals, comprises an outflow element (2) with a sealing wall (3), and also comprises a sealing membrane (4), which is in sealing contact with the sealing wall (3) in a closure position and, in the presence of a liquid, such as urine, is pushed away from the sealing wall (3) from the closure position into an open position, as a result of which a gap (19) is formed between the sealing membrane (4) and sealing wall (3), it being possible for the liquid to be led away through said gap, and further comprises a mounting element (5) for mounting the sealing membrane (4) in relation to the sealing wall (3). The odor-trap device (1) is characterized in that the seating membrane (4) has a seating surface (6) which runs substantially parallel to the sealing wall (3), wherein the sealing surface (6) butts against the sealing wall (3) substantially with surface-area contact, or wherein the sealing surface (6) is spaced apart from the sealing wall (3) such that the liquid film which is present, at least in part, between the sealing wall (3) and the sealing surface (6) provides a force of adhesion between the sealing wall (3) and seating surface (6).

An odor-trap device (1) for in particular flushing-water-free sanitary devices, for example urinals, comprises an outflow element (2) with a sealing wall (3), and also comprises a sealing membrane (4), which is in sealing contact with the sealing wall (3) in a closure position and, in the presence of a liquid, such as urine, is pushed away from the sealing wall (3) from the closure position into an open position, as a result of which a gap (19) is formed between the sealing membrane (4) and sealing wall (3), it being possible for the liquid to be led away through said gap, and further comprises a mounting element (5) for mounting the sealing membrane (4) in relation to the sealing wall (3). The odor-trap device (1) is characterized in that the seating membrane (4) has a seating surface (6) which runs substantially parallel to the sealing wall (3), wherein the sealing surface (6) butts against the sealing wall (3) substantially with surface-area contact, or wherein the sealing surface (6) is spaced apart from the sealing wall (3) such that the liquid film which is present, at least in part, between the sealing wall (3) and the sealing surface (6) provides a force of adhesion between the sealing wall (3) and seating surface (6).

A drain trap includes an outer part including a circumferential wall, the outer part extending in an axial direction between an outer part upper end and an outer part lower end, the outer part including outer part radial threads proximate the outer part upper end, the outer part lower end forming a well configured to trap and retain fluid, the outer part further including at least one opening disposed in the circumferential wall, an inner part, and a rounded structure retained within the well. Fluid entering the drain trap accumulates in the well, and the fluid entering the drain trap is expelled from the drain trap through the at least one opening disposed in the circumferential wall.

A drain trap includes an outer part including a circumferential wall, the outer part extending in an axial direction between an outer part upper end and an outer part lower end, the outer part including outer part radial threads proximate the outer part upper end, the outer part lower end forming a well configured to trap and retain fluid, the outer part further including at least one opening disposed in the circumferential wall, an inner part, and a rounded structure retained within the well. Fluid entering the drain trap accumulates in the well, and the fluid entering the drain trap is expelled from the drain trap through the at least one opening disposed in the circumferential wall.