Abstract
A toilet-unclogging device which has a frontal portion with a handle, a hollow elongated body, a tail portion with a flower-like plunge ball, and waterproof disposable barriers. The waterproof disposable barriers which are stored in the frontal portion can be moved along the inside of the hollow elongated body and be retrieved through the tail portion. The waterproof disposable barrier can be used to enclose the entire device during operation yet allowing the device to function normally. After being enclosed with the waterproof disposable barrier, the plunge ball with petal-like members in the frontal portion could be thrust into the toilet drain hole to create a seal. Together with the waterproof disposable carrier, while being moved in and out of the toilet drain hole, the device will move the clogged waste through the toilet. When the operation is completed, the used waterproof disposable barrier could be removed and disposed.
Claims
1. A device for unclogging toilet, comprising: (a) a hollow elongated body having a frontal portion on one end and a tail portion on the other end, (b) a handle removably secured to said frontal portion of said hollow elongated body, (c) a plurality of waterproof disposable barriers whereby said waterproof barriers could be put in through said frontal portion and retrieved through said tail, and (d) a plunge ball with petal-like members removably secured to said tail portion.
2. A device as in claim 1 wherein said frontal portion and said hollow elongated body are of cylindrical shape with the said frontal portion having a greater radius than the rest of the said hollow elongated body, whereby the space enclosed by said frontal portion and said handle provides storage for said waterproof disposable barriers.
3. A device as in claim 2, further comprising a feeding element feeding said waterproof disposable barriers from said frontal portion along the length of said hollow elongated body to said tail portion.
4. A device as in claim 3, further comprising a canister to hold said hollow elongated body with said handle and said plunge ball.
5. A device as in claim 3 wherein said plunge ball is made of flexible materials such as rubber.
6. A device as in claim 3 wherein said waterproof disposable barriers are biodegradable bags.
Description
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the Sani-Plunge taken from the side.
[0020] FIG. 2 is a 3D rendering of the Sani-Plunge.
[0021] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional top view of the lower half of the Bio Barrier Cartridge.
[0022] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the Plunge Ball.
[0023] FIG. 5 is bottom view of the Plunge Ball showing the offset petal configuration.
[0024] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the Pliable protrusions that protrude from the Plunge Ball.
[0025] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the Sani-Plunge inside a biodegradable barrier.
[0026] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the Sani-Plunge inside a customizable canister.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0027] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the Sani-Plunge, with the Sani-Plunge Plunge Ball, from the side. The Sani-Plunge (FIG. 2) can be constructed out of wood, metal, plastic or any material rigid and sturdy. The plunge ball is to be constructed of a rubber like material with the pliable protrusions offset to allow flexibility to work in conjunction with the biodegradable barrier to create a seal while plunging the toilet or any other pipe.
[0028] This view shows a representation of following items;
[0029] Item 1—The removable cap that screws on to the upper half of the Bio Barrier Cartridge (Item 2) and secures the spare rolls of Bio Barriers inside the top half of the Bio Barrier Cartridge (Item 2). This cap can be formed into limitless decorative options.
[0030] Item 2—The upper half of the Bio Cartridge contains storage for extra Bio Barriers and also acts as a handle when the plunger is put into action. The removeable cap screws on to it, where it contains the extra Bio Barriers. Half of the latching mechanism and half of the hinge assembly are also attached to this item to allow it to connect to, and open to display, the top section of Item 3, the lower half of the Bio Cartridge.
[0031] Item 3—The lower half of the Bio Cartridge (FIG. 3) contains the Bio Barrier Cradle that holds the spool of barriers. Half of the latching mechanism and half of the hinge assembly is also attached to this item to allow it to connect to Item 2. The Bio Barriers (Item 5) are fed through the hole one at a time in the center, through the shaft, through the Sani-Plunge Plunge Ball (Item 4) and out of the end of the Sani-Plunge
[0032] Item 4—The Sani-Plunge Plunge Ball (FIG. 4/FIG. 5) is constructed of materials with rubber characteristics. Once the Bio Barrier is pulled over the Sani-Plunge Plunge Ball and the entire apparatus (FIG. 7), the flexible pliable protrusions work in conjunction with the barrier to create a seal. Once the seal is created, the apparatus is then repeatedly gently plunged into the hole, 1-2 inches, causing the column of water to move, and free common clogs in toilets or other pipes. The barrier is then removed by inserting hands in clean side of barrier, uncovering the plunge ball, tearing off the used barrier and discarding it. The next barrier is in line and ready to use
[0033] Item 5—Biodegradable Barrier. This is a barrier from the spool of barriers housed in the Bio Barrier Cradle that has been fed through the lower half of the Bio Cartridge. Once this is pulled out far enough to expose the perforations that separate it from the next barrier and are pulled back over the Sani-Plunge Plunge Ball and the entire apparatus (FIG. 7), the flexible pliable protrusions work in conjunction with the barrier to create a seal.
[0034] FIG. 2 is a 3D rendering of the Sani-Plunge.
[0035] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional top view of the lower half of the Bio Barrier Cartridge.
[0036] The lower half of the Bio Cartridge (FIG. 3) contains the Bio Barrier Cradle that holds the spool of barriers. Half of the latching mechanism and half of the hinge assembly is also attached to this item to allow it to connect to Item 2. The Bio Barriers (Item 5) are fed through the hole one at a time in the center, through the shaft, through the Sani-Plunge Plunge Ball (Item 4) and are pulled out of the end of the Sani-Plunge
[0037] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the Plunge Ball.
[0038] The Sani-Plunge Plunge Ball (FIG. 4/FIG. 5) is to be constructed of materials with rubber characteristics. The pliable protrusions (Item 4a) are stacked in sets of 5. Each set of 5 pliable protrusions is offset from the sets above and or below it. Once the Bio Barrier is pulled over the Sani-Plunge Plunge Ball and the entire apparatus (FIG. 7), the flexible, offset pliable protrusions work in conjunction with the barrier to create a seal. Once the seal is created, the apparatus is then repeatedly gently plunged into the hole, 1-2 inches, causing the column of water to move, and free common clogs in toilets or other pipes. The barrier is then removed by inserting hands in clean side of barrier, uncovering the plunge ball, tearing off the used barrier and discarding it. The next barrier is in line and ready to use
[0039] FIG. 5 is bottom view of the Plunge Ball showing the offset petal configuration.
[0040] The pliable protrusions (Item 4a) are stacked in sets. Each set of pliable protrusions is offset from the sets above and or below it. Once the Bio Barrier is pulled over the Sani-Plunge Plunge Ball and the entire apparatus (FIG. 7), the flexible, offset pliable protrusions work in conjunction with the barrier to create a seal. Once the seal is created, the apparatus is then repeatedly gently plunged into the hole, 1-2 inches, causing the column of water to move, and free common clogs in toilets or other pipes.
[0041] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the Pliable protrusions that protrude from the Plunge Ball. The pliable protrusions (Item 4a) are stacked in sets of 5. Each set of 5 pliable protrusions is offset from the sets above and or below it. Once the Bio Barrier is pulled over the Sani-Plunge Plunge Ball and the entire apparatus (FIG. 7), the flexible, offset pliable protrusions work in conjunction with the barrier to create a seal. Once the seal is created, the apparatus is then repeatedly gently plunged into the hole, 1-2 inches, causing the column of water to move, and free common clogs in toilets or other pipes.
[0042] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the Sani-Plunge inside a biodegradable barrier. Once the Bio Barrier is pulled over the Sani-Plunge Plunge Ball and the entire apparatus, the flexible, offset pliable protrusions work in conjunction with the barrier to create a seal. Once the seal is created, the apparatus is then repeatedly gently plunged into the hole, 1-2 inches, causing the column of water to move, and free common clogs in toilets or other pipes. The barrier is then removed by inserting hands in clean side of barrier, uncovering the plunge ball, tearing off the used barrier and discarding it. The next barrier is in line and ready to use
[0043] FIG. 8 a perspective view showing the Sani-Plunge inside the container.
[0044] This stores the Sani-Plunge when it is not in use and can be modified to customer specs to match décor.
