CLOG REMOVAL DEVICE

Abstract

Embodiments herein discloses a toilet-unclogging device for removing clog materials. The device comprising an elongated tubular shaft, a metal rod, a plunger member, a knob and a handle. The elongated tubular shaft includes a first end and a second end. The plunger member is secured to the first end of the elongated tubular shaft, and the second end of the elongated tubular shaft is engaged to the handle. The metal rod bent in the shape of a hook extends from a center of the plunger member. The metal rod is moved to a first direction and a second direction using the knob. The knob is internally connected to the metal rod through a center of the plunger member. A spring is co-axially received within the elongated tubular shaft for biasing an upward movement and a downward movement of the knob.

Claims

1. A plunger assembly comprising: an elongated tubular shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein a plunger member is secured to the first end of the elongated tubular shaft; and; a rod bent in the shape of a hook extending from an interior of the plunger member, wherein the rod is connected to a knob located on the elongated tubular shaft, wherein the knob is configured to move the rod to a first direction and a second direction.

2. The plunger assembly according to claim 1, wherein the rod is made of metal.

3. The plunger assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a handle enabling a user to hold the plunger assembly during the use of the plunger assembly.

4. The plunger assembly according to claim 1, wherein the second end of the elongated tubular shaft comprises one or more side arms, wherein each the side arms is connected to the handle forming a triangular structure.

5. The plunger assembly according to claim 1, wherein the rod moves in the first direction on a downward movement of the knob, and the rod moves in the second direction on an upward movement of the knob.

6. The plunger assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a longitudinal opening on the elongated tubular shaft allowing the upward movement and the downward movement of the knob resulting in the movement of the rod in the second direction and the first direction.

7. The plunger assembly according to claim 1, wherein the plunger member comprises an aperture at a crest of the plunger member, wherein the aperture receives the first end of the elongated tubular shaft.

8. The plunger assembly according to claim 3, wherein the handle is coated with a rubber material to enhance comfort when grasped by the user:

9. The plunger assembly according to claim 1, furthermore comprising a spring co-axially received within the elongated tubular shaft for biasing the upward movement and the downward movement of the knob.

10. The plunger assembly according to claim 1, wherein the knob is internally connected to the rod through the aperture of the plunger member.

11. The plunger assembly according to claim 1, wherein the rod is configured to break stools into smaller size.

12. A toilet unclogging device comprising: an elongated tubular shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein a plunger member is secured to the first end of the elongated tubular shaft, and a handle is engaged to the second end of the elongated tubular shaft; a metal rod in the shape of a hook extending from a centre of the plunger member, wherein the metal rod moves to a first direction, and a second direction using a knob, wherein the knob is internally connected to the metal rod through the center of the plunger member; and a spring co-axially received within the elongated tubular shaft for biasing an upward movement and a downward movement of the knob.

13. The toilet unclogging device according to claim 12, further comprising a longitudinal opening on the elongated tubular shaft allowing the upward movement and the downward movement of the knob resulting in the movement of the metal rod in the second direction and the first direction.

14. The toilet-unclogging device according to claim 12, wherein the second end of the elongated shaft further comprises one or more side arms, wherein each of the side arms is engaged to the handle forming a triangular structure.

15. The toilet unclogging device according to claim 12, wherein the handle is coated with a rubber material to enhance comfort when grasped by a user

16. The toilet-unclogging device according to claim 12, wherein the plunger member includes an aperture at a crest of the plunger member to receive the first end of the elongated tubular shaft.

17. The toilet-unclogging device according to claim 12, wherein the metal rod is configured to break stools into smaller sizes.

Description

[0012] The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, exemplary constructions of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention is not limited to the specific methods and structures disclosed herein. The description of a method step or a structure referenced by a numeral in a drawing is applicable to the description of that method step or structure shown by that same numeral in any subsequent drawing herein.

[0013] exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a device, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] is perspective view of the plunger member, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] is a bottom view of the plunger member, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] is a cross sectional view of the device, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] exemplary illustrates an upward movement of a knob, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0018] exemplary illustrates a downward movement of the knob, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] A description of embodiments of the present invention will now be given with reference to the Figures. It is expected that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

[0020] exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a device 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment, the device 100 is a plunger assembly used for removal of clog materials in a toilet or drains lines leading from the toilet. In another embodiment, the device 100 is a toilet-unclogging device or a clog removal device. The device 100 comprises an elongated tubular shaft 102, a plunger member 104, a rod 106, a handle 108, and a knob 110. The elongated tubular shaft 102 is a hollow tubular shaft. The elongated tubular 102 includes a first end 114 and a second end 116. The second end 116 of the elongated tubular arm 102 includes one or more side arms 118. In some embodiments, the elongated tubular shaft 102 is made of metal. The elongated shaft 102 could be made of any material that serves the purpose of the invention. The handle 108 is engaged to the second end 116 of the elongated tubular shaft 102. In an embodiment, the knob 110 is positioned on the elongated tubular shaft 102. In another embodiment, a longitudinal opening 112 on the elongated tubular shaft 102 facilitates an upward movement and a downward movement of the knob 110.

[0021] Referring to is perspective view of the plunger member , according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment, an aperture 122 at a crest of the plunger member 104 is provided. In an embodiment, the aperture 122 is at a centre of the plunger member 104, which accommodates or receives the first end 114 of the elongated shaft 102. The first end 114 of the shaft 102 is received over the aperture 122, such that the longitudinal opening 112 is in vertical alignment with the aperture 122. In another embodiment, the elongated tubular shaft 102 vertically extends upward from the crest of the plunger member 104. Referring to is a bottom view of the plunger member 104, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment, the plunger member 104 is cup shaped in structure having a protruding bottom portion 124, and an interior space or interior 120. The plunger member 104 could be of various designs or shape not restricting to the shape of the plunger member 104 of the present invention. In an embodiment, the plunger member 104 is made of plastic material. In another embodiment, the plunger member 104 is made of any material that serves the purpose of the present invention.

[0022] In an embodiment, the handle 108 enables a user to hold the device 100 during use. Each of the side arms 118 of the elongated tubular shaft 102 is engaged to the handle 108 forming a triangular structure. In one embodiment, the handle 108 is mounted on the side arms 118 of the elongated tubular shaft 102. The handle 108 is coated with a rubber material to enhance comfort when grasped by the user. The coating is supplied in almost any vibrant color, so a distinctive color could be chosen to enhance the recognition factor of the device 100 for improving its market adoption.

[0023] Referring to 790 is a cross sectional view of the device 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The knob 110 of the device 100 is configured to facilitate the movement of the rod 106 in the first, and the second direction. In an embodiment, a longitudinal opening 112 on the elongated tubular shaft 102 facilitates an upward movement, and a downward movement of the knob 110. In an embodiment, a spring is co-axially received within the elongated tubular shaft 102 for biasing the upward movement and the downward movement of the knob 110. The knob 110 is internally connected to the rod 106 through the aperture 122, such that the movement of the knob 110 results in the movement of the rod 106. In an embodiment, the knob 110 is connected to the rod 106 through the center of the plunger member 104. The downward movement of the knob 110 allows the movement of the rod 106 towards the first direction. The upward movement of the knob 110, results in the movement of the rod 106 towards the second direction. The first direction in the present invention relates to an extended position of the rod 106, or a forward movement of the rod 106 extending outward from the interior space 120 of the plunger member 104. Further, the second direction relates to a retracted position of the rod 106, or a backward movement of the rod 106 into the interior space 120 of the plunger member 104. The knob 110 and the rod 106 are made of metal. In an embodiment, the knob 110, and the rod 110 are made of any material that serves the purpose of the present invention. The rod 106 is bent in the shape of a hook. The shape of the rod 106 is not limited to the hook shaped structure, further it could be of any shape that serves the purpose of the present invention. In an embodiment, the rod 106 is configured to break stools into smaller size. The rod 106 breaks the stool that is too large to flush.

[0024] Referring to exemplary illustrates the downward movement of the knob 106, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In operation, the plunger member 104 is placed over a toilet, and the knob 110 is pulled downward. The downward movement of the knob 110 results in the movement of the rod 106 towards the first direction. The rod 106 is in the extended position, when used for performing a task such as but not limited to breaking the stools too large to flush into smaller sizes. The rod 106 extends outward from the interior space 120, when the user pulls the knob 110 downward. The handle 108 provides the user to have a grip over the device 100 during use.

[0025] Referring to exemplary illustrates the upward movement of the knob 110, according to an embodiment of the present invention When the task is completed, the user pulls or lifts the knob 110 upward. The upward movement of the knob 110 allows the rod 106 to retract back towards the interior space 120 of plunger member 104. In other words, the upward movement of the knob 110 allows the rod 106 to move in the second direction.

[0026] In one embodiment, the handle 108 is designed in such manner that, the device 100 do not slip off from the users hand during use causing in convenience to the user. Further, it prevents the split off the toilet water on the toilet floor. The rod 106 breaks the stool that is difficult to be broken easily. Further, the retraction of the rod 106 into the interior space 120 enables the easy carrying of the device 100 to different location.

[0027] The foregoing description comprise illustrative embodiments of the present invention. Having thus described exemplary embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted by those skilled in the art that the within disclosures are exemplary only, and that various other alternatives, adaptations, and modifications may be made within the scope of the present invention. Merely listing or numbering the steps of a method in a certain order does not constitute any limitation on the order of the steps of that method. Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which this invention pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions. Although specific terms may be employed herein, they are used only in generic and descriptive sense and not for purposes of limitation. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments illustrated herein.