Grand EZ-Strainer/Stopper

Abstract

A flat flexible and centrally opened drain stopper which can cover any sort of drain and can completely surround the edge of a drain passage to cease the accumulation of hair and other debris from entering a drainage entry with its flat surface or widely distributed pegs depending on the application. The GrandEZ-Strainer/Stopper is placed around the circumference of a drain opening prior to the flow of waste water within a bathroom basin such as a sink, shower, or bathtub. This device is simple, safe, durable, easy to use, and will aid in eliminating the problem of having clogged drains.

Claims

1. The present invention is flat and flexible with an open center, that surrounds and covers the circumference of drains entrances to prevent hair and other debris from entering and clogging drain systems in a bathroom environment.

2. The strainer/stopper is comprised of a 100 percent food safe silicone material that rests flush and firmly against any bathroom utility, such as a sink, bathtub, or shower. This device will not cause any harm to the person using the device or bathroom utility.

3. The base of the hair strainer/stopper is a circular surface that serves as a resting place for the trapping posts or a flat surface depending on the application. The pegs are widely distributed across the base and will serve as a barrier or trapper that will collect hair and debris from the waste water. These pegs are numerous enough and off-set into three separate rows that will serve as the defense mechanism to trap the hair and debris before it attempts to enter a drain passage.

4. The removal and installation of this invention is quite simple due to the flexibility of the silicon that fits easily over an existing pop-up stopper.

5. The GrandEZ-Strainer/Stopper may be designated for any size bathroom utility using an existing pop-up stopper or strainer that rests inside a drain entrance.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention, and explain various principles and advantages of those embodiments.

[0026] FIG. 1 shows top view of assembly as per preferred embodiments of the invention.

[0027] FIG. 2 shows basal view of assembly with pegs as per preferred embodiments of the invention.

[0028] FIG. 3 shows complete front view of assembly with pegs as per preferred embodiments of the invention.

[0029] FIG. 4 shows back view of assembly with pegs as per preferred embodiments of the invention.

[0030] The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

[0031] The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0033] FIG. 1 represents the GrandEZ-Strainer/Stopper from a top view. The top view displays the base, pegs acting as hair trapping mechanism 2, and the raised edges. The base will be wide enough to accommodate the raised edges and rows of pegs which acts as a hair trapping mechanism to trap hair and other debris. The openings of the trapper posts are facing the outer portion of the invention to collect the waste in the water.

[0034] FIG. 2 refers to the GrandEZ-Strainer/Stopper from a bottom view. This view displays the pegs that are widely and equally distributed around the base that will allow the stopper to rest firmly on any bathroom utility and trap the hair, also providing support for the whole invention.

[0035] FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 discloses the GrandEZ-Strainer/Stopper side views which acts a hair strainer to make sure that user is able to remove hair before it goes down and the stoppers will allow to make leaky old pop-up stoppers finally stop leaking and hold water so that user can soak clothes, dentures, brushes or combs.

[0036] The assembly as per its further embodiments requires minimal efforts to install. The assembly can be installed by simply slipping it over existing bathroom drain pop-up stoppers. It will help to close any gaps left behind and thus serve the purpose of straining/stopping the drain efficiently.

[0037] The assembly as per its additional embodiments is developed from food-grade silicon materials that will serve you sink drain strainer/stopping needs without posing any risks whatsoever to household health. The material is additional BPA-free to ensure that user is using a product that is 100% safe for use at home.

[0038] While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible for instance with pegs for straining and without pegs for stopping. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.

[0039] Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit, Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described, Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0040] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.