Patent ID: 6601242
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: A47K,E03C,Y10S

Abstract:
A flexible removable strainer for use in conjunction with a drain opening of a plumbing fixture, the strainer comprising:a substantially cylindrical portion constructed and arranged to extendingly and removably engage the drain opening; a bottom portion engaged to a lowermost portion of the substantially cylindrical portion, the bottom portion having a plurality of openings therethrough, the bottom portion further comprising a plurality of ridges, the plurality of ridges extending upwardly from the bottom portion, each of the plurality of ridges having a top surface and a length, each of the top surfaces having the same height above the bottom portion along the length of the ridge; an annular ring engaged to an uppermost portion of the substantially cylindrical portion and outwardly extending therefrom, the annular ring constructed and arranged to form a seal with a portion of the plumbing fixture immediately adjacent to the drain opening; and a plug constructed and arranged to be placed within and to removably and fittingly engage the substantially cylindrical portion of the strainer, the plug further comprising a plurality of legs integral with a lower surface of the plug and extending downwardly therefrom.