Patent ID: 6182677
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: B08B,F24F,F28G,Y10T

Abstract:
A cleanout device for an air conditioner evaporator drain line, comprising:an asymmetric T fitting having a straight crossmember with a stem extending therefrom for connecting to a downstream drain line;said crossmember having a first arm for receiving condensate flow from the air conditioner evaporator, and a second arm opposite thereto;said first and said second arm respectively having a first end for connecting to an upstream drain line and an opposite second end;a selectively operable shutoff valve disposed within said first arm of said crossmember. said shutoff valve being operable between an open position and a closed position; anda removable plug installed in said second end of said crossmember, wherein said second end of said crossmember is internally threaded and dimensioned for compatible connection with a male threaded end of a conventional garden hose; wherebyupon removal of the plug and with the shutoff valve is in the open position, a cleanout tool is passed through the crossmember of the fitting and through the upstream drain line to mechanically remove any debris disposed therein, then upon removal of the cleanout tool and with the shutoff valve in the closed position, the garden hose is connected to the second end of the crossmember to hydraulically flush the second arm of the crossmember, the stem of the fitting, and the downstream drain line of any debris disposed therein.