Patent ID: 8650696
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: B08B,E03F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for removing root infiltration debris from inside a sanitary sewer pipe comprising: a rodder coupler for connecting a rodder tool to an apparatus for removing root infiltration debris from inside a sanitary sewer pipe; a swivel coupled to the rodder coupler for isolating rotation of the rodder tool from the apparatus for removing root infiltration debris from inside a sanitary sewer pipe; an extension rod having a proximal end coupled to the swivel and a distal end coupled to a coupler nut; with the coupler nut coupled to a proximal end of a universal joint and to a proximal end of a helical flexible arm which surrounds the universal joint and which are coupled at distal ends of the universal joint and the helical flexible arm to a proximal end of an extension arm having a perimeter around which is coupled to; a plurality of radially arranged hinges with each hinge having at least one brush spring coupled to at least one brush support with each brush support attached to one of a plurality of radially arranged brushes thereby coupling the plurality of radially arranged brushes to the extension arm for collecting root infiltration debris from inside a sanitary sewer pipe; and a penetrating tip coupled to the extension arm for pushing aside root infiltration debris to allow the apparatus to travel through root infiltration.