Patent ID: 6088843
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: E03C

Abstract:
A drain strainer for installation into a bathing water drain having a vertical drain pipe, the drain strainer comprising:a sieve receptacle having a substantially cylindrical basket having openings for passage of water and having an elongated support member;a bristle extension with a stem having a plurality of projecting bristles, the bristle extension being connected to the sieve receptacle with the sieve receptacle and connected bristle extension installable in the vertical drain pipe with the bristle extension depending from the sieve receptacle; and,means for supporting the sieve receptacle and bristle extension in the vertical drain pipe when the sieve receptacle and connected bristle extension are installed in the vertical drain pipe, wherein in use as a tub drain strainer with the vertical drain pipe connected to an overflow spout on the tub, the support member is connected to the overflow spout and comprises the means for supporting the sieve receptacle and bristle extension in the vertical drain pipe.