P-trap for a waste removal system

Abstract

A P-trap for a waste removal system includes a length of tubing constructed out of a rigid and durable material, such as copper or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), that is formed into a generally P-shaped configuration. The length of tubing includes a vertical inlet into which waste enters, a horizontal outlet from which waste exits and an intermediate section extending between the vertical inlet and the horizontal outlet. The intermediate section is shaped to include a U-shaped lower bend and an L-shaped crown. Each of the U-shaped lower bend and the L-shaped crown is shaped to define an access port that is enclosed by means of a removable trap nut. As can be appreciated, the provision of an access port in the crown allows for the removal of any debris trapped within the intermediate section without necessitating water to be shut-off and while minimizing the mess resulting therefrom.

1 . A P-trap for a waste removal system, the P-trap comprising: 
 (a) a length of tubing formed into a generally P-shaped configuration, the length of tubing including, 
 (i) a vertical inlet into which waste enters,  
 (ii) a horizontal outlet from which waste exits, and  
 (iii) an intermediate section extending between the vertical inlet and the horizontal outlet, the intermediate section being shaped to include a U-shaped lower bend disposed between the vertical inlet and the horizontal outlet, the intermediate section also being shaped to include an L-shaped crown disposed between the U-shaped lower bend and the horizontal outlet, the L-shaped crown being positioned above the U-shaped bend,  
 (iv) wherein the U-shaped lower bend of the intermediate section is shaped to define a primary access port,  
 (v) wherein the crown of the intermediate section is shaped to define a secondary access port,  
   (b) a first trap nut removably mounted in the primary access port, and    (c) a second trap nut removably mounted in the secondary access port.    
   
   
       2 . The P-trap as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the first trap nut is threadingly coupled to the intermediate section in such a manner so as to enclose the primary access port.  
   
   
       3 . The P-trap as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the second trap nut is threadingly coupled to the intermediate section in such a manner so as to enclose the secondary access port.  
   
   
       4 . The P-trap as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the U-shaped lower bend and the L-shaped crown of the intermediate section are removably coupled together.  
   
   
       5 . The P-trap as claimed in  claim 4  wherein the U-shaped lower bend and the L-shaped crown are removably coupled together by means of a hub fitting and slip fitting interconnection.  
   
   
       6 . The P-trap as claimed in  claim 5  wherein the intermediate section is constructed of out polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tubing.  
   
   
       7 . A P-trap for a waste removal system, the P-trap comprising: 
 (a) a length of tubing formed into a generally P-shaped configuration, the length of tubing including, 
 (i) a vertical inlet into which waste enters,  
 (ii) a horizontal outlet from which waste exits, and  
 (iii) an intermediate section extending between the vertical inlet and the horizontal outlet, the intermediate section being shaped to include a U-shaped lower bend disposed between the vertical inlet and the horizontal outlet, the intermediate section also being shaped to include an L-shaped crown disposed between the U-shaped lower bend and the horizontal outlet, the L-shaped crown being positioned above the U-shaped bend,  
 (iv) wherein the crown of the intermediate section is shaped to define an access port, and  
   (b) a trap nut removably mounted in the access port.    
   
   
       8 . The P-trap as claimed in  claim 7  wherein the trap nut is threadingly coupled to the intermediate section in such a manner so as to enclose the access port.  
   
   
       9 . The P-trap as claimed in  claim 7  wherein the U-shaped lower bend and the L-shaped crown of the intermediate section are removably coupled together.  
   
   
       10 . The P-trap as claimed in  claim 9  wherein the U-shaped lower bend and the L-shaped crown are removably coupled together by means of a hub fitting and slip fitting interconnection.  
   
   
       11 . The P-trap as claimed in  claim 10  wherein the intermediate section is constructed of out polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tubing.