Drain clog removing apparatus

Abstract

A drain clog removing apparatus. An apparatus for use with a plumbing drain includes a conduit, a drain isolation device for sealingly connecting the conduit to the drain, and at least one releasable connector for attaching and detaching a pressure source to the conduit. The apparatus may include multiple releasable connectors for use with corresponding multiple pressure sources. The apparatus is useful for removing liquids, as well as clogs, from drains.

1 . Apparatus for use with a plumbing drain, the apparatus comprising:
 a conduit;   a drain isolation device for sealingly connecting the conduit to the drain; and   at least one releasable connector for attaching and detaching a pressure source to the conduit.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pressure source is a source of compressed gas. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pressure source is a source of negative pressure relative to atmospheric pressure. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pressure source is a source of pressurized water. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus includes at least two of the releasable connectors. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus includes at least three of the releasable connectors. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a swivel interconnected between the conduit and the releasable connector. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a threaded fitting having an outer housing and a hardenable substance within the housing, and wherein the hardenable substance is molded about an externally threaded portion of a fitting for the releasable connector. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising interchangeable lengths of the conduit. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein multiple pressure sources are capable of simultaneously communicating with the conduit. 
   
   
       11 . Apparatus for use with a plumbing drain, the apparatus comprising:
 a conduit;   a drain isolation device for sealingly connecting the conduit to the drain; and   at least two releasable connectors for attaching and detaching at least two pressure sources to the conduit.   
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein one of the pressure sources is a source of compressed gas. 
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein one of the pressure sources is a source of negative pressure relative to atmospheric pressure. 
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein one of the pressure sources is a source of pressurized water. 
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein one of the pressure sources is a source of hot water. 
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the apparatus includes at least three of the releasable connectors. 
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising a swivel interconnected between the conduit and one of the releasable connectors. 
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising a threaded fitting having an outer housing and a hardenable substance within the housing, and wherein the hardenable substance is molded about an externally threaded portion of a fitting for one of the releasable connectors. 
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising interchangeable lengths of the conduit. 
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the pressure sources are capable of simultaneously communicating with the conduit.