Plungers and devices for storing plumbing tools

Abstract

A plunger that operates by a piston to drive a purging flow at relatively high pressure is disclosed. The plunger includes features so that the exterior of the plunger remains in a dry and sanitary condition. An optional storage unit is also disclosed where the storage unit includes at least one UV element. Where the UV element decreases the amount of pathogens on the plumbing tool.

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         71 . A method of clearing an obstruction from a toilet, said method comprising:
 positioning a distal end of a plunger in a source of liquid;   drawing liquid from the liquid source into the inner member;   positioning the inner member over an outlet of a toilet; and   forcing the liquid from the inner member and into the outlet,   drawing liquid into the inner member again without liquid contacting the exterior surface of the plunger.   
     
     
         72 . The method of  claim 71 , wherein liquid escaping past a seal flows through an interior portion of the plunger. 
     
     
         73 . A kit comprising:
 at least one of a plunger and a plumbing tool; and   a UV sterilization unit according to claim  1  for sterilizing the plunger or the toilet brush.   
     
     
         74 . The kit of claim  1 , wherein the plumbing tool comprises a plunger body comprising an upper body portion and a lower body portion, where the upper body portion includes a handle and a gripping section;
 a reservoir located within the plunger body and terminating at an opening in the lower body portion, where the opening is adapted to direct fluid into the drain;   a piston slidably moveable in the reservoir, such that movement of the piston displaces fluid from a first reservoir portion to a second reservoir portion, where the second reservoir portion comprises at least one port in the lower body portion allowing liquid in the second reservoir portion to exit the plunger body at a location away from the upper body portion; and   a compliant member located adjacent to the opening, where the compliant member is sufficiently compliant to form a seal between the lower body portion and the drain allowing fluid to be drawn into the first reservoir portion via the opening.