Plumbing drain apparatus

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed for filtering and treating fluids within a drain. The apparatus includes a stopper component for controlling drain flow out of a basin and a filtering component for ensnaring foreign matter and debris. The filtering component includes a plurality of levels, each level configured to entrap foreign matter and enable fluid flow therepast. The levels include a plurality of openings and a plurality of spicule members adapted to contact an inner drain surface.

1 . A drain apparatus for installation in a basin having a drain stopper system, the apparatus comprising:
 a drain cover configured to selectively seal the basin;   a filtering component configured to collect debris; and   a hook configured to rotatably engage a component of the drain stopper system.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising: a porous void space configured to receive a fluid treatment tablet. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the porous void space is downstream of the drain cover and wherein the void space is further configured for fluid pass through. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the porous void space is defined by a cylindrical-shaped wall and a porous, circular bottom configured to retain the fluid treatment tablet and pass through fluids. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the filtering component is removeably connectable to the drain cover. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the filtering component comprises a plurality of levels configured to entrap foreign matter. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein each of the plurality of level comprise a plurality of spicule members. 
     
     
         8 . A drain apparatus for installation in a basin having a drain stopper system, the apparatus comprising:
 a drain cover configured to selectively seal the basin; and   a filtering component configured to selectively connect to the drain cover,
 wherein the filtering component comprises: 
 a porous void space configured to receive a fluid treatment tablet; 
 a plurality of levels configured to entrap foreign matter; and 
 a hook configured to rotatably engage a component of the drain stopper system. 
   
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the filtering component is configured to rotatably engage the drain cover. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the porous void space is defined by a cylindrical-shaped wall and a porous, circular bottom configured to retain the fluid treatment tablet and pass through fluids. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein each of the plurality of level comprise a plurality of spicule members. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the filtering component is integrally formed. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the spicule members are pliable. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising a second hook. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein each of the plurality of level comprise a plurality of triangle-shaped outer projections. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising: a porous, cylindrical-shaped wall connecting the plurality of levels. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein each of the plurality of level is octagram-shaped. 
     
     
         18 . A drain apparatus for installation in a basin having a drain stopper system, the apparatus comprising:
 a drain cover configured to selectively seal the basin; and   a filtering component integrally formed and configured to selectively connect to the drain cover, wherein the filtering component comprises:
 a porous void space configured to receive a fluid treatment tablet, wherein the porous void space is defined by a porous, cylindrical-shaped wall and a porous, circular bottom; 
 a plurality of octagram-shaped levels configured to entrap foreign matter; and 
 a hook configured to rotatably engage a component of the drain stopper system. 
   
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the octagram-shaped levels each comprise eight points, the points being flexibly formed. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , further comprising a second hook. 
     
     
         21 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the outer surface of the drain cover includes a graphical image.