Device for aiding unblocking of a drain

Abstract

The device 10 includes an engaging formation 12 for overlaying and engaging an opening of a in a snug manner and a tubular member 14 arranged in flow communication with and extending from the engaging formation 12 for receiving a substance 16 for unblocking the drain therein and channelling same towards and into the drain opening via the engaging formation 12. The engaging formation 12 is encased by a stabilising flange 18 to assist in keeping the device 10 stable in use. A reservoir 22 is arranged at a free end of the tubular member 14 for in use receiving the substance 16 for unblocking the drain therein.

1 . A device for aiding unblocking of a drain, the device including:
 an engaging formation for overlaying and engaging an opening of a drain in a snug manner; and   a tubular member arranged in flow communication with and extending from the engaging formation for receiving a substance for unblocking the drain therein and channelling same towards and into the drain opening via the engaging formation.   
     
     
         2 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the engaging formation is removeably attached to the tubular member to permit replacement thereof with an engaging formation having different dimensions so as to permit the device to be used on drains of various types and sizes. 
     
     
         3 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the engaging formation is manufactured from a synthetic plastics material or from a natural rubber that displays strong resistance against corrosion by alkaline and acidic substances. 
     
     
         4 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the tubular member is between 300 mm and 500 mm in length and is manufactured from a synthetic plastics material, metal or metal alloy that displays strong resistance against corrosion by alkaline and acidic substances. 
     
     
         5 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the engaging formation is encased by a stabilizing flange to assist in keeping the device stable in use. 
     
     
         6 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the engaging formation is encased by a stabilizing flange to assist in keeping the device stable in use and wherein the stabilizing flange is manufactured from a synthetic plastics material or from a natural rubber. 
     
     
         7 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein a reservoir is arranged at a free end of the tubular member for in use receiving the substance for unblocking the drain therein. 
     
     
         8 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein a reservoir is arranged at a free end of the tubular member for in use receiving the substance for unblocking the drain therein and wherein the reservoir is provided with a lid. 
     
     
         9 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein a flow control valve is arranged in the tubular member between the reservoir and the engaging formation to permit flow control of the substance from the reservoir towards the engaging formation. 
     
     
         10 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein a flow control valve is arranged in the tubular member between the reservoir and the engaging formation to permit flow control of the substance from the reservoir towards the engaging formation and wherein the flow control valve is selected from the group including: a ball valve, a gate valve, and a butterfly valve and is manufactured from a synthetic plastics material, metal, or metal alloy that displays strong resistance against corrosion by alkaline and acidic substances. 
     
     
         11 . A kit for a device for aiding unblocking of a drain, the kit including:
 two or more engaging formations for overlaying and engaging an opening of a drain in a snug manner, each of the engaging formations being configured and dimensioned to overlay and engage drain openings of various types and sizes; and   a tubular member arranged in flow communication with and extending from the each of the two or more engaging formations for receiving a substance for unblocking the drain therein and channeling same towards and into the drain opening via any of the two or more engaging formations.