Drain protective device

Abstract

A device for protecting a drain of a sink is provided. The device is generally flat having a center portion having a handle. A plurality of small openings are located throughout the device for allowing the flow of liquid and air from the top of the device to the bottom of the device but preventing objects, such as straws, olives, lemons, napkins or other objects from passing through the device. The device is suitable for protecting drains of sinks, including, but not limited to mop sinks, commercial sinks, laundry sinks and any tubs or tanks. In an embodiment, the device is made of plastic or rubber and is recyclable. The device is especially suitable for preventing clogging of a drain in a restaurant.

1 ) A drain protective device comprising:
 a base having a first side, a second side, a front, a back, a top, a bottom; and   a webbing material containing a plurality of solid blocking devices attached to the webbing material wherein the webbing material has a plurality of openings for allowing the passage of liquid and air from the top of the drain protective device to the bottom of the drain protective device while preventing the passage of large solid material through the drain protective device.   
     
     
         2 ) The drain protective device of  claim 1  wherein the webbing material is flexible. 
     
     
         3 ) The drain protective device of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a handle secured to the top of the base wherein the handle rotates from a first position to a second position. 
 
     
     
         4 ) The drain protective device of  claim 1  wherein the base is generally flat. 
     
     
         5 ) The drain protective device of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a elevated first ridge secured to the first side of the base and a second elevated ridge secured to the second side of the base. 
 
     
     
         6 ) The drain protective device of  claim 5  wherein the first elevated ridge and the second elevated ridge elevate the bottom of the base above a sink. 
     
     
         7 ) The drain protective device of  claim 5  wherein the first elevated ridge and the second elevated ridge are magnetic. 
     
     
         8 ) The drain protective device of  claim 5  wherein the first elevated ridge and the second elevated ridge are completely removable from the base. 
     
     
         9 ) The drain protective device of  claim 1  wherein the bottom of the base is magnetic and wherein the top of the base is not magnetic. 
     
     
         10 ) The drain protective device of  claim 1  wherein the base is made of a material having antimicrobial properties.