P-trap device and method

Abstract

A p-trap device including primary trap, a door assembly, and a cleanout tool; the primary trap includes an inlet, an outlet, an upper dip, and a lower dip. The door assembly includes a door and a secondary trap, with the door assembly coupled to the lower dip of the primary trap and configured to provide access for maintenance to the p-trap device and provide a means for draining the primary trap of the p-trap device when the door is open. The door is coupled to the secondary trap using a hinge. The cleanout tool is included and configured to remove debris from the p-trap device when the door is open, with the cleanout tool attachable to the p-trap device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A p-trap comprising:
 a primary trap having a conduit comprising an upright inlet, an upright portion connected to the upright inlet, a curved portion connected to the upright portion, and an outlet connected to the curved portion wherein the outlet comprises an upright connector;   a polyhedronical secondary trap in-line with the primary trap and fused to the primary trap; and   a polygonal door connected to the secondary trap.   
     
     
         2 . The p-trap of  claim 1 , wherein a side of the secondary trap is parallel to the upright portion. 
     
     
         3 . The p-trap of  claim 2 , wherein a side of the secondary trap is parallel to a curved-portion longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         4 . The p-trap of  claim 3 , wherein a side of the secondary trap is parallel to an upright axis of the upright connector. 
     
     
         5 . The p-trap of  claim 4 , wherein the door lies in a plane perpendicular to the upright portion. 
     
     
         6 . The p-trap of  claim 5 , wherein the door is elongate with an elongate axis that sits parallel to the curved-portion longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         7 . The p-trap of  claim 6 , wherein the secondary trap is a cuboid. 
     
     
         8 . The p-trap of  claim 7 , wherein the secondary trap is a rectangular prism. 
     
     
         9 . The p-trap of  claim 8 , wherein the door butts against a lower perimeter of the secondary trap. 
     
     
         10 . The p-trap of  claim 9 , wherein the lower perimeter comprises edges and wherein the door is longer than an edge. 
     
     
         11 . The p-trap of  claim 10 , wherein the door is wider than an edge. 
     
     
         12 . The p-trap of  claim 1 , wherein the secondary trap is a rectangular prism. 
     
     
         13 . The p-trap of  claim 12 , wherein a side of the secondary trap is parallel to a curved-portion longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         14 . The p-trap of  claim 13 , wherein the door lies in a plane perpendicular to the upright portion. 
     
     
         15 . The p-trap of  claim 14 , wherein the door is elongate with an elongate axis that sits parallel to the curved-portion longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         16 . The p-trap of  claim 1 , wherein the shape of the secondary trap has no circular cross-sections. 
     
     
         17 . The p-trap of  claim 1 , wherein the door lacks structure to retain water when open. 
     
     
         18 . A method comprising opening the door of the p-trap of  claim 1  and emptying the p-trap. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising accessing the upright portion with a tool. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19  further comprising closing the door.