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App. No. 15/812,979

Flow-through Piping Cap CIP

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App. No.
15/812,979
Abstract

A pipe cap and the methods for using the pipe cap are provided. The invention includes a pipe cap, which can include a body having one or more openings disposed therein. The pipe cap can also include a connector, and the connector can be configured to connect to a drain pipe. The pipe cap can be configured to prevent insects and animals from entering and clogging fluid drainage systems, e.g., HVAC systems.

Claims (21)

1 . A pipe cap, comprising:

a main body having a connector disposed about a first end thereof; and

a plurality of openings disposed about the main body, wherein the pipe cap is configured to connect to a drain line.

2 . The pipe cap of claim 1 , wherein the one or more opening is defined as a mesh screen disposed about the circumference of the main body.

3 . The pipe cap of claim 2 , wherein the mesh screen extends from the first end to the second end of the main body.

4 . The pipe cap of claim 3 , wherein the mesh screen is about 20-mesh to about 40-mesh.

5 . The pipe cap of claim 3 , wherein the mesh screen is about 30-mesh.

6 . The pipe cap of claim 3 , wherein the drain line is that of an HVAC system.

7 . A pipe cap, comprising:

a main body having a connector disposed about a first end thereof; and

a plurality of openings disposed about the main body, wherein the plurality of openings includes a mesh screen and wherein the pipe cap is configured to connect to a drain line of an HVAC system.

7 . The pipe cap of claim 7 , wherein the mesh screen is between 20-mesh and 40-mesh.

8 . The pipe cap of claim 7 , wherein the mesh screen is 30-mesh.

9 . A pipe cap system, comprising:

a main body having a connector disposed about a first end thereof;

a plurality of openings disposed about the main body, wherein the plurality of openings includes a mesh screen and wherein the pipe cap is configured to connect to a drain line of an HVAC system; and

a conduit, wherein the conduit is configured to attach the pipe cap to the drain line of the HVAC system.

11 . The piping cap of claim 9 , wherein a first end of the conduit is removably connected to the pipe cap and wherein a second end of the conduit is connected to the drain line.

12 . The pipe cap system of claim 9 , wherein the conduit further comprises a flange.

13 . The pipe cap system of claim 9 , wherein the mesh screen is about 20-mesh to about 40-mesh.

14 . The pipe cap system of claim 9 , wherein the mesh screen is about 30-mesh.