Drain inserts for diverting the flow of debris and fluids
View Patent ↗Drain inserts for diverting the flow of debris and fluids in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a drain insert is provided, the drain insert including: a primary opening for receiving flow of debris and fluids, the primary opening comprising a rim that is configured to sit on top of a drain hole; a primary chute that extends from the primary opening and extends beyond a pivot rod of a drain thereby preventing the flow of debris and fluids from making contact with the pivot rod.
1. A drain insert, comprising:
a primary opening for receiving flow of debris and fluids, the primary opening comprising an upper rim that is configured to sit on top of a drain hole;
a primary chute that extends from the primary opening and extends towards a pivot rod of a drain, wherein the primary chute includes a designated channel through which the debris and fluids are directed down a drain thereby diverting the flow of debris and fluids away from the pivot rod; and
an extension configured to extend from the primary chute and extend beyond a pivot rod of a drain, thereby preventing the flow of debris and fluids from making contact with the pivot rod.
2. The drain insert of claim 1 , further comprising a secondary chute.
3. The drain insert of claim 2 , wherein the secondary chute is positioned at an incline relative to a horizontal plane of the drain hole, angled inwards towards the primary chute, allowing the drain insert to selectively filter specific types of debris.
4. The drain insert of claim 2 , wherein the secondary chute is concave.
5. The drain insert of claim 2 , wherein the secondary chute is made with a malleable material.
6. The drain insert of claim 2 , wherein the primary chute and the secondary chute form a unified body.
7. The drain insert of claim 2 , wherein the secondary chute has a concavity with an arc length equal to or less than an arc length of the primary chute.
8. The drain insert of claim 1 , wherein the primary chute is concave.
9. The drain insert of claim 1 , wherein the primary chute further comprises a plurality of holes that facilitates the escape of air from the drain insert, reducing pressure and increasing flow velocity.
10. The drain insert of claim 1 , wherein the drain insert is made using anti-microbial material.
11. The drain insert of claim 1 , wherein the primary opening is circular having a circumference that allows the primary opening to receive a drain stopper.
12. The drain insert of claim 1 , wherein the extension is flat.