United States Patent No. US D1,070,029S
Introducing the Universal Drainpipe. One Pipe. Every Connection. Zero Compromise.
Finally, One Pipe to Solve Them All
Say goodbye to cluttered toolboxes, leaky connections, and hours of guesswork. The Universal Drainpipe replaces dozens of outdated fittings and joints with a single, precision-engineered solution that fits virtually any home, any fixture, anywhere. Whether you’re retrofitting an old system or building new, this breakthrough in modular plumbing adapts seamlessly — no soldering, no stress, and no compromises.
The Plumbing Drain Pipe Parts Market Is Massive and Ripe for Disruption
Every year, homeowners and plumbing professionals in the United States spend billions of dollars on drainpipe components — fittings, elbows, slip joints, couplers, extensions, traps, reducers, tailpieces, washers, and improvised adapters. It’s a sprawling, inconsistent ecosystem where compatibility often depends on decade-old standards, regional variations, and brand-specific dimensions.
Analysts estimate that the U.S. plumbing parts and fittings market exceeds $15 billion annually, with drainpipe components accounting for a significant share. Much of that revenue comes not from the initial install, but from repairs and replacements driven by one recurring problem: complexity creates failure points.
Every additional connection is another risk — another leak, another callback, another emergency repair.
A Fragmented Market Built on Legacy Design
Ask any plumber about drainpipes, and you’ll hear the same story:
Projects stall or fail not because of lack of skill, but because the parts don’t match:
- 1¼” vs. 1½” sink drain sizes
- Metric vs. U.S. standard
- Plastic vs. metal
- Old-home vs. new-construction standards
- Brand-specific adapter requirements
As a result, professionals and DIYers buy parts “just in case,” creating:
- Toolboxes overflowing with one-time-use parts
- Thousands of SKUs crowding hardware aisles
- Trial-and-error installation practices that waste time and money
The plumbing drainpipe category has remained largely unchanged for decades — until now.
Why the Universal Drainpipe™ Is Positioned to Claim Real Market Share
With the formal issuance of U.S. Patent No. D1,070,029 S on April 8, 2025, the Universal Drainpipe™ becomes the first patented solution that doesn’t add another option to the pile — it eliminates the pile altogether. Instead of dozens of incompatible shapes and fittings, the Universal Drainpipe offers one system engineered to:
- Fit virtually any home
- Connect to virtually any fixture
- Retrofit old plumbing or install in new builds
- Require no soldering, no specialty tools, and far fewer failure points
It’s not merely another part. It is — in engineering terms — a category collapse.
Instead of making the market bigger, it makes the market smarter.
Why the Product Hits a Nerve With Professionals
Early testers and trade professionals consistently pointed to the same advantages:
| PAIN POINT IN CURRENT PLUMBING | UNIVERSALE DRAINEPIPE SOLUTION |
| Dozens of fittings required | One modular system |
| Leaks from connection points | Fewer joints = fewer failures |
| Need for soldering / specialty tools | No soldering or special tools |
| Time lost sourcing obscure parts | Single SKU, universal compatibility |
| High cost of callbacks | Durable, leak-resistant design |
Investor Relations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2025 — Seattle, Washington
Pacific Northwest inventors Kirt Barrett and Scott Russell today announced the formal issuance of U.S. Patent No. D1,070,029 S for his breakthrough innovation, the Universal Drainpipe™ — a modular plumbing solution designed to replace decades of outdated fittings, elbows, couplers, and adapters with one precision-engineered, all-purpose system.
With the Universal Drainpipe, the days of cluttered toolboxes, leaky connections, and hours of trial-and-error adjustments are over. This patented product is engineered to fit virtually any home, any fixture, anywhere, making it the first drainpipe designed to reduce complexity rather than add to it.
Whether retrofitting aging infrastructure or installing in new construction, the Universal Drainpipe adapts seamlessly. No soldering. No specialty tools. No callbacks. No compromises.
“Plumbing shouldn’t require a library of components to solve a simple connection problem,” Barrett said. “I designed the Universal Drainpipe to bring confidence, reliability, and simplicity back to the trade.”
The Universal Drainpipe’s patent follows an extensive development cycle centered on durability, configurability, and leak-free performance across a wide range of use cases. Barrett worked closely with intellectual property law firm Kaufhold & Dix of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who represented him through the patenting process.
With design, testing, and patent approval completed, Barrett and Scott are now seeking interested parties to help bring the Universal Drainpipe to market, including manufacturing partners, distributors, and strategic investors.
About Kirt Barrett
Kirt Barrett is a Seattle plumber, tradesman, and inventor with a career spanning more than two decades. His work focuses on practical innovations that address recurring pain points in residential plumbing — advancing reliability for the professionals who install systems and for the homeowners who depend on them.
About Scott Russell
Scott Russell is a skilled tradesman, inventive thinker, and certified design fabricator who lives and works on the Washington peninsula. Over the course of several decades in the naval shipyards, he has cultivated a strong command of structural fabrication, custom utility-product design, and practical problem-solving. His background blends real-world craftsmanship with innovative engineering insight, enabling him to approach every project—large or small—with precision, durability, and creativity in mind.
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