Aligned-outlet and distal-flushable blow case
OwnerJeremie Thornburg, Jerry Michael Brayinventors
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Abstract
A blow case with an inlet pipe positioned to gravity direct debris to an outlet pipe. The inlet pipe having a discharge end sealed by gravity open clapper style check valve that is closed by activation of pneumatic pressure through a float style pneumatic valve. The check valve has a top mounted access port and aperture allowing for direct above ground servicing access to both the clapper inside the valve and has a removable clapper and access port for servicing the outlet pipe. The float style pneumatic valve is also top mounted for ease of service and removal and is remotely positioned from the outlet pipe to allow for removal of the valve for flushing of the debris from the blow case.
Claims9
A blow case apparatus for use with compressed gas to motivate a liquid flow including debris, the blow case apparatus mounted at least partially above ground level, the blow case apparatus comprising:
- a containment wall defining an outside and an interior compartment, the containment wall defining an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture;
- an inlet pipe mounted in the inlet aperture, the inlet pipe including a discharge end;
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- a gravity open swing cap valve including a valve body defining a cradle, and a clap assembly including a hinge pin rotatably secure in the cradle, a horizontal gravity extension arm connected to the hinge pin, a vertical drop arm connected to the gravity extension arm distally from the hinge pin, and a clapper including a first side with a front face sized to cover the discharge end and a second side, the clapper connected to the vertical drop arm distally below the gravity extension arm, wherein the hinge pin positioned on the second side of the clapper for gravity opening of the gravity open swing cap valve.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.