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US 10,415,226 B2Granted
Filtration system
OwnerLarry Lacoutureinventor
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Abstract
The present invention discloses a filtration device for use in municipal and industrial sewer systems. In one embodiment, the instant invention comprises a device that filters runoff, preventing unwanted chemicals and debris from entering the sewer system. The device comprises a sewer seal that forms a liquid seal to trap hydrocarbons, such as oil, and prevent odors from leaking from the sewer system, while still allowing water to flow through the system. The trap is removable, allowing for easy cleaning, replacement, and maintenance.
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A system:
- wherein said system comprises a removable filtration structure, a catch basin, and a grate wherein said filtration structure is positioned under said grate and said catch basin is positioned under said removable filtration structure;
- wherein said removable filtration structure additionally comprises a filter basket, a sewer seal, and a fabricated frame system;
- wherein said fabricated frame system is positioned to accept said grate and is positioned above said catch basin and is within a surrounding substrate;
- wherein said fabricated frame system additionally comprises a frame operably attached to said catch basin, wherein said frame receives said filter basket and said frame receives said grate;
- wherein said filter basket is positioned within said frame, surrounding said sewer seal, and within said catch basin;
- wherein said sewer seal is positioned within said filter basket;
- wherein said removable filtration structure additionally comprises filter media, wherein said filter media is positioned within said filter basket.
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