Sewer system overflow prevention device
OwnerRenee Keyesinventor
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Abstract
A sewer system overflow prevention device is disclosed. The device features a semi-cylindrical bar with an inner concave surface and an outer convex surface, extending between two ends. A plurality of customizable slits, ranging from 3 mm to 10 mm in width, are transversely oriented along the bar, enabling water to pass while filtering debris. Under normal flow conditions, the slits permit water therethrough to enter a sewer system. During heavy rainfall, some of the water passes through the slits and excess water passes along the bar to surface runoff management systems or overflow channels, preventing sewer overflows. The device is made from corrosion-resistant materials and includes apertures for secure attachment to existing or new sewer systems.
Claims20
A sewer system overflow prevention device comprising:
- a semi-cylindrical bar extending between a first end and an opposing second end;
- a plurality of slits;
- a first longitudinal edge;
- and
- a second longitudinal edge;
- wherein said semi-cylindrical bar having a uniform width between said first end and said second end;
- wherein said semi-cylindrical bar having an inner concave surface and an outer convex surface;
- wherein said plurality of slits are spaced along said semi-cylindrical bar;
- and
- further wherein said plurality of slits oriented transversely to said first longitudinal edge and said second longitudinal edge.
A sewer system overflow prevention device comprising:
- a semi-cylindrical bar extending between a first end and an opposing second end;
- a plurality of slits;
- a first longitudinal edge;
- and
- a second longitudinal edge;
- wherein said semi-cylindrical bar having a uniform width between said first end and said second end;
- wherein said semi-cylindrical bar having an inner concave surface and an outer convex surface;
- wherein said plurality of slits are spaced along said semi-cylindrical bar;
- wherein said plurality of slits oriented transversely to said first longitudinal edge and said second longitudinal edge;
- wherein said semi-cylindrical bar having a material selected from the group consisting of a plastic, a steel, and a metal;
- wherein each one of said plurality of slits each having a width from 3 mm to 10 mm;
- and
- further wherein said plurality of slits are formed in sets of slits.
A sewer system overflow prevention device comprising:
- a semi-cylindrical bar extending between a first end and an opposing second end;
- a plurality of slits;
- a first longitudinal edge;
- and
- a second longitudinal edge;
- wherein said semi-cylindrical bar having a uniform width between said first end and said second end;
- wherein said plurality of slits are spaced along said semi-cylindrical bar;
- wherein said plurality of slits oriented transversely to said first longitudinal edge and said second longitudinal edge;
- and
- further wherein said plurality of slits are formed in sets of slits.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.