Integrated Bulk Fluids Management System
AssigneeRetain-It, LLC
InventorsKurt A. Burkhart, SR., Ronald E. Burkhart, SR.
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Abstract
Modular storage and controlled outflow systems for controlling a flow of water and methods of assembly of modular storage and controlled outflow systems having indirect flow of water through the system. Modular systems for controlling a flow of water having beams extending across the modules to direct the flow of water in an indirect manner or a serpentine or semi-serpentine manner. Modular storage and controlled outflow systems for treatment and filtration of water.
Claims21
A modular system for controlling a flow of water comprising:
- a plurality of modules, at least some of the plurality of modules comprising a horizontal deck supported by four vertical members, each of the four vertical members having a bottom edge, the plurality of modules being arranged in a grid having an x-axis and a y-axis, the plurality of modules forming:
- one or more longitudinal channels, the one or more longitudinal channels being defined in the direction along the y-axis of the modular system, and
- one or more lateral channels, the one or more lateral channels being defined in the direction along the x-axis of the modular system,
- wherein at least some of the plurality of modules have at least one beam extending across from one of the vertical members to another one of the vertical members of one of the modules, wherein the at least one beam extends partially upwards from the bottom edge of the one of the four vertical members towards the horizontal deck thereby creating a window.
A module for controlling a flow of water comprising:
- a horizontal deck;
- four vertical members each having a bottom edge, the four vertical members supporting the horizontal deck and being arranged in the four corners below the horizontal deck;
- a first beam extending across from the one of the four vertical members to another one of the four vertical members, wherein the first beam extends partially upwards from the bottom edge of the one of the four vertical members towards the horizontal deck.
19-30. (canceled)
A modular system for controlling a flow of water comprising:
- a plurality of modules, at least some of the plurality of modules comprising a horizontal deck supported by four vertical members, the plurality of modules being arranged in a grid having an x-axis and a y-axis, the plurality of modules forming:
- one or more longitudinal channels, the one or more longitudinal channels being defined in the direction along the y-axis of the modular system, and
- one or more lateral channels, the one or more lateral channels being defined in the direction along the x-axis of the modular system,
- wherein the modular system provides for serpentine flow through the longitudinal and lateral channels.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.