# US 2022/0032269 A1 · Method of absorbing precipitation > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2022/0032269 A1 - Document ID: US20220032269A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 17/297,891 - Filed: 2019-11-27 - Published: 2022-02-03 - Earliest claimed: 2018-11-28 - Inventors: Locke WHITE, II - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20220032269A1 ## CPC - B01J 20/2805: {Sorbents inside a permeable or porous casing, e.g. inside a container, bag or membrane} - B01J 20/261: {obtained by reactions only involving carbon to carbon unsaturated bonds (macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds per se C08F)} - B01J 20/267: {Cross-linked polymers} - E03F 5/101: {Dedicated additional structures, interposed or parallel to the sewer system} - B01J 2220/68: Superabsorbents - B01J: CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS OR COLLOID CHEMISTRY; THEIR RELEVANT APPARATUS - E03F: SEWERS; CESSPOOLS ## Abstract A method of absorbing falling precipitation to prevent the falling precipitation from reaching an area for an activity includes spreading a sufficient amount of a water absorbent including superabsorbent granules over the area prior to or during the falling precipitation so that the superabsorbent granules can absorb the water before the falling precipitation can reach the area wherein the activity can immediately occur after the falling precipitation stops and the water absorbent is removed. Another method of absorbing falling precipitation to prevent the falling precipitation from reaching an area for an activity includes placing an application bag over the area prior to or during the falling precipitation, wherein the application bag includes a sufficient amount of superabsorbent granules inside a casing, wherein the superabsorbent granules can absorb the falling precipitation before the falling precipitation can reach the area, and wherein the activity can immediately occur after the falling precipitation stops and the application bag is removed. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method of absorbing falling precipitation to prevent the falling precipitation from reaching an area for an activity, comprising: spreading a water absorbent comprising superabsorbent granules, which can absorb at least 200 times its weight in water, over the area prior to or during the falling precipitation so that the superabsorbent granules can absorb the falling precipitation before the falling precipitation can reach the area, wherein the activity can immediately occur after the falling precipitation stops and the water absorbent is removed. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the water absorbent is spread over the area in an amount to create a layer of water absorbent of about 3-5 mm. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the falling precipitation is at least one of rain, snow, sleet, or hail. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the activity is a construction, landscaping, or sports activity or any activity that needs the area protected from falling precipitation. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the superabsorbent granules comprise potassium polyacrylate or sodium polyacrylate. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the water absorbent further comprises a tackifier, water, or a combination thereof. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the water absorbent further comprises sand. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the water absorbent further comprises a coloring. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the water absorbent further comprises an aggregate that is about the same size and density as the superabsorbent granules. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the spreading step is performed by an applicator with a hopper containing the water absorbent wherein the applicator sprays the water absorbent from a hose. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising: removing the superabsorbent granules from the area; and drying the superabsorbent granules for reuse. ### Claim 12 A method of absorbing falling precipitation to prevent the falling precipitation from reaching an area for an activity, comprising: placing at least one application bag over the area prior to or during the falling precipitation but not after the falling precipitation stops, wherein the application bag comprises a sufficient amount of superabsorbent granules, which can absorb at least 200 times its weight in water, inside a casing, wherein the superabsorbent granules can absorb the falling precipitation before the falling precipitation can reach the area, and wherein the activity can immediately occur after the falling precipitation stops and the application bag is removed. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein the falling precipitation is at least one of rain, snow, sleet, or hail. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein the activity is a construction, landscaping, or sports activity or any activity that needs the area protected from falling precipitation. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein the superabsorbent granules comprise sodium polyacrylate or potassium polyacrylate. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein the casing comprises an upper casing and a lower casing, and wherein the upper casing and the lower casing are made of a water permeable fabric material. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein the casing comprises an upper casing and a lower casing, and wherein the upper casing is made of a water permeable fabric material and the lower casing is made of a waterproof material. ### Claim 18 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein the casing comprises dividers to form channels inside the application bag. ### Claim 19 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: removing the superabsorbent granules from the casing through a reclosable opening in the casing; and drying the superabsorbent granules and placing the superabsorbent granules back in the casing for reuse. ### Claim 20 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: drying the superabsorbent granules inside of the casing by blowing air through a reclosable opening in the casing so that the superabsorbent granules can be reused. ### Claim 21 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the application bag is placed on recently poured concrete wherein the lower casing is in contact with the recently poured concrete. ### Claim 22 An application bag, comprising: superabsorbent granules, which can absorb at least 200 times its weight in water, inside a casing; wherein the casing comprises an upper casing and a lower casing; and wherein the upper casing is made of a water permeable fabric material and the lower casing is made of a waterproof material. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The application bag of claim 22, wherein the superabsorbent granules comprise sodium polyacrylate or potassium polyacyrlate. ### Claim 24 (depends on 22) The application bag of claim 22, wherein the casing comprises dividers to form channels inside the application bag. ### Claim 25 (depends on 22) The application bag of claim 22, further comprising a reclosable opening in the casing.