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US 7,112,274 B1Granted
Post-production drain inlet filter system
OwnerPeter S. Sanguinettiinventor
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Abstract
A filtration system is provided which generally includes a filter assembly and a connector assembly coupled to the filter assembly and structured to position the filter assembly in a drain, for example a storm drain. The connector assembly may include adjustable connectors in order to accommodate various flow conditions. The system may further include a diversion element designed to effectively direct an inflow of water into the filter assembly and a removable contaminant removal pillow.
Claims6
A storm drain filter system comprising:
- a hopper element having a substantially open top and a water permeable bottom surface and including end pieces each having a portion structured to be positioned against a ledge of a storm drain inlet and lateral sidewalls disposed between the end pieces;
- a filter assembly structured to be received within the hopper element, the filter assembly including a first frame element structured to engage the lateral sidewalls of the hopper element, and a container having porous sidewalls and a bottom spaced apart from the first frame element for separating and holding debris from water flowing through the storm drain;
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- a diversion element having an inlet sized and structured to direct a flow of water into the filter assembly.
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