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US 9,010,656 B2Granted
Hydrant flushing device
OwnerBob Cowininventor
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Abstract
A water hydrant flushing device is disclosed. The device handles a flow of water from a water hydrant as it is being flushed, and allows the flushing to take place in a safer manner without destroying surrounding landscaping or other objects. The device comprises a chute that is open on both ends, and an opening on one end that is removably connected to a diffuser by means of a securing mechanism.
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A water hydrant flushing device, wherein the device comprises:
- a chute having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end comprises a first opening and the second end comprises a second opening;
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- at least one aperture proximate to the first end,
- wherein the first end is removably attachable by the first opening fitting over a water hydrant diffuser,
- wherein said chute is substantially water-proof and flexible, and
- wherein the at least one aperture allows entrainment of an air flow into the chute through the at least one aperture as water flows out of the water hydrant diffuser into the first end and out of the second opening.
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