Abstract: The new design has three primary features: (1) a rectangular collar having a centrally located circular cutout with sewn loops formed on the outer edges of the collar; (2) a filter bag having top edges attached to the rectangular collar along the periphery of the circular cutout so that the bag is inserted within the cutout and drops below the level of the collar; and (3) a heavy gauge steel wire inserted within the sewn loops of the rectangular collar forming a structural frame along the periphery of the rectangular collar. The structural frame is preferably formed with overlapping portions coupled together with a retaining means. The overlapping portions are slidably moved relative to one another to change the first and/or second dimension of the frame so that the filter can fit within catch basins openings of various measurements.

Abstract: A filter system for insertion into a storm drain pipe for filtering liquid runoff. Storm weather or other runoff will filter through this filter system prior to this runoff passing through to the outfall and into oceans, lakes, streams, ponds or other retention areas. The filtration system fits within the storm drain underneath the manhole and will capture all the runoff. The filtration device contains a stainless steel flange which hinges into the storm drain and a main chamber which extends down into the storm drain containing a series of filter chambers. The first level of filtration the hydrocarbon media can be easily replaced once saturated. An overflow opening is located at the upper portion of the liquid capturing chamber which prevents backflow with excessive runoff.

Abstract: A system for treating storm water in situ within a storm water drainage system includes a process chamber and treatment material that is contained within the process chamber. Preferably, the treatment material is a material that is effective in removing heavy metals from storm water, such as zeolite. A first passageway is provided for admitting storm water from the storm water drainage system into the process chamber. A second passageway is provided for returning storm water from the process chamber back to the storm water drainage system. Also disclosed is a method of retrofitting conventional storm water drainage systems so as to render them capable of effectively removing heavy metals from storm water passing therethrough.

Abstract: A storm drain filter device is provided including a preferably flexible, preferably frameless filter bag designed to be suspended in a drain inlet, and a connector assembly, connected to an open end of the filter bag. The connector assembly may include straps that are sized and structured to allow the flexible filter bag to be directly connected or bound to a removable grate of a storm drain.

Abstract: A street grid is provided for surface drainage. The grid includes a frame and a grating, which are adapted to the contours of a paved gully in order to be integrated into the latter, for draining water that flows towards the street grid in a pre-defined flow direction. The aim of the grid is to ensure permanent drainage. To achieve this, recessed inlet openings are provided in the upper edge of at least one lateral wall of the frame in order to guide the water in the flow direction.

Abstract: A pollutant containment system for containing the spillage of fuels or other hydrocarbons or the like comprises a first layer (14, 60), a containment vessel (16) for receiving liquid passing through the layer (14) and channelling means (22) for directing liquid permeating through the layer towards the containment vessel (16). The layer (14) provides a plurality of active surfaces for the retention of pollutant and is such as to cause water to permeate through the layer at a flow rate to avoid emulsification of oil and water. Water is introduced into and removed from the containment vessel to raise and lower the water surface thereby to cause the pollutant to be smeared over the active surfaces.

Abstract: A grating system includes a first welded subassembly and a second non-welded subassembly joined to one another. The first subassembly includes spaced elongated bearing bars and spaced elongated cross bars extending transversely to the bearing bars. The second subassembly includes spaced elongated filler bars and spaced elongated cross bars extending transversely to the filler bars. The filler bars extend in the same direction as the bearing bars and are disposed in sets between adjacent bearing bars. The bearing bars include spaced notches in which are received the first subassembly cross bars and the second subassembly cross bars, which are aligned above the first subassembly cross bars. The subassemblies have respective upper surfaces which are flush with one another. The first subassembly is configured to support vehicle traffic and the second subassembly is configured to support pedestrian traffic.

Abstract: A self-cleaning composite deck drain apparatus which includes a removable top part having a top grating surface for receiving waste liquid and a trap for catching particulate matter from the liquid at a lower end. The drain apparatus further includes a bottom part having a drainpipe within an annular chamber formed thereabout for receiving and holding the top part. Circumferentially spaced locking tabs are affixed to the edge of the top part below the grating surface thereof for reception within tab receivers in the bottom part when the top part is inserted into the chamber of the bottom part and turned for locking of the tabs within the tab receivers. The top part includes a threaded bore within which a valve is manually operable to open and close the drainpipe. The deck drain apparatus is made of composite plastic materials to resist corrosion.

Abstract: One of the exemplary filter systems described includes a bracket and a filter module that can be suspended from the bracket by a plurality of flexible supports. The bracket can support the filter system beneath the grate of a storm drain without the need for the filter system to be attached to the grate. The grate can be lifted out of the storm drain separately from the filter unit, which allows the filter system to be lifted without the added weight of the grate. When the grate has been lifted out of the way, a suitable fastener structure can be attached to the bracket of the filter system to make the use of mechanical lifting devices more convenient. The bracket can be manufactured to known dimensions, or it can be offered from among a set of brackets that are pre-configured for known storm drain dimensions or as a standard bracket that can be modified to fit the dimensions of a particular storm drain.

Abstract: A mechanical breathing aid for providing a regulated supply of a breathing gas has an expiratory pressure regulator for regulating gas pressure within an expiration gas flow path dependent on an input regulatory signal and an expiratory pressure sensor disposed to sense an actual gas pressure within the expiration gas flow path and to provide an output signal indicative thereof. A control unit is operably coupled to the expiratory pressure regulator and to the expiratory pressure sensor for calculating a target pressure as a function of time dependent on a value of compliance calculated from measurements of pressure and flow of provided breathing gas made during an inspiration phase, and for generating the regulatory signal dependent on a magnitude of the difference between the target pressure and the actual pressure.

Abstract: A protector for the inlet into a sewer system includes a straight or annular, porous tubular casing for placing on or around the periphery of a sewer grate; a skirt extending inwardly or outwardly from the bottom of the casing for overlapping the side edges of a sewer opening so the grate retains the protector in the use position; and a filler in the casing for maintaining the casing in an expanded condition, at least one of the casing, the skirt and the filler being permeable to water and impermeable to contaminants, whereby water can flow into the system while contaminants are blocked.

Abstract: A drainage grate assembly having a drainage grate which is reinforced by a substantially continuous reinforcing member confined within the grate. The load rating for the drainage grate assembly can be adjusted by adding metal strips which can be disposed within and retained by the reinforcing member.

Abstract: The invention concerns a channel element (1) for roadway drainage gutter, consisting of a thermoplastic trench body (2) with U-shaped cross-section whereof the horizontal upper ends of the branches (2a) are designed to receive a metallic rabbet (3) for receiving and maintaining a metal grate (4) fixed to the channel body (2) with fixing means such as a screw (9)/nut (10), the trench body (2) including at least a bore (6) arranged at the horizontal upper ends of its branches (2a) to be aligned with matching orifices (7, 8) provided respectively in the rabbet (3) and in the grid (4) for receiving, preferably with clearance, a screw for fixing (9) the grid. Another bore (11) of smaller diameter than the diameter of the screw (9) is provided beneath said housing.

Abstract: A catch basin filtration system having a filter body dimension to fit within a drain inlet forming a trough or reservoir obstructing at least a portion of the inlet. The filter body is supported by a filter body support dimensioned to cooperatively engage with the interior walls of the inlet and with the filter body to substantially maintain said filter body in a pre-selected shape and position within the inlet. One or more connectors removably connect the filter body to the filter body support. One or more adjustable high fluid flow bypasses prevent the system from backing up and flooding surrounding areas during periods of high fluid flow.

Abstract: A drainage assembly (10) comprises a frame (11) for defining at least part of the surface boundary of a surface drainage aperture; and a grating (14) having formed therein a plurality of apertures. The grating (14) is hingedly secured to the frame (11) and is moveable, when so secured, between an operative position in which the grating (14) is contiguous with the frame (11); and an open position in which the grating (14) lies hinged away from the frame (11). The grating (14) includes protruding therefrom a pair of forks (34, 36). The frame (11) includes a pair of journal bearings (37, 38). The forks each have protruding therefrom a respective protuberance (39) that is receivable in a respective journal recess (42) formed in the journal bearings.

Abstract: A filter/plug drain assembly for insertion into a drain so as to prevent the passage of selected contaminants through the drain is disclosed. The filter/plug assembly includes stacked layers of filter, filtering/plugging and plugging material. The filter/plug assembly has alternative internal flowpaths configured to provide different plugging speeds when exposed to ongoing low levels of selected contaminants.

Abstract: A rainwater surface drain for use in roof drains comprises a substantially funnel-shaped reservatory for water to be drained and covered with an upper strainer or grating member downstream of which an eddy preventing insert means in the form of a flat grate member is disposed at a short distance upstream of a discharge outlet on the bottom side of the reservatory which is connected with an outlet pipe.

Abstract: A surface water runoff filtration device comprises an intake which is adapted to receive storm water and other surface water runoff. The surface water runoff flows from the surface through the intake to a point below the filter media, and then up toward the surface through the filter media. This device may be used in both catch basin storm drains and inline drains.

Abstract: A system to restrict and remove debris and pollutants from runoff water received from surrounding areas. A receptacle receives the runoff water, and a grate detains the heavier part of its solids burden. A first screen within the receptacle detains solids of lesser size. Water passed by the first screen encounters a tubular second screen in the receptacle which passes water that was additionally screened by it and sends it to a downstream system. A weir at a sensitive level in the receptacle can by-pass the second screen. The second screen is preferably rotatable.

Abstract: A removable filter for in ground catch basins. The present invention includes a catch basin, a top grate, a filter and an attachment of the filter to the top grate. The filter is held in place both during filtration and filter removal by the filter's attachment to the grate.

Abstract: A trench drain filtration system having a filter body dimensioned to fit within a trench drain forming a trough or reservoir obstructing at least a portion of the trench drain. The filter body is supported by a filter body support dimensioned to cooperatively engage with the trench drain and with the filter body to substantially maintain said filter body in a pre-selected position within the inlet. One or more connectors removably connect the filter body to the filter body support.

Abstract: A catch basin filtration system is disclosed. A filter body is dimensioned to fit within an drain inlet forming a trough obstructing at least a portion of the inlet. The filter body is supported by a filter body support dimensioned to cooperatively engage with the interior walls of the inlet and with the filter body to substantially maintain said filter body in a pre-selected shape and position within the inlet. One or more connectors removably connect the filter body to the filter body support.

Abstract: A street curb drain filter is comprised of U-shaped brackets for attaching to an inside wall of a street curb drain adjacent an inlet. A horizontal retaining bar is attached to the outer ends of the brackets. The lower edge of a horizontally elongated flexible net is attached to the retaining bar. The upper edge of the net is connected to the interior ceiling of the drain with eye bolts and S-hooks. A horizontally elongated debris basin is supported within the brackets. A filter media pack is positioned inside the basin adjacent a perforated outer wall of the basin. Water flowing from the street into the drain is directed through the filter. When runoff is relatively light, debris flowing into the drain is collected inside the basin. When runoff is relatively heavy or when the basin is clogged, debris bypassing the basin is filtered by the net.

Abstract: A grate for a swimming pool structure is constructed by placing a multiple of grate bars in an elevated position above the gutter which is parallel to the pools edge including any curvatures. The grate bars follow the curvatures of the pool's edge. When in the elevated position, the multiple of parallel grate bars are clamped together and a hole is drilled through all of the parallel grate bars. A retaining bolt is placed through all of the grate bars including the curvatures of the pools'edge and the bolts are fastened therein. There after, the assembled unit of grate bars is lowered into the gutter to be even with the surface of the deck and the water surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating animated objects such as fish or other objects between a non-diverted and diverted fluid stream. Embodiments may include a screen or similar selective pass through device that is arranged in a manner that is generally horizontal (more horizontal than vertical). The non-diverted flow preferably passes over the screen while the diverted flow passes through the screen. Aspects of the apparatus may include faster sweeping velocity than pass through velocity, tapered side or bottom walls, a depressed low flow channel, a distributed under screen reservoir that facilitates distributed fluid flow through the screen or like devices, amongst other aspects.

Abstract: An insert for use in a sewer system to remove oils and solvents carried by surface water runoff. The insert includes a holder and a quantity of water permeable, hydrophobic, oil and solvent absorbing material such as melt blown polypropylene. The holder has two functions. It holds an effective quantity of the absorber and holds it in such a way that the surface water is exposed to the absorber to allow oils and solvents to be absorbed. The insert in preferably placed, cartridge-like, at the inlet or outlet of the sewer system so that it may be quickly checked, replaced and serviced. In one embodiment, the insert also contains a leaf trap.

Abstract: A deck drain replacement/repair assembly for marine vessels, and a method for repairing or replacing a drain strainer, are provided. A flanged retaining ring and a flanged drain strainer are provided, with the retaining ring being sized such that the flange thereof seats on a step present within a drain basket secured into the deck. The retaining ring is positioned by the flange, and is then secured to the drain basket. The drain strainer is then positioned atop the retaining ring and secured thereto with screws.

Abstract: A catch basin filtration system is disclosed. A filter body is dimensioned to fit within a drain inlet forming a trough or reservoir obstructing at least a portion of the inlet. The filter body is supported by a filter body support dimensioned to cooperatively engage with the interior walls of the inlet and with the filter body to substantially maintain said filter body in a pre-selected shape and position within the inlet. One or more connectors removably connect the filter body to the filter body support. One or more adjustable high fluid flow bypasses prevent the system from backing up and flooding surrounding areas during periods of high fluid flow.

Abstract: A device for removing petroleum based contaminants from the runoff water that passes into a storm drain. The device is a filter apparatus that can be added to a storm drain. The filter apparatus includes a filter cage that defines an open central conduit and a filter cartridge that wraps around the periphery of the filter cage. During normal rain conditions, water enters the sewer grate near the edges of the sewer grate. This water falls through the filter cartridge and is filtered. Solid debris that is mixed with the water is deflected through the central conduit and falls through the filter apparatus. During flood conditions, excess water is allowed to pass through the center conduit of the filter cage unfiltered in order to preserve the water flow capacity of the storm drain.

Abstract: A novel filtration media employing polymeric absorbents comprising a material selected from the group consisting of styrene, pentadiene, cyclopentadiene, butylene, ethylene, isoprene, butadiene, propylene and mixtures thereof; and a filtration enabler intimately mixed with the polymeric absorbent. Upon contact with a hydrocarbon containing liquid, the liquid partially dissolves the polymeric absorbent forming a partial filtration barrier prior to the filtration media substantially absorbing the hydrocarbons, and allowing hydrocarbon-free liquid to flow through the filtration media. In situations of a leak or spill wherein an excess of hydrocarbons are present, the filtration media forms a plug to seal and prevent further discharge of the hydrocarbons. The filtration media may be placed inside a portable container for insertion into an existing drain such that hydrocarbon containing liquid is filtered through the device allowing hydrocarbon-free liquid to flow from the device.

Abstract: A system to restrict and remove debris and pollutants from runoff water received from surrounding areas. A receptacle receives the runoff water, and a grate detains the heavier part of its solids burden. A first screen within the receptacle detains solids of lesser size. Water passed by the first screen encounters a tubular second screen in the receptacle which passes water that was additionally screened by it and sends it to a downstream system. A weir at a sensitive level in the receptacle can by-pass the second screen. The second screen is preferably rotatable.

Abstract: The invention is a removable filter for mounting on the top of a grate for a storm water drain that comprises an overflow bypass that has a water barrier wall that is compressible and thereby safe for traffic. The filter removes pollutants from the storm water prior to the storm water passing through the grate.

Abstract: The invention is a basin insert, for use with a storm water drain basin having a perforated cover and cover support ledges. The invention comprises a filter bag assembly having a filter bag, support means to suspend the assembly within the drain basin, and overflow bypasses. The filter bag is formed from a continuous roll of filtering material.

Abstract: An easy access deck drain cover assembly with a strainer plate having a removable hinge at one end and a removable locking mechanism opposite the hinge where the locking mechanism includes a J-bolt coupled to the strainer plate and means for engaging the bottom of the J-bolt to secure the strainer plate in a closed position. The strainer plate cover remains connected to the deck drain even when opened so that the deck drain may be serviced.

Abstract: An accessory for use in construction includes a conduit (12) that has an inlet end (34) portion and an outlet end (18) portion. The outlet end (18) portion is mountable on a drainage pipe (22) so that the conduit (12) and the drainage pipe (22) are in fluid communication with each other. A removable closure member (40) is mounted on the inlet end (34) portion to close the conduit (12) when not in use or during building construction, so that ingress of material or detritus into the drainage pipe (22) is inhibited.

Abstract: The present invention is a filter system for a curb inlet catch basin which catch basin includes a ramp in the curb front which feeds into a catch basin to allow storm water to run directly along the curb and down the ramp and which also has a grated cover so the water can enter directly through the grate. The water collecting trough is mounted inside the curb inlet catch basin at the bottom of the entrance ramp and has raised walls for collecting runoff water. A weir is formed into one of the raised walls allowing the water to run out of the trough. An elongated hydrocarbon collecting boom is removably attached adjacent the weir and positioned for the drain water passing through the weir to pass thereover. The catch basin is removably mounted to the trough adjacent the weir and positioned to receive water runoff from the trough through the weir and over the hydrocarbon collecting boom.

Abstract: A rainwater surface drain for use in roof drains comprises a substantially funnel-shaped reservatory for water to be drained and covered with an upper strainer or grating member downstream of which an eddy preventing insert means in the form of a flat grate member is disposed at a short distance upstream of a discharge outlet on the bottom side of the reservatory which is connected with an outlet pipe.

Abstract: A deck drain is made from extruded plastic with a cross section defining a substantially circular main channel, a mid section, and a top section having a top face with a plurality of openings defined therein. Nail guiding means are attached to the mid section, and direct a nail or screw through the mid section to secure the deck drain to a planar surface. Edges of two or more of the structural elements are aligned vertically to permit the deck drain to contact the planar surface without wobbling when attached.

Abstract: A shower drain having a tapered body and arcuate keepers circumferentially disposed around the body and capable of being drawn up the tapered body from a lower position to a higher position to engage the underside of a shower drain floor and hold the drain in place. When the keepers are in the lower position the drain readily fits through the floor drain opening. The keepers are drawn up the body by turning bolts extending through openings in the drain flange. The keepers extend substantially the full circumference of the drain body to provide maximum seating area against the underside of a shower floor.

Abstract: A floor or ground surface waste assembly for receiving floor or appliance generated waste including a waste body (1) defining a waste collecting receptacle (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system for use in filtering a variety of environmental substances, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for filtering such substances as soil, sediment, and debris from such things as water runoff that may be entering storm drains or catch basins for example. The filter may be comprised of a base and a readily visible top portion. A storm sewer grate may then be inserted within the filter and placed in an opening of the inlet. Water may then be filtered, through either or both the top portion and/or through the base, before entering the inlet. The top portion functions as a visual aid, thereby allowing workers, inspectors and equipment operators to easily locate the storm sewer grate.

Abstract: A catch basin is provided for insertion into a pre-existing storm drain connected to a storm drain system, the storm drain having a shoulder around its upper periphery for supporting a pre-existing, perforated storm drain cover. The catch basin selectively controls the flow of liquids and viscous materials into the storm drain system, and includes a flexible, fluid impermeable container extendable into the storm drain with its edges extendable over the storm drain shoulder about the periphery thereof. The flexible, fluid impermeable container includes a drain hole providing an outlet to the storm drain system. A rigid valve member is attached to the flexible, fluid impermeable container and is configured to selectively open and close the drain hole. The rigid valve member includes a vertically extending wall surrounding the drain hole and extending upward therefrom a distance h to define an opening.

Abstract: A modular drain for receiving drainage liquid with a polygonal upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion has a substantially lateral surface, a first vertical surface and a second vertical surface that define an upper cavity, the substantially lateral surface having a plurality of openings thereon. The lower portion is joined to the upper portion, the lower portion including a substantially semi-circular surface sized to receive a tube section of a connector therein. In one embodiment, at least one of the first vertical surface and the second vertical surface includes a retention mechanism that is sized and positioned to retain the tube section in the lower portion. In another embodiment, the vertical surfaces are provided with interlocking interfaces.

Abstract: The present is basically comprised of a piece of polypropylene woven mesh cut to the size of the catch basin inlet opening grate, of a heavy-duty, partially-resilient rubber open frame member superimposed upon the woven mesh with peripheral butyl rubber adhesive strips, of peripheral butyl rubber adhesive strips secured to the underside of the woven mesh, and preferably a readily removable backing strip contacting the underside peripheral butyl rubber adhesive strip to avoid temporary and inadvertent adhering of the assembly in unwanted places.

Abstract: The invention is a filter system and support structure for use with drain basins, which have a perforated cover and cover support ledges, comprising a bag assembly, which is used as the filter, support members, an overflow bypass, and a channel for directing water into the bag assembly. The invention lies directly on the ledges of the cover support and is sandwiched between said support ledges and said cover.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in catch basin openings and being located on the inside peripheral edge of the storm sewer opening at or immediately below the point where storm water enters the catch basin opening. The apparatus includes a plurality of troughs located along the inside peripheral edge of the storm sewer opening. Each trough or trough section is located on the inside peripheral edge of the catch basin opening and discharges to one or more sumps or bags. The troughs are positioned at or below the elevation of the point where the storm water would normally discharge down into the storm sewer and diverts this storm water to the bag. The sump or bag rests upon the troughs of the support and flow diversion device by means of gravity with some form of handle or string to attach the device to said trough. An absorbent material is incorporated into the apparatus.

Abstract: A modular trench drainage system for placement in a trench of a natural surface or pavement. The system includes a base conduit, a grate cover pivotably secured to the base conduit for covering the base member, a coupling mechanism for pivotably securing the grate cover to the base conduit, an alignment mechanism for aligning the grate cover with respect to the base conduit when the grate cover is placed in a closed position over the base conduit, and a locking mechanism for locking the grate cover to the base conduit.

Abstract: One of the exemplary filter systems described includes a bracket and a filter module that can be suspended from the bracket by a plurality of flexible supports. The bracket can support the filter system beneath the grate of a storm drain without the need for the filter system to be attached to the grate. The grate can be lifted out of the storm drain separately from the filter unit, which allows the filter system to be lifted without the added weight of the grate. When the grate has been lifted out of the way, a suitable fastener structure can be attached to the bracket of the filter system to make the use of mechanical lifting devices more convenient. The bracket can be manufactured to known dimensions, or it can be offered from among a set of brackets that are pre-configured for known storm drain dimensions or as a standard bracket that can be modified to fit the dimensions of a particular storm drain.

Abstract: A deck drain is made from extruded plastic with a cross section defining a substantially circular main channel, a mid section, and a top section having a top face with a plurality of openings defined therein. Nail guiding means are attached to the mid section, and direct a nail or screw through the mid section to secure the deck drain to a planar surface. Edges of two or more of the structural elements are aligned vertically to permit the deck drain to contact the planar surface without wobbling when attached.

Abstract: The invention is a filter mounted below a perforated basin cover (12) of a storm water inlet basin (10) suspended from two ridged support bars (22) which rest upon a cover support (26) which are connected to a bag assembly (28) by inserting the support bars (22) into two bar sleeves (24) on a periphery of a filter basket (16) with a storm water bypass comprising a loop (14) and a bridge (18) which channels water above and over the loop into the inside of a filter basket (16).