Patents Assigned to BCRA Engineering
  • Patent number: 8679327
    Abstract: The bioretention box includes a vault, a lid and a removable grate positioned within the lid, the combination of the vault, lid and grate being positionable with a dugout subgrade region and capable of supporting vehicular traffic within a parking area. Within the bioretention box is a treatment region to remove contaminants from storm water ingress. The treated water moves through openings in the bottom of the vault or through pipes to outside the vault, to a storm drain. The bioretention box includes overflow pipes which accommodate heavy storm water flows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: BCRA Engineering
    Inventors: Donald G. Mellott, James B. Dort, Danielle J. Santman
  • Publication number: 20120080365
    Abstract: The bioretention box includes a vault, a lid and a removable grate positioned within the lid, the combination of the vault, lid and grate being positionable with a dugout subgrade region and capable of supporting vehicular traffic within a parking area. Within the bioretention box is a treatment region to remove contaminants from storm water ingress. The treated water moves through openings in the bottom of the vault or through pipes to outside the vault, to a storm drain. The bioretention box includes overflow pipes which accommodate heavy storm water flows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: BCRA Engineering
    Inventors: Donald G. Mellott, James B. Dort, Danielle J. Santman