IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0829416
(2001-04-09)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Illingworth, Lewis
- Reinfeld, David
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
9 인용 특허 :
3 |
초록
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Disclosed is an improved vortex attractor that utilizes a toroidal vortex within the attractor housing in order to establish a pressure differential between outside the device and inside. Furthermore, means to generate a cylindrical vortex to supplement the toroidal vortex are disclosed to increase
Disclosed is an improved vortex attractor that utilizes a toroidal vortex within the attractor housing in order to establish a pressure differential between outside the device and inside. Furthermore, means to generate a cylindrical vortex to supplement the toroidal vortex are disclosed to increase attractor efficiency. The system of the present invention has the ability of achieving greater pressure drops than systems previously disclosed. Furthermore, it is easily fashioned into a flexible unit that can adapt to traversing curved surfaces.
대표청구항
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Disclosed is an improved vortex attractor that utilizes a toroidal vortex within the attractor housing in order to establish a pressure differential between outside the device and inside. Furthermore, means to generate a cylindrical vortex to supplement the toroidal vortex are disclosed to increase
Disclosed is an improved vortex attractor that utilizes a toroidal vortex within the attractor housing in order to establish a pressure differential between outside the device and inside. Furthermore, means to generate a cylindrical vortex to supplement the toroidal vortex are disclosed to increase attractor efficiency. The system of the present invention has the ability of achieving greater pressure drops than systems previously disclosed. 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The modular drain of claim 1, wherein at least one of said first vertical surface and said second vertical surface includes an inwardly protruding ancillary groove adapted to receive at least one of concrete and aggregate therein.9. The modular drain of claim 1, wherein said substantially lateral surface of said polygonal upper portion includes at least one sloping portion that directs flow toward said plurality of openings.10. The modular drain of claim 1, wherein said substantially lateral surface of said polygonal upper portion has a thickness greater than at least one of said first vertical surface and said second vertical surface.11. The modular drain of claim 1, wherein said lower portion includes support feet adapted to resist tipping of said modular drain.12. The modular drain of claim 1, wherein at least one of said upper portion and said lower portion is made of at least one of a plastic and resin material.13. The modular drain of claim 12, wherein said at least one of plastic and resin material is selected from a group consisting of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polypropylene, polycarbonate, nylon, polyester, polymethylmethacrylate, and composites thereof.14. The modular drain of claim 12, wherein at least one of said upper portion and said lower portion is made using an extrusion process.15. The modular drain of claim 12, wherein said upper portion and said lower portion are made together using a same material.16. The modular drain of claim 12, wherein said upper portion and said lower portion are made together using differing materials.17. The modular drain of claim 16, wherein said upper portion and said lower portion are extruded together.18. The modular drain of claim 1, wherein said modular drain is a single unitary unit with said lower portion being integrally joined to said upper portion.19. The modular drain of claim 1, wherein said modular drain is an assembled unit, and first and second vertical surfaces of said upper portion are provided with interlocking interfaces.20. The modular drain of claim 19, wherein said interlocking interfaces include interlocking protrusions.21. The modular drain of claim 20, wherein said first vertical surface and said second vertical surface are each provided with a retention mechanism.22. The modular drain of claim 21, wherein said retention mechanisms are retention grooves sized to interlock with said interlocking protrusions.23. A modular drain for receiving drainage liquid comprising: a polygonal upper portion having a substantially lateral surface, a first vertical surface and a second vertical surface, said first and second vertical surfaces extending from edges of said substantially lateral surface to define an upper cavity, and said substantially lateral surface having a plurality of openings thereon to allow entry of liquid into said upper cavity; and a lower portion joined to said upper portion, said lower portion including a substantially semi-circular surface joined to said first and second vertical surfaces of said upper portion, said substantially semi-circular surface of said lower portion being sized to receive a tube section of a connector therein, said tube section of said connector having a circular cross-section; wherein said first vertical surface and said second vertical surface include retention grooves that are cantilevered from mid-portions of said first vertical surface and said second vertical surface to inwardly protrude into said upper cavity, said retention grooves being sized and positioned along said first vertical surface and said second vertical surface to contact and retain an outer surface of said tube section of said connector, and to receive at least one of concrete and aggregate therein to support said modular drain along said mid-portion. 24. The modular drain of claim 23, wherein sa
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