Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley – With separator; e.g. – strainer
Reexamination Certificate
2009-04-28
2011-10-11
Popovics, Robert James (Department: 1778)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley
With separator; e.g., strainer
C052S016000, C210S162000, C210S234000, C210S251000, C210S433100, C210S446000, C210S447000, C210S456000, C210S459000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08033058
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for diverting rainwater includes a body having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a central portion. A diverter is disposed within the central portion, and has a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion of the diverter, together with one or more walls of the body, defines a containment configured to capture rainwater that enters through the top portion. An opening in at least one of the walls of the body is configured to divert rainwater from the containment. The body also includes a bypass flow area extending through the central portion adjacent to, and separate from, the containment, where the bypass flow area has a cross-sectional area that is substantially equal to or greater than a cross sectional area of the top and bottom portions.
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Fiskars Brands, Inc.
Foley & Lardner LLP
Popovics Robert James
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