Flood protection apparatus

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2006-03-21

2006-03-21

Fetsuga, Robert M. (Department: 3751)

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Strainer, stopper, plug or closure

Plugs

Reexamination Certificate

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07013501

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for sealing an aperture against ingress of floodwater is disclosed. The apparatus comprising a cover portion for covering and forming a seal around an aperture, and location means for engaging with a component associated with the aperture to retain the cover portion in place. For example, the locating means may include a securing element that engages with the fixed component, and screw threaded components to draw the cover portion into place. Embodiments of the invention may be applied to seal an aperture such as an airbrick, a wastewater outlet, an overflow, etc. Further apparatus comprises a sealing portion and a securing portion whereby the apparatus can be disposed for use in a toilet bowl such that the sealing portion is retained in position by the securing portion to substantially seal an outlet of the toilet bowl. Once the risk of flooding has passed, the apparatus can be removed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2055801 (1936-09-01), Perry
patent: 4112527 (1978-09-01), Giubilo

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