Fluid draining manifold for roofs and associated method

Details Fluid draining manifold for roofs and associated method Fluid draining manifold for roofs and associated method

2009-02-07

2010-02-02

Hepperle, Stephen (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Systems

Multiple inlet with single outlet

C137S861000, C137S357000, C052S169500

Reexamination Certificate

active

07654284

ABSTRACT:
A fluid draining manifold includes a central shaft that defines a horizontally registered first passageway and is provided with opposed open ends. The central shaft includes a semi-circular ring anchored to one open end for receiving a locking member, prohibiting unauthorized removal of the apparatus. Outwardly flanged auxiliary shafts are coupled to the central shaft and have linear lengths. Each auxiliary shaft defines an isolated auxiliary passageway in fluid communication with the first passageway. Each auxiliary passageway has opposed open ends in fluid communication with the first passageway such that fluid and debris is directed into the central shaft after traveling through the auxiliary shafts. A discharge shaft is abutted to the central shaft and is in fluid communication with the auxiliary shafts. The discharge shaft has offset open ends formed therein such that fluid and debris converges towards the lower open end prior to exiting the apparatus.

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