Grease interceptor having a grease removal device

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2007-06-12

2008-11-18

Upton, Christopher (Department: 1797)

Liquid purification or separation

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Separating

C210S138000, C210S521000, C210S523000, C210S540000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07452472

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the removal of grease collected in a hydro-mechanical grease interceptor via a pump which may be activated by a programmable timer. In an embodiment, a hydro-mechanical grease interceptor includes a tank having a tank inlet and a tank outlet; a tray positioned inside the tank; and a pump located inside the tank, the pump having a pump inlet and a pump outlet, wherein the pump inlet is located within the tray at a level below the tank outlet. The interceptor may include a timer coupled to the pump to control operation of the pump.

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