Slotted drain

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2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Will, Thomas B (Department: 3671)

Road structure, process, or apparatus

Drain or gutter

Street or curb inlet for surface drainage

C404S002000, C138S162000, C405S043000

Reexamination Certificate

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07866911

ABSTRACT:
A slotted drain having a first channeled half having a first engaging structure and a second channeled half having a second engaging structure mating within the first engaging structure is disclosed. The first channeled half can define a cantilever snap-fit recess and the second channeled half can comprise a cantilever snap-fit protrusion. A slot is formed when the first and second channeled halves are joined. The slot is adapted to receive a liquid variant and the slotted drain is adapted to receive the liquid from the slot into the first and second channeled halves. The slotted drain may optionally include a concrete pass-through port, a rebar clip, bedding feet and/or securement ribs. A method of assembling a slotted drain is also disclosed.

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