Water curtain apparatus and method

Details Water curtain apparatus and method Water curtain apparatus and method

2005-03-17

2008-03-18

Bushey, Scott (Department: 1724)

Gas and liquid contact apparatus

Fluid distribution

Pumping

C261S105000, C261S106000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07344124

ABSTRACT:
A water curtain is provided which includes a drape assembly having a drape hood, material drape, float overflow shut-off, collection return, a drainage line solenoid which preferably is electric, a drainage line, a filter, drape solenoid which preferably is electric, a drape feed line, a pump, a pump power line, an on/off switch to a power source which preferably is a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) power line for obvious safety concerns, a feed line, and a shutoff valve. The water supply may be electrically controlled by solenoid valves and has a float overflow shutoff control in some embodiments.

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