US5101849A
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Baffle for a sewage tank and method of installation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-10-23
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Granted: 1992-04-07
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Expires: 2010-10-23
Abstract
Abstract A pipe baffle and installation assembly for a sewage tank is disclosed. The baffle comprises a corrugated polyethylene sheet having two circular ports which overlap when the sheet is folded prior to installation. The baffle is mounted on the interior of the sewage tank by positioning the overlapping ports over a sleeve housing the pipe, and is secured to the tank interior with an annular locknut that engages the sleeve. A method for installing the sleeve, the baffle and the locknut is described.
Inventors
- 👤 James G. Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:02
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F3/00; C02F3/28; B; B01; B01D; B01D17/00; B01D17/02; B01D17/0208; B01D17/0214; B01D21/00; B01D21/0003; B01D21/24; B01D21/2405; B01D21/2416; E; E03; E03F; E03F5/00; E03F5/10; E03F5/105; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/0318; Y10T137/0402; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86348; Y10T137/86372
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A pipe baffle and installation assembly for a container having a pipe opening which comprises: a sleeve sized to fit the opening and the pipe, and having attachment means extending into the container interior; a baffle comprising a columnar housing having walls contoured to mount on the container interior at the opening, said baffle having two circular ports sized to fit the sleeve member at the end extending into the container, the ports being positioned on the housing such that, on installation over the sleeve, they align one another and abut the container interior; and an annular locknut having a bore substantially the same size as the pipe so it can extend therethrough, and attachment means reciprocal to that on the sleeve such that the nut may engage the sleeve, seat snugly thereon, and secure said baffle to the container interior.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A pipe baffle and installation assembly for a container having a pipe opening which comprises: a sleeve sized to fit the opening and the pipe, and having attachment means extending into the container interior; a baffle comprising a columnar housing having walls contoured to mount on the container interior at the opening, said baffle having two circular ports sized to fit the sleeve member at the end extending into the container, the ports being positioned on the housing such that, on installation over the sleeve, they align one another and abut the container interior; and an annular locknut having a bore substantially the same size as the pipe so it can extend therethrough, and attachment means reciprocal to that on the sleeve such that the nut may engage the sleeve, seat snugly thereon, and secure said baffle to the container interior.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A baffle and installation assembly according to claim 1 wherein said container is selected from the group consisting of septic tanks, cesspools, and sewage seepage pits.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A baffle and installation assembly according to claim 2 wherein said container is concrete.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A baffle and installation assembly according to claim 1 wherein said baffle comprises a deformable sheet of semi-rigid material that can be folded to form the columnar housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A baffle and installation assembly according to claim 4 wherein said baffle comprises corrugated polyethylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A baffle and installation assembly according to claim 4 wherein said baffle has fold lines to facilitate folding, and tabs and reciprocal slots that mesh together to shape the columnar housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A baffle and installation assembly according to claim 1 wherein said sleeve and locknut are plastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A baffle and installation assembly according to claim 7 wherein said sleeve is tapered.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A baffle and installation assembly according to claim 8 wherein said sleeve further comprises an interior rim concentric to the pipe and exterior ridges.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A baffle and installation assembly according to claim 1 wherein said sleeve and locknut attachment means are complementary threads comprising a screw assembly.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
120 words
A baffle and installation assembly for a pipe to a septic tank having a recessed tapered opening at the pipe which comprises: a sleeve sized to fit the recessed tapered opening and the pipe, and having attachment means on the end extending into the tank interior; a baffle comprising a columnar housing, said baffle having two circular ports sized to overlap, align, and fit over the sleeve end extending into the tank interior and abut the tank interior; and an annular locknut having a bore substantially the same size as the pipe extending therethrough, and attachment means reciprocal to the sleeve, such that the nut may engage the sleeve, seat snugly thereon, and secure said baffle to the tank interior.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
120 words
A baffle and installation assembly for a pipe to a septic tank having a recessed tapered opening at the pipe which comprises: a sleeve sized to fit the recessed tapered opening and the pipe, and having attachment means on the end extending into the tank interior; a baffle comprising a columnar housing, said baffle having two circular ports sized to overlap, align, and fit over the sleeve end extending into the tank interior and abut the tank interior; and an annular locknut having a bore substantially the same size as the pipe extending therethrough, and attachment means reciprocal to the sleeve, such that the nut may engage the sleeve, seat snugly thereon, and secure said baffle to the tank interior.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A baffle and installation assembly according to claim 12 wherein said baffle comprises an extruded corrugated polyethylene sheet that can be folded to form the columnar housing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
A baffle and installation assembly according to claim 12 wherein said baffle has fold lines, tabs and slots to facilitate folding and shaping.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
A baffle and installation assembly according to claim 13 further comprising flanges at the top end, which extend to the underside of the tank top to stabilize the baffle.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
A baffle and installation assembly according to claim 11 wherein said sleeve and locknut are plastic and said sleeve and locknut attachment means comprise a screw assembly.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
52 words
A baffle for a pipe to a container having a pipe opening comprising a columnar housing having walls contoured to rest against the container interior, said walls having two circular ports sized to fit the pipe and positioned so that the ports may be overlapped and aligned when fitted over the pipe.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
52 words
A baffle for a pipe to a container having a pipe opening comprising a columnar housing having walls contoured to rest against the container interior, said walls having two circular ports sized to fit the pipe and positioned so that the ports may be overlapped and aligned when fitted over the pipe.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
A baffle according to claim 16 comprising a deformable sheet of semi-rigid material that can be folded to form the columnar housing.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
9 words
A baffle according to claim 17 further comprising plastic.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
8 words
A baffle according to claim 18 comprising polyethylene.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
A baffle according to claim 19 further comprising corrugations arranged such that the sheet can be folded between corrugations.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
A baffle according to claim 20 further comprising tabs and slots that engage to shape the columnar housing.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
25 words
A baffle according to claim 20 wherein the columnar housing has a cross-sectional shape selected from the group consisting of a square and a rectangle.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
27 words
A baffle according to claim 17 further comprising flanges at the one end, which extend to rest against one side of the container to stabilize the baffle.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
91 words
A method for baffling inlet and outlet pipes to a concrete septic tank which comprises forming the septic tank with cylindrical inlet and outlet openings; inserting plastic sleeves having attachment means into said openings concentric to the pipes; installing rectangular or square hollow baffles vertically into the tank positioned over said openings, said baffles having two circular ports the size of the pipes which overlap and align to fit over the pipes and interface with the openings; and securing the baffles with annular locknuts that fasten to the sleeve attachment means.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
91 words
A method for baffling inlet and outlet pipes to a concrete septic tank which comprises forming the septic tank with cylindrical inlet and outlet openings; inserting plastic sleeves having attachment means into said openings concentric to the pipes; installing rectangular or square hollow baffles vertically into the tank positioned over said openings, said baffles having two circular ports the size of the pipes which overlap and align to fit over the pipes and interface with the openings; and securing the baffles with annular locknuts that fasten to the sleeve attachment means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 24 wherein said baffles are deformable plastic sheets of semi-rigid material that are folded to overlap and align the circular ports prior to attachment.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
11 words
A method according to claim 25 wherein said baffles comprise polyethylene.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 24 wherein said openings and sleeves are tapered.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method according to claim 24 wherein said sleeves and locknuts are plastic and said attachment means is a screw assembly.
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