US5985157A
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Filter device
Assignee: EHL Ltd
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Filing: 1997-08-01
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Granted: 1999-11-16
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Expires: 2017-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A filter device for removing suspended solids from storm water includes support device removably retainable in an entrance to a drain, a cage cooperating with the support means, filtration devices removably attachable to the support and suspended in the cage for removing suspended solids from storm water entering the drain.
Inventors
- 👤 Justin Paul Leckner
- 👤 Brendon Ross Poole
- 👤 Che John Mearnes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:35
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03F; E03F5/00; E03F5/04; E03F5/0401; E03F5/0404; B; B01; B01D; B01D29/00; B01D29/11; B01D29/13; B01D29/23; B01D29/27; E03F1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A filter device for removing suspended solids from storm water, said filter device comprising a support means removably retainable in an entrance to a drain, a cage means cooperating with said support means, a filtration means removably attachable to said support means and suspended in said cage means for removing suspended solids from storm water entering the drain.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A filter device for removing suspended solids from storm water, said filter device comprising a support means removably retainable in an entrance to a drain, a cage means cooperating with said support means, a filtration means removably attachable to said support means and suspended in said cage means for removing suspended solids from storm water entering the drain.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The filter device as claimed in claim 1 further comprising projections which maintain said cage means away from side walls of said drain.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The filter device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said projections extend from all sides of said cage and almost abut the side walls of said drain.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The filter device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the support means comprises a frame defining an orifice, a sill forming upper surfaces of said frame which acts to direct storm water into said orifice and securing means for securing a part of said filtration means about said orifice.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The filter device as claimed in claim 4 wherein part of said sill is extended to form a back sill to direct storm water from a back opening catchpit into said orifice.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
51 words
A method of removing suspended solids from storm water comprising suspending filtration means and separate cage means from a support means integrally formed with or removably retainable in an entrance to a drain; directing storm water into said filtration means; and collecting suspended solids on said filtration means in said drain.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
51 words
A method of removing suspended solids from storm water comprising suspending filtration means and separate cage means from a support means integrally formed with or removably retainable in an entrance to a drain; directing storm water into said filtration means; and collecting suspended solids on said filtration means in said drain.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of removing suspended solids from storm water as claimed in claim 6 wherein said cage means has projections which maintain said cage means away from side walls of said drain.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of removing suspended solids from storm water as claimed in claim 7 wherein said projections extend from all sides of said cage and almost abut the side walls of said drain.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-11-15 | 2003-05-17 | 2003-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-11-15 | 2007-05-17 | 2007-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-11-15 | 2011-05-17 | 2011-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |