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Drainage apparatus and methods for installing

a technology of draining apparatus and installation method, which is applied in the field of draining apparatus, can solve the problems of weak foundations, difficult adaptation of cove plating, and inability to adapt to the structure of draining tile systems that use tubing or cove plating

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-06-01
SWCS MARKETING GROUP
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[0004] The present invention relates to a drainage apparatus and methods for installing the drainage apparatus. At least in one embodiment, once installed, the drainage apparatus can be used to direct the flow of a fluid (e.g., water) from a fluid outlet opening in a static structure

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Drain tile systems that use tubing or cove plating, however, encounter several disadvantages.
Yet, cove plating is hard to adapt to situations where the fluid outlet openings are higher along a wall than otherwise might be desirable, to accommodate situations such as, for example, where construction debris

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[0026] The present invention relates to a drainage apparatus, methods for installing the apparatus, and systems using drainage apparatus. In the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, references are made to the accompanying figures, which figures form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. Although exemplary embodiments have been described herein, it should be recognized that other embodiments and numerous changes and variations to embodiments can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0027] As used herein, the word “bendable” refers to the ability to shape or force a straight body of material, e.g., linear or planar, to assume an angular shape, e.g., to include the appearance of an angle with two adjoining, straight sides.

[0028] The present invention may provide one or more advantages. At least in one embodiment, the drainage a...

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Abstract

A drainage apparatus includes a body of material that is bendable along at least one hinge, thereby defining a first portion and a second portion of the body of material relative to a hinge axis. The drainage apparatus is adaptable to the contour of two surfaces and may further include a plurality of spacer members extending from the lower surface of the body of material. The apparatus may be used in a drainage system.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a drainage apparatus for use with static structures, e.g., as a component of a drain tile system. Drain tile systems are commonly used where building structures such as commercial sites or dwellings have basements or other subterranean levels that are below a water table. They also may be used where water can seep into the lower walls of a building because of poor drainage around the building or because soil conditions hold water against the building. [0002] When a conventional drain tile system is installed, a trench is dug to lay drain tile along side the interior side of an exterior wall. Backfill material is typically poured into the trench until the backfill material surpasses the bottom of the wall, and openings are made in the wall to allow the water or other fluid to leave the wall. Tubing or a cove plate is installed to direct the water to the backfill material. [0003] Typically, water is directed away from...

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IPC IPC(8): E02B11/00E02D19/00
CPCE02D31/02
Inventor HOGENSON, MICHAEL W.
Owner SWCS MARKETING GROUP