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Basement floor drain and method

a technology for draining and basement floors, applied in water installation, building repairs, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve problems such as structural interfaces, significant structural damage, and cracks in foundation footings

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-05-08
DNI REALTY
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[0006]In accordance with one or more embodiments, the invention relates generally to an improved basement floor drain for use in basement waterproofing systems.

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Wetness in a basement can cause significant structural damage, as well as promote the growth of harmful bacteria, such as iron bacteria.
The groundwater level may periodically rise due to rain or melting snow, causing leakage at cracks in foundation footings, structural interfaces, and up through the basement floor.

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[0029]This invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components as set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in various ways beyond those exemplarily presented herein.

[0030]In accordance with one or more embodiments, the present invention relates generally to an improved basement floor drain. The floor drain may be effective in collecting water that originates from above the basement floor in order to prevent penetration of the basement structure. The floor drain may be strategically installed in locations generally prone to basement leaks and / or spillage. For example, the floor drain may be positioned near bulkhead stairs, a clothing washer unit, a sink or other basement plumbing fixture. The floor drain may be installed so as to promote the flow of water towards the floor drain. For example, the floor drain may be instal...

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Abstract

A basement floor drain for use in basement waterproofing systems. The floor drain contains an upper chamber for collecting water, and an air resistant lower chamber to promote the establishment of a closed waterproofing system. A valve regulates flow of water from the upper chamber to the lower chamber. An outlet in the lower chamber may be fluidly connected to a basement sump to facilitate extraction of collected water. A basket may be included in a base of the upper chamber to protect the valve from clogging, and the basket may be removable to aid cleaning. The floor drain may be a modular assembly, multiple components of which may be coupled for customizable size and functionality.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]At least one embodiment of the present invention relates generally to devices and methods for basement waterproofing and, more particularly, to floor drains for use in basement waterproofing systems.[0003]2. Discussion of Related Art[0004]The potential for moisture in the basement of buildings is of ongoing concern to homeowners, building contractors, and structural engineers. Wetness in a basement can cause significant structural damage, as well as promote the growth of harmful bacteria, such as iron bacteria. The groundwater level may periodically rise due to rain or melting snow, causing leakage at cracks in foundation footings, structural interfaces, and up through the basement floor. Sub-floor drainage conduits are conventionally installed along the basement perimeter to convey groundwater to a sump for extraction.[0005]Water may also originate from above the basement floor. Floor drains have been installed to coll...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04F17/00E04B1/66E04G21/14
CPCE03F5/0407E03F5/0408Y10T29/49826E04B1/7023E04F17/00E03F2005/0417Y10T137/6988
Inventor ANDRAS, STEPHENWALSH, JOHN E.
Owner DNI REALTY
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