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Water harvesting device

a water harvesting device and water technology, applied in the field of water harvesting devices, to achieve the effect of enhancing the ability of water extraction, reducing the volume of water, and reducing the spa

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-04-22
MAXTECH CONSUMER PRODS
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[0012]In one embodiment, the water harvesting device provides improved functionality for water extraction or enhanced irrigation. Furthermore, the disclosure is directed at a device which has an increase in volume capacity while minimizing the breadth of the device. Another feature of one embodiment is to mitigate instability as a result of increasing storage volume of a water harvesting device. The design of the water harvesting device allows for it to be efficiently and effectively shipped and stored without wasted storage space.
[0018]Another aspect of the present invention is the ability to ship and store the units efficiently. With the sleek and compact design the units are better able to stack saving on wasted space during shipping and storing.

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The reduced breadth of the device also allows it to be used in areas where building may be close together and a traditional rain barrel would not allow enough clearance between the buildings.

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[0027]Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which the preferred embodiment is shown in the various configurations to describe the invention. It will be understood that while the invention is described with respect to the preferred embodiment the device may be configured differently while achieving the essence of the invention.

[0028]FIG. 1a illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present invention in an installed position. The water harvesting device 10, defined by a plurality of longitudinal walls, is shown adjacent to a wall 15 of a single level building, an existing structure. The water harvesting device may be located adjacent to any wall that contains a water source such as a downspout 17. The wall 15 is shown with downspout 17 feeding rain water into the device 10 through the water entry opening 25.

[0029]The water harvesting device is shown in FIG. 1a as proportionately tall with respect to the height of the wall 15 and the roof line 30. Ideally to improve the benefit...

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Abstract

A water harvesting device comprising a plurality of longitudinal walls, at least one wall adjacent to a wall of an existing structure; the plurality of walls defining at least one water storage area with a height such that water pressure is enhanced; and the water storage area operatively engaging at least one water source.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 106,356, filed Oct. 17, 2008, which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to water harvesting devices commonly referred to as rain barrels. More particularly, the present invention relates to such devices for use in residential, multi-residential and commercial applications.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]It can be appreciated that water harvesting devices or rain barrels have been around for years. The purpose of these devices is quite simple: capturing and storing water for subsequent use. Commonly these devices have collected rainwater from water sources as an eaves and downspout system and provide the ability to disperse the water when needed.[0004]With the growing concern regarding water consumption and in an effort to reuse more natural resources one environmentally friendly solution has been...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D90/02
CPCE03B3/03Y02A20/108Y02A20/00
Inventor ALLAN, SCOTT W.
Owner MAXTECH CONSUMER PRODS
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