Channel drain

a channel drain and drain pipe technology, applied in water installations, sewer systems, construction, etc., can solve the problems of affecting the otherwise aesthetically pleasing surface and creating unwanted visual contrast, and achieve the effect of facilitating the connection of the second body

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-07-02
STETABON MICHAEL A
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Benefits of technology

The channel drain effectively blends into the surface, minimizing visual disruption while ensuring efficient drainage, and can be installed within the surface material during construction to create a continuous, aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Problems solved by technology

However, the existence of the channel drain may create an undesirable appearance in the fabricated surface, and disrupt an otherwise aesthetically appearing surface.
In particular, the grate may formed of metal, plastic, rubber or the like, which may create an unwanted visual contrast with the material used to form the fabricated surface.

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[0041]The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of certain embodiments of a channel drain and is not intended to represent the only forms that may be developed or utilized. The description sets forth the various structure and / or functions in connection with the illustrated embodiments, but it is to be understood, however, that the same or equivalent structure and / or functions may be accomplished by different embodiments that are also intended to be encompassed within the scope of the present disclosure. It is further understood that the use of relational terms such as first and second, and the like are used solely to distinguish one entity from another without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities.

[0042]Referring now to the drawings, wherein the showings are for purposes of illustrating a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, and are not for purposes...

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A channel drain for use in a fabricated surface having an exposed appearance. The channel drain includes a first body having a plurality of support surfaces, with each support surface extending from a respective body sidewall in spaced relation to a body lower wall. A plurality of inserts are insertable into the first body. Each insert includes an insert cavity sized and structured to receive a selected material having an appearance substantially identical to the exposed appearance of the fabricated surface. Each insert is supported by certain ones of the plurality of support surfaces when inserted into the first body and is sized and structured to define a gap between the pair of body sidewalls when inserted into the first body, with the gap allowing for fluid to flow therethrough toward the body lower wall.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND1. Technical Field[0003]The present, disclosure relates generally to a channel drain, and more specifically to a channel drain for use in a fabricated surface, wherein the channel drain includes a cavity sized and structured to receive a quantity of material having an appearance which may be substantially identical to the fabricated surface to allow the channel drain to blend into the fabricated surface.2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Channel drains may refer to a floor or surface drain having a trough or channel shaped body located below an exposed upper surface. An elongate void may be formed in the exposed upper surface above the trough or channel to allow water to flow from the exposed upper surface into the trough. A grate may extend over the opening, with the grate being structured to allow water to flow therethrough and into the...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E03F5/06E02B11/00E03F3/04
CPCE03F5/06E02B11/005E03F3/046
InventorSTETSON, MICHAEL A.
OwnerSTETABON MICHAEL A