Roof drain and dome for same
The roof drain design with a funnel-shaped base, gravel guard, and dome structure addresses water accumulation on flat roofs, ensuring efficient drainage and debris filtration, preventing structural risks.
US20260139488A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-05-21ZURN WATER LLC
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZURN WATER LLC
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-21
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Commercial buildings with flat or near-flat roofs face structural risks due to water accumulation, necessitating effective drainage systems to prevent collapse.
Method used
A roof drain design featuring a base with a funnel-shaped channel, a gravel guard with teeth and gullets, and a dome with ribs and gaps, optimized for efficient water flow and debris filtration, capable of handling 75-150 GPM at 1" of head pressure.
Benefits of technology
Enhances drainage efficiency, preventing water-related structural issues by ensuring continuous flow paths and minimizing debris entry, thus effectively managing water discharge from flat roofs.
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Abstract
A roof drain including a base defining a channel and an axis, a gravel guard coupled to the base and including a plurality of teeth, where the gravel guard defines a plurality of gullets between the teeth, and a dome coupled to the base, where the dome includes a plurality of ribs, where the ribs define a plurality of gaps therebetween, and where each gap is radially aligned with a corresponding gullet.
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