US20140209615A1 - Leak capture and containment device - Google Patents

Leak capture and containment device Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US20140209615A1
US20140209615A1 US13/946,261 US201313946261A US2014209615A1 US 20140209615 A1 US20140209615 A1 US 20140209615A1 US 201313946261 A US201313946261 A US 201313946261A US 2014209615 A1 US2014209615 A1 US 2014209615A1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
liquid tank
tank
funnel
containing device
leak
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
Application number
US13/946,261
Inventor
Stephen Boyd
Joseph Accetta
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to US13/946,261 priority Critical patent/US20140209615A1/en
Publication of US20140209615A1 publication Critical patent/US20140209615A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/40Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices with drip catchers or drip-preventing means
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04DROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D13/00Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage ; Sky-lights

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a leak capture and containment device and, more particularly, to a tank that may be placed below a leak to capture and remove leaking liquids.
  • Water or other liquids leaking from valves, pipes or from roof areas may happen quickly and often.
  • the leaking liquid may cause damage to finished areas in occupied or unoccupied areas, such as offices, hospitals, homes or in other unwanted areas.
  • Current devices used to contain leaking water are labor intensive and difficult to setup. The devices also make access to repairs difficult while in place causing additional damage. Further, the devices do not hold a significant amount of water and may require areas to fasten to, which may not be available or strong enough.
  • a leak containing device comprises: a base comprising a top surface and a bottom surface; a liquid tank comprising a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the bottom portion of the liquid tank is adjacent to the top surface of the base; a plurality of wheels attached to the bottom surface of the base; an intake portion comprising an opening near the top portion of the liquid tank; a funnel attached to the intake portion, wherein the funnel and the intake portion lead into the liquid tank.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a section view of the present invention, taken along line 3 - 3 in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of the present invention, illustrating an insertion extender.
  • an embodiment of the present invention provides a device for capturing, containing, and transporting liquid from a leak.
  • the device may include a tank that may include wheels for easy transportation.
  • the tank may include an opening at the top with a funnel attached to direct the liquid into the tank.
  • the device may further include an outlet connected to the bottom of the tank.
  • a hose may connect to the outlet to direct the liquid from the tank to a different area.
  • the present invention may include a portable water holding tank.
  • the portable water holding tank may include wheels so that it may be very easily and quickly placed under a leak to catch, store, and evacuate water from unwanted or occupied areas.
  • the present invention may be put in place to capture the leak quickly and with less effort than most devices used for the same purpose.
  • the present invention is easily portable, and assembly is not required which greatly reduces set up time and therefore minimizes damage.
  • the present invention may also be easily moved with the liquid captured within.
  • the present invention may include a liquid tank 24 .
  • the tank 24 may include a top portion, a bottom portion, and a rounded sidewall.
  • the tank 24 may secure a liquid, such as water.
  • the present invention may further include a base 38 .
  • the base 38 may be part of the liquid tank 24 or a separate component.
  • the base 38 may include a top surface and a bottom surface.
  • the bottom surface may include a plurality of wheels 40 .
  • the wheels 40 may include four casters.
  • the bottom portion of the liquid tank 24 may be adjacent to the top surface of the base 38 . Therefore, the tank 24 may either be attached to or rest on the base 38 and the liquid tank 24 may be moved around using the wheels 40 .
  • the present invention may further include an intake portion.
  • the intake portion may be located near the top portion of the tank 24 and may include an opening into the inside of the liquid tank 24 .
  • a funnel 10 may be attached to the intake portion, and may lead into the intake portion and into the liquid tank 24 .
  • the intake portion may include a lid 14 that is removably attachable to the top portion of the liquid tank 24 .
  • the lid 14 may include a lid stem 16 .
  • the funnel 10 may include a funnel stem 12 may be fit within and may be removably 10 attachable to the lid stem 16 .
  • the lid 14 may be secured to the top portion of the tank 14 by any securing device, such as latches 22 that are releasably attachable to latch strikes 20 .
  • the lid 14 may further include handles 18 for grasping and holding the device.
  • the present invention may further include an outlet near the bottom portion of the tank 24 .
  • the outlet may include a valve that may be opened and closed to drain the liquid from the inside of the tank 24 .
  • the outlet may include a hose bib 28 , 30 .
  • the hose bib 28 , 30 may include a small hose bib 28 and a large hose bib 30 .
  • the hose bib 28 , 30 may include a reducer 32 which may reduce the hose bib 28 to a reduced size.
  • a hose 42 may be attached to the hose bibs 28 , 30 so that the liquid may be drained in another location. The different size hoses may purge the tank 24 to different flow rates, depending on the flow of leak, to a different location.
  • the present invention may further include a hose hanger 26 attached to the tank 24 to conveniently secure the hose 42 .
  • the present invention may further include a debris screen 34 .
  • the debris screen 34 may be on the inside of the liquid tank 24 .
  • the debris screen 34 may divide an upper portion of the tank 24 and a lower portion of the tank 24 .
  • the debris screen 34 may be suspended within the tank 24 on a ledge 36 that may protrude from an inner wall of the liquid tank 24 .
  • the debris screen 34 may be used to collect debris from the liquid that is flowing into the tank 24 . This may prevent the outlets from becoming clogged.
  • the debris screen 34 may be removable for cleaning.
  • the present invention may include a funnel stem extender 44 .
  • the funnel stem extender 44 may be a tubular device that extends the lid stem 16 of the present invention.
  • the funnel stem extender 44 may include a bottom end and a top end.
  • the bottom end of the funnel stem extender 44 may be releasably attachable to the lid stem 16 .
  • the top end of the funnel stem extender 44 may be releasably attachable to the funnel 10 . Therefore, a user may attach the funnel stem extender 44 to the device to extend the height of the funnel 10 and therefore further prevent splashing of the liquid entering the tank 24 .
  • the present invention may be a portable water tight holding tank 24 on wheels 40 that may catch and store gallons of liquid.
  • the present invention may be easily rolled into the problem area.
  • the funnel 10 located on top of the tank 24 may direct the liquid, such as water, into the holding tank 24 .
  • the holding tank 24 may either store the leaking water or may be equipped to evacuate the water.
  • the valve and outlet located at bottom of tank 24 may be used by attaching a hose so that the water may be evacuated to a designated location.
  • the interior debris screen 34 may prevent the valves from clogging. Using the present invention, the liquid may be easily removed from the problem area.
  • the present invention may be made of a light weight non corrosive type material, such as a polymer.
  • the present invention may be made of plastics, such as polyvinyl chloride.
  • the present invention may be used to drain liquid from pipes in a mechanical system in a finished or occupied space, such as in hospitals, commercial type office buildings, or buildings under construction during testing.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Loading And Unloading Of Fuel Tanks Or Ships (AREA)

Abstract

A device for capturing, containing, and transporting liquid from a leak. The device may include a tank that may include wheels for easy transportation. The tank may include an opening at the top with a funnel attached to direct the liquid into the tank. The device may further include an outlet connected to the bottom of the tank. A hose may connect to the outlet to direct the liquid from the tank to a different area.

Description

    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
  • This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 61/756,990, filed Jan. 25, 2013, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
  • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to a leak capture and containment device and, more particularly, to a tank that may be placed below a leak to capture and remove leaking liquids.
  • Water or other liquids leaking from valves, pipes or from roof areas may happen quickly and often. The leaking liquid may cause damage to finished areas in occupied or unoccupied areas, such as offices, hospitals, homes or in other unwanted areas. Current devices used to contain leaking water are labor intensive and difficult to setup. The devices also make access to repairs difficult while in place causing additional damage. Further, the devices do not hold a significant amount of water and may require areas to fasten to, which may not be available or strong enough.
  • As can be seen, there is a need for an easy to use and mobile capture and containment device for leaks.
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • In one aspect of the present invention, a leak containing device comprises: a base comprising a top surface and a bottom surface; a liquid tank comprising a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the bottom portion of the liquid tank is adjacent to the top surface of the base; a plurality of wheels attached to the bottom surface of the base; an intake portion comprising an opening near the top portion of the liquid tank; a funnel attached to the intake portion, wherein the funnel and the intake portion lead into the liquid tank.
  • These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention;
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the present invention;
  • FIG. 3 is a section view of the present invention, taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 1; and
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of the present invention, illustrating an insertion extender.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.
  • Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a device for capturing, containing, and transporting liquid from a leak. The device may include a tank that may include wheels for easy transportation. The tank may include an opening at the top with a funnel attached to direct the liquid into the tank. The device may further include an outlet connected to the bottom of the tank. A hose may connect to the outlet to direct the liquid from the tank to a different area.
  • The present invention may include a portable water holding tank. In certain embodiments, the portable water holding tank may include wheels so that it may be very easily and quickly placed under a leak to catch, store, and evacuate water from unwanted or occupied areas. When a leak occurs in a business, it is important to minimize the damage of the surrounding area. The present invention may be put in place to capture the leak quickly and with less effort than most devices used for the same purpose. The present invention is easily portable, and assembly is not required which greatly reduces set up time and therefore minimizes damage. The present invention may also be easily moved with the liquid captured within.
  • The present invention may include a liquid tank 24. The tank 24 may include a top portion, a bottom portion, and a rounded sidewall. The tank 24 may secure a liquid, such as water. The present invention may further include a base 38. The base 38 may be part of the liquid tank 24 or a separate component. The base 38 may include a top surface and a bottom surface. In certain embodiments, the bottom surface may include a plurality of wheels 40. The wheels 40 may include four casters. The bottom portion of the liquid tank 24 may be adjacent to the top surface of the base 38. Therefore, the tank 24 may either be attached to or rest on the base 38 and the liquid tank 24 may be moved around using the wheels 40.
  • The present invention may further include an intake portion. The intake portion may be located near the top portion of the tank 24 and may include an opening into the inside of the liquid tank 24. In certain embodiments, a funnel 10 may be attached to the intake portion, and may lead into the intake portion and into the liquid tank 24. In certain embodiments, the intake portion may include a lid 14 that is removably attachable to the top portion of the liquid tank 24. The lid 14 may include a lid stem 16. The funnel 10 may include a funnel stem 12 may be fit within and may be removably 10 attachable to the lid stem 16. The lid 14 may be secured to the top portion of the tank 14 by any securing device, such as latches 22 that are releasably attachable to latch strikes 20. In certain embodiments, the lid 14 may further include handles 18 for grasping and holding the device.
  • In certain embodiments, the present invention may further include an outlet near the bottom portion of the tank 24. The outlet may include a valve that may be opened and closed to drain the liquid from the inside of the tank 24. In certain embodiments, the outlet may include a hose bib 28, 30. The hose bib 28, 30 may include a small hose bib 28 and a large hose bib 30. In certain embodiments, the hose bib 28, 30 may include a reducer 32 which may reduce the hose bib 28 to a reduced size. A hose 42 may be attached to the hose bibs 28, 30 so that the liquid may be drained in another location. The different size hoses may purge the tank 24 to different flow rates, depending on the flow of leak, to a different location. In certain embodiments, the present invention may further include a hose hanger 26 attached to the tank 24 to conveniently secure the hose 42.
  • The present invention may further include a debris screen 34. The debris screen 34 may be on the inside of the liquid tank 24. The debris screen 34 may divide an upper portion of the tank 24 and a lower portion of the tank 24. In certain embodiments, the debris screen 34 may be suspended within the tank 24 on a ledge 36 that may protrude from an inner wall of the liquid tank 24. The debris screen 34 may be used to collect debris from the liquid that is flowing into the tank 24. This may prevent the outlets from becoming clogged. The debris screen 34 may be removable for cleaning.
  • In certain embodiments, the present invention may include a funnel stem extender 44. The funnel stem extender 44 may be a tubular device that extends the lid stem 16 of the present invention. The funnel stem extender 44 may include a bottom end and a top end. The bottom end of the funnel stem extender 44 may be releasably attachable to the lid stem 16. The top end of the funnel stem extender 44 may be releasably attachable to the funnel 10. Therefore, a user may attach the funnel stem extender 44 to the device to extend the height of the funnel 10 and therefore further prevent splashing of the liquid entering the tank 24.
  • The present invention may be a portable water tight holding tank 24 on wheels 40 that may catch and store gallons of liquid. The present invention may be easily rolled into the problem area. When placed below a leak, the funnel 10 located on top of the tank 24 may direct the liquid, such as water, into the holding tank 24. The holding tank 24 may either store the leaking water or may be equipped to evacuate the water. The valve and outlet located at bottom of tank 24 may be used by attaching a hose so that the water may be evacuated to a designated location. The interior debris screen 34 may prevent the valves from clogging. Using the present invention, the liquid may be easily removed from the problem area.
  • In certain embodiments, the present invention may be made of a light weight non corrosive type material, such as a polymer. For example, the present invention may be made of plastics, such as polyvinyl chloride. In alternative embodiments, the present invention may be used to drain liquid from pipes in a mechanical system in a finished or occupied space, such as in hospitals, commercial type office buildings, or buildings under construction during testing.
  • It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.

Claims (10)

What is claimed is:
1. A leak containing device comprising:
a base comprising a top surface and a bottom surface;
a liquid tank comprising a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the bottom portion of the liquid tank is adjacent to the top surface of the base;
a plurality of wheels attached to the bottom surface of the base;
an intake portion comprising an opening near the top portion of the liquid tank;
a funnel attached to the intake portion, wherein the funnel and the intake portion lead into the liquid tank.
2. The leak containing device of claim 1, wherein the intake portion comprises a lid removably attachable to the top portion of the liquid tank, wherein the lid comprises a lid stem, and wherein the funnel is removably attachable to the lid stem.
3. The leak containing device of claim 2, further comprising handles attached to the lid.
4. The leak containing device of claim 2, further comprising a funnel stem extender comprising a top end and a bottom end, wherein the bottom end is removably attachable to the lid stem and the funnel is removably attachable to the top end of the funnel stem extender.
5. The leak containing device of claim 1, further comprising an outlet near the bottom portion of the liquid tank.
6. The leak containing device of claim 5, wherein the outlet comprises a hose bib.
7. The leak containing device of claim 6, further comprising a plurality of different sized hose bibs attached near the bottom portion of the liquid tank.
8. The leak containing device of claim 6, further comprising a hose hanger attached to the device.
9. The leak containing device of claim 1, further comprising a debris screen within the liquid tank, wherein the debris screen separates an inside of the liquid tank into an upper portion and a lower portion.
10. The leak containing device of claim 9, wherein the debris screen is supported by a ledge protruding from an inner wall of the liquid tank.
US13/946,261 2013-01-25 2013-07-19 Leak capture and containment device Abandoned US20140209615A1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US13/946,261 US20140209615A1 (en) 2013-01-25 2013-07-19 Leak capture and containment device

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201361756990P 2013-01-25 2013-01-25
US13/946,261 US20140209615A1 (en) 2013-01-25 2013-07-19 Leak capture and containment device

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US20140209615A1 true US20140209615A1 (en) 2014-07-31

Family

ID=51221813

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US13/946,261 Abandoned US20140209615A1 (en) 2013-01-25 2013-07-19 Leak capture and containment device

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US20140209615A1 (en)

Citations (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1994844A (en) * 1930-06-26 1935-03-19 Huffman Mfg Company Draining apparatus
US2531765A (en) * 1947-06-07 1950-11-28 Burress Marshall Portable oil draining device
US3308840A (en) * 1964-07-28 1967-03-14 Archie L Kelley Engine oil pan and cleaning attachment
US4274645A (en) * 1979-06-15 1981-06-23 Arthur Ferguson Porto auto oil easy drain
US4638841A (en) * 1985-11-18 1987-01-27 Heath Thomas E Device for handling fluids drained from a vehicle
US4793557A (en) * 1984-05-15 1988-12-27 Marchese Antonio B Firefighting monitor apparatus
US5172739A (en) * 1991-10-15 1992-12-22 Ristroph Michael J Waste liquid transfer device
US5647414A (en) * 1995-03-23 1997-07-15 Brittain; Charles Curbside oil and oil filter recycle and collection apparatus and method
US5785329A (en) * 1997-07-28 1998-07-28 Stanley; Douglas G. Cart for draining oil and other liquids from a vehicle
US6345692B1 (en) * 2000-07-05 2002-02-12 Toney Hugh Wilson Portable fluid recovery system and method of use
US6367586B1 (en) * 1999-10-05 2002-04-09 Lisle Corporation Oil lift drain
US20030079799A1 (en) * 2001-10-29 2003-05-01 Few Jeffrey P. Automotive fluid servicing apparatus
US7213621B1 (en) * 2005-12-01 2007-05-08 Yung Yen Hsin Ind. Co., Ltd. Oil change equipment

Patent Citations (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1994844A (en) * 1930-06-26 1935-03-19 Huffman Mfg Company Draining apparatus
US2531765A (en) * 1947-06-07 1950-11-28 Burress Marshall Portable oil draining device
US3308840A (en) * 1964-07-28 1967-03-14 Archie L Kelley Engine oil pan and cleaning attachment
US4274645A (en) * 1979-06-15 1981-06-23 Arthur Ferguson Porto auto oil easy drain
US4793557A (en) * 1984-05-15 1988-12-27 Marchese Antonio B Firefighting monitor apparatus
US4638841A (en) * 1985-11-18 1987-01-27 Heath Thomas E Device for handling fluids drained from a vehicle
US5172739A (en) * 1991-10-15 1992-12-22 Ristroph Michael J Waste liquid transfer device
US5647414A (en) * 1995-03-23 1997-07-15 Brittain; Charles Curbside oil and oil filter recycle and collection apparatus and method
US5785329A (en) * 1997-07-28 1998-07-28 Stanley; Douglas G. Cart for draining oil and other liquids from a vehicle
US6367586B1 (en) * 1999-10-05 2002-04-09 Lisle Corporation Oil lift drain
US6345692B1 (en) * 2000-07-05 2002-02-12 Toney Hugh Wilson Portable fluid recovery system and method of use
US20030079799A1 (en) * 2001-10-29 2003-05-01 Few Jeffrey P. Automotive fluid servicing apparatus
US7213621B1 (en) * 2005-12-01 2007-05-08 Yung Yen Hsin Ind. Co., Ltd. Oil change equipment

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US11371178B2 (en) Portable parts washer
US8291760B2 (en) Container for rain
US20150225932A1 (en) Multi-purpose Hand Washing Station
US7731846B1 (en) Grease collection system
US7686034B1 (en) Air conditioning condensate treatment apparatus
US9682409B2 (en) Apparatus, systems and methods for cleaning an aquarium
US20180153350A1 (en) Portable Campground Sink
US9296021B2 (en) Portable filtration apparatus and method of using same
US20140209615A1 (en) Leak capture and containment device
US20110266190A1 (en) Apparatus, system, and method for retaining solvent
US7377210B1 (en) Grease receiving and holding system
JP2013002219A (en) Intake basin and rainwater storage system utilizing the same
US8393560B2 (en) Fluid waste containment
US20160128524A1 (en) Portable Urinal Assembly
JP3987885B2 (en) Pet cage
CN203008063U (en) Straight tube type odor-resistant floor drain
US10125508B2 (en) Swimming pool funnel
CN204151874U (en) A kind of slop pail device of defecation automatic treatment equipment
JP3211249U (en) Mobile tap column
KR200410483Y1 (en) Support for clean water equipment
JP3103219U (en) Oil tank
CN212879189U (en) Movable type arrangement frame
CN105926734A (en) Closestool water tank with article storage frame
CN104405018A (en) Sewage tank device of automatic urine and feces processing device
CN204074602U (en) Reactor filter cleaning device

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
STCB Information on status: application discontinuation

Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION

STPP Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general

Free format text: RESPONSE TO NON-FINAL OFFICE ACTION ENTERED AND FORWARDED TO EXAMINER

STPP Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general

Free format text: FINAL REJECTION MAILED

STCB Information on status: application discontinuation

Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION