US20210156132A1 - Channel drain - Google Patents
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- the channel drain may further include a spacer engageable with the pair of body sidewalls, with the spacer being sized and structured to provide lateral support to the pair of body sidewalls to maintain a prescribed distance therebetween.
- FIG. 12 is a partial upper perspective view of the spacer inserted within the base body
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Abstract
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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- The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/814,037, filed Mar. 10, 2020, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/216,669, filed Dec. 11, 2018, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/877,884, filed Jan. 23, 2018, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,240,332, issued Mar. 26, 2019, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
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- 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.
- 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 trough for drainage, while at the same time providing a structure upon which individuals may walk or otherwise be supported when traversing across the floor or surface.
- It is common to incorporate channel drains in areas which are landscaped or designed to have an aesthetically pleasing appearance. For instance, commercial properties, resorts, residential properties, etc., may include areas intended to have aesthetic appeal, while at the same time requiring drainage. In this respect, the channel drain may be formed in a fabricated surface including colored concrete, aggregate, tile, stone, or other hardscaping material known in the art.
- 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 BE formed of metal, plastic, rubber, or the like, which may create an unwanted visual contrast with the material used to form the fabricated surface.
- Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a more aesthetically appearing drain channel for use in a fabricated surface. Various aspects of the present disclosure address this particular need, as will be discussed in more detail below.
- In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a channel drain for use in a fabricated surface having an exposed appearance. The channel drain includes a first body having a body lower wall and a pair of body sidewalls extending from the body lower wall in opposed relation to each other. The first body additionally includes a plurality of support surfaces, with each support surface extending from a respective one of the pair of body sidewalls in spaced relation to the body lower wall. The channel drain further comprises a plurality of inserts insertable into the first body. Each insert includes an insert lower wall, and a pair of insert sidewalls extending from insert lower wall in opposed relation to each other. The pair of insert sidewalls and the insert lower wall at least partially define 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.
- The first body may include a plurality of side cavities, with each side cavity extending into the first body from a respective one of the pair of sidewalls.
- The channel drain may additionally comprise a pair of flanges extending from respective ones of the pair of sidewalls, with each flange having at least one aperture formed therein.
- Each insert may include at least one aperture formed in the insert lower wall.
- The channel drain may further include an end cap engageable with the body lower wall and the pair of body sidewalls and extending between the pair of body sidewalls when engaged therewith.
- The channel drain may also comprise a drain connector engageable with the body lower wall and the pair of body sidewalls. The drain connector may have a primary wall extending between the pair of body sidewalls, with the primary wall having a drain opening formed in the primary wall. A sleeve may extend from the primary wall and in fluid communication with the drain opening.
- The channel drain may further include a spacer engageable with the pair of body sidewalls, with the spacer being sized and structured to provide lateral support to the pair of body sidewalls to maintain a prescribed distance therebetween.
- The channel drain may also include a second body connectable to the first body. The second body may have a body lower wall, a pair of body sidewalls extending from the body lower wall in opposed relation to each other, and a plurality of support surfaces, with each support surface extending from a respective one of the pair of body sidewalls in spaced relation to the body lower wall. The channel drain may additionally include a connector frictionally engageable with the second body and the first body to facilitate connection of the second body to the first body.
- According to another embodiment, there is provided a channel drain for use in a fabricated surface formed of a selected material. The channel drain includes a main body having an upper edge and defining a drainage flowpath, with the main body being positionable in the fabricated surface such that the upper edge is substantially flush with the fabricated surface. The channel drain additionally includes a plurality of inserts insertable into the main body, with each insert having a cavity sized and configured to receive the selected material to create an exposed surface substantially identical to the fabricated surface. The main body and the plurality of inserts collectively define a gap between the plurality of inserts and the main body when the plurality of inserts are inserted within the main body, the gap being sized and structured to allow for fluid drainage therethrough to the drainage flowpath in the main body.
- The main body may include a plurality of support surfaces, with each insert being supported by certain ones of the support surface upon insertion of the insert into the main body. The main body may additionally comprise opposed lateral portions and a plurality of recesses formed therein, with each recess extending into the main body from a respective one of the lateral portions.
- According to yet another embodiment, there is provided a method of installing a channel drain in a fabricated surface having an exposed appearance. The method comprises the steps of: positioning a first body within the fabricated surface, and inserting a plurality of inserts within the first body.
- The positioning step may include attaching the first body to a concrete form, and pouring concrete adjacent the first body to form the fabricated surface.
- The positioning step may include inserting a spacer within the first body prior to pouring the concrete, with the spacer being sized and structured to provide lateral support to the pair of body sidewalls to maintain a prescribed distance therebetween while concrete is poured adjacent the first body.
- The positioning step may include inserting the first body within fabricated surface after it has been formed.
- The method may additionally include disposing the selected material in the insert cavity of each insert.
- The present disclosure will be best understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
- These and other features and advantages of the various embodiments disclosed herein will be better understood with respect to the following description and drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is an upper perspective, cross sectional view of the channel drain installed within a fabricated surface, with one insert removed from a drain base; -
FIG. 2 is an upper perspective view of a channel drain constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 3 is an upper perspective, exploded view of the channel drain ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is a side view of the channel drain ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 5 is a top view of the channel drain ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 6 is a first end view of the channel drain ofFIG. 2 showing a closed end of the channel drain; -
FIG. 7 is a second end view of the channel drain ofFIG. 2 , showing a drain connecting end of the channel drain; -
FIG. 8 is an upper perspective view of a base body connector; -
FIG. 9 is an upper perspective view of an end cap; -
FIG. 10 is an upper perspective view of a drain connector; -
FIG. 11 is a partial upper perspective view of a spacer positioned above a base body; -
FIG. 12 is a partial upper perspective view of the spacer inserted within the base body; -
FIG. 13 is a cross sectional view of a material poured around the base body while the spacer is inserted within the base body to provide lateral support thereto; -
FIG. 14 is a cross sectional view of an empty insert positioned above the base body; -
FIG. 15 is a cross sectional view of a filled insert inserted in the base body; and - Common reference numerals are used throughout the drawings and the detailed description to indicate the same elements.
- 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.
- 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 of limiting the same, there is depicted a
channel drain 10 for use in a fabricatedsurface 11 having an exposed appearance. Thechannel drain 10 is designed to create an appearance which may be complimentary to the fabricated surface, and which may reduce the disruption of the exposed appearance. Thus, the channel drain may blend into the fabricatedsurface 11, while at the same time functioning in a manner to conventional channel drains by including a gap which leads to adrainage flowpath 13 to allow fluid to drain off of the fabricatedsurface 11. -
FIG. 1 is an upper perspective view of thechannel drain 10 installed in the fabricatedsurface 11, whileFIG. 2 shows thechannel drain 10 prior to installation in the fabricatedsurface 11, andFIG. 3 is an upper perspective exploded view of thechannel drain 10. In general, thechannel drain 10 includes an elongate drain base ortrough 12 and a plurality ofinserts 14 disposable within theelongate drain base 12. As will be described in more detail below, theelongate drain base 12 and the plurality ofinserts 14 define a drainage gap to allow water to flow from the fabricatedsurface 11 and into thedrain base 12. - The
elongate drain base 12 may be comprised of a plurality ofbase bodies 16, e.g., a first body, a second body, etc., which may be interconnected to each other to form theelongate drain base 12. Eachbase body 16 includes a bodylower wall 18 and a pair of body sidewalls 20 extending from opposite ends of the bodylower wall 18 in generally opposed relation to each other. Eachbody sidewall 20 extends upwardly from the bodylower wall 18 and terminates at anupper edge 22, which resides in an upper plane, which may be substantially flush with the fabricatedsurface 11 once installation of thechannel drain 10 is complete. - Each
base body 16 may define a base body height, “H1” (seeFIG. 4 ) from the outer surface of the bodylower wall 18 to theupper edge 22. According to one embodiment, the base body height H1 is in the range of 3.0″-6.0″, and in one particular embodiment, the base body height H1 is 4.5″. Eachbase body 16 may define a base body width, “W1,” (seeFIG. 15 ) as the distance between the body sidewalls 20. According to one embodiment, the base body width W1 is between 3.0″-5.0″, and in one particular embodiment, the base body width W1 is 4.0″. Furthermore, thebase body 16 may define a base body length, “L1” (seeFIG. 3 ) between opposed ends 24. According to one embodiment, the base body width L1 is between 12.0″-36.0″, and in one particular embodiment the base body length L1 is 24.0″. Thebase bodies 16 may be formed from ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) or other materials known in the art. - Each
base body 16 may additionally include a plurality of support surfaces 26 positioned between the pair of body sidewalls 20 in spaced relation to the bodylower wall 18. In one embodiment, eachsupport surface 26 extends from a respective one of the pair of body sidewalls 20, with eachbody sidewall 20 including a set of support surfaces 26 extending therefrom. The support surfaces 24 are sized and structured to support theinserts 14 when theinserts 14 are placed in thedrain base 12, as will be described in more detail below. According to one embodiment, eachsupport surface 26 extends away from acorresponding body sidewall 20 and terminates to define a support surface width, “W2,” (seeFIG. 14 ) which may range from 0.5″-1.5″, and in one particular embodiment, may be 1.0″. - Each
base body 16 may further includeseveral projections 27 defining anupper engagement surface 29 having two segments which meet at an apex. Each projection may be located above acorresponding support surface 26, and the importance of the upper engagement surface will be described in more detail below. - Each
base body 16 may be specifically contoured to include a plurality ofside cavities 28 formed therein, with eachside cavity 28 extending into thebase body 16 from a respective one of the pair of body sidewalls 20. The side cavities 28 may be sized and structured to allow concrete or other materials used to form the fabricatedsurface 11 to flow therein for securing thebase body 16 within the fabricatedsurface 11. Eachside cavity 28 may include an upper portion and a lower portion, with the upper portion extending from thebody sidewall 20 and terminating at anupper surface 30, while the lower portion extends from thebody sidewall 20 and terminates at alower surface 32. Theupper surface 30 may be spaced approximately 0.25″ from thebody sidewall 20, while thelower surface 32 may be spaced approximately 1.0″ from thebody sidewall 20, and thus, the lower portion of theside cavity 28 may be deeper and define a larger volume than the upper portion of theside cavity 28. According to one embodiment, the upper portion of theside cavity 28 may be sized and structured to define an apex, which may provide strength and durability to thebase body 16. - Each
side cavity 28 may define a maximum width, “W3” (seeFIG. 4 ) adjacent the bodylower wall 18. The maximum width W3 is between 1.25″-2.50″, and in one particular, embodiment, the maximum width W3 is 1.80″. The width of eachside cavity 28 may decrease as the distance from the bodylower wall 18 increases. Eachside cavity 28 may define a cavity height, “H2” as the distance between the bodylower wall 18 and the tip of the apex. The cavity height H2 may be 2.5″-3.5″, and in one particular embodiment, the cavity height H2 is 3.0″. - Each
base body 16 may additionally include at least onedivider wall 34 extending inwardly from abody sidewall 20. Thedivider wall 34 may separate theinserts 14 when they are inserted into thebase body 16. In this regard, the position of thedivider wall 34 on thebase body 16 may correspond to the dimensions of theinserts 14. According to one embodiment, and as shown inFIG. 2 , thedivider wall 34 may extend upwardly from asupport surface 26 to effectively divide thatsupport surface 26 in half. Thus, for the embodiment shown inFIG. 2 , eachbase body 16 is sized and structured to receive a pair ofinsets 14, with eachinsert 14 being supported by 3.5 support surfaces 26 on each side. - The
base bodies 16 may additionally include at least one, and more preferably, at least one pair offlanges 36 extending from respective ones of the pair of body sidewalls 20. Eachflange 36 includes at least oneaperture 38 formed therein. Theapertures 38 may be used to secure thebase body 16 to a form used when pouring concrete or other material when constructing the fabricatedsurface 11. Theapertures 38 may also be used to allow the concrete or other material to flow therein for enhancing the bond between the concrete and thebase body 16, as will be described in more detail below. - As noted above, the
drain base 12 may includeseveral base bodies 16. Therefore, one embodiment of thechannel drain 10 includes abase body connector 40 to facilitate interconnection of twoadjacent base bodies 16. According to one embodiment, thebase body connector 40 includes a connectorlower wall 42, and a pair of connector sidewalls 44 extending from the connectorlower wall 42. Thebase body connector 40 may additionally include aninner engagement element 46 having a pair oflower portions 48, a pair ofside portions 50, and anupper portion 52 extending between the pair ofside portions 50. Thelower portions 48 andside portions 50 may be spaced from the connectorlower wall 42 and connector sidewalls 44, respectively, to form a gap within which the end portions of abase body 16 may be receive for frictionally engaging thebase body 16. A pair ofbase bodies 16 may be engaged with opposite sides of thebase body connector 40 to interconnect the pair ofbase bodies 16. It is contemplated that an adhesive or mechanical fasteners known in the art may be used to strengthen the engagement between the base body connector and thebase bodies 16. - The ends of the
drain base 12 may be closed or connected to a drain pipe to facilitate connection of thechannel drain 10 to a drain pipe, sewer, reservoir, or other drainage infrastructure. To close the end of thedrain base 12, anend cap 54 may be used. Theend cap 54 may include an end caplower wall 56, a pair of end cap sidewalls 58 extending from the end caplower wall 56, and an end capprimary wall 60 extending from the end caplower wall 56 and between the end cap sidewalls 58. The end capprimary wall 60 is sized and structured to extend between the pair of body sidewalls 20 to effectively define a closed end of thedrain base 12 when theend cap 54 is connected to abase body 16. Theend cap 54 may be structured to engage with abase body 16 in a manner similar to thebase body connector 40 described above. Along these lines, theend cap 54 may additionally include aninner engagement element 62 having a pair oflower portions 64, and a pair ofside portions 66. Thelower portions 64 andside portions 66 may be spaced from the end caplower wall 56 and end cap sidewalls 58, respectively, to form a gap within which the end portions of abase body 16 may be received for frictionally engaging with thebase body 16. - To connect the
drain base 12 to a drain pipe, adrain connector 68 may be used. Thedrain connector 68 includes alower wall 70 and a pair ofsidewalls 72. Aprimary wall 74 extends between the sidewalls 72 at upper end portions thereof, and adrain opening 76 may be formed in theprimary wall 74 adjacent lower end portions of thesidewalls 72. Asleeve 78 may be connected to theprimary wall 74 opposite thelower wall 70 and pair ofsidewalls 72, with thesleeve 78 being sized and structured to engage with the drain pipe. According to one embodiment, thesleeve 78 is sized to receive an end of the drain pipe and frictionally engage the drain pipe. However, in other embodiments, it is understood that thesleeve 78 may be inserted into the drain pipe for engagement therewith. In one embodiment, thesleeve 78 defines an outer diameter of approximately 3.5 inches. - The
drain connector 68 may be structured to engage with abase body 16 in a manner similar to thebase body connector 40 described above. Along these lines, thedrain connector 68 may additionally include aninner engagement element 80 having a pair oflower portions 82, and a pair ofside portions 84. Thelower portions 82 andside portions 84 may be spaced from thelower wall 70 and sidewalls 72, respectively, to form a gap within which the end portions of abase body 16 may be received for frictionally engaging with thebase body 16. - As noted above, the
channel drain 10 further comprises a plurality ofinserts 14 insertable into thedrain base 12. In the exemplary embodiment, eachbase body 16 included in thedrain base 12 is sized to receive twoinserts 14, although it is contemplated that thebase bodies 16 and theinserts 14 may be sized to allow for more than twoinserts 14 to be received in a givenbase body 16. - Each
insert 14 includes an insertlower wall 86, and a pair of insert sidewalls 88 extending from insertlower wall 86 in opposed relation to each other. Theinserts 14 additionally includes a pair ofinsert end walls 90 extending from the insertlower wall 86 in opposed relation to each other, with eachend wall 90 extending between the pair ofinsert sidewalls 88. The insertlower wall 86 may include one ormore openings 92 extending therethrough to allow for drainage of water or other fluid that may undesirably accumulate within theinsert 14. Furthermore, one ormore strengthening ribs 94 may extend between the sidewalls 88 and thelower wall 86 to provide additional structural support. - The insert
lower wall 86, the pair of insert sidewalls 88, and the pair ofinsert end walls 90 collectively define aninsert cavity 96 sized and structured to receive a material to fill theinsert cavity 96 and form aninsert core 95. According to one embodiment, the material may be a selected material having an appearance substantially identical to the exposed appearance of the fabricatedsurface 11. In this respect, the appearance of thechannel drain 10 may substantially match the appearance of the fabricatedsurface 11, to allow thechannel drain 10 to blend into the fabricatedsurface 11. - Each
insert 14 is sized and structured to be inserted into abase body 16, with theinsert 14 being supported by several supported surfaces when inserted in thebase body 16. Theinsert 14 and thebase body 16 are cooperatively sized and structured to define agap 98 between the pair of body sidewalls 20 when inserted into thebase body 16, with thegap 98 allowing for fluid to flow therethrough toward the bodylower wall 18. Once the fluid passes through thegap 98, the fluid may flow along a drainage flowpath defined by thechannel drain 10 and exit via thedrain connector 68. - With the basic structure of the
channel drain 10 discussed above, the following will provide an explanation of one embodiment of installing thechannel drain 10 in the fabricatedsurface 11, wherein the fabricatedsurface 11 includes an exposed appearance. The method includes positioning abase body 16 within the fabricatedsurface 11. In this regard, the term “positioning” is used broadly to include forming the fabricatedsurface 11 around thebase body 16, or placing thebase body 16 on an already formed portion of the fabricatedsurface 11. When the fabricatedsurface 11 is formed around thebase body 16, a form may be used, with thebase body 16 being securable to the form by inserting mechanical fasteners (e.g., nails, screws, etc.) into the form via theapertures 38 formed in theflanges 36. - Prior to pouring the material used for the fabricated surface 11 (i.e., the fabricated surface material), one or
more spacers 100 may be inserted into thebase body 16 to prevent inward flexing or buckling of the body sidewalls 20 when the fabricated surface material is poured around thebase body 16. Thespacer 100 is engageable with the pair of body sidewalls 20 and is sized and structured to provide lateral support to the pair of body sidewalls 20 to maintain a prescribed distance therebetween. Thespacer 100 includes anupper wall 102 and a pair oflateral walls 104 which are sized to be insertable within thebase body 16 such that the entirety of thespacer 100 resides between the pair of body sidewalls 20. The terminal end of eachlateral wall 104 may include two segments which meet at an apex. The contour of the terminal ends of thelateral walls 104 may be complimentary to the upper engagement surfaces 29 of theprojections 27 extending from the body sidewalls 20, such that thespacer 100 is supported by theprojections 27 upon insertion of thespacer 100 into thebase body 16. - After the spacer(s) 100 are inserted into the
base body 16, the fabricated surface material may be poured around thebase body 16. If a form is being used, the form may be removed prior to the fabricated surface material rising to the upper portion of thedrain base 12. If a form is not being used, some of the fabricated surface material may be poured to provide a base upon which thebase bodies 16 may be placed. - The fabricated surface material is poured until it fills in around the
base bodies 16 and is substantially flush with the upper edge of thebase bodies 16. In this regard, it is understood that the fabricatedsurface 11 may be graded to slope toward thechannel drain 10, and as such, the fabricatedsurface 11 is considered to be substantially flush with the upper edge of thebase bodies 16 when the height of the area of the fabricatedsurface 11 immediately adjacent thebase bodies 16 is substantially equal to the height of the upper edge of thebase bodies 16. As the fabricated surface materials is poured around thebase bodies 16, some of the fabricated surface material may flow through theapertures 38 in theflanges 36 to create uniformity through theflanges 36 to enhance the bond between thebase bodies 16 and the fabricated surface material. Once the fabricatedsurface 11 is poured around thebase bodies 16, the fabricatedsurface 11 is allowed to harden, to secure thebase bodies 16 within the fabricatedsurface 11. - In addition to pouring fabricated surface material around the
base bodies 16, the method may additionally include pouring fabricated surface material within thecavity 96 of theinserts 14. The fabricated surface material is poured within thecavity 96 until thecavity 96 is filled and is substantially flush with the upper edge of theinsert 14. The fabricated surface material is allowed to harden within theinsert 14 to form aninsert core 95. - The
insert 14 may be inserted into a respective one of thebase bodies 16, such that theinsert 14 is supported by the support surfaces 26 on thebase body 16 and thegap 98 is formed between theinserts 14 and thebase body 16. With the fabricated surface material being located around thedrain base 12 and within theinserts 14, there is a substantially continuous appearing surface formed, which is only minimally interrupted by thegap 98. As such, thechannel drain 10 may blend into the fabricatedsurface 11, without creating an undesirable appearance. - Although the foregoing describes the material poured in the insert as being the same as the material used to form the fabricated
surface 11, it is understood that the scope of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In this respect, different materials may be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Such different materials may have similar appearance, different appearances, complimentary appearances or contrasting appearances. - As used herein, the term “substantially” allows for variance and tolerances acceptable within the art.
- The particulars shown herein are by way of example only for purposes of illustrative discussion, and are not presented in the cause of providing what is believed to be most useful and readily understood description of the principles and conceptual aspects of the various embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, no attempt is made to show any more detail than is necessary for a fundamental understanding of the different features of the various embodiments, the description taken with the drawings making apparent to those skilled in the art how these may be implemented in practice.
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21. A channel drain for use in a fabricated surface, the channel drain comprising:
a first body having:
a pair of body sidewalls in opposed relation to each other;
a first set of support surfaces spaced from each other and extending from a first one of the pair of body sidewalls; and
a second set of support surfaces spaced from each other and extending from a second one of the pair of body sidewalls; and
at least one insert insertable into the first body, the at least one insert having:
an insert lower wall; and
a pair of insert sidewalls extending from the insert lower wall in opposed relation to each other, the pair of insert sidewalls and the insert lower wall at least partially defining an insert cavity sized and structured to receive a selected material having an appearance substantially identical to the fabricated surface;
the at least one insert configured to be supported by at least one of the first set of support surfaces and at least one of the second set of support surfaces when inserted into the first body and being sized and structured to define a gap between the pair of body sidewalls when inserted into the first body, the gap allowing for fluid to flow therethrough.
22. The channel drain recited in claim 21 , wherein the first body includes a plurality of side cavities, each side cavity extending into the first body from a respective one of the pair of body sidewalls.
23. The channel drain recited in claim 21 , further comprising a pair of flanges extending from respective ones of the pair of body sidewalls, each flange having at least one aperture formed therein.
24. The channel drain recited in claim 21 , further comprising an end cap engageable with the pair of body sidewalls and extending between the pair of body sidewalls when engaged therewith.
25. The channel drain recited in claim 21 , further comprising a drain connector engageable with the pair of body sidewalls, the drain connector having:
a primary wall extending between the pair of body sidewalls, the primary wall having a drain opening formed in the primary wall; and
a sleeve extending from the primary wall and in fluid communication with the drain opening.
26. The channel drain recited in claim 21 , further comprising a spacer engageable with the pair of body sidewalls, the spacer being sized and structured to provide lateral support to the pair of body sidewalls to maintain a prescribed distance therebetween.
27. The channel drain recited in claim 21 , further comprising a second body connectable to the first body, the second body having:
a pair of second body sidewalls extending in opposed relation to each other; and
a plurality of second body support surfaces, each second body support surface extending from a respective one of the pair of body sidewalls.
28. The channel drain recited in claim 27 , further comprising a connector frictionally engageable with the second body and the first body to facilitate connection of the second body to the first body.
29. The channel drain recited in claim 21 , wherein the at least one insert includes at least one opening formed in the insert lower wall.
30. A channel drain for use in a fabricated surface formed of a selected material, the channel drain comprising:
a main body configured to be positionable in the fabricated surface, the main body defining a drainage flowpath and having a first set of support surfaces spaced from each other, and a second set of support surfaces spaced from each other in opposed relation to the first set of support surfaces; and
at least one insert insertable into the main body and engageable with at least one of the first set of support surfaces and at least one of the second set of support surfaces, the at least one insert having a cavity sized and configured to receive the selected material to create an exposed surface substantially identical to the fabricated surface;
the main body and the at least one insert collectively defining a gap between the at least one and the main body when the at least one insert is inserted within the main body, the gap being sized and structured to allow for fluid drainage therethrough to the drainage flowpath in the main body.
31. The channel drain recited in claim 30 , wherein the main body includes opposed lateral portions and a plurality of recesses, each recess extending into the main body from a respective one of the lateral portions.
32. The channel drain recited in claim 30 , further comprising a pair of flanges extending from opposed portions of the main body, each flange having at least one aperture formed therein.
33. The channel drain recited in claim 30 , further comprising a drain connector engageable with the main body, the drain connector having:
a primary wall extending at least partially across the main body, the primary wall having a drain opening formed therein; and
a sleeve extending from the primary wall and in fluid communication with the drain opening.
34. The channel drain recited in claim 30 , wherein the at least one insert includes an insert lower wall and at least one aperture formed in the insert lower wall.
35. A method of installing a channel drain in a fabricated surface, the method comprising the steps of:
positioning a first body within the fabricated surface, the first body comprising:
a pair of body sidewalls in opposed relation to each other;
a first set of support surfaces spaced from each other and extending from a first one of the pair of body sidewalls; and
a second set of support surfaces spaced from each other and extending from a second one of the pair of body sidewalls; and
a plurality of support surfaces, each support surface extending from a respective one of the pair of body sidewalls in spaced relation to the body lower wall; and
inserting at least one insert within the first body, the at least one insert having:
an insert lower wall; and
a pair of insert sidewalls extending from the insert lower wall in opposed relation to each other, the pair of insert sidewalls and the insert lower wall at least partially defining an insert cavity sized and structured to receive a selected material having an appearance substantially identical to the fabricated surface;
the at least one insert being supported by at least one of the first set of support surfaces and at least one of the second set of support surfaces when inserted into the first body and being sized and structured to define a gap between the pair of body sidewalls when inserted into the first body, the gap allowing for fluid to flow therethrough toward the body lower wall.
36. The method recited in claim 35 , wherein the positioning step includes:
attaching the first body to a concrete form; and
pouring concrete adjacent the first body to form the fabricated surface.
37. The method recited in claim 36 , wherein the positioning step further includes:
inserting a spacer within the first body prior to pouring the concrete, the spacer being sized and structured to provide lateral support to the pair of body sidewalls to maintain a prescribed distance therebetween while concrete is poured adjacent the first body.
38. The method recited in claim 35 , further comprising the step of forming the fabricated surface, and wherein the positioning step includes inserting the first body within the fabricated surface after forming the fabricated surface.
39. The method recited in claim 35 , further comprising the step of disposing the selected material in the insert cavity of the at least one insert.
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