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Detecting and alleviating flooding and blocked storm sewers

US11920318B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2021
Grant dateMar 5, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for detecting and alleviating flooding and blocked storm sewers includes a manhole cover coupled to a float body. The device also includes a canister having a drain hole and a valve. The device also includes multiple guides that can catch onto part of a sewer. The device is configured such that when water flows into the canister, the manhole cover, float body, and guides rise and the valve is opened.

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