Water deflection silt collection system
US8486273B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A10/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device for removing silt from flowing water by temporarily slowing the water enough to permit silt to settle naturally to the bottom is disclosed. The water may be slowed by a combination of increased depth and obstructions in the form of rough rocks and chain link fencing.
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