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Water collection and dispersion system and functional landscape architecture

a technology of water collection and dispersion system, applied in the direction of sewage draining, transportation and packaging, mechanical equipment, etc., can solve the problems of wasting useful living space, affecting the aesthetic harmony of immediate surroundings, and affecting the flow rate of water, so as to prevent water loss, facilitate the removal of water, and facilitate the manufacture and marketing of easy and efficient effects

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-08-26
GEAR SCOTT A
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"The present invention provides an improved water collection and dispersion system that can be used for various outdoor needs. The system includes a water storage container with a flexible liner and fittings for controlling water flow. The container can be easily attached to a supply / outlet and an overflow, and can also function as outdoor furniture or landscape architecture. The system is economically available to the public and can be placed in areas removed from the water source. The technical effects of the invention include improved functionality, durability, and aesthetics."

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Presently available water storage containers leave much to be desired.
Among the more commonly cited shortcomings of such units are that their large size wastes useful living space and that they disrupt the aesthetic harmony of their immediate surroundings.
The water storage container in many conventional water collection and dispersion systems is of considerable size.
Consequently, the units are not well suited for situations where useful outdoor space is limited.
For example, a complaint amongst homeowners is that the size of conventional water storage containers reduces the amount of yard and patio space available for recreation.
However, because such units commonly protrude from surfaces on or in which they have been installed, they still tend to disrupt the aesthetic harmony of the environment.

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[0038]Various embodiments and examples of water collection and dispersion systems are disclosed herein that incorporate aspects of different housing designs, liners, fittings, and configurations as furniture and / or structural framework. The features of each embodiment are generally interchangeable and can be used in the alternative or in combination with features discussed in relation to other embodiments. Elements that are common to the various embodiments are identified by like reference numerals.

[0039]With reference now to FIGS. 1-6, one embodiment of a water collection and dispersion system 20 includes a housing 22 and a liner 24 disposed within the housing. In the present embodiment, the housing 22 further comprises a cap 26, a base 28, and a body 30. The body 30 further comprises plurality of side walls, e.g., a front wall 32, a back wall 34, a first side wall 36, and a second side wall 38. To form the body 30, the front wall 32, the back wall 34, the first side wall 36, and s...

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Abstract

A water collection and dispersion system includes one or a series of units including structures that can be assembled for holding a leak proof liner. The liner collects water, such as, rainwater from a downspout or grey water from a building. The units can be constructed to resemble outdoor furniture such as patio walls, seating, tables, and the like. The units can also be constructed to function as framework for structures such as garden sheds, garages, pergolas, and the like.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 152,379 filed Feb. 13, 2009, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.REFERENCE REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicableSEQUENTIAL LISTING[0003]Not applicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Field of the Invention[0005]The present invention is directed to water collection and dispersion systems and, more particularly, to such systems that comprise modular components that can be custom assembled to satisfy specific functional and aesthetic indoor / outdoor living needs.[0006]2. Background of the Invention[0007]An important element in any water collection and dispersion system is the container used to store the collected water for later use. Presently available water storage containers leave much to be desired. Among the more commonly cited shortcomings of such units are that their large size wastes useful liv...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E03F1/00
CPCE03B3/03Y02A20/108Y10T137/6851Y02A20/00
Inventor GEAR, SCOTT A.
Owner GEAR SCOTT A
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