DONALD GUY MELLOTT
Engineers in Tacoma, WA
License number
Virginia 0402045529
Issued Date
Nov 6, 2008
Expiration Date
Nov 30, 2018
Category
Professional Engineer License
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Tacoma, WA
Professional information
Bioretention Box
US Patent:
2012008, Apr 5, 2012
Filed:
Apr 5, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/080090
Inventors:
Donald G. Mellott - University Place WA, US
James B. Dort - Tacoma WA, US
Danielle J. Santman - Kent WA, US
James B. Dort - Tacoma WA, US
Danielle J. Santman - Kent WA, US
Assignee:
BCRA Engineering - Tacoma WA
International Classification:
E03F 5/14, E03F 1/00, E03F 5/06
US Classification:
210165
Abstract:
The bioretention box includes a vault, a lid and a removable grate positioned within the lid, the combination of the vault, lid and grate being positionable with a dugout subgrade region and capable of supporting vehicular traffic within a parking area. Within the bioretention box is a treatment region to remove contaminants from storm water ingress. The treated water moves through openings in the bottom of the vault or through pipes to outside the vault, to a storm drain. The bioretention box includes overflow pipes which accommodate heavy storm water flows.