EDWARD ANTHONY VOLLBERG
Engineers in Langhorne, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE029818E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Langhorne, PA 19047
Professional information
Apparatus And Method For Slow Transport Of A Liquid Body
US Patent:
2008000, Jan 3, 2008
Filed:
Jun 27, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/769338
Inventors:
Zachary H. Ranstead - Pennsburg PA, US
Edward A. Vollberg - Langhorne PA, US
Edward A. Vollberg - Langhorne PA, US
Assignee:
STOUT, TACCONELLI & ASSOCIATES, INC. - Pennsburg PA
International Classification:
F16K 31/12
US Classification:
137 2, 137398
Abstract:
A floating drain apparatus and method for maintaining base line flow rates and addressing problems associated with liquid runoff volume increases (e.g., storm water runoff) by transporting a portion of a liquid body through the apparatus which includes a submersible inlet vessel having openings for receiving the liquid body, an outlet hose having a regulating orifice and vent, and a buoyant device connected to the outlet hose such that the liquid body is slowly transferred from the vessel through the outlet hose.