Larry H Hood

US Patent:

20060283502, Dec 21, 2006

Filed:

Mar 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/389802

Inventors:

Larry Hood - Conyers GA, US

International Classification:

E03C 1/10

US Classification:

137216000

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods provide for an air gap fitting to be installed between various equipment drains and a sewer connection. The apparatus includes a body with an inlet at a receiver. A supply of waste is provided to the device through the inlet and the waste then flows through a channel in the body. The apparatus also includes a plurality of axially disposed apertures about a perimeter of the body such that the plurality of axially disposed apertures are in fluid communication with the channel and the plurality of axially disposed apertures collectively extend a majority of the perimeter of the body. Waste exits the body through an outlet at which point the waste flows through into the sewer system by way of a waste receptor pipe. The presence of the apertures allows waste to flow through them rather than allow contaminated sewage to reach upstream piping or equipment.