Low profile attachment for emitting water
View Patent ↗The present invention provides an attachment for emitting water from a water source. The attachment comprises an inlet end, a transitional section connected to the inlet end an outlet end connected to the transitional section opposite from the inlet end, and a reinforcement member attached to the transitional sectional and the outlet end to support the transitional section. The inlet end includes an external cover and an internal sleeve disposed within and spaced from the external cover.
1. A drainage attachment for directing water from an elevated water source, the attachment comprising:
an inlet end including an intake opening, the intake opening comprising an inlet width, the intake opening including an inlet center point defining a longitudinal axis;
an outlet end comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and first and second side portions, the outlet end including an outlet opening, the outlet opening comprising an outlet width; and
a transitional section between the inlet end and the outlet end, wherein the transitional section increases in width and decreases in height towards the outlet end;
wherein the longitudinal axis extends in a first plane that is parallel to a second plane that is located between the top and bottom portions of the outlet end and bisects the first and second side portions of the outlet end;
wherein at least a portion of the outlet opening top portion is positioned below the first plane; and
wherein the outlet width is greater than the inlet width to disperse water flowing through the attachment and out of the outlet opening, thereby reducing the effects of erosion adjacent the outlet opening.
2. The attachment of claim 1 , wherein the attachment is any one of polymeric, polyvinyl chloride, ceramic and metal.
3. The attachment of claim 1 , wherein the intake opening is adapted to fit the water source.
4. The attachment of claim 3 , wherein the water source comprises any one of a pipe and down spout.
5. The attachment of claim 1 , wherein the intake opening is any one of circular, polygonal and elliptical.
6. The attachment of claim 1 , wherein the outlet opening is polygonal.
7. The attachment of claim 1 , wherein the inlet end includes an attachment member to removably secure the water source to the inlet end.
8. The attachment of claim 7 , wherein the attachment member is positioned along an interior surface of the inlet end.
9. The attachment of claim 7 , wherein the attachment member comprises a slot configured to engage the water source.
10. The attachment of claim 1 , wherein the inlet end is configured to engage 4 inch diameter piping from the water source.
11. The attachment of claim 1 , wherein at least a major portion of the outlet opening is positioned below the inlet center point relative to the longitudinal axis such that gravity influences water flowing through at least a portion of the attachment.