Patent ID: 7052212
Filing Date: 2006-05-30
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
1. A splash pad for controlling the discharge of water from a roof structure and erosion that results from the discharge from a roof structure, the splash pad comprising: a. a surrounding wall structure extending around at least a portion of the splash pad; b. a spillway forming a part of the splash pad for permitting water to spill over from the splash pad; c. an interior cell formed in the splash pad for receiving falling water from the roof structure, the inner cell disposed interiorly of the surrounding wall structure and the spillway and including a depression formed in the splash pad for holding media that is effective to dissipate energy associated with the water falling into the inner cell; d. the inner cell including a bottom and a surrounding sidewall structure; e. a pad disposed adjacent the inner cell for receiving water from the inner cell and directing the water to the spillway; f. the pad area having an upper surface that is elevated with respect to the bottom of the inner cell; and g. a lip disposed below the spillway for dissipating kinetic energy of the water as the water moves over the spillway.