Patent ID: 7479221
Filing Date: 2009-01-20
Classification: B01D,E03F

Abstract:
1. A filtration apparatus for mounting in an associated catch basin for receiving associated runoff water which comprises: a housing, said housing having a top and a bottom, said bottom having an outlet for discharging a liquid; at least a first suspension member having a first axial extremity for attaching to a wall of the associated catch basin and a second axial extremity for attaching to said housing; a filtration media disposed in said housing and disposed to cause liquid in said housing to pass through said filtration media before passing out of said outlet; said housing having an overflow that allows passage of liquid entering said housing, at a rate that is greater than a predetermined rate, to bypass said filtration media wherein said filtration media includes one or more absorbents, said apparatus further includes a deflector for directing associated runoff water into said housing and further including an agitation member for shaking said filtration media.