Patent ID: 7246969
Filing Date: 2007-07-24
Classification: E01C,E03F

Abstract:
1. A drain inlet for a storm drain collection box including front and rear walls, opposite side walls and a top, said storm drain collection box being adapted for location generally between two curb sections and behind an apron, which inlet includes: a pair of side columns each having upper and lower ends; each said side column having inside and outside panels connected along a vertical front fold line and forming an acute dihedral angle for forming a front edge of said side column; each said outside panel being generally flush with and parallel to a respective collection box side wall and thereby defining a flush side of said box against which said top can be poured; said inside panels converging generally rearwardly and inwardly with respect to said collection box and having respective top edges for directing storm water into said box; a crosspiece connected to and forming a front edge of said collection box top and extending between said side columns, said crosspiece having opposite ends connected to said side column upper ends; said crosspiece including a bottom flange mounted on said inside panel upper edges; said side columns and said crosspiece bottom flange forming an inlet throat converging into said collection box; each said side column outside panel having an upper edge at said side column upper end; each said side column inside panel having an upper edge located below said outside panel upper edge; and each said side column inside panel upper edge being connected to said bottom flange at a respective crosspiece end.